Millwall vs Watford. The FA Cup Fourth Round.
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Sunday 29 January 2017 11:48, UK
Millwall pulled off one of the results of the third round after beating Bournemouth 3-0 and they welcome Watford on Sunday looking to upset another Premier League side.
Neil Harris' men are unbeaten in all competitions since December 17 and will have a spring in their step after a compulsory purchase order (CPO) for the land containing The Den was abandoned this week.
Semi-finalists last season, Watford have used the transfer window to increase their options in attack and will be hoping to improve their fortunes after a miserable run of two wins from ten games in all competitions
Shaun Hutchinson and Harry Smith will be the only absentees from Millwall's squad.
In an otherwise fully-fit squad, the clash with The Hornets comes a game too soon for Hutchinson, whilst Smith is nursing a dead leg picked up in the Under-23's 3-0 victory over QPR.
Defender Jake Cooper made his debut in last Saturday's 1-1 draw with Bradford City in the Sky Bet League One clash and is set to retain his place in the Lions' back-line. Jed Wallace, another of Millwall's January transfer window signings, is also able to play in the tie.
Watford manager Walter Mazzarri has bolstered his front line with Mauro Zarate signing from Fiorentina and M'Baye Niang joining on loan from AC Milan.
Christian Kabasele should return after suffering from cramp, as should Nordin Amrabat, Isaac Success and Adrian Mariappa.
Valon Behrami is a major doubt due to a hamstring injury, while Roberto Pereyra is sidelined with a knee problem.
This will be the first FA Cup meeting between Millwall and Watford.
Watford have progressed from three of their last four FA Cup games against third-tier teams.
The last time that Millwall knocked out two Premier League sides in one FA Cup season was in 1994-95 (Arsenal and Chelsea).
Watford have lost only one of their last 10 games against Millwall in all competitions (W7 D2).
Millwall last made it to the fourth round in 2012-13, eventually making it to the semi-final that year.
The Hornets have won their last two away games in the competition (excluding neutral venues) - they last won three in succession in 1985.
This is going to be a difficult game for Watford. Having knocked Bournemouth out in the previous round, and following the good news regarding The Den's future, the place will be rocking. When The Den is full, it has a great atmosphere. I see Millwall forcing a replay.
PAUL PREDICTS: 1-1 (5/1 with Sky Bet)
