Two Premier League heavyweights, Aston Villa and Tottenham Hotspur, go head-to-head in a crucial FA Cup fourth-round fixture on Sunday.

Unai Emery’s Villa will aim to continue their strong home form, while Spurs, reeling from a midweek EFL Cup exit, must bounce back quickly.

Tottenham, fresh from a crushing 4-0 loss to Liverpool, are in desperate need of a morale-boosting win. Meanwhile, Villa, still smarting from a 2-0 defeat to Wolves, will hope to leverage their formidable Villa Park record to advance in the competition.

🔵Villa Look to Extend Home Dominance | Home Win = 1.73💵

Aston Villa have been solid at home, unbeaten in their last ten matches at Villa Park. Despite their recent league loss, they remain a force under Emery, with a well-drilled attack and midfield depth.

With their Champions League aspirations still in play, the FA Cup represents another avenue for silverware. The Lions will be keen to capitalize on a depleted Spurs side as they aim for a deep cup run.

🤍Tottenham Hope to Avoid More Cup Heartbreak | Away Win = 4.19💵

Tottenham’s season is teetering on the edge following their EFL Cup humiliation. Ange Postecoglou’s men must respond quickly, but with a lengthy injury list, they face an uphill battle.

Spurs’ recent FA Cup form has been inconsistent, needing extra time to get past non-league Tamworth in the last round. Their struggles on the road, coupled with missing key players, make this a difficult test.

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Villa could hand a debut to Marco Asensio, while Marcus Rashford is expected to start on the bench. Key absentees include Ollie Watkins and Pau Torres, but Leon Bailey and Douglas Luiz will be crucial.

Tottenham’s squad is stretched thin, with Richarlison, James Maddison, and Cristian Romero among those sidelined. New signing Mathys Tel is expected to start, with Son Heung-min leading the attack.

🔢Match Stats & Betting Odds | Draw = 4.14💵

⚽Villa are unbeaten in ten home matches and have scored in each of their last six FA Cup ties at Villa Park. | Main Market: Home Win (1x2 - Early Pay-out) = 1.70

⚽Tottenham have won their last two meetings against Aston Villa by at least a 3-goal margin (0-4, 4-1). | Specials Market: Draw/Away & Over 1.5 = 2.34

⚽Both teams have struggled defensively in recent fixtures, with Villa failing to keep a clean sheet in their last six home games, while Spurs have conceded in five of their last six matches. | Main Market: Over 3.5 Goals = 2.12

With both teams seeking redemption and a place in the next round, this fixture promises to be a thrilling contest between two ambitious sides hungry for silverware.

🔗You can check out the FA Cup game, Aston Villa vs Spurs, on MSport.

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La Liga action returns this Sunday as Barcelona travels to the Estadio Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan to face Sevilla in a crucial top-flight clash.

The visitors, sitting 3rd in the table, must keep pace with title rivals Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid, while Sevilla looks to strengthen their push for European qualification.

Barcelona comes into the game after a dominant 5-0 Copa del Rey quarter-final win over Valencia. At the same time, Sevilla extended their unbeaten league run to four games with a goalless draw against Getafe last time out.

🤍Sevilla Seek Upset to Boost European Hopes | Home Win = 5.49💵

Sevilla have endured an inconsistent season but find themselves just four points off the European spots. Garcia Pimienta’s side have been solid at home, securing 18 points from 11 matches at the Estadio Ramon.

Despite their struggles, Sevilla’s recent defensive resilience will be key as they aim to frustrate a Barcelona side they haven’t beaten in La Liga since 2015 and in all competitions since 2021. A positive result could reignite their push for continental football next season.

🔵Barcelona Look to Close Gap on Top Two | Away Win = 1.56💵

Barcelona have hit form at the right time, winning their last two league matches and advancing in the Copa del Rey in style. The Catalans boast the best away record in La Liga, collecting 24 points from 12 matches on the road.

