Former Premier League ahead Shaun Bartlett is anticipating a shock consequence this weekend when Arsenal face-off with Manchester United in arguably the tie of the third spherical within the FA Cup.
The South African ex-footballer, who performed for Charlton Athletic within the Premier League, expects United to progress to the subsequent spherical regardless of their struggles this season.
“This sport is lined up for a shock consequence, and I really feel United will sneak a win this weekend,” Bartlett instructed Showmax this week.
The sport, slated for the Emirates Stadium on Sunday, can be proven reside on Showmax Premier League at 5 pm.
Bartlett says Ruben Amorim’s males can take loads of encouragement from their sport towards Liverpool after they head to the Emirates this weekend.
United claimed a valuable level at Anfield final weekend after they shocked league leaders Liverpool in a 2-2 draw.
Not many anticipated United to get something from the sport, however the Purple Devils confirmed what they’re able to below the Portuguese supervisor.
“The efficiency ought to give them confidence realizing that they didn’t develop into a nasty staff in a single day and might nonetheless compete and shock just a few folks,” mentioned Bartlett.
Whereas Bartlett admits Arsenal go into the tie as favourites, he’s assured United can as soon as once more spring a shock.
“I imagine Arsenal will at all times be favourites at residence, however United have proven that they’ll compete with their displaying towards Man Metropolis and Liverpool just lately. Each video games United performed have proven glimpses of enchancment, each away from residence (Etihad and Anfield). It nearly looks like they play higher when not below stress from their residence followers.”
He’s additionally anticipating loads of goal-mouth motion within the fixture.
“Video games between these two very seldom produce fewer than two objectives per sport, that’s the reason I really feel there can be objectives on this sport however not as feisty as previous seasons.”
Liverpool will host Accrington Stanley, Chelsea welcome Morecambe to Stamford Bridge at 4 pm whereas Manchester Metropolis will face Salford Metropolis at 6:45 pm.