FA Cup 2015: Live Stream, TV Schedule, Predictions for 4th-Round Fixtures
Thirty-two teams remain in the hunt to secure this season's FA Cup crown, with title holders Arsenal heading to Brighton this weekend as the competition's fourth round gets underway.
Only 16 can make their way through to the next phase of the tournament, where the wheat will be sorted from the chaff in an effort to keep dreams of Wembley glory alive.
It's at this stage of the competition that the elite sides usually begin to gleam, faced with superior opposition to that which they might have come up against thus far.
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To make sure you don't miss a minute of the fourth-round fray, read on for full viewing information for this weekend's fixtures, along with preview and predictions of some higher-profile encounters.
| Date | Time | Home | Prediction | Away | TV Info |
| Friday, Jan. 23 | 7:55 p.m. GMT/2:55 p.m. ET | Cambridge United | 0-2 | Manchester United | BBC One (UK), Fox Sports 1 (US) |
| Saturday, Jan. 24 | 12:45 p.m. GMT/7:45 a.m. ET | Blackburn Rovers | 1-2 | Swansea City | BBC Wales (UK) |
| Saturday, Jan. 24 | 3 p.m. GMT/10 a.m. ET | Southampton | 3-1 | Crystal Palace | N/A |
| Saturday, Jan. 24 | 3 p.m. GMT/10 a.m. ET | Chelsea | 4-0 | Bradford City | N/A |
| Saturday, Jan. 24 | 3 p.m. GMT/10 a.m. ET | Derby County | 3-1 | Chesterfield | N/A |
| Saturday, Jan. 24 | 3 p.m. GMT/10 a.m. ET | Preston North End | 1-2 | Sheffield United | N/A |
| Saturday, Jan. 24 | 3 p.m. GMT/10 a.m. ET | Birmingham City | 0-2 | West Bromwich Albion | Fox Sports 2 (US) |
| Saturday, Jan. 24 | 3 p.m. GMT/10 a.m. ET | Cardiff City | 2-2 | Reading | N/A |
| Saturday, Jan. 24 | 3 p.m. GMT/10 a.m. ET | Tottenham Hotspur | 3-1 | Leicester City | N/A |
| Saturday, Jan. 24 | 3 p.m. GMT/10 a.m. ET | Manchester City | 2-1 | Middlesbrough | Fox Sports 1 (US) |
| Saturday, Jan. 24 | 3 p.m. GMT/10 a.m. ET | Sunderland | 1-0 | Fulham | N/A |
| Saturday, Jan. 24 | 5:30 p.m. GMT/12:30 p.m. ET | Liverpool | 2-0 | Bolton Wanderers | BT Sport 1 (UK), Fox Sports 2 (US) |
| Sunday, Jan. 25 | 2 p.m. GMT/9 a.m. ET | Bristol City | 1-3 | West Ham United | BBC One (UK), Fox Sports 2 (US) |
| Sunday, Jan. 25 | 3 p.m. GMT/10 a.m. ET | Aston Villa | 1-1 | Bournemouth | N/A |
| Sunday, Jan. 25 | 4 p.m. GMT/11 a.m. ET | Brighton and Hove Albion | 2-2 | Arsenal | BT Sport 1 (UK), Fox Sports 2 (US) |
| Monday, Jan. 26 | 8 p.m. GMT/8 p.m. ET | Rochdale | 1-3 | Stoke City | BT Sport 1 (UK), Fox Sports 2 (US) |
Must-Watch Matchups
Southampton vs. Crystal Palace
Less than a month after beating the Eagles 3-1 in their Premier League clash at Selhurst Park, Southampton will take on Crystal Palace again on Saturday seeking the same outcome.
Alan Pardew's first game in charge of the Londoners was a 4-0 FA Cup win over Dover Athletic in the previous round, but this weekend's trip presents an entirely new challenge.
The Saints are unbeaten in eight games across all competitions and had no small feat in overcoming Ipswich Town in their third-round replay, preparing them more vigorously for a Premier league test in Round 4.
Contrary to the perception that passing football is a key to success, Squawka recently pointed out the affection Ronald Koeman's side have for the long ball, providing the means for their rise this season:
Palace are in good spirits, too, and are yet to be beaten under Pardew, but a 3-2 away win at Burnley last time out showed the Eagles can be opened up, albeit adopting a more carefree approach in attack, too.
Koeman's side have been astute when defending at home this term and were resilient in defending a 2-0 result against Arsenal on New Year's Day, suggesting they have the means to see Palace out of the FA Cup.
Prediction: Southampton 3-1 Crystal Palace
Manchester City vs. Middlesbrough
A head-to-head between second-place outfits will see Premier League trailers Manchester City take on the Championship's second-placed side, Middlesbrough, on Saturday, with the Citizens boasting home advantage.
Having lost just once in their last 14 league games, Boro travel to the Etihad in hot form, conceding just one goal in their last five Championship outings.
Aitor Karanka's side bested Barnsley 2-0 in the third round while City edged their way past Sheffield Wednesday 2-1, a fixture they were by no means in full control of for periods.
Middlesbrough will take heart in the Owls' display at the Etihad and look to cause similar trouble. As the official Chelsea Twitter account confirmed earlier this month, they'll also have the added option of throwing in loanee Tomas Kalas to the mix:
A December defeat to league leaders Ipswich Town accounts for two of the 10 total away goals Boro have conceded this Championship season, but their attack in foreign territory is the best in England's second tier.
That being said, Pellegrini's side should be able to shine through thanks to the gulf in Premier League pedigree they possess, but the visiting team aren't likely to go down without a fight.
Prediction: Manchester City 2-1 Middlesbrough
Brighton and Hove Albion vs. Arsenal
This is the stage of the FA Cup where Arsenal's title defence should enter its tenser moments, and while Brighton are far from the most intimidating side remaining, a Sunday trip to the AMEX Stadium could pose problems.
As Back Page Football suggests, the Gunners have a habit of displaying inconsistency at the wrong times, and after beating Manchester City 2-0 away last time out, a shock wouldn't seem too out of place on the south coast:
One figure Arsene Wenger may call into action is the in-form Francis Coquelin, who was pivotal against Pellegrini's side and could use the playing time.
The official Arsenal Twitter account displays some of the defensive midfielder's numbers coming into this examination:
On paper, even with some stars rested, the north Londoners should be able to slip past Brighton, but after winning three of their last four games—the same number of victories they had in their first 23 Championship games of the season—the hosts look dangerous.
Chris Hughton gets a return to facing top-flight opposition this weekend and comes into the fixture on the back of a 3-2 win over league leaders Ipswich, preparing for another upset on Sunday.
Prediction: Brighton and Hove Albion 2-2 Arsenal
