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Bournemouth vs Swansea: BBC Sport's Chris Sutton has his say

This week, BBC pundit Chris Sutton is taking on Justin and Arni from indie band The Vaccines to predict the fourth round of the FA Cup.

First up is Bournemouth v Swansea City on Thursday 25 January (19:45 GMT).

Sutton's prediction: 2-0

I didn't realise Bournemouth were missing a few players when I backed them to get a draw against Liverpool at the weekend, and Andoni Iraola's options might be limited here too.

But I hope Iraola goes for it in the FA Cup - Swansea are having a pretty average season so this is a great opportunity for the Cherries to reach the last 16, something they have only managed five times since they were founded in 1899.

The furthest they have got is the quarter-finals, in 1957 and 2021, and they have never won a major trophy, so if you're a Bournemouth fan then you want to see them have a go at it now - especially since they look like they are good enough to stay in the Premier League.

As long as Iraola goes with a strong side, I'd expect them to get over the line.

Arni's prediction: 2-0

I'd love to go with an upset in a tie like this but Swansea are away and I don't see a shock happening.

Justin's prediction: 2-0

I agree - Bournemouth should be too good for them.

Read the full predictions.

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