Hansi Flick’s men are four points behind league leaders Real Madrid and will aim to capitalize on any slip-ups when the top two clash this weekend in the Madrid derby. With the gap to first standing a chance of being reduced to either 2 or 3 points, Barca can be expected to go for the win.

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Sevilla are without Jose Angel Carmona due to suspension, while Joan Jordan and Tanguy Nianzou remain sidelined with injuries. Dodi Lukebakio, who has netted 9 times in La Liga this season, will be a key attacking threat for the hosts.

Barcelona will miss Andreas Christensen, Marc Bernal, and Marc-Andre ter Stegen. However, Gavi is expected to return after missing the Copa del Rey win. Ferran Torres, who netted a hat-trick against Valencia, may drop to the bench, with Lamine Yamal, Robert Lewandowski, and Raphinha leading the attack.

🔢Match Stats & Betting Odds | Draw = 4.84💵

⚽Sevilla are unbeaten in their last 5 home La Liga matches, winning 2 and drawing the other 2. Also, they’ve not lost 3 consecutive home games to Barca at least since 2001. | Specials Market: Home/Draw & Over 1.5 = 2.80

⚽Barcelona have won their last six league meetings with Sevilla, keeping clean sheets in four of those encounters. | Main Market: Away Win (1x2 - Early Pay-out) = 1.85

Both teams have much at stake in this fixture, with Barcelona eager to stay in the title race and Sevilla pushing for Europe. Expect a high-intensity battle under the lights in Seville.

🔗You can check out the Laliga game, Sevilla vs Barcelona, on MSport.

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Manchester United’s former interim manager, Van Nistelrooy, goes back to the Old Trafford with Leicester City, his current side when they clash with Amorim’s side in the FA Cup fourth round on Friday, February 7.

United aim to bounce back from their worst home league form in 131 years, while Leicester seek to avoid an eighth defeat in ten matches.

🔴Man United Eye Some FA Cup Joy at Home | Home Win = 1.34💵

United have endured a nightmare run at Old Trafford, losing five of their last seven home league games. However, they have a strong FA Cup record, unbeaten in 18 ties at home in regular time since 2015.

Despite their league struggles, the Red Devils have already beaten Leicester twice this season, winning 5-2 and 3-0 in the EFL Cup and Premier League respectively. Amorim will demand a response from his side, knowing FA Cup success could salvage their season.

🔵Leicester Look to Upset Old Trafford Odds | Away Win = 7.58💵

Leicester’s form has collapsed, suffering eight defeats in their last nine games, including a 4-0 hammering at Everton last weekend. Van Nistelrooy’s men sit in the Premier League relegation zone, and confidence is at an all-time low.

The Foxes did, however, eliminate United from the FA Cup in 2021 en route to winning the trophy. They will hope to channel that same spirit against the defending champions, despite their current struggles, as they attempt to cause an upset at Old Trafford.

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United are without Lisandro Martinez (ACL), Luke Shaw, Jonny Evans, and Mason Mount, while Marcus Rashford has departed the club. New signing Patrick Dorgu could debut, and Altay Bayindir will likely start in goal after his third-round heroics against Arsenal.

Leicester welcomes back Mads Hermansen in goal but remains without Ricardo Pereira and Abdul Fatawu. Wilfred Ndidi is nearing a return, while Facundo Buonanotte and Stephy Mavididi could start to inject attacking firepower.

🔢Match Stats & Betting Odds | Draw = 5.54💵

⚽United have not lost any of their last 18 FA Cup home ties in regular time. They’ve already beaten Leicester twice this season (5-2, 3-0) and could defeat them three times at Old Trafford for the first time in history. | Specials Market: Home & Over 2.5 = 1.70

⚽Leicester City eliminated Man United from the FA Cup in 2021 when they lifted it, and they would hope they could repeat it against a United team experiencing their worst home form in 131 years. | Specials Market: Draw/Away & Over 2.5 = 6.60

Both teams are desperate for a result, but with United’s home FA Cup record and Leicester’s poor form, the hosts will be favoured to progress to the next round.

🔗You can check out the FA Cup game, Man United vs Leicester here on MSport.

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