In a bizarre turn of events, Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp was left scratching his head after finding a signed fake Manchester United contract lying in front of him during his post-match press conference at Old Trafford. The incident occurred following Liverpool’s heartbreaking FA Cup defeat to their bitter rivals, adding insult to injury for the German tactician.
The prank was the work of American rapper iShowSpeed, who had filmed a video earlier of himself signing the bogus contract in the press room.
On a sun-drenched April afternoon at Wembley, Manchester United marched into another FA Cup final with a commanding 3-0 victory over plucky underdogs Coventry City. While the scoreline might suggest a comfortable win for Erik ten Hag’s side, the journey was anything but straightforward.
The opening exchanges saw Coventry display the battling qualities that have defined their cup run, harrying United into uncharacteristic mistakes and threatening brief moments of promise. However, as is so often the case with the elite clubs, United’s quality eventually prevailed.
In a highly anticipated FA Cup semi-final clash at the iconic Wembley Stadium, Chelsea and Manchester City are set to battle it out for a spot in the prestigious final. As the teams gear up for this pivotal encounter, Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino has unveiled his starting lineup, with a notable return for Argentine midfielder Enzo Fernandez.
Fernandez, who missed Chelsea’s recent 6-0 thrashing of Everton due to injury, has been reinstated into the midfield alongside the impressive Moises Caicedo.
Stamford Bridge crackled with anticipation as Chelsea scraped past Leeds United in a dramatic 3-2 FA Cup victory. More than local bragging rights were at stake - this triumph kept the Blues’ flickering hopes of silverware alive after their heartbreaking Carabao Cup final loss to Liverpool.
For Mauricio Pochettino, the FA Cup represents a shot at redemption and a potential catalyst to ignite his Chelsea revolution. The Argentine tactician is no stranger to cup heartbreak, his wince-inducing record in England a blemish on an otherwise distinguished career.
As the Emirates FA Cup reaches its penultimate stage, football fans around the country are eagerly awaiting the semi-final draw. The excitement is palpable, with the remaining teams just two victories away from lifting the prestigious trophy at Wembley Stadium.
The draw, which will determine the semi-final matchups, is scheduled to take place on Sunday, March 17th, live on ITV1. Viewers can also catch the action via the official Emirates FA Cup social media channels, where Mark Pougatch will host the proceedings, with former Cup winner Ian Wright making the all-important draw.
As Manchester City prepare to host Newcastle United in an FA Cup quarter-final clash on Saturday, manager Pep Guardiola is adamant his sights are solely set on the task at hand – not the potential of replicating last season’s historic Treble.
City became just the second English side ever to lift the Premier League, FA Cup and Champions League in a single campaign in 2022/23. But despite their incredible form putting them in contention to achieve that remarkable feat again, Guardiola is taking it one game at a time.
As the excitement builds for the FA Cup quarter-final clash between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Coventry City, the underdogs from the Championship are well aware of the monumental task that lies ahead. Despite the daunting prospect of facing a Premier League side, Coventry City manager Mark Robins remains optimistic and determined to seize the opportunity to book a coveted spot at Wembley.
Robins, who tasted FA Cup glory as a player with Manchester United in 1990, understands the magnitude of the challenge his team faces.
