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Sutton will hope to steal Lincoln's thunder tonight in the FA Cup

What's that phrase about waiting 104 years for a bus, and then two coming at once? After Lincoln Cit...
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4:17 PM - 19 Feb 2017



Sutton will hope to steal Linc...

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Sutton will hope to steal Lincoln's thunder tonight in the FA Cup

TodayFM
TodayFM

4:17 PM - 19 Feb 2017



What's that phrase about waiting 104 years for a bus, and then two coming at once?

After Lincoln City's heroics against Burnley on Saturday, attention now turns to the FA Cup fifth round's other non-league side Sutton United, who will try to be hoping to steal the Imps' thunder and create some more cup magic when they welcome Arsenal to Gander Green Lane.

Lincoln's win against Burnley was seismic, but for Sutton - who are 16 places below them in the National League - to beat Arsenal, it might just be the greatest FA Cup shock of them all. Regardless of the outcome, tonight will be the moment of a lifetime for the Sutton players and staff. 

If the Gunners thought they'd been brought back down to earth five days ago at the Allianz Arena in Munich, they may just think they've landed on a different planet when they tog off at Gander Green Lane tonight.

And even aside from the changing facilities, dealing with the artificial surface may take some getting used to, just as Leeds discovered in the fourth round.

It's a tough situation for Arsenal to be in. Even if they win comfortably they won't receive any plaudits. It's just expected.

If they struggle over the line, or even worse if they fail to win, the already grey cloud above Arsene Wenger will be ready to burst. Arsenal Fan TV could go pay-per-view and make a small fortune.

At 16/1, the optimist might just have a wee punt tonight.



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