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FA Cup 2011-12 fifth round fixtures and betting tips

Goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny of Arsenal throws the ball after the second goal by Robinho of AC Milan during the UEFA Champions League round of 16 first leg match between AC Milan and Arsenal at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on February 15, 2012 in Milan, Italy. (credit: Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)
Sunderland v Arsenal is the only all Premier League FA Cup fifth round tie this weekend with the other matches offering opportunities for lower league sides to cause upsets.

The FA Cup draw has not been kind to the big boys this year with Manchester United and Manchester City already having exited the competition. That has left the way clear for the likes of Chelsea, Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur to claim some silverware this season and all three have very winnable fifth round ties this weekend.

Chelsea take on Championship side Birmingham City on Saturday and Andre Villas-Boas will be expected to comfortably beat the Blues at Stamford Bridge. Liverpool also have been given a relatively simple home draw and should have no problem disposing of Brighton & Hove Albion on Sunday afternoon. Spurs are away from home but it would be a major shock if League One Stevenage pose many problems for Harry Redknapp's in-form side.

It may be unlikely that one of the three favourites are beaten in the fifth round but there are plenty of opportunities for an upset as a number of Premier League sides face tricky looking ties with lower league opponents. Bolton Wanderers, in particular look vulnerable against Millwall at the New Den and Norwich City will have a tough task beating Championship side Leciester City in what could prove to be the match of the round for neutrals.

Last season's finalists, Stoke City, will also be under pressure against League Two side Crawley Town. The Reds are making a bit of a name for themselves in the FA Cup and they will look to boost their growing profile by beating the Potters, who could suffer a hangover from their Europa League clash with Valencia on Thursday evening.

Everton may also be earmarked by many as a potential upset when they host Blackpool at Goodison Park on Saturday although David Moyes's side are playing well at the moment and should be able to exploit the Seasiders' fragile defence.

Fragile is a word that has become synonymous with Arsenal recently and the Gunners confidence could take another dent at the Stadium of Light on Saturday. Martin O'Neill's side were unlucky not to beat their more illustrious opponents in the Premier League last weekend but Wednesday's Champions League defeat AC Milan was a tough blow for Arsenal, who have waved goodbye to Thierry Henry this week. A win for the Black Cats looks like a good bet this weekend.

Our writers have written a full preview of Sunderland v Arsenal and all seven other FA Cup fifth round ties taking place this weekend and identified the best bets in each game. Simply click on any match from the list below to read the preview and get the free tips.

FA Cup Fifth Round Fixtures

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FA Cup 2011-12 fifth round fixtures and betting tips

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