"Every Friday, I pick for you the best or most exciting games not to be missed in the world of football each weekend. From derbies to top-of-the-table clashes, relegation six-pointers to world-class players facing each other or other interesting tactical battles, there will be something for everyone to enjoy. This week, we take you to England, Italy, Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Morocco for some Cup magic, a final, a big AFCON clash, a huge derby and first vs. third!"
"The FA Cup holders are in town on Saturday, and this could have the makings of a tricky game for Palace. Despite their solid 0-0 draw with Aston Villa on Wednesday in the Premier League, Oliver Glasner and his players haven't been at their best for a while now -- their last win in any competition came on Dec. 11. The amount of games played with a small squad has taken its toll."
A selection of must-see matches spans England, Italy, Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Morocco, featuring cup ties, a final, an AFCON clash, a derby and a first-vs-third game. The English FA Cup third-round tie pits fifth-tier Macclesfield against holders Crystal Palace at the 6,000-capacity Leasing.com Stadium. Macclesfield sit a few points outside National League playoff places with three games in hand and have strong cup form, boosted by loanee midfielder John Edmondson. Crystal Palace have struggled for wins since Dec. 11 amid fixture congestion and a small squad. The prediction expects Palace to progress with a 3-1 victory.
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