FA Cup
# fa-cup - Today’s News
# fa-cup - Saturday 18 May, 2013
Manchester City players celebrated Roberto Mancini’s sacking – reports
One player is alleged to have asked “can we put the champagne on ice yet?” in anticipation of the Italian’s sacking.
# fa-cup - Friday 17 May, 2013
Lampard: Return of Mourinho would be a huge lift
Let’s party like it’s 2005.
# fa-cup - Saturday 11 May, 2013
SHOCK! FA Cup glory for Wigan with 91st minute goal
Here’s all the big moments from a famous FA Cup final upset.
Poll: Will you watch the FA Cup final this afternoon?
It used to be appointment TV for football fans in this part of the world. Now?
Who will win this weekend’s Premier League and FA Cup games, and why
We assess the FA Cup final and all the other weekend fixtures.
# fa-cup - Wednesday 8 May, 2013
Here are the 38 trophies that Sir Alex Ferguson won at Manchester United
“My greatest challenge was knocking Liverpool right off their f****** perch.”
# fa-cup - Wednesday 1 May, 2013
How could you take Sergio Aguero seriously in these new boots?
Someone in Puma is having a laugh.
# fa-cup - Wednesday 17 April, 2013
Don’t worry, David Luiz and Sergio Aguero are bessies again
Sure what’s a kick up the backside among friends?
Roberto Martinez primed for first Manchester City clash, not FA final
It’s the bread-and-butter stuff tonight in the Premier League.
# fa-cup - Tuesday 16 April, 2013
FA abandon tradition (again!), enrage fans with 5.15 Cup final kick-off
“5.15 is a Who song, not a kick-off time.”
# fa-cup - Monday 15 April, 2013
FA take no action against Sergio Aguero after 2-footed stamp on David Luiz
The Man City striker will not be banned for his moment of madness yesterday.
# fa-cup - Sunday 14 April, 2013
City hold on to end Chelsea’s FA Cup defence
Goals in each half from Samir Nasri and Sergio Aguero were enough for Roberto Mancini’s side to prevail.
# fa-cup - Saturday 13 April, 2013
WATCH: Millwall fighting mars FA Cup semi-final
The trouble came on the weekend of the 24th anniversary of the Hillsborough disaster.
WATCH: Wigan sink Millwall to reach first FA Cup final
A modest crowd of below 63,000 saw the Latics win 2-0.
Who will win this weekend’s Premier League and FA Cup games, and why…
City v Chelsea, United v Stoke, and much, much more.
Millwall’s Dubliner Alan Dunne gets chance to shine at Wembley
The London club take on Wigan with a place in the FA Cup final at stake today.
# fa-cup - Monday 8 April, 2013
Preview: City still United’s equals says Mancini
With the Red Devils 15 points clear, the Italian manager has been forced to concede his side’s reign as champions is all but over.
# fa-cup - Monday 1 April, 2013
Reaction: Ferguson laments ‘unbelievable’ Cech save
The United manager bemoaned his side not receiving “a little break”.
Analysis: Did Fergie even care about the FA Cup?
The Manchester United manager seemed nonchalant after his side’s jaded efforts against Chelsea.
VIDEO: Demba Ba’s brilliant finish sees Chelsea go through
This is a cracker.
As it happened: Chelsea v Man United, FA Cup
A Wayne Rooney-less Manchester United travelled down to London for their FA Cup, quarter-final replay against Chelsea. Here’s what happened…
# fa-cup - Tuesday 12 March, 2013
Rio Ferdinand escapes FA sanction for off-the-ball Fernando Torres altercation
The Red Devils defender appeared to shove the Spain international to the floor.
# fa-cup - Monday 11 March, 2013
Ferdinand may face charges over off-the-ball clash with Torres
The Manchester United defender appeared to push Fernando Torres over during yesterday’s FA Cup quarter-final.
Open Thread: What was your highlight of the sporting weekend?
It was a frantic weekend of action, and midweek won’t be much quieter.
Rafa Benitez questions ‘education’ of Alex Ferguson after handshake snub
The Chelsea manager risks facing the wrath of the Manchester United boss after the slight.
# fa-cup - Sunday 10 March, 2013
Man City await as United and Chelsea deliver enthralling draw
Four lovely goals were shared this afternoon and a replay at Stamford Bridge awaits.
VIDEO: Chelsea uncork 2 fabulous goals to earn draw with United
Eden Hazard showed Alex Ferguson what he missed out on last summer.
VIDEO: Rooney and Hernandez strike to give United comfortable lead over Chelsea
The Mexican’s looping header was a bit special.
As it happened: Manchester United v Chelsea, FA Cup
Hernandez and Rooney had United flying but Chelsea had some spectacular goals in response.
Man Utd v Chelsea: David Luiz wants Blues to add to United pain
The Premier League rivals clash at Old Trafford this afternoon.
# fa-cup - Saturday 9 March, 2013
# fa-cup - Friday 8 March, 2013
Roberto Mancini: No Manchester City interest in Rooney
‘I can understand Rooney would be upset if he didn’t play but these are things that can happen in every team. After one week is finished.’
# fa-cup - Wednesday 27 February, 2013
Furious Rafa Benitez blasts Chelsea fans, confirms exit
“I am a professional and I will do my job. At the end of the season I will leave.”
# fa-cup - Tuesday 26 February, 2013
Everton end Oldham’s FA Cup adventure
Goals from Kevin Mirallas, Leighton Baines and Leon Osman took David Moyes’ side into the last eight.
Oldham players CAN swap shirts after tonight’s game with Everton
Change of policy.
# fa-cup - Monday 18 February, 2013
As it happened: Manchester United v Reading, FA Cup fifth round
A quarter-final meeting with Chelsea potentially awaits the winner of tonight’s cup tie at Old Trafford.
Roberto Mancini: I’m the best manager in England
“There is not another manager that’s won like me in the last 15 months. I can do nothing but it is the reality.”
‘Better than treble’ United face Reading in FA Cup
Fergie believes the current crop of United players is, overall, superior to the 1999 vintage.
# fa-cup - Sunday 17 February, 2013
FA Cup draw: Manchester United, Chelsea on collision course
The Premier League heavyweights will meet if they win their respective fifth-round ties.
VIDEO: Aguero on the double as Man City swamp Leeds in Cup romp
“Our strikers need to continue to score like they did today. If they do that, we can have other chances,” said Mancini.




























































