I hate to see Premier League teams making changes for the FA Cup but, with the teams battling relegation, I can at least understand them doing it.
West Ham United will definitely rest some players here, and I don’t think they will be too bothered if they go out.
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The first match my dad took me to as a boy was the 1980 FA Cup final, when Trevor Brooking scored West Ham’s winner with a header, but I don’t see them back at Wembley this time.
It was a brilliant moment for Hammers fans and a highlight of their history, and I am sure Brentford supporters would love to experience something similar.
The furthest they’ve ever been in the FA Cup is the quarter-finals, on four occasions, and most recently in 1989.
I get that Keith Andrews’ side could make it into Europe through their league position, but why not try to do the same by winning the FA Cup? Let’s hope they go for it.
Sutton’s prediction: 0-2
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