Arsenal v Tottenham Tip

Usually the biggest problem with FA Cup tips is predicting which players will actually feature on the pitch with most managers seeing the knockout competition as an ideal opportunity to rotate their squads.

However, Tim Sherwood has been kind enough to publicly state that his talisman will be fit and raring to go against local rivals Arsenal. Emmanuel Adebayor is a best price 3/1 (Betfred) to score anytime at the Emirates. That looks like terrific value given that the Togo striker has netted four times in five outings since returning from the wilderness.

“I think if Arsene Wenger saw Adebayor going off at Old Trafford, I’m sure there were a lot of pleased Arsenal fans, management and players,” said Sherwood. “But, unfortunately for them, he’ll be walking out against them.”

Having scored in the 2-1 victory over Man Utd on New Year’s Day and twice at St Mary’s Stadium on 22 December, we shouldn’t be deterred from backing the former Gunner away from home either. Spurs have actually been better on their travels this season, and in resurgent form generally, this bet makes a lot of sense.