Sunday, May 20th, 2012
The Southampton v Manchester United odds have United as down for a cruise into the last 16 here.
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The Saints have arguably the best squad in League One, while United will inevitably be resting one or two players.
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Southampton: 7/1
Manchester United: 4/9
Draw: 7/2
As is the way of the FA Cup, it’s as much about who doesn’t play for the Premier League side as who does. Edwin van der Sar is given a rest – generous considering his retirement. Rio Ferdinand, Patrice Evra and Rafael da Silva are all missing in defence and Michael Carrick may not make it either, so it is a slightly more vulnerable looking United than usual. They remain a ruthlessly efficient force so far, bar their one slip up in the Carling Cup against West Ham.
The Saints suffered an unexpected loss to Tranmere last weekend and have brought in a new winger Dany N’Guessan. Perhaps their most free scoring midfielder AdamLallana is a doubt here too, along with Dean Hammond, a good scampering and tidying influence in the centre. St.Mary’s is also a nice welcoming place for Premier League teams, with facilities good enough for the top flight. With Lallana out and Ricky Lambert not firing like in previous seasons, this may be just slightly too big an ask.
United to edge through this one 2-0 is a good pick at 5/1 with Betfred. The second might come late. Use our link to back them and Betfred will offer you another free bet of up to £50!