27.01. (Sun) 17:00 Oldham Athletic - Liverpool

PROBABLE LINEUPS

OLDHAM
Bouzanis
Wabara, Mvoto, Byrne, Grounds
M'changama, Furman, Smith, Croft
Baxter, Simpson

LIVERPOOL
Jones
Wisdom, Skrtel, Carragher, Robinson
Suso, Allen, Shelvey, Sterling
Sturridge, Borini

Cristian Montano (thigh) was recently ruled out for two months for the hosts, but former Everton youngster and star striker Jose Baxter is likely to start fresh from signing a new deal.

Under-fire Latics manager Paul Dickov can boast a near-fully fit squad after James Wesolowski returned to last week from serving a three-match ban.

Brendan Rodgers is expected to make a number of changes with a trip to Arsenal awaiting three days later, with the likes of Jonjo Shelvey, Jack Robinson and Suso likely to return to the starting line-up.

Jose Enrique (hamstring) is expected to be out for a further three weeks, while goalkeeper Pepe Reina (broken nose) has recently undergone surgery with a return date unspecified.

DID YOU KNOW?

Oldham have picked up just one point from their previous eight League One games, losing seven, and find themselves in 19th place in the table.

But the Latics beat Championship side Nottingham Forest 3-2 away from home in the third round of the FA Cup.

Oldham have not advanced further in the FA Cup than the fourth round in 19 years - when they lost to Manchester United in the semi-final after a replay.

These two teams faced each other in last year's third round, with Liverpool triumphing 5-1 at Anfield.

The Reds have won the FA Cup seven times, with their last triumph coming in 2006.

Daniel Sturridge has scored in each of his first three games for Liverpool. Sturridge is 3/1 with Bet365 to score the first goal in this game.

Liverpool have faced Oldham four times in the FA Cup and have won each time.

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27.01. (Sun) 15:00 Leeds United - Tottenham Hot.

PROBABLE LINEUPS

LEEDS UNITED
Kenny
Byram, Peltier, Lees, White
Austin, Brown
Barkley,
McCormack, Becchio, Diouf

TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR
Lloris
Walker, Caulker, Dawson, Naughton
Parker, Dembele,
Lennon, Dempsey, Bale
Defoe

Leeds United do not have too many injury concerns but will be without Adam Drury (ankle) for the foreseeable future.

William Gallas (calf) faces a late fitness test for Tottenham, who could also be without Jan Vertonghen (illness).

Younes Kaboul (knee) is out until February and midfielder Sandro (knee) is expected to miss the rest of the season after undergoing surgery.

DID YOU KNOW?

Leeds United have only won the FA Cup on one occasion, back in 1972, when Don Revie's side overcame Arsenal 1-0 thanks to an Allan Clarke goal.

Tottenham have lifted the famous trophy eight times but have not reached the final since 1991. Des Walker's injury-time own goal gave Nottingham Forest a 2-1 win on that occasion.

These two teams last met in the 2009-10 FA Cup, with Spurs going through 3-1 in a replay at Elland Road after a 2-2 draw at White Hart Lane.

Spurs star Aaron Lennon was a product of the Leeds youth system, the Chapeltown-born winger spending four years with his hometown club and making 38 appearances. Lennon is 14/1 with Bet365 to score first in a Tottenham win.

Leeds last beat the north Londoners back in 2001, earning a 2-1 win at White Hart Lane to complete a league double.

United striker Luciano Becchio is eight appearances shy of 200 for the club but has submitted a transfer request.

A hat-trick for Jermain Defore would see him take his club goalscoring record for Tottenham up to 130.

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27.01. (Sun) 15:00 Atalanta - Milan

PROBABLE LINE-UPS

ATALANTA
Consigli
Raimondi, Stendardo, Canini, Brivio
Carmona, Cigarini, Biondini
Bonaventura
Denis, Parra

AC MILAN
Abbiati
De Sciglio, Zapata, Mexes, Constant
Nocerino, Montolivo, Boateng
Niang, Pazzini, El Shaarawy


Atalanta coach Stefano Colantuono will be without the likes of Gianpaolo Bellini, Daniele Capelli (knee) and Guido Marilungo (cruciate ligament) for AC Milan’s visit to the Atleti Azzurri d’Italia.

Meanwhile, Nerazzurri midfielder Luigi Giorgi will miss the Lombardy derby having been sent off late in their 1-1 draw with Cagliari.

The Rossoneri remain without central midfielders Massimo Ambrosini and Nigel de Jong for their trip to Bergamo, while Urby Emanuelson and Mario Yepes are not expected to feature in the squad.

In defence, Ignazio Abate - who has been linked with a move to Zenit - is likely to make way for Mattia De Sciglio, and Daniele Bonera could start ahead of Philippe Mexes. Massimiliano Allegri has already confirmed that his attacking trio will remain unchanged but he could opt to swap out Mathieu Flamini for Antonio Nocerino.

DID YOU KNOW?

Atalanta have only won one of their last nine Serie A clashes - a 2-1 home triumph over Parma.

