News for 'FA Cups'

FA Cup: Chelsea beat Spurs 5-1 in controversial semis

FA Cup: Chelsea beat Spurs 5-1 in controversial semis

Rediff.com16 Apr 2012

Images from the FA semi-final played between Chelsea and Tottenham played at Wembley on Sunday.

Grant ready to take on Chelsea in FA Cup final

Grant ready to take on Chelsea in FA Cup final

Rediff.com12 Apr 2010

Two years after steering Chelsea's princes into the Champions League final, Avram Grant was celebrating again on Sunday after Premier League paupers Portsmouth booked a place in the FA Cup equivalent.

FA Cup: Stoke beat Crawley as referee takes centre stage

FA Cup: Stoke beat Crawley as referee takes centre stage

Rediff.com19 Feb 2012

Last year's FA Cup runners-up Stoke City had a man harshly sent off but then scored a controversial penalty as they reached the quarter-finals with a 2-0 win at fourth tier Crawley Town on Sunday.

FA Cup: Arsenal score four to beat Everton; secure semis berth

FA Cup: Arsenal score four to beat Everton; secure semis berth

Rediff.com8 Mar 2014

Two goals from late substitute Olivier Giroud and one apiece by Mesut Ozil and Mikel Arteta secured Arsenal's place in the FA Cup semi-finals with a 4-1 win against Everton at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday.

PIX: Siraj pays tribute to Diogo Jota at Lord's

PIX: Siraj pays tribute to Diogo Jota at Lord's

Rediff.com11 Jul 2025

Liverpool's Portuguese forward Jota, 28 and his brother Andre Silva, died in a car crash in northwestern Spain early on Thursday, July 3, when their Lamborghini veered off the road and burst into flames, authorities said.

FA Cup: QPR survive MK Dons scare, meet Chelsea next

FA Cup: QPR survive MK Dons scare, meet Chelsea next

Rediff.com18 Jan 2012

Danny Gabbidon headed in the winner as Queens Park Rangers weathered a spirited performance from third tier MK Dons to win 1-0 in their FA Cup third round replay on Tuesday and give new manager Mark Hughes his first victory.

FA CUP: Under pressure United clash with Derby; Chelsea play catch up

FA CUP: Under pressure United clash with Derby; Chelsea play catch up

Rediff.com28 Jan 2016

All eyes will be on Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal when he takes his team to Derby County for an FA Cup fourth-round tie on Friday with the fans' boos from their home defeat by Southampton still ringing in his ears.

FA Cup: Teenager Saka helps Arsenal into fifth round

FA Cup: Teenager Saka helps Arsenal into fifth round

Rediff.com28 Jan 2020

Left-back Saka and striker Eddie Nketiah netted inside 26 minutes as Arsenal's much-changed lineup made a dominant start

EPL title in the bag, Conte sets sights on FA Cup

EPL title in the bag, Conte sets sights on FA Cup

Rediff.com13 May 2017

Antonio Conte spent the immediate aftermath of Chelsea's title-winning 1-0 victory at West Bromwich Albion on Friday being bounced skywards by his players but once back on terra firma his mind was already focusing on the next target -- the double.

FA Cup quarter-final: Van Gaal accuses West Ham's Payet of diving

FA Cup quarter-final: Van Gaal accuses West Ham's Payet of diving

Rediff.com14 Mar 2016

West Ham United manager Slaven Bilic has defended Dimitri Payet after the influential midfielder was accused of diving by Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal during Sunday's 1-1 FA Cup draw.

FA Cup PIX: Liverpool held by third-tier Shrewsbury; City, United win

FA Cup PIX: Liverpool held by third-tier Shrewsbury; City, United win

Rediff.com27 Jan 2020

Liverpool surrendered a two-goal lead as they were held to a 2-2 draw by third-tier Shrewsbury Town in the FA Cup fourth round on Sunday after second-half substitute Jason Cummins struck twice to inject some much-needed late magic into the competition. Earlier, Harry Maguire's thunderbolt for Manchester United started a goal rush at Tranmere where the Reds scored five times before halftime. Diogo Dalot, Jesse Lingard, Phil Jones, Anthony Martial and Mason Greenwood also scored.

FA Cup: Aguero sends City through, Norwich knock out Spurs

FA Cup: Aguero sends City through, Norwich knock out Spurs

Rediff.com5 Mar 2020

Manchester City to beat second-tier Sheffield Wednesday 1-0 and reach the FA Cup quarter-finals but Jose Mourinho's problems piled up as his Tottenham Hotspur side were bundled out in a penalty shootout by Norwich City.

