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Liverpool rout Luton in FA Cup

Liverpool rout Luton in FA Cup

Rediff.com16 Jan 2008

Liverpool thrashed third division Luton Town 5-0 in an FA Cup third-round replay with Steven Gerrard grabbing a hat-trick.

Man City down Man Utd to enter FA Cup final

Man City down Man Utd to enter FA Cup final

Rediff.com17 Apr 2011

Manchester City reached the FA Cup final for the first time since 1981 after a dramatic 1-0 win over arch rivals Manchester United, who finished with 10 men after midfielder Paul Scholes was sent off 18 minutes from time.

Liverpool, Newcastle held in FA Cup

Liverpool, Newcastle held in FA Cup

Rediff.com7 Jan 2008

Liverpool drew 1-1 at third division Luton Town and Newcastle United were goalless at Stoke City in the FA Cup fourth round.

FA Cup: Arsenal, Man United sneak replay wins

FA Cup: Arsenal, Man United sneak replay wins

Rediff.com17 Jan 2013

Jack Wilshere's late strike gave Arsenal a 1-0 FA Cup third-round replay win over Swansea City and Wayne Rooney's first goal in over a month earned Manchester United a 1-0 victory over West Ham United on Wednesday.

FA Cup: Liverpool win controversial tie, Arsenal held

FA Cup: Liverpool win controversial tie, Arsenal held

Rediff.com7 Jan 2013

Daniel Sturridge scored on his Liverpool debut and Luis Suarez caused controversy as the seven-times winners beat minor league Mansfield Town 2-1 to reach the FA Cup fourth round on Sunday.

Wenger stokes row with English FA

Wenger stokes row with English FA

Rediff.com3 Mar 2007

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger fanned the flames of his dispute with the English FA on Friday by accusing them of running an "unfair and dishonest" disciplinary system.

Shubman Gill meets Man City's Haaland, de Bryune

Shubman Gill meets Man City's Haaland, de Bryune

Rediff.com14 Jun 2023

Shubman Gill met some of Manchester City's treble winning stars during their open-top bus parade in Manchester on Monday.

FA explain reasons for Terry ban and fine

FA explain reasons for Terry ban and fine

Rediff.com5 Oct 2012

The Football Association have released their report explaining why they rejected Chelsea captain John Terry's defence and found the player guilty of racially insulting Queens Park Rangers defender Anton Ferdinand last year.

Not govt's views: Maldives on ant-Modi remarks

Not govt's views: Maldives on ant-Modi remarks

Rediff.com8 Jan 2024

A top Maldivian government official said that during the meeting, Naseer made it clear that the remarks do not reflect the views of the Maldivian government, and reaffirmed Maldives' continued support for its neighbour, the Sun Online reported.

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.

Van Nistelrooy charged with foul play by FA

Van Nistelrooy charged with foul play by FA

Rediff.com26 Oct 2004

Van Nistelrooy has to admit or deny the charges by Tuesday, with the case due to be heard on Thursday.

Three EPL games postponed ahead of the Queen's funeral

Three EPL games postponed ahead of the Queen's funeral

Rediff.com12 Sep 2022

Brighton & Hove Albion's match against Crystal Palace on Saturday will also remain postponed.

FA Cup: Torres rescues holders Chelsea against Brentford

FA Cup: Torres rescues holders Chelsea against Brentford

Rediff.com27 Jan 2013

Much-maligned striker Fernando Torres rescued FA Cup holders Chelsea from an ignominious fourth-round exit after his 83rd-minute equaliser salvaged a 2-2 draw at third tier Brentford on Sunday.

Giant-killing Luton slay Norwich in FA Cup

Giant-killing Luton slay Norwich in FA Cup

Rediff.com27 Jan 2013

Luton Town made a mockery of the 85 places between themselves and Norwich City to become the first minor league club to beat a top-flight side in the FA Cup for 24 years on Saturday.

Ten Hag still hopeful of Man United's Champions League spot

Ten Hag still hopeful of Man United's Champions League spot

Rediff.com4 Mar 2024

Manchester United have lost 11 of their 27 league matches this campaign, two more than all of last season. The two previous seasons with 12 league losses (2013-14 and 2021-22) led to managerial changes.

Man United earn FA Cup replay

Man United earn FA Cup replay

Rediff.com11 Mar 2007

A 68th-minute penalty by Cristiano Ronaldo secured a 2-2 draw at Middlesbrough in their FA Cup quarter-final.

Manchester United in FA Cup quarters

Manchester United in FA Cup quarters

Rediff.com28 Feb 2007

Manchester United beat Reading 3-2 in an enthralling FA Cup fifth-round and earn a place in the quarter-finals.

EPL: Chelsea trio charged by FA after Sunderland loss

EPL: Chelsea trio charged by FA after Sunderland loss

Rediff.com24 Apr 2014

Chelsea were hit with disciplinary action by the English FA on Wednesday as manager Jose Mourinho, midfielder Ramires and coach Rui Faria were charged following last week's Premier League home defeat against Sunderland.

FA Cup: Fourth tier Cambridge embarrass Manchester United

FA Cup: Fourth tier Cambridge embarrass Manchester United

Rediff.com24 Jan 2015

Manchester United were held to a 0-0 draw at fourth tier Cambridge United in the FA Cup fourth round on Friday after another embarrassing outing against lower league opposition.

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: Arsenal dumped out by Stoke

FA Cup: Arsenal dumped out by Stoke

Rediff.com24 Jan 2010

Arsenal joined Manchester United and Liverpool on the FA Cup scrapheap on Sunday when Ricardo Fuller's double helped Stoke City to a 3-1 fourth round victory at the Britannia Stadium.

