Wednesday night brings an FA Cup replay between
The Gunners are still reeling from the fall-out from their late win against
But will it have any effect on Arsene Wenger’s men?
Of all the sides who could be facing the on-form Gunners, however, the Trotters arguably have the least to fear.
In the last seven encounters between the two clubs in Lancashire,
Recent form ’up North’ is even more encouraging - the last three have all been victories for Sam Allardyce’s men.
We think that extra-time will be needed, at least, to separate these two sides and will take Betterbet.com’s 11/5 for the draw and double it up on another game in another competition in another country.
UEFA Cup action taking place over in
The Ibrox club have been rejuvenated since Walter Smith returned to take over as boss for the second time following the departure of Paul Le Guen.
Hapoel are no great shakes but neither are Rangers it has to be said and the Govan club are also experiencing an injury crisis with eight players unavailable.
We will go for the draw in this game as well - which would suit the visitors - and take Betterbet.com’s 2/1 for the stalemate.




