15th Jan 2019 | FA Cup
Out Of Toon
The Newcastle boss has made it clear that the FA Cup is a long way down his list of priorities and he doesn't welcome this replay.
It’s always tricky for the bookies to price up demotivated Premier League sides in the FA Cup but Newcastle are certainly worth opposing on Tuesday. Back Blackburn at best odds of 29/20 with Bet365.
These teams are technically a division apart but Magpies’ second string is certainly not Premier League class, and that’s the side which will take to the pitch. Benitez is understandably prioritising top flight survival and in truth the Toon Army were lucky to escape with a 1-1 draw at St James’s Park.
Rovers are enjoying a good January with two Championship victories either side of that initial 3rd Round clash. Tony Mowbray will want to carry that momentum forward and that motivation should settle this tie in their favour with home advantage.
Odds correct at time of publishing: 09:25 15th Jan, 2019 but subject to change