Arsenal-v–Chelsea—F-A–Cup-Final-16-17
Record FA Cup wins for Arsenal Written By: Robert Halter Arsenal were aiming for a record thirteenth FA Cup Final triumph against Chelsea at Wembley Stadium on Saturday, May 27 and the Gunners made the perfect start in the fourth minute, as a poor headed clearance by David Luiz, was brought down on the chest […]
Arsenal-v-Manchester-City—F-A–Cup-Semi-Final-16-17
History repeats itself for Arsenal over Man City Written By: Robert Halter It dates back to 1932, when Arsenal beat Manchester City 1-0 in a F.A. Cup semi final, and they looked to repeat history in 2017. In the third minute, Leroy Sane provided the platform for Kevin De Bruyne, but he dragged his shot […]
Chelsea-v-Tottenham-Hotspur—F-A–Cup-Semi-Final-16-17
Blues turn back the clocks on Spurs Written By: Robert Halter The last time Chelsea faced Tottenham Hotspur in a F.A. Cup semi final was 2012 and the Blues won 5-1, so roll the clock on five years for a repeat meeting at Wembley stadium in this stage of the competition. After a cynical foul […]
Chelsea-v-Manchester-United—F-A–Cup-Quarter-Final-16-17
Blues have an United front Written By: Robert Halter Chelsea were aiming to continue their unbeaten run of twelve games against Manchester United in all competitions and record a club record of thirteen successive home wins at Stamford Bridge as the Blues and Red Devils clashed in the F.A. Cup quarter final during mid March. […]
Tottenham-Hotspur-v-Wycombe-Wanderers—F-A–Cup-Fourth-Round-16-17
Spurs in a Wycombe wonderland Written By: Robert Halter The magic of the F.A. Cup drew League Two side Wycombe Wanderers away to Tottenham Hotspur in the fourth round, towards the end of January. In the opening exchanges, the Chair boys started on the front foot from a ball over by Sido Jombati and a […]
Tottenham-Hotspur-v-Aston-Villa—F-A–Cup-Third-Round-16-17
Spurs spell v for victory over Villa Written By: Robert Halter The third round of the F.A. Cup gave Tottenham Hotspur home advantage over Aston Villa for a Sunday afternoon clash in early January. After Albert Adomah and Jack Grealish crashed into Harry Winks, a free kick on the left by Kieran Trippier was pushed […]
Chelsea-v-Sunderland-16-17
Chelsea champions at Terry’s Farewell Written By: Robert Halter After 580 games as captain and 717 appearances, John Terry played his final match for Chelsea at Stamford Bridge as the Blues prepared to be crowned Premier League champions for 2016/17 against relegated Sunderland on May 21. But it was the Black Cats that took a […]
Tottenham-Hotspur-v-Manchester-United-16-17
Farewell to White Hart Lane Written By: Robert Halter Tottenham Hotspur finally said farewell to White Hart Lane on the 14th of May 2017 to a ground that had been their home since 1899, with the last game to be played a Premier League fixture against Manchester United and the Lilywhites got off to a […]
Chelsea-v-Manchester-City-16-17
Chelsea title charge as Man City fade Written By: Robert Halter A midweek game beginning of April at Stamford Bridge, represented the fortieth match between Chelsea and Manchester City in the Premier League era. It was the Blues that pressed for an early advantage and Chelsea got the breakthrough in the tenth minute, after build […]
Arsenal-v-Manchester-City-16-17
Arsenal level twice with Citizens Written By: Robert Halter Arsenal had lost just once in nineteen home meetings with Manchester City as both sides met at the Emirates stadium, beginning of April. In the third minute, Fernandinho cleared the path for Raheem Sterling but the ball clattered against David Ospina, and away for safety. Arsenal […]