FA Cup PHOTOS: Arsenal edge past Leeds after inspired 2nd half

FA Cup PHOTOS: Arsenal edge past Leeds after inspired 2nd half

Rediff.com7 Jan 2020

'We changed our attitude, desire and organisation at halftime and then we were completely different. It was good for my players to learn and to suffer on the pitch'

FA Cup: Walcott fires warning shot to Spurs ahead of clash

FA Cup: Walcott fires warning shot to Spurs ahead of clash

Rediff.com3 Jan 2014

Arsenal forward Theo Walcott has warned resurgent arch-rivals Tottenham Hotspur they are travelling across North London for their eagerly-anticipated FA Cup third round tie at a bad time.

Crystal Palace lose appeal against Europa League demotion in CAS

Crystal Palace lose appeal against Europa League demotion in CAS

Rediff.com11 Aug 2025

Nottingham Forest, who finished seventh in the Premier League last season, will replace Palace in the Europa League.

FA Cup: Man City fight back but Man United crash out

FA Cup: Man City fight back but Man United crash out

Rediff.com17 Mar 2019

Premier League leaders Manchester City recovered from two goals down to beat Championship side Swansea City 3-2 at the Liberty Stadium on Saturday and progress to the FA Cup semi-finals.

FA Cup PHOTOS: Plucky Arsenal ride on penalties to make final

FA Cup PHOTOS: Plucky Arsenal ride on penalties to make final

Rediff.com13 Apr 2014

Images from the FA Cup semi-final match as Arsenal beat Wigan Athletic 4-2 on penalties and enter the final.

FA Cup PHOTOS: Reading keeper errs to help Arsenal make final

FA Cup PHOTOS: Reading keeper errs to help Arsenal make final

Rediff.com19 Apr 2015

FA Cup holders Arsenal were taken to extra time before a horrendous error by Reading goalkeeper Adam Federici brought the Championship side's dream to an end in a 2-1 semi-final defeat on Saturday.

Good old days beckon for United in FA Cup final

Good old days beckon for United in FA Cup final

Rediff.com15 May 2007

Manchester United can turn the clock back to the halcyon days of Eric Cantona on Saturday, when the champions bid to complete a Premier League and FA Cup double at the expense of Chelsea.

FA Cup: Everton's Lukaku grabs late equaliser against West Ham

FA Cup: Everton's Lukaku grabs late equaliser against West Ham

Rediff.com7 Jan 2015

Everton's Romelu Lukaku spared his side a fifth straight defeat by snatching an added-time equaliser to salvage a 1-1 home draw with West Ham United in the FA Cup third round on Tuesday.

Football Briefs: Leicester through to FA Cup fourth round

Football Briefs: Leicester through to FA Cup fourth round

Rediff.com17 Jan 2018

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Late Watson goal gives Wigan FA Cup triumph over Man City

Late Watson goal gives Wigan FA Cup triumph over Man City

Rediff.com12 May 2013

Wigan Athletic claimed one of the greatest FA Cup final upsets of all time when a 90th minute header from substitute Ben Watson gave them a 1-0 win over highly-fancied Manchester City at Wembley Stadium on Saturday.

Haaland suffers another Wembley blank after turning down penalty

Haaland suffers another Wembley blank after turning down penalty

Rediff.com18 May 2025

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola admitted he was surprised that Norwegian striker Erling Haaland declined to take a penalty for his side in Saturday's FA Cup final against Crystal Palace with the kick subsequently being missed by Omar Marmoush.

PICS: Ten-man Manchester City sunk by third-tier Wigan in FA Cup

PICS: Ten-man Manchester City sunk by third-tier Wigan in FA Cup

Rediff.com20 Feb 2018

Manchester City were sensationally knocked out of the FA Cup on Monday by third-tier Wigan Athletic who beat the 10-man Premier League leaders 1-0 in a stunning fifth round upset with a late goal by their talisman Will Grigg.

FA Cup: Chelsea beat Saints to set up final against Manchester United

FA Cup: Chelsea beat Saints to set up final against Manchester United

Rediff.com22 Apr 2018

A flash of attacking brilliance from Olivier Giroud and an emphatic header from substitute Alvaro Morata earned Chelsea a 2-0 win over struggling Southampton

Millwall keeper's ban raised after Mateta horror injury

Millwall keeper's ban raised after Mateta horror injury

Rediff.com8 Mar 2025

Millwall goalkeeper Liam Roberts has had his suspension for a high-footed challenge on Crystal Palace forward Jean-Philippe Mateta extended to six matches, the FA said on Friday.

