News for 'FA Cups'

FA CUP: Arsenal show they are alive as Giroud, Walcott shine

FA CUP: Arsenal show they are alive as Giroud, Walcott shine

Rediff.com9 Mar 2016

Holders Arsenal kept up their bid for a hat-trick of FA Cup trophies, marching into the quarter-finals as Olivier Giroud and Theo Walcott netted twice in a 4-0 replay win at second-tier Hull City on Tuesday.

Celtic coast to 5-1 Scottish FA Cup win

Celtic coast to 5-1 Scottish FA Cup win

Rediff.com2 Feb 2008

Scott McDonald grabbed two goals as holders Celtic coasted to a 5-1 Scottish FA Cup fifth round win at Kilmarnock on Saturday.

Manchester City hold off Chelsea to reach FA Cup final

Manchester City hold off Chelsea to reach FA Cup final

Rediff.com14 Apr 2013

Goals from Samir Nasri and Sergio Aguero sent ManchesterCity into an FA Cup final against Wigan Athletic after they beat holders Chelsea 2-1 at Wembley on Sunday.

Arsenal face defensive crisis ahead of FA Cup final

Arsenal face defensive crisis ahead of FA Cup final

Rediff.com25 May 2017

With Shkodran Mustafi also an injury doubt, manager Arsene Wenger is running out of central defensive options.

FA Cup: Late Ogbonna goal sees West Ham knock out Liverpool

FA Cup: Late Ogbonna goal sees West Ham knock out Liverpool

Rediff.com10 Feb 2016

Angelo Ogbonna leapt high to power home a header in the dying seconds of extra time to claim a timely first goal for the club as West Ham United sank Liverpool 2-1 on Tuesday to reach the last 16 of the FA Cup.

FA Cup: United sink Liverpool; Chelsea through

FA Cup: United sink Liverpool; Chelsea through

Rediff.com25 Jan 2021

Luton pulled one back on the half-hour mark when Chelsea keeper Kepa Arrizabalaga failed to keep out Jordan Clark's low effort which squeezed between his hand and leg into the net.

Chelsea v Manchester Utd FA Cup replay on April 1

Chelsea v Manchester Utd FA Cup replay on April 1

Rediff.com13 Mar 2013

Holders Chelsea and Manchester United will replay their FA Cup quarter-final at Stamford Bridge on April 1, the Football Association said in a statement on Wednesday. The match, on the Easter Monday holiday, will kick-off at 1700 IST.

FA Cup: Chelsea fight back to earn replay with United

FA Cup: Chelsea fight back to earn replay with United

Rediff.com11 Mar 2013

Holders Chelsea came from two goals down to draw 2-2 with Manchester United on Sunday and earn a replay of their FA Cup quarter-final, inflicting further pain Alex Ferguson's side who have endured a week to forget.

FA Cup: Everton end Oldham run in replay, Wigan next

FA Cup: Everton end Oldham run in replay, Wigan next

Rediff.com27 Feb 2013

Everton ended third-tier Oldham Athletic's giantkilling FA Cup run with a 3-1 victory in their fifth round replay on Tuesday to tee up an all Premier League quarter-final against Wigan Athletic.

FA Cup: Bradford long for happy ending to fairytale run

FA Cup: Bradford long for happy ending to fairytale run

Rediff.com20 Feb 2013

An excited youngster stocked up on flags for his Wembley trip and the players spoke of fairytales as BradfordCity prepared for the last chapter in a giant-killing run that has lifted the gloom around the club.

Frozen pitches halt football across Germany and UK

Frozen pitches halt football across Germany and UK

Rediff.com9 Jan 2026

Two Bundesliga matches have been scrapped due to large amounts of snow and ice blanketing pitches across Germany, while a third-round FA Cup match on Saturday has also been postponed due to freezing conditions in Britain.

FA Cup final offers Torres and Carroll chance of glory

FA Cup final offers Torres and Carroll chance of glory

Rediff.com4 May 2012

Either Fernando Torres of Chelsea or Andy Carroll of Liverpool, who have both hugely under-achieved since their record-breaking transfers last year, will claim one of English soccer's major prizes when their teams meet in the FA Cup final on Saturday.

Celtic snatch late win in Scottish FA Cup tie

Celtic snatch late win in Scottish FA Cup tie

Rediff.com26 Feb 2007

Celtic scored two goals in the final two minutes to snatch a 2-1 win at Inverness Caledonian Thistle on Sunday in a Scottish FA Cup quarter-final clash.

Arsenal, Liverpool clash in dress rehearsal for FA Cup

Arsenal, Liverpool clash in dress rehearsal for FA Cup

Rediff.com2 Apr 2015

The Premier League bursts back into life after the international break.

FA Cup: Ferguson wants derby to be just about football

FA Cup: Ferguson wants derby to be just about football

Rediff.com27 Jan 2012

The calls for calm towards frenzied fans before Manchester United travel to Liverpool were at odds with manager Alex Ferguson's desire on Friday to simply talk about "a game of football".

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.

What's the Mata? 'FA Cup goal was 200 percent offside'

What's the Mata? 'FA Cup goal was 200 percent offside'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2016

Referee Robert Madley was "200 percent wrong" to allow Juan Mata's goal to stand during Manchester United's 3-0 FA Cup fifth-round win over League One Shrewsbury Town, according to former FIFA official Mark Halsey.

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.

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: Chelsea beat Mourinho's 10-man United to reach semis

FA Cup: Chelsea beat Mourinho's 10-man United to reach semis

Rediff.com14 Mar 2017

Chelsea manager Antonio Conte got the upper hand on Jose Mourinho for the second time this season as his double-chasing side beat 10-man Manchester United 1-0 at Stamford Bridge to reach the FA Cup semi-finals on Monday.

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: 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.

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.

Arsenal edge Palace on penalties to reach League Cup semis

Arsenal edge Palace on penalties to reach League Cup semis

Rediff.com24 Dec 2025

Arsenal edged past Crystal Palace on penalties on Tuesday to reach the semi-finals of the League Cup.

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.

PIX: Arsenal down Chelsea in League Cup semis

PIX: Arsenal down Chelsea in League Cup semis

Rediff.com15 Jan 2026

With 17 goal attempts compared to Chelsea's 10, Arsenal will feel they should have gone home with a bigger margin of victory and it will be all to play for in north London on February 3.

You Won't Believe Mohamed Salah's Liverpool Stats

You Won't Believe Mohamed Salah's Liverpool Stats

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

Mohamed Salah is set to conclude his remarkable nine-year tenure with Liverpool FC at the end of the 2025-26 season. This article highlights his key achievements, records, and statistics during his time at Anfield.

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.

FA Cup: McTominay seals narrow win for Man Utd over Villa

FA Cup: McTominay seals narrow win for Man Utd over Villa

Rediff.com11 Jan 2022

Scott McTominay's header proved decisive for Manchester United

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

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.

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 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.

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 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: 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: 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.

Arsenal crowned Premier League champions for first time in 22 years

Arsenal crowned Premier League champions for first time in 22 years

Rediff.com20 May 2026

Arsenal have been crowned Premier League champions for the first time in 22 years after Manchester City's draw against Bournemouth.

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.