Leyton Orient vs. Man City (Saturday, 12.15pm)
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Seeking to swiftly brush aside their humbling Premier League defeat at Arsenal, Manchester City travel to Brisbane Road to face League One playoff hopefuls Leyton Orient in the fourth round of the FA Cup on Saturday lunchtime.
The two teams meet for the first time since playing out a 2-2 draw in the second tier back in May 1966 when the Citizens were promoted as champions and the O's were relegated after finishing rock bottom.
We say: Leyton Orient 1-3 Manchester City
Both teams enter Saturday's contest missing players through injury, but Man City will still be regarded as firm favourites to come out on top, even if Guardiola makes multiple changes to his lineup.
Leyton Orient have scored in each of their last eight FA Cup home ties and will back themselves to make the net ripple once again against a defensively frail Man City outfit, but if the visitors perform as emphatically as they did in front of goal in the previous round against Salford, then they should have few issues outscoring the O's en route to reaching the fifth round.
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Leeds vs. Millwall (Saturday, 12.15pm)
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Leeds United will put their Championship title bid to one side when they play host to fellow second-tier outfit Millwall at Elland Road in the fourth round of the FA Cup on Saturday lunchtime.
The Whites will be seeking revenge against the Lions after suffering a 1-0 league defeat at The Den in November last year.
We say: Leeds United 2-0 Millwall
A fiery North-South battle could be on the cards this weekend between two in-form teams who will back themselves to reach the fifth round. Leeds will be regarded as favourites to come out on top, though, and should find a way to get the better of the Lions, even if Farke is to make multiple changes to his lineup.
> FA Cup preview: Leeds vs Millwall
Everton vs. Bournemouth (Saturday, 3.00pm)
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Everton and Bournemouth meet in the fourth round of the FA Cup at Goodison Park on Saturday afternoon.
This will be the Cherries' last visit to the grand old stadium, where they recorded an astonishing come-from-behind 3-2 victory here in August, scoring all three goals after the 87-minute mark.
We say: Everton 1-1 Bournemouth (Bournemouth win on penalties)
Everton have come on leaps and bounds under Moyes, looking much more potent in attack, while also returning to the strong defensive unit that was tough to breach last season, but this will be a tough challenge against an in-form Bournemouth side.
Liverpool may have ended the visitor's 12-game unbeaten run in all competitions last weekend, but they were unfortunate not to get anything out of the game, and will cause Everton problems here in what should be a very close cup tie.
> FA Cup preview: Everton vs Bournemouth
Southampton vs. Burnley (Saturday, 3.00pm)
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Two teams who could soon be swapping divisions will square off in the fourth round of the FA Cup on Saturday afternoon, as Premier League basement club Southampton play host to Championship promotion hopefuls Burnley at St Mary's.
The Saints and the Clarets meet for the first time since April 2022 when the latter beat the former 2-0 at Turf Moor in the top flight.
We say: Southampton 2-1 Burnley
The thought of facing any team who has conceded just one goal in over 15 hours of football is a daunting one, but Southampton can be confident of making the net ripple against Burnley having scored in six of their last seven matches.
With Parker set to make a number of changes to his Clarets lineup, a potentially stronger Saints outfit may just do enough to get their second morale-boosting win in the space of a week to progress to the fifth round.
> FA Cup preview: Southampton vs Burnley
Stoke vs. Cardiff (Saturday, 3.00pm)
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The bet365 Stadium is the venue for an all-Championship FA Cup fourth-round battle on Saturday afternoon, where Stoke City and Cardiff City collide.
The Potters punched their ticket to round four with an extra-time success over Sunderland, while the Bluebirds similarly took down promotion-chasing opposition away from home in the shape of Sheffield United.
We say: Stoke City 1-1 Cardiff City (a.e.t, Stoke to win on penalties)
An encounter as close as the Championship table would suggest should be on the cards on Saturday, where Stoke may not be best-placed to capitalise on Cardiff's recent Leeds collapse given their lack of output at home.
