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Tag: FA Cup
Coronavirus impacts on numbers in FA Cup semi-final draw
The first Covid-secure FA Cup draw will take place on Sunday, with just one guest instead of the usual two pairing up the teams.
FA Cup final to raise awareness of mental health campaign Heads Up
This season’s FA Cup final will be dedicated to mental health campaign Heads Up.
Shrewsbury chief criticises Jurgen Klopp and Liverpool for ‘ruining’ FA Cup tie
Shrewsbury have publicly criticised Liverpool for fielding a weakened team in their FA Cup replay in February after having a complaint rejected by the Football Association.
FA Cup final rescheduled for August 1
The 2019-20 FA Cup final has been rescheduled for August 1.
Football Association intends to complete this year’s FA Cup campaign
The Football Association remains committed to completing the final three rounds of the FA Cup if the professional game can safely restart amid the coronavirus pandemic.
On This Day in 2006: Liverpool leave it late against West Ham in FA Cup final
Liverpool broke West Ham hearts by prevailing 3-1 on penalties to lift the FA Cup after coming from 2-0 and 3-2 down in the 2006 final to draw 3-3 in a gripping 120 minutes of action at the Millennium Stadium.
On this day: Wigan stun Manchester City to win FA Cup
On May 11, 2013 Wigan enjoyed the most famous day in their history as they beat Manchester City 1-0 to win the FA Cup.
On This Day in 1980: West Ham stun Arsenal in FA Cup final
On this day in 1980, second division West Ham stunned Arsenal to win the FA Cup at Wembley.
On this day in 1973: Five classic FA Cup finals on date Sunderland shocked Leeds
Sunderland defied the odds to beat Leeds in the FA Cup final on May 5, 1973.
On This Day in 1952: Newcastle retain FA Cup by beating Arsenal
Newcastle retained the FA Cup when they beat Arsenal 1-0 on this day in 1952.
Joao Pedro braced for tough test when Watford visit Tranmere
Brazilian teenager Joao Pedro knows Watford have to be prepared for Tranmere to produce another never-say-die performance in their FA Cup third-round replay.
Tranmere without Ollie Banks for Watford FA Cup replay
Tranmere will be without Ollie Banks for the visit of Watford in the rearranged FA Cup third round replay at Prenton Park.
Tranmere boss Micky Mellon puts aside Man Utd thoughts ahead of Watford replay
Tranmere boss Micky Mellon refuses to be seduced by the tantalising prospect of facing Manchester United in the FA Cup, urging his side to focus on the sizeable challenge of Watford.
Wolves keeper John Ruddy laments combination of VAR and the new handball rule
John Ruddy became the latest to voice his frustration at the new handball rule after Wolves were once again denied a goal by the video assistant referee in their 1-0 defeat at Manchester United.
Rashford substitution ‘backfired’ as United top scorer doubtful for Liverpool
Marcus Rashford is a major injury doubt for Manchester United’s visit to Liverpool this weekend after Ole Gunnar Solskjaer admitted bringing the striker off the bench “backfired” in the FA Cup win over Wolves.
Solskjaer admits substitution ‘backfired’ after Rashford injured in Wolves win
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer admitted his decision to bring on Marcus Rashford “backfired” after the Manchester United forward sustained a back injury in the 1-0 FA Cup third round replay win over Wolves.
A proper cup tie – Harris hails Cardiff character after surviving Carlisle scare
Neil Harris felt Cardiff’s thrilling 4-3 victory at Carlisle was typical of the FA Cup.
Lascelles hoping Joelinton can kick on for Newcastle after ending goal drought
Newcastle skipper Jamaal Lascelles is backing £40million striker Joelinton to prove his worth after seeing him end his 20-game wait for a goal.
Aden Flint scores twice as Cardiff win thriller at Carlisle
Cardiff earned an FA Cup fourth-round visit to Reading after edging out Carlisle 4-3 in a storming replay at Brunton Park.