'He needs silverware...and this is a REALLY good chance'

There are few greater words for a football fan in January than FA Cup third round. And that's where we find ourselves this week as Mark Schwarzer, Phil Kitromilides and Michael Bridges join forces to run a rule across the biggest, best and ugliest fixtures to take place this weekend, all LIVE on Optus Sport. The trio discuss:

• Who will come out on top between Arsenal and Manchester United in the pick of the round
• The Lamb Ground...which is where Spurs will head to try and overcome Tamworth
• The worst pitches the fellas played on in their cup runs - and which Premier League pitch has a SLOPE on it!
• The mischief Bridgey got up to as an apprentice at Sunderland
• Find out the 'secret phrase' Bridgey and Phil give Schwarzie to drop during the FA Cup Draw!

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