All together now

After brushing aside Chelsea this weekend, Everton must be considered strong favourites to win the FA Cup this year and finally end David Moyes wait for a trophy. I jest. In all seriousness though, write Everton off at your peril. Its not against the strong teams that the blues have struggled this season. Rather, and somewhat infuriatingly, it has been the 'smaller' sides that have proved problematic for Everton this season. 

The glamour tie of the next round will be Man Utd vs Arsenal. One potential threat to Evertonian ambitions will be eliminated and the road to Wembley that bit less congested. And after dispensing of Reading at home, Everton will likely face a trip to Eastlands to face Man City, a ground where Moyes' men have a good record (the mutual hatred of scousers and mancs coupled with the professional pride of a team shunned by Lescott the mercenary ensures Everton always turn up on top form). 

This should mean Everton in the semi-finals against either a team with one eye on the Champions League or average premiership opposition. After 2009, you would be foolish to bet against us...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N49xwGJjpWE