FA Cup predictions

FA Cup predictions in Nigeria

This is the oldest football competition and has lasted since 1871. It is aptly named after the English football association and is open to all clubs that are eligible to take part, covering various leagues all under the flag of the English FA. To that end, 12 randomly drawn rounds precede a semi-final and final. The competition usually sees higher ranked teams enter at an advanced level after certain rounds played out by lower ranked teams. The FA Cup is great competition and clubs take pride in taking part in the competition. Furthermore, apart from the obvious pull of the prestigious trophy, a European spot is up for grabs by the winners. In the event that a top 4 team wins the competition, that opens up a spot for the team that finished seventh in the premier division. Arsenal have the biggest haul of FA cup triumphs with 13 titles to their names. The FA Cup, further gives winners the incentive of playing the season-opening final, termed the Community Shield, which is a tie between the winners of the league and winners of the FA Cup. But since Manchester City succeeded in claiming both, including the Carabao Cup, they'll have to face the second placed side in the league which is Liverpool FC. In all, it is an entertaining knockout tournament that must provide a winner.