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This is the second leg of the Carling cup semi-final.(the first leg ended with a 1-1 draw).

I think Tottenham can finally win a match against rivals Arsenal but i hesitate to back them here as Tottenham proved to be an unstable team during this season.With coach change, Tottenham is slowly picking up form especially in home matches.

Arsenal will approach this match again with a " reserve" team and because Johan Djourou and Philippe Senderos are both ruled out, Justin Hoyte or Gilberto will partner Gallas in central defence.

Last encounter in Carling cup between this two teams om this ground was in last year semi-final and ended 2-2.

Another reason for backing over 2.5 are the latest result betwwen this two teams :

09.01.2008 LC Semifinal Arsenal FC Tottenham 1-1
22.12.2007 PR Premier League Arsenal FC Tottenham 2-1
15.09.2007 PR Premier League Tottenham Arsenal FC 1-3
21.04.2007 PR Premier League Tottenham Arsenal FC 2-2
31.01.2007 LC Semifinal Arsenal FC Tottenham 3-1 AET
24.01.2007 LC Semifinal Tottenham Arsenal FC 2-2
02.12.2006 PR Premier League Arsenal FC Tottenham 3-0

GL!

News from bbc.co.uk :
Wrexham defender Steve Evans and Mark Jones are set to be promoted from the bench to the starting line-up.
Striker Eifion Williams (calf) has been passed fit, but midfielder Silvio Spann is awaiting international clearance for his move to Wrexham before he can play.

Aston Villa midfielder Shaun Maloney could be in line for a rare start after scoring a late winner against Fulham.

Marlon Harewood, Gary Cahill and Luke Moore could all start as they press their case for a regular place.

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Same scenario here.......premiership squad against lower division squad..........very early for Villa to exit this cup

News from BBC.co.uk :

Shrewsbury are without striker Andy Cooke (hamstring), so Stuart Nicholson and Dave Hibbert should start up front.
Neil Ashton, Ben Davies and Luke Jones are all still injured, but Darran Kempson is pushing for a start.

Fulham manager Lawrie Sanchez has no new injury problems following Saturday's defeat at Aston Villa.

Kasey Keller is expected to continue in goal with Antti Niemi still injured while Hameur Bouazza and Aaron Hughes are still two weeks away from fitness.



Fulham managed to score in all premier league matches......i remember they had a good performance in cups last season.....while Shrewsbury is a 4th division team.
Surprises can happen ,however i don't think is the case here....so i'm backing the guests medium stakes

Just some teams news from BBC.co.uk :

Portsmouth trio Kanu, Sol Campbell and David James are expected to be rested for the match with Leeds.
Striker David Nugent could start while fringe players such as Jamie Ashdown, Martin Cranie, Richard Hughes and Arnold Mvuemba might also figure.

Leeds duo Andy Hughes (groin) and Ian Westlake (ankle) could return after missing the win at Nottingham Forest.

Boss Dennis Wise has no fresh injury problems, but Tore Andre Flo could make his first start of the season.


I really can't see Portsmouth failing to win here against a poor Leeds side even if Pompey will use some second squad players.
Sure this ain't match of the season and a win by one will make me loose half of the stake.......But I'm confident that Nugent & co won't have problems if they will score before half time.
GL!