With all the replays and third round fixtures completed, it is now time for the fourth round to be given prominence as F.A. Cup action returns with plenty of thrills, spills and particularly upsets expected in England's favorite cup competition.
There will be 16 matches in all on view, with the Friday night showdown between Millwall and Aston Villa kicking things off, before the likes of Manchester United, Manchester City, Arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool take center-stage at the weekend.
Here is a look at some of the key fixtures for the weekend, with all the 16 fixtures on view below.
Stoke City vs Manchester City at the Britannia (Saturday early kickoff, 12.45 p.m. GMT, 7.45 a.m. ET): The last time the two teams met, Manchester City cruised to a 3-0 win in the English Premier League at the Etihad.
However, the Britannia is a completely different proposition and City will need to be at their attacking best to carve open Stoke's stingy defense, with the home team capable of hitting the Premier League champions on the counter.
Prediction: 1-1
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Arsenal at The AMEX (Kickoff at 3.00 p.m. GMT, 10.00 a.m. ET): The English Premier League game against West Ham showed exactly what Arsenal are capable of as an attacking force. If the Gunners come out with the same purpose against Brighton, the Championship club will stand no chance.
However, the Arsenal players will have the loss at Bradford in the League Cup in the back of their minds, and Brighton need to take advantage of that self-doubt if they are to come away with any positive result.
Prediction: 4-1 to Arsenal
Bolton Wanderers vs Everton at the Reebok Stadium (Kickoff at 3.00 p.m. GMT, 10.00 a.m. ET): This would have normally been an all-Premier League clash. However, Bolton now ply their trade in the Championship, and even if they are playing at home, they will struggle to get anything against a strong Everton side.
Prediction: 2-0 to Everton
Manchester United vs Fulham at Old Trafford (Kickoff at 5.30 p.m. GMT, 12.30 a.m. ET): United will go into the game expecting a comfortable win against a struggling Fulham side, and going by recent form that is exactly what is likely to happen.
Ferguson will not want another F.A. Cup replay and will ask his team to go all out for the win. The interesting aspect will be to see how Dimitar Berbatov plays against his old team.
Prediction: 3-0 to United
Sunday: Brentford vs Chelsea at Griffin Park (Kickoff at 12.00 p.m. GMT, 5.00 a.m. ET): Chelsea are still smarting from the defeat to Swansea in the Capital One cup semifinals. The fact that Eden Hazard caused a storm by kicking out at a ball boy has not helped matters either.
Brentford will need to take advantage of Chelsea's ongoing problems, both on and off the pitch. However, the home side might just have to brace themselves for a Chelsea backlash.
Prediction: 4-0 to Chelsea
Leeds United vs Tottenham at Elland Road (Kickoff at 2.00 p.m. GMT, 9.00 a.m. ET): Leeds were one of the biggest clubs in England before they were relegated and went into financial trouble. On Sunday, Leeds have the chance to recreate some of their glory days against a Spurs side in a confident mood.
Prediction: 2-2
Oldham Athletic vs Liverpool at Boundary Park (Kickoff at 4.00 p.m. GMT, 11.00 a.m. ET): The last time Liverpool faced lower league opposition, they needed a controversial Luis Suarez handball goal to progress. Brendan Rodgers will ask his side to not be complacent for one moment against the League one side, or a major upset might just be on the cards.
Prediction: 2-0 to Liverpool
Complete fourth round fixtures: Friday: Millwall vs Aston Villa.
Saturday: Stoke City vs Manchester City; Norwich City vs Luton Town; Macclesfield Town vs Wigan Athletic; Derby County vs Blackburn Rovers; Hull City vs Barnsley; Middlesbrough vs Aldershot Town; Brighton & Hove Albion vs Arsenal; Reading vs Sheffield United; Huddersfield Town vs Leicester City; Queens Park Rangers vs Milton Keynes Dons; Bolton Wanderers vs Everton; Manchester United vs Fulham.
Sunday: Brentford vs Chelsea; Leeds United AFC vs Tottenham Hotspur; Oldham Athletic vs Liverpool.
