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Chelsea’s underperforming stars challenged to prove worth to incoming Xabi Alonso

Chelsea’s underperforming stars challenged to prove worth to incoming Xabi Alonso

Confirmation on Sunday of the former Real Madrid boss’ appointment on a four-year deal has brought reason for optimism the club have learned from past mistakes and may be about to emerge from a prolonged period of underachievement.

Man City celebrate FA Cup glory as Antoine Semenyo strike sees off Chelsea

Man City celebrate FA Cup glory as Antoine Semenyo strike sees off Chelsea

City’s attentions will now turn to the Premier League title race and Bournemouth away on Tuesday.

Massive policing operation as two protests and FA Cup final coincide in London

Massive policing operation as two protests and FA Cup final coincide in London

Thousands of police officers will be on duty with armoured vehicles and live facial recognition being used as the Met bids to keep the peace.

Enzo Fernandez heads Chelsea into FA Cup final with Wembley winner against Leeds

Enzo Fernandez heads Chelsea into FA Cup final with Wembley winner against Leeds

Pep Guardiola pays tribute to Southampton as Man City scrape into FA Cup final

Pep Guardiola pays tribute to Southampton as Man City scrape into FA Cup final

Man City produce dramatic late fightback to reach fourth successive FA Cup final

Man City produce dramatic late fightback to reach fourth successive FA Cup final

Calum McFarlane reveals what he told Chelsea players after Liam Rosenior sacking

Calum McFarlane reveals what he told Chelsea players after Liam Rosenior sacking

Leeds win shootout to seal semi-final spot after last-gasp West Ham fightback

Leeds win shootout to seal semi-final spot after last-gasp West Ham fightback

Sun, 05 Apr, 2026

The Hammers scored twice at the death to force extra-time before Leeds prevailed on penalties.

Christian Norgaard says Arsenal will not dwell on shock FA Cup exit

Christian Norgaard says Arsenal will not dwell on shock FA Cup exit

Sun, 05 Apr, 2026

Mikel Arteta’s team were bundled out by Championship Southampton.

Rayan Cherki ‘one of world’s best’ says Man City team-mate Antoine Semenyo

Rayan Cherki ‘one of world’s best’ says Man City team-mate Antoine Semenyo

Sun, 05 Apr, 2026

Semenyo and Cherki both made key contributions in the FA Cup win over Liverpool.

Virgil Van Dijk says sorry for FA Cup humbling and admits ‘it definitely hurts’

Virgil Van Dijk says sorry for FA Cup humbling and admits ‘it definitely hurts’

Sun, 05 Apr, 2026

Liverpool conceded four goals in 18 minutes at Manchester City.

It’s not what people think – Liam Rosenior in a ‘good place’ with Enzo Fernandez

It’s not what people think – Liam Rosenior in a ‘good place’ with Enzo Fernandez

Sun, 05 Apr, 2026

Frenandez was removed from Chelsea’s team for two matches following comments in which he appeared to court Real Madrid.

Mikel Arteta assumes responsibility for Arsenal’s FA Cup exit at Southampton

Mikel Arteta assumes responsibility for Arsenal’s FA Cup exit at Southampton

Sun, 05 Apr, 2026

A fortnight on from the disappointing Carabao Cup final loss to Manchester City, the Gunners fell to defeat at a rocking St Mary’s on Saturday night.

Southampton stun Premier League leaders Arsenal to reach FA Cup semi-finals

Southampton stun Premier League leaders Arsenal to reach FA Cup semi-finals

Sun, 05 Apr, 2026

Charles struck with four minutes remaining to seal the 2-1 win at St Mary’s and book their place at Wembley.

Chelsea brush aside League One Port Vale to book place in FA Cup semi-finals

Chelsea brush aside League One Port Vale to book place in FA Cup semi-finals

Sat, 04 Apr, 2026

Jorrel Hato, Joao Pedro, Cole Palmer, Tosin Adarabioyo, Andrey Santos, Estevao and Alejandro Garnacho were on the scoresheet.

Erling Haaland hat-trick helps Manchester City to crushing win against Liverpool

Erling Haaland hat-trick helps Manchester City to crushing win against Liverpool

Sat, 04 Apr, 2026

Mohamed Salah was denied from the penalty spot by James Trafford to compound the Reds’ misery.

