Tag: FA Cup
Lagos FA Cup Finals Hold Monday At Agege Stadium
Cup competition across the world has always been full of surprises, name it from Nigeria’s Challenge Cup, now Federation Cup…
Wenger plays down Arsenal’s title chances, focuses on FA Cup
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger believes that the Premier League title is still beyond his players despite their emergence as the…
Welbeck Gets Death Threats For Scoring Against Man United
Police are investigating a vile racist tweet posted about Arsenal striker Danny Welbeck after he scored against his former club…
Old boy Welbeck downs Man Utd in FA Cup
Danny Welbeck claimed revenge for his departure from Manchester United by scoring the winner as holders Arsenal reached the FA…
A.Villa reaches FA Cup semis, Bradford held
Aston Villa became the first team to reach the FA Cup semi-finals after beating West Bromwich Albion 2-0 on Saturday…
Arsenal could play Man Utd in FA Cup showdown
FA Cup holders Arsenal were handed a potential showdown with Manchester United in Monday’s draw for the quarter-finals. The draw…
Giroud brace help Arsenal progress
Two goals in two minutes from Olivier Giroud gave Arsenal a 2-0 home victory over second-tier Middlesbrough on Sunday that…
Giant-killers Bradford take Sunderland scalp
Third-division Bradford City continued their remarkable progress in the FA Cup by beating Premier League Sunderland 2-0 on Sunday to…
Sherwood pep talk inspires Villa to FA Cup win
A half-time rallying cry from new manager Tim Sherwood inspired Aston Villa to beat Premier League rivals Leicester City 2-1…
Liverpool end Palace jinx to reach last eight
Liverpool claimed a first victory at Selhurst Park in seven attempts to reach the FA Cup quarter-finals on Saturday, coming…
Wenger warns Cup favourites Arsenal
Arsene Wenger believes the weekend’s series of FA Cup shocks represent a “warning” for his Arsenal side. The Cup-holders avoided…
Chelsea, Man City dumped in FA Cup
Premier League title challengers Chelsea and Manchester City both crashed out of the FA Cup after being sensationally beaten by…
Gerrard underscores relevance to Liverpool in a FA cup triumph
Departing captain Steven Gerrard illustrated his importance to Liverpool with two goals as his side avoided FA Cup third-round embarrassment…
Arsenal comeback to win FA Cup
Aaron Ramsey scored an extra-time winner as Arsenal ended their nine-year trophy drought by coming from two goals down to…
Arsenal can handle FA cup pressure – Wenger
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger on Wednesday expressed confidence that the pressure of the club’s nine-year trophy drought will not derail…
Interview: Wenger relieved after Wigan win
Arsenal coach, Arsène Wenger spoke to the British media after his side beat Wigan 4-2 on penalties in their FA…
Arsenal beat Wigan in penalty shoot-out to reach FA Cup final
Arsenal beat holders Wigan Athletic 4-2 on penalties to win a dramatic FA Cup semi-final at the Wembley Stadium after…
Wenger Eyes FA Cup Glory
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger believes there is a special appeal about the FA Cup because the majority of teams have…
Lagos FA Cup Kicks Off Saturday
Sunday Akintoye The much-awaited Winners Golden Bet Lagos State Challenge Cup will kick off tomorrow at Agege Stadium. Seven matches…
Arsenal knock out Liverpool for Everton clash
Arsenal set up an FA Cup quarter-final meeting with Everton after overcoming Liverpool 2-1 in a feisty and gripping fifth-round…
Arsenal draw Coventry in FA Cup fourth round
Premier League leaders Arsenal were handed a home tie against third-tier Coventry City in the draw for the fourth round…
Forest, Championship team, humiliate West Ham
Nottingham Forest, a Championship club in the United Kingdom created another upset in the English FA cup, today by humiliating…
Mourinho Seals 4-Year Deal At Chelsea
Jose Mourinho has been confirmed as the new Chelsea boss. The Blues Monday announced that Mourinho had signed a four-year…
Martinez Resigns As Wigan Manager
Roberto Martinez has resigned as manager of Wigan. The Spaniard led the club to an historic FA Cup triumph this…
How Grassroots Clubs Fared In Lagos FA Cup
There is no doubt that this year’s Lagos State Challenge Cup, popularly known as Lagos FA Cup, lived up to…
COD Wins Lagos FA Cup
Nigerian professional side, City of David football team COD yesterday defeated Mountain of Fire football team 3-1 via penalty shootout…
Rivers, cash strapped, cancels FA Cup final
Football lovers in Nigeria’s Rivers State may not have a chance to know which is the better of the two…
Shittu Celebrates Millwall’s FA Cup Win
Nigerian Danny Shittu says “words cannot describe” the feeling after he headed Millwall into the FA Cup semi-finals. The centre-back…
Champions League: Ronaldo Sad Over Man Utd’s Exit
Cristiano Ronaldo admitted he felt “sad” after his goal ended former club Manchester United’s involvement in the UEFA Champions League…
Rafa Benitez: I’m Leaving Chelsea
Rafa Benitez snapped last night and launched a blistering attack on Chelsea and their fans. The Spaniard has endured ceaseless…