FA CUP football returns this weekend with 64 sides in third-round action and still in with a shout of winning the 2020-21 competition.
There is, however, one standout favourite to secure the coveted silverware and bookmakers Paddy Power think that's Manchester City.
PADDY POWER £20 RISK FREE BET – CLAIM HERE*
Pep Guardiola's side, who beat Watford 6-0 in the 2018-19 final, have been installed as 3/1 favourites.
The Citizens start their campaign with a home fixture against Championship Birmingham on Sunday and are fully expected to ease through to the fourth-round draw.
Eight-time winners Chelsea are second in the betting market at 13/2 with Liverpool, who haven't won the FA Cup since 2006, a fraction behind at 7/1.
Jurgen Klopp was once accused of 'killing the FA Cup' when choosing to field youngsters during a replay with Shrewsbury.
The German decided to skip the match altogether because it fell during the Premier League's winter break.
FA Cup winner 2020-21 odds – Paddy Power
- Manchester City – 3/1
- Chelsea – 13/2
- Liverpool – 7/1
- Tottenham – 7/1
- Manchester United – 9/1
- Arsenal – 11/1
- Everton – 16/1
- Leicester – 20/1
- Wolves – 25/1
- Southampton – 25/1
- West Ham – 25/1
- PADDY POWER £20 RISK FREE BET – CLAIM HERE*
Commercial content notice: Taking one of the bookmaker offers featured in this article may result in a payment to The Sun. 18+. T&Cs apply. Begambleaware.org
But another fourth-round entry beckons for the Premier League champions with opponents Aston Villa preparing to field a team of youngsters after a "significant" Covid-19 outbreak at the club.
Jose Mourinho's Tottenham are also priced at 7/1 while Manchester United are further back still at 9/1.
Arsenal are the most successful side in the competition's 140-year history having won it 14 times, with seven runners up medals.
Mikel Arteta's holders start welcome Newcastle to the Emirates on Saturday evening and are a double-figure 11/1 to defend their crown.
At slightly larger prices come Everton and Leicester, who are 16/1 and 20/1 respectively.
The Toffees last won the FA Cup in 1995 with a Wembley victory over Manchester United, but Brendan Rodgers' Foxes have never won the competition – losing in all four of their finals.
Wolves, Southampton and West Ham are are all locked together at 25/1 and non-league Marine are a full 3000/1.
Remember to gamble responsibly
A responsible gambler is someone who:
- Establishes time and monetary limits before playing
- Only gambles with money they can afford to lose
- Never chase their losses
- Doesn’t gamble if they’re upset, angry or depressed
- Gamcare – www.gamcare.org.uk
- Gamble Aware – www.begambleaware.org
*New customers only. Place your FIRST bet on any sportsbook market and if it loses we will refund your stake in CASH. Max refund for this offer is £20. Only deposits made using Cards or Apple Pay will qualify for this promotion. T&Cs apply. Paddy's Rewards Club: Get a £10 free bet when you place 5x bets of £10+. T&Cs apply. 18+ Begambleaware.org
Source: Read Full Article
