Two of the FA Cup’s most successful clubs, Arsenal and Manchester United, square off in a blockbuster third-round encounter at the Emirates on Sunday. 

The Gunners, with 14 titles, host the defending champions, who boast 13 triumphs, in a match rich in history and stakes.

🔴Arsenal Seek FA Cup Revival at Home | Home Win = 1.75💵

Arsenal comes into this fixture on the back of a disappointing 2-0 defeat to Newcastle in the EFL Cup in a game that saw the Gunners lose for the first since their defeat to Inter Milan in the UCL, 15 games ago.

That slip aside, the Gunners remain a force at the Emirates, where they were unbeaten in their last 20 games there in all competitions, a run going back to last season.

Mikel Arteta’s side will look to put that Newcastle result behind them quickly and try to rediscover the form that made them so formidable at home where they beat Manchester United themselves in the EPL 2-0.

🔵Man United Aim to Get Sweet Revenge on Arsenal | Away Win = 5.35💵

Manchester United come into this contest following a morale-boosting 2-2 draw at Anfield, in a game everyone all but ruled them out, and with their morale so high, one can expect them to try and ride on that wave to try and avenge their 2-0 defeat at the hands of Arsenal in the league.

Although United’s recent form is concerning, with no wins in their last five games. The Red Devils’ FA Cup credentials remain strong, however, having won their last six matches in the competition, including their 2023 triumph.

Ruben Amorim’s men have struggled defensively, conceding at least two goals in each of their last five outings, but they’ll hope they can out-score an Arsenal side struggling to score at the moment.

🗝️Key Players & Team News📰:

Arsenal are without Bukayo Saka, Ben White, and Takehiro Tomiyasu due to injuries, while Gabriel Jesus is expected to lead the line. Mikel Arteta may also rotate with Calafiori and Jesus likely to feature.

For United, Marcus Rashford, heavily linked with a departure, may miss out along with Mason Mount, Victor Lindelof, and Luke Shaw who remain doubts due to injury. Bruno Fernandes and Rasmus Højlund are expected to spearhead their attacking charge.

🔢Match Stats & Betting Odds | Draw = 3.97💵

⚽Arsenal have won five (5) of their last six (6) meetings with Manchester United across all competitions. | Specials Market: Home/Draw & Over 2.5 = 2.21

⚽Man United boast 2 wins in 3 FA Cup encounters with Arsenal, including their last meeting in the competition at the Emirates (1-3). | Specials Market: Draw/Away & Over 1.5 = 2.80

🔗You can check out the FA Cup, Arsenal vs Man United, on👉 MSport.

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Real Madrid, La Liga champions, face Copa del Rey runners-up Mallorca in the Spanish Super Cup semi-final on Thursday, January 9, at the King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

Riding a seven-game unbeaten streak, Los Blancos aim to secure their place in the final, while Mallorca hopes to spring an upset in their debut in the tournament’s four-team format.

🤍Real Madrid Seek to Retain Trophy | Home Win = 1.41💵

Real Madrid are in sublime form, unbeaten in their last seven matches across all competitions. A 5-0 Copa del Rey thrashing of Deportiva Minera underscores their offensive firepower.

Carlo Ancelotti’s side boasts an impeccable Supercopa record, winning five of their last six matches in the competition. Luka Modric and Jude Bellingham are pivotal figures, with the latter netting the winner in their recent La Liga victory.

While Vinicius is not expected to suffer his red card suspension in La Liga in this competition, Real Madrid will be without the injured defensive duo of Carvajal and Militao with Alaba back in the squad. Mbappé, the team’s leading scorer, is expected to feature prominently too.

🔴Mallorca Chase History in Debut Semi-Final | Away Win = 7.61💵

Mallorca enters the semi-final after a disappointing 3-0 Copa del Rey loss to Pontevedra, dampening their recent form. However, Jagoba Arrasate’s side has displayed resilience in La Liga, currently sitting sixth.

