FA Cup

The FA Cup is arguably the greatest club cup competition in the world and is a competition that’s steeped in history and tradition. Founded in 1871, the FA Cup has been going strong for over 125 years and continues to showcase the best teams in English football. Over the years the FA Cup has become renowned for upsets and minnows upstaging the Premier League big guns and this continues to be the case as the romance of the FA Cup bursts through.

The FA Cup may no longer be the only football action that you can catch on TV, but despite the growth of the Premier League, the FA Cup is still one of the most sought after trophies in English football. Manchester United are the most successful club in the competition’s history, having lifted the FA Cup trophy a staggering 13 times. Chelsea are the current holders of the FA Cup, but will have to beat off competition from hundreds of English football clubs to walk those famous Wembley steps once more.

Stoke have beaten Crawley Town 2-0 at Broadfield Stadium on Sunday to make the FA Cup quarter finals, despite having a man sent off in the first half.

Rory Delap was shown his marching orders after 18 minutes, but goals from Jonathan Walters and Peter Crouch sent the Premier League outfit …

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Sunderland midfielder Lee Cattermole has stated that his side are dreaming of FA Cup glory, but knows that the Wearside club will have to beat some strong sides to lift the trophy.

The Black Cats beat Arsenal 2-0 on Saturday to make the quarter finals, where they will now face Everton …

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Everton manager David Moyes has admitted that winning the FA Cup would be a dream for the club, after seeing his side qualify for the quarter finals.

The Toffees beat Blackpool 2-0 on Saturday to set up a date with Sunderland in the last eight of the competition, and the Scottish …

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Liverpool ran riot against Brighton at Anfield on Sunday, beating The Championship outfit 6-1 to make the FA Cup quarter finals.

Martin Skrtel gave the hosts an early lead, before Kazenga LuaLua levelled things up for the visitors; however Luis Suarez, Andy Carroll and three owns goals from Gus Poyet’s men …

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Tottenham drew a blank against Stevenage at The Lamex Stadium on Sunday, as the League One outfit held their Premier League opponents to a 0-0 draw.

The north London side fielded a strong side that included Gareth Bale, Jermain Defoe and Scott Parker, but could but not break down the stubborn …

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The reward for Tottenham should they beat Stevenage is a home tie against Bolton Wanderers in the 6th Round draw of the FA Cup. Elsewhere Liverpool have drawn Stoke, while Everton face Sunderland in what promises to be a classic at Goodison Park.

The FA Cup Quarter-Final draw in full

Liverpool v …

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Chelsea manager Andre Villas Boas has stated that his side are looking to progress to the latter stages of the FA Cup and Champions League, as he tries to defer criticism away from the club’s poor league form.

The Stamford Bridge outfit were beaten 2-0 by Everton on Saturday to see …

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Sunderland have booked their place in the FA Cup fifth round with a 2-1 win over Middlesbrough on Wednesday night.

The sides had drawn 1-1 in the initial fixture at the Stadium of Light, but the Premier League team triumphed in the replay at the Riverside Stadium.

Jack Colback had given the …

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Stevenage’s reward for reaching the 5th Round of the FA Cup is a home tie against Tottenham Hotspur. Brighton faces a tough trip to Anfield, while Crawley face a tough test as they entertain Stoke City.

The 5th Round Draw in full:

Liverpool v Brighton Everton v Blackpool or Sheffield Wednesday Chelsea v Birmingham Crawley …

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Pressure is mounting on Mick McCarthy after his Wolves side were eliminated from the FA Cup by Birmingham on Wednesday night.

A Wade Elliott goal with 15 minutes to go ensured The Championship side progress to the fourth round of the competition, after a 1-0 win at Molineux in the third round replay.

McCarthy …

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