Latest FA Cup outright odds after Manchester United's defeat to Brighton

The FA Cup third round is almost complete and there have been plenty of cupsets with the reigning champions suffering the worst defence in the competition's history

The FA Cup third round weekend is nearly over, and it's been a thrilling, VAR-free period of high-quality football filled with surprises and unexpected outcomes. 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 biggest upset in the competition's history, 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 to win their first-ever major trophy. However, this historic achievement has been overshadowed by the worst cup defence in the competition's 155-year history.

Meanwhile, 13-time winners Manchester United were eliminated at home by Brighton and Hove Albion. The Seagulls, currently enjoying a strong run, secured a 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 team.

They will join 13 other Premier League teams, including Arsenal and Man City, in the next round. Liverpool will be hoping to avoid an upset against Barnsley at Anfield tonight, following the fourth-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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