Chelsea and the Thiago Silva predicament
by Ben McAleer
at Friday, Feb 9 2024 09:21
Earlier this week it was reported that Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino was considering switching to a three-man defence in order to shore up the leaky Blues backline. Chelsea had just lost 4-2 at home to Wolves that saw them drop into the bottom half of the season. In the wake of the defeat, Belle ...
Maidstone hero Lucas stars in FA Cup Team of the Round
by Sam Hammond
at Tuesday, Jan 30 2024 10:10
After another weekend of FA Cup action, we run through the standout performers across the fourth round, with Bournemouth the dominant side after their thrashing of Swansea. There are also places for players from Maidstone United, Manchester United, Wolves, Newcastle, Blackburn and Brighton.Lucas (Ma...
Man City vs Man Utd: FA Cup Final team news and prediction
by Ciaran McLoughlin
at Friday, Jun 2 2023 14:50
Treble chasing Manchester City come up against local rivals and 12-time winners Manchester United in Saturday's FA Cup final.Ahead of this one, we provide the necessary pre-match information, including where to watch the final, team news and probable XIs.When is kick off? Saturday 3rd June 2023, 15:...
Throwback Thursday: Looking back on the 2011 FA Cup Manchester Derby
by Ciaran McLoughlin
at Thursday, Jun 1 2023 10:20
Manchester City and Manchester United meet for the first time ever in a major cup final this Saturday, as the local rivals lock horns in a bid to clinch the FA Cup.Though they have of course met before to decide who wins silverware, namely the Community Shield, while also contesting a number of semi...
Gundogan proving Man City's MVP in pursuit of historic treble
by Ben McAleer
at Monday, May 15 2023 11:03
If this is, as has been reported, to be Ilkay Gundogan's final season at Manchester City, then he is bowing out in style. Reports of a free switch to Barcelona continue to do the rounds with the 32-year-old out of contract at the Etihad Stadium next month. Nevertheless, Gundogan is continuing to pro...
Brighton vs Man Utd: FA Cup semi-final team news and prediction
by Ciaran McLoughlin
at Sunday, Apr 23 2023 09:08
Man City vs Sheffield United: FA Cup semi-final team news and prediction
by Ciaran McLoughlin
at Friday, Apr 21 2023 15:30
In the first FA Cup semi-final of the weekend, the two teams sitting second in the Premier League and the Championship go head-to-head, as Manchester City take on Sheffield United.Ahead of this one, we provide the necessary pre-match information, including where to watch this semi-final clash, team ...
Ferguson has the tools to succeed Keane as Ireland's next goal hero
by Ciaran McLoughlin
at Tuesday, Mar 21 2023 13:15
Perfect Alvarez leads FA Cup team of the round dominated by Man City
by Ben McAleer
at Monday, Mar 20 2023 11:35
Manchester City are the dominant side in the FA Cup team of the round, with six players making the cut following their 6-0 win over Burnley. Brighton and Sheffield United are also represented, but there isn't any space for any Manchester United players, with Bruno Fernandes the closest to featuring....