FA Cup

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The most prestigious cup event on the UK footballing calendar is currently very much in it's early stages, with a record 731 teams looking to book their place in the First Round Qualifying. The 2006-2007 FA Cup saw late drama as Chelsea claimed the cup with a hard-fought win over Manchester United with an injury-time winner, scored by Didier Drogba.

Important dates:

Third Round Proper: 5th Jan

Fourth Round Proper: 26th Jan

Fifth Round Proper: 16th Feb

Quarter-Finals: 8th Mar

Semi-Finals: 5th Apr

Final: 17th May

Fifth round draw:

• Bristol Rovers v Southampton
• Cardiff City v Wolves
• Sheffield United v Middlesbrough
• Liverpool v Barnsley
• Manchester United v Arsenal
• Preston v Portsmouth
• Coventry City v West Brom
• Chelsea v Huddersfield Town

The ties are scheduled to take place on 16 and 17 February.

As a result of the draw, Chelsea have been installed as favorites at 9/4 to win the FA Cup, with Manchester United around 11/4, Liverpool at 3/1, and Arsenal now back 11/2. Unsurprisingly the FA Cup betting with the big four is short – with a price of 1/6 for one of the big four to win the cup, 7/2 for any other club. Use our odds comparison service to find the best FA Cup odds.