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Bristol City vs Middlesbro'
Shooter : Gary Johnson's Robins have proved a class act in the Championship and are joint leaders with Watford and West Brom after winning 8/13 games at Ashton Gate. Boro lost at the weekend, but will have that extra Prem class in their ranks, enough to earn a Riverside replay. 1-1
Prediction : Draw    Actual Result : Away Win
Looter : This tie is a direct repeat of last season's and that one finished in a 2-2 draw. Bristol City are by far a better side than last year though and will fancy their chances. But Middlesbrough will want a cup run to give their fans some new year cheer and I can see them holding out for a replay. 1-1
Prediction : Draw    Actual Result : Away Win
Chelsea vs Q.P.R.
Shooter : QPR are buzzing at the moment following the flood of Flavio and co's cash and a host of new faces - but although they've improved in the Championship, Chelsea are a little bit good at the Bridge and will ensure there is no cup shock for Avram. 2-0
Prediction : Home Win    Actual Result : Home Win
Looter : Many people will have this down as a home banker, but Chelsea have been less than convincing against lower league teams when they've faced them in the cup. QPR will also be boosted by a raft of new signings and the likes of Akos Buzsaky could give them a little scare, though I think the holders might just edge it. 2-1
Prediction : Home Win    Actual Result : Home Win
Huddersfield vs Birmingham City
Shooter : The FA Cup is always a chance for escapism from league duties, and on paper this looks a tough game for Blues. But Huddersfield have lost their last two, and are in mid-table with a minus 14 goal difference, so I think Big Eck's troops will grind out a victory. 1-2
Prediction : Away Win    Actual Result : Home Win
Looter : Huddersfield have not exactly been convincing at home this season, but the Galpharm will be packed out for this one. Blues will not want to lose, but with their priority on Premier League survival, I wouldn't be surprised to see the Terriers spring a surprise. 2-1
Prediction : Home Win    Actual Result : Home Win
Aston Villa vs Man Utd
Shooter : Martin O'Neill's men are unbeaten in 5 league games and scoring goals from all over their team - but United enjoy playing at Villa Park, and routed them 4-1 in the Prem fixture earlier this season. They may not have Tevez, but will still have enough to progress. 1-3
Prediction : Away Win    Actual Result : Away Win
Looter : Villa are going great guns at the moment but could have done with an easier cup tie than Manchester United. But the Red Devils - who will be without Carlos Tevez and possibly Wayne Rooney - might just find a win in this one out of their reach. I can foresee a draw. 1-1
Prediction : Draw    Actual Result : Away Win
West Ham vs Man City
Shooter : The Hammers will be desperate for revenge after losing this fixture 2-0 on the opening day of the Prem season, and although they lost at Arsenal, will still be buzzing from their last home game - a 2-1 win over the mighty Man United. City are a class act but I don't think the cup is Sven's priority with 4th place in sight. A draw
Prediction : Draw    Actual Result : Draw
Looter : City were victors here on the opening day and look a little more tactically aware now when it comes to their away-game stategy - as the midweek win in Newcastle proved. However, West Ham have a decent cup predigree at Upton Park and will not want to suffer a morale-sapping defeat - therefore I can see yet another replay. 1-1
Prediction : Draw    Actual Result : Draw
Tottenham vs Reading
Shooter : Mr Berbatov will be rubbing his hands at facing the Royals again so soon. These two served up a 6-4 classic last week, with Berby banging in 4 himself. Both teams will once again be going for it, so I reckon it could be another thriller, just half the goals. 3-2
Prediction : Home Win    Actual Result : Draw
Looter : They'll be queueing round the corner to get tickets for this one after the recent 6-4 encounter between the sides and I think there's going to be goals once again. Spurs can't defend set pieces for toffee and I think Reading might exploit that again and spring a bit of a shock result. 1-2
Prediction : Away Win    Actual Result : Draw
Burnley vs Arsenal
Shooter : Burney's resurgence under Owen Coyle has come to a staggering halt, and they've now lost 4 of their last 6 league games. They've also only won 2 in 13 at Turf Moor, pointing to a comfortable for Wenger's young Gunners such as Walcott, Eduardo and Bendtner. 0-3
Prediction : Away Win    Actual Result : Away Win
Looter : The Clarets are yet to win at home under new manager Owen Coyle and they've not exactly been set an easy assignment when the country's current top guns roll into town. Arsenal may draft in a few kids, but don't expect them to fall flat and I think they'll ease to a 0-2 success.
Prediction : Away Win    Actual Result : Away Win
Luton Town vs Liverpool
Shooter : Luton are at the wrong end of League One, but that's deceptive as they started on minus 10. Confidence is high for the Hatters after back-to-back league wins - but Rafa simply cannot afford to lose this one as the American owners are starting to get twitchy. 0-2
Prediction : Away Win    Actual Result : Draw
Looter : This match will prove a welcome distraction from Luton's relegation dogfight and all the pressure will be on Liverpool to produce a result. The Reds won here a couple of years ago with Xabi Alonso scoring from inside his own half. I think he could prove the difference again, but don't expect Liverpool to walk it. 0-1
Prediction : Away Win    Actual Result : Draw
Stoke City vs Newcastle
Shooter : When your team have lost three on the trot, fans are calling for your head and confidence is on floor, the last place Big Sam wants to go is Stoke, who are unbeaten in 10 and flying high in the Championship. The Potters have drawn their last 3, though, and I think the Toon will hang on for a replay at St James' Park. 1-1
Prediction : Draw    Actual Result : Draw
Looter : Stoke will go into this game as slight favourites and it's easy to see why given their recent form (unbeaten in 10 games) next to Newcastle's (one point from their last four games). However, this is Newcastle's last shout of a trophy this season and that should be enough to carve out an away win. 0-2
Prediction : Away Win    Actual Result : Draw
Fulham vs Bristol Rovers
Shooter : The Cottagers showed some fighting spirit under Hodgson in losing to Chelsea, and will be glad of a break from the Prem to try and rebuild their confidence. Rovers have some momentum after winning their last two games, but I think their cup dream will be ended. 3-1
Prediction : Home Win    Actual Result : Draw
Looter : Confidence has been visibly lifted at Fulham following Roy Hodgson's arrival and they'll be keen to ensure that is not unhinged by an embarrassing cup exit. And although the Pirates are in decent form, don't expect them to get much here. 2-0
Prediction : Home Win    Actual Result : Draw