More Murphy magic to seal another Sheffield Utd FA Cup shock

Sheffield United have only lost four of the 16 games since Nigel Clough took over as manager in October and the Blades can shock Fulham on Sunday at 17/10.

Clough’s side caused an upset when deservedly beating Aston Villa in the third round, where goals from Jamie Murphy and Ryan Flynn sealed a 2-1 victory.

Murphy has only made 10 appearances so far this season but he has scored four goals and the lively striker from Glasgow is one of several striking options for Clough.

The former Motherwell man is 9/4 to score at any time, and given that he started against Bradford in a 2-2 draw last weekend, he looks set to feature again on Sunday.

Bet on Jamie Murphy to score anytime at 9/4

Also likely to start is Jose Baxter, with the former Everton man finding the net four times in five games during December; he’s 6/1 to score first, as he did in the second round against Cambridge United.

Whilst goals have not flowed overly freely for the Blades this season, it’s encouraging to note that they have scored in 11 of their last 13 matches in all competitions.

Their defensive record at home is also solid as the Yorkshire side have conceded 14 goals in 13 matches, but their last two wins have been achieved despite keeper George Long being beaten.

Bet on Sheffield United to concede but win at 4/1

As a result the 4/1 for the home side to win and both teams to score also makes some appeal.

The bet would have landed in six of the clubs nine wins in all competitions this season.

Whilst the hosts are unbeaten in their last five matches at Bramall Lane – and have only lost three at home all season – their opponents Fulham only have one win in their last four matches.

That came in an FA Cup replay at home to Norwich where both sides fielded weakened teams and boss Rene Meulensteen looks set to favour the same tactics on Sunday.