IN a way tonight's FA Cup replay is a tie neither side needs as league points are the priority.
But it might be the only game they can triumph in – with neither experiencing a league victory since New Year's Day.
After slumping to the foot of the Premier League Fulham boss Rene Meulensteen says “defeat is not an option” and that he'll field “a strong team”.
His side were awful as they crashed 3-0 at home to Southampton on Saturday but meet a Blades side who were as bad in losing 3-0 to relegation rivals Crewe.
Fulham won 3-0 in their last replay against Norwich and I'm backing them at a biggest 7-10 with William Hill. Ladbrokes offer8-11in shops on at least a five-timer.
Star signing Kostas Mitroglou and others who arrived on deadline day are ineligible so I'm looking at Darren Bent at 9-2 with bet365 to score first while Steve Sidwell is an anytime scorer option at 4-1 with 888sport.
Blades won at Aston Villa in the previous round but that was partly down to Paul Lambert's indifference to the tournament.
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Fulham
(7-10, William Hill)
Sidwell to score
(4-1, 888sport)
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Fulham look a good shout Mr F, Fulham over 1.5 team goals at 4/5 looks tempting
Any1 fancy Fulham -1 13/8 at William hill
I like the look of Fulham -1 Asian Handicap @ just over evens, so if they win by 1 the bet is void, decent price & also a bit of a safety net.
As a Blade myself I am going to be all over Fulham tomorrow as we are just woeful at the minute.
We had one of the best defences in the league last season and on paper we’ve improved it but we seem to be moving backwards. Plus, we’ve only scored 8 goals away from home in the league this season.
Markets I will be looking at are …
Fulham (7/10)
Fulham -1 (13/8)
Fulham HT/FT (29/20)
BTTS – No (20/23)
fulham -1 13/8
macclesfield 10/11
vitesse 4/6
treble pays 7.5/1
what do you think ? looks solid in my opinion
Having watched Sheff Utd first hand on Saturday against my team Crewe, I see nothing but an easy win for the premiership side. Sheffield had a great win at Villa in the last round but I wouldn’t touch em with somebody else’s money…..
all over fulham tonight – prem league side at home – gotta fancy them strongly!!
good luck everyone
as a blade, sorry to say fulham to tear us a new ass tonight. 3.0 / 3.1
Fulham -1 (eh) 6/4
Torn between Fulham over 1.5 team goals @ 4/6 or the fulham win @ 3/5
To all the ‘Blades Men’ Nice to see the faith!!!
Haha but money is money and tonight Fulham is a near cert … But that said i would love to see us victors tonight. Im on Fulham, but C’mon u Blades!!!
Fulham and PSG double for me tonight.
Strongly fancy Fulham tonight however waiting for team news.. Sheff Utd also have big game at the weekend so likely to rest players.. Fulham badly need win.. Would play safe with a fulham simply as they dnt have many goals in the side.. Still goods odds. Good luck folks..
Fulham to win[ 3-0/3-1/3-2.} @ sky bet 9/2.
aj
just go for the win – dont be greedy
World’s gone mad. Fulham????? Try Sheffield plus 1 goal & over 2.5 goals in match. The Cottagers going down anyway.
Hollywood have you seen Sheff.U.s league position ?
Was expecting stronger fulham team
No sidewell or bent :( after the speech from manager promising best team and positive performance
I Like Dempsey 6/1 score first he defiantly has a goal in him,
I’ve backed -1 & -2 just hope fulham actually want to win and are not scared of doing a Wigan
Bobajob, it’s strong enough but I did say let’s see if stuck to his words.
Sheff utd to win on pen’s
After that performance I’d love to see fulham relegated. Weak slags. Useless.
shocking show from fulham
did not even get my moneys worth, should of backed my own team coventry :-(
Fulham cost me over a grand! They shouldn’t be paid for a year! Useless ****** *******!! Rant over…….