Michael Owen’s FA Cup Predictions

Luton have surprised quite a few teams in the Championship this season and find themselves firmly in the race for the play-offs. Chelsea will be up for this. Having lost at Wembley on Sunday, the focus will be to try and get back there this season. They played really well against Liverpool and that should give them confidence moving forward. 3-0 Chelsea.

Southampton’s form recently has been superb, particularly at home. They’ve been one of the best sides at home in the Premier League, and they’ll look to end the season in style. I fancy Southampton here; they’ve been on a better run of form. I don’t think there will be much in this, 1-0 Southampton.

The mood in the Liverpool dressing room must be brilliant. I thought they were superb at times against Chelsea, and Luis Diaz again caught my eye. He’s quick, direct and got so much skill. He looks like he’s been a Liverpool player for years. This will be an easy win for Liverpool, 3-0.

What a proper FA Cup tie this is, the magic of the Cup! Boreham Wood have had a fairytale run to get here and should savour their day at Goodison. This should be a comfortable Everton win. I’m sure Boreham Wood will compete here, but they just don’t have enough quality. 4-0 to Everton.

Forest have had a brilliant run to get here, beating Arsenal and Leicester at home. This is an interesting one though, because Huddersfield have also had a great season in the Championship and are sitting in the play-off positions. I fancy Forest again; they’ve shown how strong they are at home. 2-1.