SlipsTips shares a selection ahead of Arsenal’s FA Cup third round tie with Manchester United on Sunday afternoon.
Arsenal vs Manchester United (Sunday, 15:00)
The blockbuster tie of the third round of the FA Cup sees Arsenal and Manchester United do battle at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday afternoon.
I’ve already penned an in-depth match preview ahead of this heavyweight showdown but I’ve since identified another player-based selection that stands out at the odds on offer.
Declan Rice has been priced up at 4/5 on Bet 365 to commit a minimum of one foul during this cup clash and that price holds plenty of appeal.
While the all-action Arsenal midfielder is far from a serial offender when it comes to giving away -free-kicks, he still racks up more than his fair share of misdemeanours.
That is evidenced by the fact that Rice has already accumulated three yellow cards and one red card across his 18 Premier League appearances for Arsenal this season so far.
From a fouls perspective, the England international overstepped the mark once during the Gunners’ 1-1 draw with Brighton last weekend
What’s more, Rice has since got on the wrong side of the referee on one occasion during his side’s 2-0 defeat to Newcastle in the EFL Cup in midweek.
In fact, dig deeper and it can be seen that the 25-year-old has committed a combined total of 13 fouls across the 16 Premier League games that he has started this season so far.
On top of all that, Rice also fell foul of the match official in three of his four appearances for England during the most recent edition of the Nations League.
Expect to see Rice and Co being involved in an intense midfield battle on Sunday afternoon, which should lead to a few fouls being committed.
Team news permitting, Arsenal ace Rice could be in a direct battle with Bruno Fernandes.
The Red Devils skipper is drawing an average of 1.3 fouls per-game in the Premier League this season, earning his side no fewer than three set-pieces at Anfield last Sunday.
Recommended Bet
- Declan Rice Over 0.5 Fouls Committed – 4/5 (Bet 365)
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