[The Sports Blog] Wigan remains Manchester City’s FA Cup nightmare as Champions League knock out phase continues

League One side Wigan Athletic ended Manchester City’s dreams of winning a historic quadruple this season with a 1-0 win at the DW stadium in last night’s Emirate FA Cup fifth-round tie. Manchester City’s quest for an unprecedented quadruple having been in contention for the English Premier League (looks done and dusted), The Carabao Cup... Read More

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May 27, 2017

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Arsenal defeat Chelsea to lift 13th FA Cup title

Goals from Sanchez (4′) and Ramsey (79′) denied Chelsea the double, as Arsenal win the FA Cup for the seventh time, with an outstanding performance. Chelsea’s only goal was by Diego Costa (76′) and Conte’s old fashioned style didn’t help this time. Wenger, who has received so much criticism in recent times couldn’t hold down... Read More

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July 27, 2016

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New rules: 4 players can now be substituted during FA cup matches

The 2016-17 FA Cup will allow teams to use a fourth substitute during extra time as the Football Association introduces a new format for the first time. The innovation will only apply to teams playing in the quarter-finals, semi-finals and Wembley final, as a sudden-death format has also been introduced from the last eight. It... Read More

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July 5, 2016

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‘I want to match Ferguson’s record at Man. United’ – Jose Mourinho

Former Real Madrid boss, Jose Mourinho who was officially unveiled as the new manager of English side, Manchester United early Tuesday morning has revealed that he would like to equal Sir Alex Ferguson’s record at the club. “I can’t hide that I want to chase Sir Alex’s record,” the Portuguese told Pressmen at the conference.... Read More

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May 22, 2016

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Louis Van Gaal ‘doesn’t want to talk about leaving’ Manchester United

Few hours to the game before the FA Cup final between Manchester United and Crystal Palace, rumours spewed out that regardless of the outcome of the match, Jose Mourinho will be appointed as the new manager of the Red Devils, showing Louis Van Gaal the way out of Old Trafford. After his FA Cup triumph... Read More

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February 21, 2016

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Chelsea schools Manchester City’s youngsters in FA cup demolition

Guus Hiddink maintained his 100% English FA Cup record with Chelsea, as The Blues made light-work of Manchester City’s inexperienced side in a game that ended 5-1 in favor of the Fulham-based club from Southwest London. Manchester City who had a Champions League date with Dynamo Kiev during the week, decided to play a virtually... Read More

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February 17, 2015

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Brown Ideye draws inspiration from Kanu Nwankwo as Villa beckons in the FA Cup

by Mark Bassey Brown Ideye played like a man possessed on Saturday, as West Brom drubbed West Ham 4-0 in the FA Cup. The Nigerian has been in fine form in the last four matches for the Baggies, but this is one competition he is eager to do well in. “I watched the FA Cup... Read More

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February 13, 2015

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5 things to note ahead of the FA Cup fifth round matches

by Mark Bassey The FA Cup returns this weekend and we are looking forward to some of the interesting ties, that will played from Saturday through Monday. What are the five things you need to have in mind, as the quest to win the oldest competition in the world continues? 1. How will Arsenal line... Read More

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February 3, 2015

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West Ham could be banned from FA Cup over Sakho row

by Mark Bassey FIFA have confirmed that an investigation has been opened into the Diafra Sakho issue, after Senegal reported West Ham to the world football governing body. Sakho pulled out of the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations citing a back problem, but scored the winner for the Hammers in their FA Cup clash against... Read More

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July 25, 2014

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He’s back! Drogba signs deal with Chelsea | See details

by ‘Ifreke Inyang Didier Drogba has returned to Chelsea on a one-year deal. The Ivorian striker, 36, left Stamford Bridge in 2012, after winning the club’s first ever Champions League. “It was an easy decision,” Drogba told the club’s official website. “I couldn’t turn down the opportunity to work with Jose again. Everyone knows the special... Read More

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May 18, 2014

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Opinion: We are Arsenal, and here is what we believe

by Chukwumerie Uduchukwu Aside winning the trophy, we remain the only club in the world that trains stars from their childhood, make them popular and thereby becoming an industry of football stars production. After nine years of struggle, confidence and trust, the trophy is here. We don’t believe in parking the bus, we don’t delight... Read More

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January 10, 2012

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Vintage Henry! Thierry scores winner on second debut

by ‘Ifreke Inyang It was written in the stars. Thierry Henry, arguably Arsenal’s favourite son, grabbed the goal that sent the North London team into the fourth round of the FA Cup. Henry, whose loan deal was confirmed just over the weekend, came on in the 68th minute of the game, as Arsenal laboured against... Read More

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August 6, 2011

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Manchester vs. Manchester: Feud for thought

by Ifreke Inyang This year’s Community Shield game will bring together two fierce rivals. And this of course, turns up the excitement several notches. Usually, the curtain raiser for the English season is a game between the current champions and the winner of the FA Cup. And for years on end, it has usually... Read More

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[The Sports Blog] Wigan remains Manchester City’s FA Cup nightmare as Champions League knock out phase continues

Arsenal defeat Chelsea to lift 13th FA Cup title

New rules: 4 players can now be substituted during FA cup matches

‘I want to match Ferguson’s record at Man. United’ – Jose Mourinho

Louis Van Gaal ‘doesn’t want to talk about leaving’ Manchester United

Chelsea schools Manchester City’s youngsters in FA cup demolition

Brown Ideye draws inspiration from Kanu Nwankwo as Villa beckons in the FA Cup

5 things to note ahead of the FA Cup fifth round matches

West Ham could be banned from FA Cup over Sakho row

He’s back! Drogba signs deal with Chelsea | See details

Opinion: We are Arsenal, and here is what we believe

Vintage Henry! Thierry scores winner on second debut

Manchester vs. Manchester: Feud for thought

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