The lottery of penalties may be required to separate the two second-tier sides, where the Potters have our vote to maximise home advantage, lift their Cardiff curse and progress to round five.
> FA Cup preview: Stoke vs Cardiff
Coventry vs. Ipswich (Saturday, 3.00pm)
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Frank Lampard faces up to Premier League opposition once again on Saturday afternoon, as his Coventry City side host Ipswich Town in the fourth round of the FA Cup.
The second-tier hosts edged out Sheffield Wednesday on penalties last time out to make it this far, whereas the Tractor Boys put three past Bristol Rovers without reply in round three.
We say: Coventry City 1-2 Ipswich Town
As morale-boosting as Coventry's recent winter winning run was, Wednesday's comprehensive loss to Leeds showed that the Sky Blues are far from the finished product, and their visitors will arrive with a much fresher set of legs.
Lampard's men should still penetrate a permeable Tractor Boys' backline, but we have complete faith in McKenna's Premier League-proven attacking contingent to get them over the line and into round five.
> FA Cup preview: Coventry vs Ipswich
Preston vs. Wycombe (Saturday, 3.00pm)
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Playing their first match under new head coach Mike Dodds, Wycombe Wanderers seek to take down Preston North End in Saturday's FA Cup fourth-round encounter at Deepdale.
The Chairboys were 2-0 victors over Portsmouth last time out in the competition, while Paul Heckingbottom's men navigated their way past Charlton Athletic 2-1 in round three.
We say: Preston North End 1-0 Wycombe Wanderers
There is every chance that this fixture could be fought in the Championship next season should Wycombe continue in the same vein under Dodds, but facing Preston at Deepdale is a daunting prospect.
A closely-contested battle should still be expected, and only one goal may separate the two fifth-round hopefuls, but it should be Heckingbottom's men who score it.
> FA Cup preview: Preston vs Wycombe
Wigan vs. Fulham (Saturday, 3.00pm)
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Former Premier League foes vie for a spot in the fifth round of the FA Cup on Saturday afternoon, as Fulham and Wigan Athletic butt heads at the Brick Community Stadium.
Marco Silva's men made light work of Watford in a 4-1 third-round trouncing last time out in the competition, while the Latics conquered Mansfield Town by two goals to nil.
We say: Wigan Athletic 0-2 Fulham
Home has not been where the heart is for Wigan of late, whereas Fulham possess a taste for goals on rival territory, having not drawn a blank away from home in almost six months.
Even with a much-changed team, Silva's side should run into few obstacles against an inconsistent Latics side en route to round five.
> FA Cup preview: Wigan vs Fulham
Birmingham vs. Newcastle (Saturday, 5.45pm)
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League One powerhouses Birmingham City will play host to EFL Cup finalists Newcastle United at St. Andrew's Stadium on Saturday in the fourth round of the FA Cup.
The hosts defeated Lincoln City 2-1 to progress to this stage, while the visitors came from behind to beat Bromley 3-1 in their third round matchup.
We say: Birmingham City 1-3 Newcastle United
Birmingham will be in good spirits due to their 18-game unbeaten run, but Newcastle are undoubtedly their toughest opposition of the season thus far, and we expect the Magpies to confidently win here.
> FA Cup preview: Birmingham vs Newcastle
Brighton vs. Chelsea (Saturday, 8.00pm)
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An all-Premier League FA Cup fourth-round tie takes centre stage at the Amex Stadium on Saturday night as Brighton & Hove Albion play host to Chelsea.
The Seagulls will be seeking revenge against the West Londoners after suffering a 4-2 league defeat at Stamford Bridge in their most recent meeting just over four months ago.
We say: Brighton & Hove Albion 1-3 Chelsea
It is difficult to back against a wounded Brighton outfit who conceded seven goals last time out and another four as they were carved wide open by Chelsea in their previous meeting earlier this season.
Taking the Seagulls' defensive frailties into account and the fact that they have won just one of their last eight home games, we are backing the Blues to come out on top, even if Maresca opts to make multiple changes to his lineup.
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