Saturday sport: Man City thrash Liverpool 4-0 in FA Cup, Munster lose to Exeter Chiefs

Saturday sport: Man City thrash Liverpool 4-0 in FA Cup, Munster lose to Exeter Chiefs

Sat, 04 Apr, 2026

They gave themselves too much to do as the Exeter Chiefs ran out 31-21 in their round of 16 clash this afternoon.

Mikel Arteta ready to chuck Kepa Arrizabalaga back into Arsenal fold for FA Cup

Mikel Arteta ready to chuck Kepa Arrizabalaga back into Arsenal fold for FA Cup

Sat, 04 Apr, 2026

Kepa gifted Manchester City their opening goal in Arsenal’s 2-0 Carabao Cup final defeat a fortnight ago.

Pep Guardiola has ‘no opinion’ on Rodri remarks about potential Real Madrid move

Pep Guardiola has ‘no opinion’ on Rodri remarks about potential Real Madrid move

Fri, 03 Apr, 2026

The Manchester City midfielder said last week “you can’t turn down the best clubs in the world” when asked about Real.

Mikel Arteta urges Arsenal to use cup final loss as ‘fuel’ to fire them to title

Mikel Arteta urges Arsenal to use cup final loss as ‘fuel’ to fire them to title

Fri, 03 Apr, 2026

The Gunners lost the Carabao Cup final 2-0 to Manchester City.

Dango Ouattara fluffs his lines as West Ham edge past Brentford on penalties

Dango Ouattara fluffs his lines as West Ham edge past Brentford on penalties

Tue, 10 Mar, 2026

The Hammers face a home clash against Leeds in the quarter-finals.

Leeds can dream about ‘writing another piece of history’ with FA Cup run – Farke

Leeds can dream about ‘writing another piece of history’ with FA Cup run – Farke

Mon, 09 Mar, 2026

Goals from Sean Longstaff, Gabriel Gudmundsson and Joel Piroe accounted for Norwich at Elland Road.

Pep Guardiola targets a strong finish to the season for Manchester City

Pep Guardiola targets a strong finish to the season for Manchester City

Mon, 09 Mar, 2026

The Gunners hold a seven-point lead at the top of the table.

Leeds cruise past Norwich to make quarter-finals for first time in two decades

Leeds cruise past Norwich to make quarter-finals for first time in two decades

Sun, 08 Mar, 2026

Sean Longstaff and Gabriel Gudmundsson struck first-half goals and Joel Piroe put the tie to bed in the closing stages.

League One strugglers Port Vale stun Sunderland to reach FA Cup quarter-finals

League One strugglers Port Vale stun Sunderland to reach FA Cup quarter-finals

Sun, 08 Mar, 2026

Vale earned their first win over top-flight opposition since a fourth-round win against Everton 30 years ago.

Late penalty earns Southampton a shock FA Cup victory at Fulham

Late penalty earns Southampton a shock FA Cup victory at Fulham

Sun, 08 Mar, 2026

Ross Stewart netted the spot-kick.

Pep Guardiola set for touchline ban as he fumes over refereeing decision

Pep Guardiola set for touchline ban as he fumes over refereeing decision

Sun, 08 Mar, 2026

The Spaniard picked up his sixth booking of the season in Manchester City’s 3-1 FA Cup win at Newcastle.

Liam Rosenior admits Chelsea rode their luck against ‘magnificent’ Wrexham

Liam Rosenior admits Chelsea rode their luck against ‘magnificent’ Wrexham

Sun, 08 Mar, 2026

The Blues were 4-2 winners after extra time at a raucous Stok Cae Ras.

Wrexham denied Hollywood ending by VAR as Chelsea survive FA Cup scare

Wrexham denied Hollywood ending by VAR as Chelsea survive FA Cup scare

Sat, 07 Mar, 2026

The Dragons played extra time with 10 men after George Dobson was sent off in the third minute of time added on.

Arsenal’s quadruple bid goes on as they overcome Mansfield test in FA Cup

Arsenal’s quadruple bid goes on as they overcome Mansfield test in FA Cup

Sat, 07 Mar, 2026

The Gunners were made to work hard for the win.

