Swansea vs. Tottenham

Viewers are in for a treat as they will get a chance to see the likes of Dele, Son, Christian Eriksen and Co. go up against a very acute, tactical Swansea team. This match is capable of being an upset alert. If you are a Tottenham fan, turn away; Spurs have yet to win an FA Cup game away from Wembley stadium and have had to get some luck to be awarded replays against lower opposition. If you are new to soccer this is must watch television as the "magic" of the FA Cup will be on full view.

Swansea Preview

Swansea will be home for this tea time kickoff and will have a real battle to keep their unbeaten run going. With the arrival of Carlos Carvalhal and Andre Ayew, Spurs can expect a very tough battle. Just five months ago Andre Ayew came off the bench to ruin Spurs' Carabao Cup dreams. Can he provide the same lift to Swansea? In all reality, the answer is no, but with the magic of the FA Cup you never know what can happen. Remember, Spurs have not won away from Wembley in the FA Cup yet this year. If the Swans are to get through they will have to stay compact defensively and hope to hit Spurs on the counter.

Predicted Swansea Lineup (4-1-2-1-2)

Without Jordan Ayew, Swansea still has a very capable team to hit on the counter attack. Just go ask Arsenal fans what can happen if you lose the ball in the midfield.

Tottenham Preview

As Spurs fans found out they will be without Harry Kane until early April, the key for them will be how do they respond. Well, if you ask Bournemouth, this Spurs team is no longer just the Harry Kane team as Pep Guardiola deemed fit to call them. Just look at their last three games; Tottenham have scored seven goals, and five of those were from their Korean Son. What will be interesting going into this game and a two week layoff before a key battle with Chelsea is how Spurs will take the pitch. Without talisman Harry Kane, you would expect next in line Fernando Llorente to step up and lead the line. However if you follow the Premier League, last week saw Mauricio Pochettino bring on attacking midfielder Erik Lamela for the injured Harry Kane. Will viewers get to see the Spaniard or will a bigger message be sent to Llorente that his time at Tottenham is numbered? If Spurs play their game and their strongest lineup they should be able to walk into the semi-finals with a good shift of work. However, if they play like they did against Bournemouth, in the first half they may dig themselves a whole that they cannot get out of.

Predicted Tottenham Lineup ( 4-2-3-1)

Spurs will know Swansea well as they have beaten them twice already. We shall see a fully fit squad except for Harry Kane. It is very likely that Mauricio Pochettino will utilize a false nine tactic that any of Alli, Lamela or Son can easily flow between. The lack of speed or goals from Llorente over his Spurs tenure will see him come off the bench if needed. Also good new for Tottenham fans they should see a fully fit again Toby Alderweireld on the bench as well; he has been out since February after re-injuring his hamstring.

Match Verdict

Do not expect the "magic" of the FA Cup to get into the heads of Spurs players. We should see Tottenham get into the semi finals where they will also be a heavy favorite to move on.

Score Prediction: SWA: 1 TOT: 3 ( Scorers: SWA: Ayew TOT: Son, Alli, Eriksen)