AC Milan sit sixth in the Serie A having surged up the table since a rocky start to the season. Their opponents, contrastingly, have been in reverse and are wedged 13th in the Italian top tier.
Stephan El Shaarawy is Milan's top goalscorer this season but has not scored in over a month in the league for the Rossoneri.
The two teams played in match day 3 of the Serie A season, and Luca Cigarini scored the only goal of the game to condemn Allegri's side to their second defeat in the first three matches.

Milan won both Italian top-tier games against their Lombardy neighbours 2-0 last season.
Both clubs have only kept four clean sheets in Serie A clashes this campaign.

Prediction
The Bergamo-based club have been on a slippery slope after a semi-decent start to the season and are sliding dangerously close to the relegation zone. Milan’s attacking prowess should see them net a few times at the Atleti Azzurri d’Italia, with M’Baye Niang, Giampaolo Pazzini and Stephan El Shaarawy a good mix of youth and experience.

Having said that, their brittle defence are more than likely to concede based on recent endeavours and Atalanta could even take the lead if they start with their heads screwed on. However, anything but a Rossoneri victory would be a shock considering how separated the sides sit in the form table.

Editor's Prediction
Atalanta 1-3 Milan

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27.01. (Sun) 13:00 Brentford - Chelsea

PROBABLE LINEUPS

BRENTFORD
Moore
Hodson, Craig, Dean, Barron
Forshaw, Douglas, Diagouraga
Forrester, Donaldson, Trotta

CHELSEA
Cech
Azpilicueta, Cahill, Terry, Bertrand
Lampard, Ramires
Marin, Mata, Oscar
Torres

Brentford manager Uwe Rosler will be without on-loan Everton defender Jack Bidwell for the visit of European champions Chelsea after the youngster was sent off in Tuesday's 2-2 draw with Leyton Orient.

Veteran midfielder Kevin O'Connor (ankle) will also be out, as is Farid El Alagui (knee).

Harry Forrester was rested against Orient in the week and he should return along with Fulham loan star Marcello Trotta and defender Shaleum Logan.

Chelsea will be without Belgium attacker Eden Hazard as he starts a three-game ban following his controversial red card for kicking a ballboy at Swansea City on Wednesday.

Captain John Terry may make a first start following his steady recovery from a knee problem but Rafa Benitez will be without Yossi Benayoun and Oriol Romeu (both knee).

DID YOU KNOW?

Brentford currently lie third in League One, six points behind joint leaders Tranmere and Doncaster Rovers.
The Bees have only reached the fifth round of the FA Cup on six occasions since the Second World War.

Striker Clayton Donaldson is second in the League One scoring charts this season - he has 15 strikes. He is also joint-second in the scoring charts for the FA Cup, with four goals to his name.

Chelsea will have played their west London neighbours Fulham, QPR and Brentford in the same season for the first time ever following this cup tie.

The Blues are the current holders of the FA Cup, having defeated Liverpool 2-1 in last year's final. They have won the competition on seven occasions.

Of all the Premier League players to score more than five goals this season, Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard (pictured right), has the best conversion rate of shots to goals (42 per cent). Lampard is 5/1 with Bet365 to score first in a Chelsea win in this game.

Brentford and Chelsea are separated by just six miles but have not played each other competitively since meeting in this competition 63 years ago.

Brentford's Griffin Park stadium famously has a pub on each of the four corners of the ground. Supporters may be pushed for time to frequent all of them before Sunday's game, however, with kick-off set for 12.00.

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27.01. (Sun) 12:00 Real - Getafe

PROBABLE LINEUPS

REAL MADRID
Adan
Arbeloa, Albiol, Ramos, Coentrao
Khedira, Alonso
Di Maria, Modric, Ronaldo
Higuain

GETAFE
Moya
Valera, Lopo, Alexis, Escudero
Castro, Rodriguez, Michel, Gavilan
Alcacer, Colunga

Real Madrid will be without goalkeeper Iker Casillas for the Primera Division clash against Getafe because of a broken thumb.

The Santiago Bernabeu club have signed Sevilla's Diego Lopez as replacement, but Antonio Adan is expected to deputise on Sunday.

Sergio Ramos and Kaka return from bans but defender Pepe remains sidelined with an ankle injury.

Getafe have completed the loan signing of left-back Sergio Escudero from Schalke in time for him to feature at the Santiago Bernabeu.

Mane, Miguel Torres, Xavi Torres, Angel Lafita and Pedro Leon are all ruled out, while defender David Abraham has been sold to Bundesliga outfit Hoffenheim.

Winger Diego Castro returns from suspension but boss Luis Garcia will watch the game from the stands as he serves the second of his two-game touchline ban.

DID YOU KNOW?

Real Madrid are on a six-match unbeaten run in all competitions, keeping four clean sheets in that sequence.
The Castilian giants are on a 21-game unbeaten streak in La Liga at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Cristiano Ronaldo has scored eight goals in his last six appearances against Getafe.
Getafe are on an eight-match winless run across all competitions (D5, L3).
Los Azulones have lost seven of their last eight meetings with Madrid.
Getafe have lost their last three away games, letting in 10 goals in the process.

Prediction
Despite their inconsistent form, Madrid should have little trouble in dispatching their city rivals, who are struggling for goals at the moment.
Editor's Prediction
Real Madrid 2-0 Getafe

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