Mallorca’s attacking duo, Cyle Larin and Vedat Muriqi, will be key to breaking down Real Madrid’s makeshift defence. The underdogs face a daunting task, having managed just one win in their last eight meetings against Real Madrid.

Injuries to key midfielder Samu Costa and fitness concerns for Antonio Raillo further complicate their challenge.

🗝️Key Players🗝️:

Real Madrid’s attack will hinge on Bellingham, Modric, and Mbappé, supported by Valverde’s versatility. Mallorca, meanwhile, relies on Sergi Darder's creative spark and the physical presence of Muriqi.

🔢Match Stats & Betting Odds🔢 | Draw = 5.24💵

⚽Real Madrid have scored 12 goals in their last three Supercopa appearances, demonstrating their attacking depth. Meanwhile, Mallorca have struggled against Real, with just a solitary win over them since February 2023. | Main Market: GG/NG (No) = 1.96

⚽Both teams have scored in six of Real Madrid’s last seven Supercopa games, suggesting a high-scoring encounter could be on the cards. | Main Market: GG/NG (Yes) = 1.82

⚽Mallorca have drawn one (1-1) and won one (1-0) of their last four (4) games against Real Madrid, losing the other two (2) by just one goal (1-0). | Specials Market: Draw/Away & Over 1.5 = 3.65

🔚Conclusion🔚:

With Real Madrid’s offensive form and Mallorca’s defensive vulnerabilities, Los Blancos are poised to progress comfortably to the final, further solidifying their status as Spanish football’s elite.

🔗You can check out the Spanish Super Cup game, Real Madrid vs Mallorca, on MSport.

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Athletic, the Copa del Rey holders, meet Barcelona, La Liga runners-up, in a thrilling encounter between two top-four La Liga sides this season in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday.

With the Baulgrana club’s recent troubles, one wonders if perhaps this is the competition that would bring some joy to Barcelona and its fans as they try to forget their “Dani Olmo” woes.

Athletic Bilbao Aim to Extend Unbeaten Streak | Win = 4.07

Athletic Bilbao enter the semi-final in fine form, unbeaten in their last six La Liga matches and sitting fourth in the league. Their solid defence, conceding just 17 goals this season, has been key to their success.

Ernesto Valverde’s side has also demonstrated resilience, prevailing in tough matches like the penalty shootout win over Logrones in the Copa del Rey last Saturday.

However, their task on Wednesday won’t be easy, as they come up against a Barcelona side that is on the hunt for some good news and has only once before been beaten by Bilbao in regulation time (2020).

Barcelona Look to Rediscover Form & Joy | Win = 1.87

Barcelona are not seeing a lot of joy on or off the pitch in recent times with no wins in their last three La Liga matches, including damaging defeats to Leganes and Atletico Madrid, and trouble registering their players.

Despite their struggles, they boast the league's strongest attack, netting 51 goals this season. Robert Lewandowski leads the charge with 25 goals in all competitions.

Hansi Flick will look to try and get his Polish striker together with the rest of his team to get a great result against Bilbao in an effort to try and give their fans something to smile about and possibly change all the negative talk about the club in recent weeks.

Key Players & Team News:

Athletic Bilbao may miss Yeray Alvarez, Inigo Ruiz de Galarreta, and Oihan Sancet due to injuries. Barcelona, meanwhile, have fitness concerns over Ferran Torres and may not risk Yamal from the start.

Both managers are expected to rotate their squads, with key players returning after resting in their recent Copa del Rey matches.

Match Stats & Betting Odds | Draw = 4.00

The last two encounters between Bilbao and Barca, with Bilbao as the home team have been close, with a 0-0 draw in March 2024 when they met in Laliga, and a 2-2 draw in January 2024's Copa del Rey, which saw Athletic win in extra time. | Specials Market: Home/Draw & Under 4.5 = 2.12

Barcelona's semi-final pedigree in the Spanish Super Cup gives them confidence, having won their last two semi-final fixtures in this competition. | Specials Market: Away & Over 1.5 = 2.08

You can check out the Spanish Super Cup game, Athletic Bilbao vs Barcelona, on MSport.

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