Tottenham Hotspur v Southampton FA Cup 19-20
Spurs march past the Saints Written By: Robert Halter Following a 1-1 draw in St Mary’s stadium, Tottenham Hotspur hosted Southampton in the FA Cup fourth round replay, early February. In the fourth minute, from Eric Dier’s over the top delivery, Heung-Min Son brought the ball back for Ryan Sessegnon, who fired the ball straight […]
Chelsea v Manchester United FA Cup 18-19
Red Devils knock out Cup holders Chelsea Written By: Robert Halter In a repeat of last season’s FA Cup Final, Chelsea and Manchester United were drawn in the fifth round, as the Red Devils looked for their first win at Stamford Bridge since October 2012. In the opening minute, Romelu Lukaku’s delivery was cut out […]
Arsenal v Manchester United FA Cup 18-19
Red Devils eliminate Arsenal Written By: Robert Halter The two most successful teams in FA Cup history, Arsenal and Manchester United were drawn in the fourth round for a Friday night encounter at the Emirates stadium towards the end of January. In the eleventh minute, Petr Cech blocked a near post strike at him from […]
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 […]
Crystal-Palace-vs-Manchester-United—F-A–Cup-Final-15-16
Red Devils capture the F.A. Cup Written By: Robert Halter In a repeat of the 1990 F.A. Cup Final, Manchester United faced Crystal Palace, twenty six years on. In the eleventh minute from a corner by Daley Blind, a glancing header by Marouane Fellaini, went wide of the right post. In the fourteenth minute, after […]