FA Cup odds after Macclesfield's massive Crystal Palace upset

Macclesfield knocked out reigning FA Cup champions Crystal Palace in the biggest upset in the competition's 155-year history, while Manchester United also crashed out to Brighton at Old Trafford

The FA Cup third round weekend is nearly wrapped up, and it's been a thrilling, VAR-free period of top-tier football filled with unexpected results and dramatic twists. The most significant news is that a non-league club has ousted the current holders, ensuring a new champion will be crowned in May.

In what is being hailed as the competition's biggest upset, reigning FA Cup champions Crystal Palace were knocked out by Macclesfield, a team from the sixth tier of English football. This marks the worst defence in the history of the cup competition.

Last season, Palace shocked everyone by defeating favourites Manchester City in the final and securing their first-ever major trophy. However, this historic moment has been overshadowed by the worst cup defence in the competition's 155-year history.

In other news, 13-time winners Manchester United were eliminated at home by Brighton and Hove Albion. The soaring Seagulls secured victory at Old Trafford thanks to former United player Danny Welbeck, who scored the winning goal in a 2-1 triumph for Fabian Hurzeler's squad.

They will join 13 other Premier League teams, including Arsenal and Man City, in the next round. Meanwhile, Liverpool will be hoping to avoid an upset against Barnsley at Anfield tonight, shortly after the 4th round draw, reports the Mirror.

FA Cup Outright Odds

• Man City - 7/2
• Arsenal - 4/1
• Liverpool - 6/1
• Chelsea - 7/1
• Aston Villa - 9/1
• Newcastle United - 11/1
• Brighton - 16/1
• Brentford - 20/1
• BAR - 25/1

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