FA Cup: Holders Chelsea ease past Preston

FA Cup: Holders Chelsea ease past Preston

Rediff.com23 Jan 2010

FA Cup holders Chelsea booked their place in the fifth round with a comfortable 2-0 victory over Championship (second division) side Preston North End on Saturday.

FA Cup PHOTOS: Arsenal favourites but wary of pitfalls

FA Cup PHOTOS: Arsenal favourites but wary of pitfalls

Rediff.com15 May 2014

Arsenal will need no reminder of the pitfalls in store for them at Wembley Stadium on Saturday where they will be favourites to beat Hull City in the FA Cup final and claim their first silverware for nine years.

FA Cup: Relief for Van Gaal as Manchester United march into last eight

FA Cup: Relief for Van Gaal as Manchester United march into last eight

Rediff.com23 Feb 2016

Manchester United provided some blessed relief to under-fire manager Louis van Gaal by powering into the FA Cup quarter-finals with a 3-0 romp at League One (third-tier) Shrewsbury Town.

Bookies favour Chelsea to retain FA Cup

Bookies favour Chelsea to retain FA Cup

Rediff.com5 Jan 2010

Bookies have placed Premier League leaders Chelsea as the new clear favourites with 3-1 odds to retain the FA Cup following Sunday's fourth-round draw.

England women ditch white shorts after period concerns

England women ditch white shorts after period concerns

Rediff.com3 Apr 2023

European champions England will wear blue shorts for both their home and away kits for this month's friendlies

Man Utd, England legend Sir Bobby Charlton passes away at 86

Man Utd, England legend Sir Bobby Charlton passes away at 86

Rediff.com21 Oct 2023

Bobby Charlton, an England World Cup winner and one of Manchester United's greatest players, died on Saturday at the age of 86

Former Chelsea winger Hazard retires at 32

Former Chelsea winger Hazard retires at 32

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

Hazard joined Chelsea from Lille in 2012 and won the Europa League in 2013 and 2019 with the London club. He also won the Premier League title in 2015 and in 2017 as well as the League Cup and the FA Cup.

Ronaldo, Adebayor go head to head in FA Cup

Ronaldo, Adebayor go head to head in FA Cup

Rediff.com14 Feb 2008

The Premier League's two best teams and two most prolific strikers go head to head in the FA Cup on Saturday when Manchester United take on Arsenal in a huge fifth-round tie at Old Trafford (1715 GMT).

FA Cup: Classy Arsenal beat Spurs, Villa crash out

FA Cup: Classy Arsenal beat Spurs, Villa crash out

Rediff.com5 Jan 2014

Premier League leaders Arsenal showed their class as they comfortably beat north London rivals Tottenham Hotspur 2-0 to book a place in the FA Cup fourth round in an electric atmosphere at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday.

FA Cup PHOTOS: Coutinho goal sends plucky Liverpool into semis

FA Cup PHOTOS: Coutinho goal sends plucky Liverpool into semis

Rediff.com9 Apr 2015

Philippe Coutinho thumped home a second-half winner as Liverpool broke the resistance of Championship Blackburn Rovers to reach the FA Cup semi-finals with a gritty 1-0 replay victory on Wednesday.

Spurs, Villa through to FA Cup quarters

Spurs, Villa through to FA Cup quarters

Rediff.com25 Feb 2010

Two goals for Roman Pavlyuchenko and two own goals helped Tottenham Hotspur advance to an FA Cup quarter-final meeting with Fulham after a 4-0 home win over Bolton Wanderers in their fifth-round replay on Wednesday.

FA Cup: Fulham go down to Sheffield in extra-time

FA Cup: Fulham go down to Sheffield in extra-time

Rediff.com5 Feb 2014

Fulham's abject season reached a new low as third-tier Sheffield United snatched a last-gasp winner in extra time to dump the Premier League side out of the FA Cup 1-0 in a fourth round replay on Tuesday.

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.

Polish FA hits back at Spain pitch complaints

Polish FA hits back at Spain pitch complaints

Rediff.com11 Jun 2012

Polish FA chief Grzegorz Lato has played down Spain's complaints about the pitch after Sunday's 1-1 draw with Italy at Euro 2012, denying the grass was too long and saying the Italians refused to let it be watered.

Brazil, Spain join forces to combat racism in football

Brazil, Spain join forces to combat racism in football

Rediff.com13 Jun 2023

The agreement follows the racist insults 22-year-old Vinicius suffered in a LaLiga match at Valencia

FA Cup: Manchester City crusie past Middlesbrough

FA Cup: Manchester City crusie past Middlesbrough

Rediff.com3 Jan 2010

Roberto Mancini, the King of the Italian Cup, took his first step towards Wembley when his Manchester City side earned a 1-0 third-round FA Cup win at Championship side Middlesbrough on Saturday.

FA to probe alleged Anelka anti-semitic gesture

FA to probe alleged Anelka anti-semitic gesture

Rediff.com29 Dec 2013

The FA is to investigate an alleged anti-Semitic gesture made by West Bromwich Albion striker Nicolas Anelka during Saturday's 3-3 Premier League draw at West Ham United.

FA Cup: Chelsea held by second tier Birmingham

FA Cup: Chelsea held by second tier Birmingham

Rediff.com18 Feb 2012

Daniel Sturridge headed in the equaliser as Chelsea drew 1-1 with Birmingham City on Saturday to force a replay of their FA Cup fifth-round encounter after a performance that did nothing to alleviate the pressure on manager Andre Villas-Boas.

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.