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EXPLAINED: The fa cup - The Real Truth

The Greatest FA Cup Underdog Stories of All Time

The FA Cup is famous for its underdog stories and shock results, producing fairytale runs season after season.

Sports Illustrated

Antoine Semenyo delivers cup glory for Manchester City after Pep Guardiola’s tactical tweak

Semenyo, who only signed for City in January, won his second trophy with the club after scoring the only goal for the FA Cup final at Wembley

The Independent UK

Is Arsenal vs Burnley on TV? Channel, kick-off time and how to watch Premier League clash

Everything you need to know with Mikel Arteta’s side two wins from the title

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Handle with care: why the iconic FA Cup is more than just a silver trophy

Wreathed with more than 150 years of hopes, dreams and drama, the FA Cup reflects sporting heritage and mystique

The Guardian - UK

Why the FA Cup final no one wanted says so much about the modern game

FA CUP FINAL : When contrasted with Crystal Palace’s victory last year and the final day in Scotland, there’s a fair question over whether many will even care about this FA Cup final outside of Chelsea and Manchester City. By Miguel Delaney

The Independent UK

How the Kinetic Foundation helped launch McFarlane’s rise at Chelsea

Six years ago interim manager was working for a charity in south London. On Saturday he leads Chelsea out at the FA Cup final

The Guardian - UK

‘I thought Arsene Wenger was crazy for not playing me in the FA Cup final, but we had an unforgettable night days later – we climbed a mountain that year’ Arsenal legend tells FFT about winning the double, days after his omission from a showpiece fixture

The Gunners won two memorable trophies in 2002 – clinching the title at Old Trafford, after a surprising change for the cup final in Cardiff

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‘Too many teams try to just defend against Manchester City – in the FA Cup final, Chelsea have got to think “Where can we hurt them?” If that’s on the counter, pick a team with pace, even in midfield’ Glenn Hoddle tells FFT about his Wembley gameplan

In an exclusive interview, the former Chelsea and England boss explains how his old club can spring an upset at Wembley

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‘Will James Trafford be England’s next regular goalkeeper? It’s all about timing – I’ll always be there for him as a friend, and the FA Cup final is another opportunity to shine’ Joe Hart lifts the lid on his chats with the Manchester City shot-stopper

In an exclusive interview, the former Three Lions keeper assesses Trafford's career so far, and is asked whether he might eventually succeed Jordan Pickford

FourFourTwo

Four Chelsea Takeaways From First Game Since Firing Liam Rosenior

Interim manager Calum McFarlane has now led the Blues to the FA Cup final.

Sports Illustrated

2025–26 FA Cup Final Set As Blockbuster Premier League Clash at Wembley Awaits

Manchester City were the first team to book their spot in the FA Cup final after coming from behind against Southampton.

Sports Illustrated

'Leeds have taken four points off Chelsea this season, I give them every chance to reach the FA Cup Final. I'd love to see them do it' Ex-Whites man John Stiles recalls club's Wembley near-miss and Don Revie champagne encounter

Former Leeds United midfielder John Stiles would 'love to see' the club make this season's FA Cup Final

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Chelsea vs. Leeds: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

A historic rivalry is renewed in the FA Cup semifinal this weekend.

Sports Illustrated

‘Diego Costa kicked out at me in the FA Cup final. I called him a nutter, but there was respect there too’ Rob Holding on getting the better of the firebrand Chelsea striker at Wembley

Arsenal pipped their London rivals in the 2017 Wembley final

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The Independent UK

Arne Slot hopes Liverpool can pick up pace in Premier League after cup exits

The Reds have been eliminated from the FA Cup and Champions League in recent weeks.

The Independent UK

Harry Maguire believes his Man Utd experiences would have broken other players

The 33-year-old has made 266 appearances for United, winning the FA Cup and Carabao Cup.

Sports Illustrated

Why Man Utd, Liverpool, Chelsea Were Celebrating Arsenal’s Champions League Win

As many as 11 Premier League clubs could compete in European competition should the cards fall in the right way this season.

The Independent UK

PSG boss Luis Enrique downplays recent Liverpool disasters ahead of Champions League clash

Liverpool were humiliated in the FA Cup by Manchester City on the weekend - the worst possible preparation for Wednesday’s trip to PSG

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The Guardian - US

The FA Cup still has an important place. This weekend was proof

From exposed anxieties to unexpected heroes, this weekend’s cup contests papered over a weird three-week Premier League break

Evening Standard

Arsenal: Why FA Cup exit will harden Mikel Arteta's stance in bid to save Premier League dream

Max Dowman was the only positive for Arsenal at the weekend as a rotated cast were well beaten in the FA Cup quarter-final

The Independent UK

Monday’s briefing: Silva looks set for City exit and Southampton get cup reward

Southampton will face Manchester City and Leeds go head-to-head with Chelsea in the FA Cup semi-finals.

Sports Illustrated

‘Never Good News’—Mikel Arteta Adds New Injury Concern to Arsenal Woes

The Gunners lost a key player during the FA Cup loss at Southampton.

The Independent UK

Rayan Cherki ‘one of world’s best’ says Man City team-mate Antoine Semenyo

Semenyo and Cherki both made key contributions in the FA Cup win over Liverpool.

The Independent UK

Liverpool have lost their identity and intensity – what are they trying to be?

Hailed as ‘mentality monsters’ under Jurgen Klopp, Arne Slot’s side look in need of a new direction

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Everything Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta said after defeat to Southampton in the FA Cup

Arsenal have crashed out to Southampton in the FA Cup, with Mikel Arteta reacting to the defeat

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