PHOTOS: Sublime Lingard volley sees United win 12th FA Cup title

PHOTOS: Sublime Lingard volley sees United win 12th FA Cup title

Rediff.com22 May 2016

Manchester United substitute Jesse Lingard's superb volley in extra time secured a 2-1 win over CrystalPalace in the FA Cup final at Wembley Stadium on Saturday for their first major trophy in three years.

Man United Boss Slams Players, Apologises To Fans

Man United Boss Slams Players, Apologises To Fans

Rediff.com28 Aug 2025

Ruben Amorim apologised to Manchester United supporters after his reign reached a new low with a humiliating elimination from the League Cup by fourth-tier Grimsby Town on Wednesday.

PIX: Eze goal extends Arsenal's stay at top; Spurs win

PIX: Eze goal extends Arsenal's stay at top; Spurs win

Rediff.com27 Oct 2025

IMAGES from the Premier League matches played on Sunday

PHOTOS: Adrian is West Ham hero in FA Cup thriller

PHOTOS: Adrian is West Ham hero in FA Cup thriller

Rediff.com14 Jan 2015

Adrian fired past opposite number and Spanish compatriot Joel Robles immediately after the Everton keeper had crashed his spot kick against the crossbar as West Ham won 9-8 on penalties.

PIX: Manchester City cruise past Newcastle into FA Cup semis

PIX: Manchester City cruise past Newcastle into FA Cup semis

Rediff.com29 Jun 2020

Kevin de Bruyne's first-half penalty and a superb strike by Raheem Sterling after the break earned holders Manchester City a comfortable 2-0 away win at Newcastle United in the weekend's last FA Cup quarter-final on Sunday.

FA Cup: Van Persie on the spot as Arsenal beat Villa

FA Cup: Van Persie on the spot as Arsenal beat Villa

Rediff.com30 Jan 2012

Arsenal scored three goals in a seven-minute burst after halftime against visitors Aston Villa, including two penalties from Robin van Persie, as they staged a dramatic comeback to win 3-2 and reach the FA Cup fifth round on Sunday.

Man U's Evra, Van de Sar to miss FA Cup tie

Man U's Evra, Van de Sar to miss FA Cup tie

Rediff.com28 Jan 2011

Manchester United defender Patrice Evra will miss the FA Cup fourth round match at Southampton due to a family bereavement, manager Alex Ferguson said on Friday.

Rashford takes pay cut as Barca come calling

Rashford takes pay cut as Barca come calling

Rediff.com23 Jul 2025

The move came after Manchester-born Rashford, who made 426 senior appearances and scored 138 goals for United in all competitions, fell out of favour with manager Ruben Amorim.

Manchester City loan out Grealish to Everton

Manchester City loan out Grealish to Everton

Rediff.com13 Aug 2025

England midfielder Jack Grealish joined Everton on a season-long loan from Manchester City on Tuesday as he seeks to restart his stalled international career.

Arsenal need to stop this Chelsea player if they are to lift FA Cup

Arsenal need to stop this Chelsea player if they are to lift FA Cup

Rediff.com26 May 2017

'It was a different game (away) and we perhaps let individuals have a bit too much space. Hazard went on a bit of a run and put the ball in the net'

Liverpool rally to beat Crystal Palace and enter FA Cup quarters

Liverpool rally to beat Crystal Palace and enter FA Cup quarters

Rediff.com15 Feb 2015

Alan Pardew's dream of reprising a celebrated 25-year-old FA Cup triumph was scuppered by Liverpool as the seven-times champions came from behind to book a place in the quarter-finals with a 2-1 win at Crystal Palace on Saturday. This year's shock-laden competition had continued with second-tier Blackburn Rovers' 4-1 thrashing of the Premier League's Stoke City.

FA Cup: Derby defy VAR decision to knock out Southampton on penalties

FA Cup: Derby defy VAR decision to knock out Southampton on penalties

Rediff.com17 Jan 2019

Championship side Derby County hit back from two goals down to beat Premier League Southampton on penalties in an FA Cup third-round replay marred by another VAR controversy on Wednesday.

United edge Everton to enter FA Cup final after Martial's late goal

United edge Everton to enter FA Cup final after Martial's late goal

Rediff.com24 Apr 2016

Anthony Martial snatched a late winner to send Louis van Gaal's Manchester United into a potentially season-redeeming FA Cup final as the favourites following a 2-1 victory over Everton at Wembley on Saturday.

PIX: Palace stun Liverpool to lift Community Shield

PIX: Palace stun Liverpool to lift Community Shield

Rediff.com11 Aug 2025

Crystal Palace beat Premier League champions Liverpool 3-2 on penalties to win the Community Shield after an entertaining 2-2 draw at Wembley on Sunday.