Sheffield United v Swansea - Match Preview

"The magic of the FA Cup" - a statement that will be used endless times this weekend and mostly by John Motson who will also tell us that 493 places separate the two sides he is talking about and that it may be a goal but then again it may not be. Senile old git that he really is. That aside its Premiership opposition for the Swans and backed by over four and a half thousand of their own it promises to be a great day.

Kenny Jackett has limited options as cup tied players, suspended players, injured players and hated by the manager players all mean that he has a very much restricted squad to choose from. Neil Warnock was last seen laughing into his cocoa about the whole scenario but at least we don't play midfielders in goals.

Sheffield United captain Chris Morgan and striker Rob Hulse are suspended for Saturday's third round FA Cup tie.

Utility man Mikele Leigertwood (calf) is also unavailable, while Paul Gerrard will continue to deputise in goal.

Motson will tell you that the form book goes out of the window when it comes to the FA Cup - most of the time it is being chucked at him for yet another pointless comment.

We are nearer the top of our division than the bottom and they are nearer the bottom of their division than the top. But Motson says that means nothing so there.

They beat Arsenal last weekend we lost to Huddersfield. They lost to Middlesborough in their New Year fixture we beat Brentford. Make of that whatever you will.

It is 2/5 for a Blades win tomorrow with the Swans available at a whopping 6/1 to win the game - the draw can be backed at 3/1.

For once in his life Lee Trundle is not favourite to score first and that is not just because he isn't playing - Bet 365 still offer him at 7/1 but that ranks him behind Akinbiyi and Kabba (7/2)Webber (4/1) Hulse (9/2) Nade and Kazim-Richards (both 5/1) Leon Britton at 22/1 just screams value at me and worth a shot surely?

I honestly fancy us to bring the Blades back to the Liberty so lets go for Kabba to score first in a 1-1 draw - that pays 22/1 on the double. Change that first scorer to Britton with the same scoreline and 120/1 screams real value?

Do you really care at this stage? We will bring them back to the Liberty for the stadiums first FA Cup tie - back us for a 1-1 draw. Trust me.