Supercomputer decides FA Cup favourites
Following the FA Cup fourth-round draw, BonusCodeBets’ Supercomputer has revealed the chances of each team lifting the trophy and how far every club is expected to get in the competition.
Premier League leaders Liverpool are the favourites to win this year’s FA Cup, according to a new Supercomputer.
Defending champions Manchester City are second favourites ahead of Newcastle and overachievers Nottingham Forest.
Chelsea come next but have also been given a 40.5 per cent chance of being knocked out when they travel to Brighton in the fourth round.
Leeds, who sit top of the Championship, have a 9.9 per cent chance of making the semi-finals at Wembley – higher than top-flight sides Everton, Ipswich, Leicester and Southampton.
Plymouth and Birmingham are among the biggest outsiders left in the competition.
Maresca explains Chilwell Chelsea absence
Enzo Maresca has revealed the real reason he has bombed Ben Chilwell out of the Chelsea squad.
The defender has only made one appearance for the Blues this season.
The manager admitted he felt “shame” over the situation with the 21-cap England star.
He said: “Because players want to play more so there’s probably chances for them to leave.
“But Ben has been top. I have to say that, he has been top.
“Very professional, works hard. I feel shame because of that situation, but in terms of behaviour, he has been very good.”
Real Madrid abandon Trent deal
Real Madrid are abandoning their pursuit of Liverpool star Trent Alexander-Arnold, reports suggest.
Alexander-Arnold, 26, has been intensely linked with a move to Real during the January transfer window.
In fact, Los Blancos have been so keen that they reportedly offered a £20million fee despite the fact the full-back’s contract runs out in June.
According to Relevo, however, the reigning Spanish and European champions are beginning to pull back in their pursuit of the England international.
That is because Real see no chance of Liverpool releasing TAA during the winter market.
Chelsea recall Chalobah from Palace
Chelsea have recalled Trevoh Chalobah from his Crystal Palace loan just hours before the Eagles’ match against Leicester.
The centre-back was shipped off on loan to Selhurst Park last summer after being deemed surplus to requirements by Enzo Maresca.
But the Athletic claims Chalobah is now set to play an “important role” after being brought back to Stamford Bridge.
The versatile centre-back had become a big player for Palace after returning from injury.
He was in line to start tonight’s league clash against Leicester, having already played 14 times under Oliver Glasner while scoring three goals in the process.
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