Weekend Preview: Cupsets, Contenders & FA Cup 'Giant Killings'
The Athletic FC Podcast
01/06/23
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Ahead of the FA Cup Third Round getting underway Dan Bardell is joined by George Elek, bet365's Steve Freeth and The Athletic's Tim Spiers to look ahead to one of the landmark weekends on the football calendar.
As the pressure mounts on Frank Lampard the panel assess his position ahead of a trip to Old Trafford, Antonio Conte is out to win Spurs their first silverware in 15 years meanwhile Newcastle hope to begin their journey to winning a first piece major domestic silverware since 1955.
Plus Oxford United welcome Arsenal on Monday night - and where else could we see those eagerly anticipated Giant Killings?
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