He loves the club – Liverpool boss Arne Slot hails evergreen Andy Robertson

He loves the club – Liverpool boss Arne Slot hails evergreen Andy Robertson

Sat, 07 Mar, 2026

Robertson impressed in the FA Cup win over Wolves.

Liverpool produce second-half blitz at Wolves

Liverpool produce second-half blitz at Wolves

Fri, 06 Mar, 2026

The 2022 winners cruised into the quarter-finals for only the fourth time since reaching the final in 2012.

Brentford boss Keith Andrews visits Macclesfield dressing room after FA Cup win

Brentford boss Keith Andrews visits Macclesfield dressing room after FA Cup win

Tue, 17 Feb, 2026

The National League North side narrowly lost to the Bees in the fourth round.

We need some players back – Mikel Arteta says injuries a worry for Arsenal

We need some players back – Mikel Arteta says injuries a worry for Arsenal

Sun, 15 Feb, 2026

The Gunners still cruised to victory over Wigan in the FA Cup.

Flying start sends Arsenal on way to emphatic FA Cup win over Wigan

Flying start sends Arsenal on way to emphatic FA Cup win over Wigan

Sun, 15 Feb, 2026

The Gunners were four up at the break.

Regis Le Bris hails Sunderland energy and ambition after FA Cup win at Oxford

Regis Le Bris hails Sunderland energy and ambition after FA Cup win at Oxford

Sun, 15 Feb, 2026

Habib Diarra’s first-half penalty decided the contest.

Rob Edwards relieved as Wolves survive mud bath at Grimsby to edge FA Cup tie

Rob Edwards relieved as Wolves survive mud bath at Grimsby to edge FA Cup tie

Sun, 15 Feb, 2026

Santiago Bueno scored the only goal to secure a place in the fifth round.

Leeds boss Daniel Farke won’t get carried away by dreams of cup glory

Leeds boss Daniel Farke won’t get carried away by dreams of cup glory

Sun, 15 Feb, 2026

Leeds edged past Birmingham on penalties.

Habib Diarra’s controversial penalty earns Sunderland FA Cup win at Oxford

Habib Diarra’s controversial penalty earns Sunderland FA Cup win at Oxford

Sun, 15 Feb, 2026

The Championship hosts proved stubborn opponents.

Harrison Reed hits late winner as Fulham triumph at Stoke in FA Cup

Harrison Reed hits late winner as Fulham triumph at Stoke in FA Cup

Sun, 15 Feb, 2026

Bae Jun-ho had given the hosts a first-half lead, only for Kevin to equalise 10 minutes into the second half.

Virgil van Dijk says Mo Salah is still ‘so important’ for Liverpool

Virgil van Dijk says Mo Salah is still ‘so important’ for Liverpool

Sun, 15 Feb, 2026

The Egypt international scored a penalty and had an assist in the 3-0 FA Cup win over Brighton.

Santiago Bueno hits winner as Wolves edge past Grimsby in FA Cup fourth round

Santiago Bueno hits winner as Wolves edge past Grimsby in FA Cup fourth round

Sun, 15 Feb, 2026

The Mariners had beaten Manchester United in the League Cup earlier in the season and smelled more top-flight blood.

Leeds survive FA Cup scare to beat Birmingham on penalties

Leeds survive FA Cup scare to beat Birmingham on penalties

Sun, 15 Feb, 2026

The Championship Blues had equalised late on in normal time.

Sunday Sport: Donegal beat Mayo, France beat Wales in Six Nations fixture

Sunday Sport: Donegal beat Mayo, France beat Wales in Six Nations fixture

Sun, 15 Feb, 2026

Conor O'Donnell's goal helped them on the hosts on the way to a 1-19 to 14 point victory in Letterkenny.

Liverpool cruise into FA Cup fifth round after easing past Brighton at Anfield

Liverpool cruise into FA Cup fifth round after easing past Brighton at Anfield

Sun, 15 Feb, 2026

Curtis Jones’ first goal since Boxing Day 2024, another Dominik Szoboszlai special and a Mohamed Salah penalty saw Liverpool progress.

Sandro Tonali bags brace as Newcastle beat 10-man Aston Villa in FA Cup

Sandro Tonali bags brace as Newcastle beat 10-man Aston Villa in FA Cup

Sat, 14 Feb, 2026

With VAR not in use until the next round, Kavanagh and his team appeared to get at least three major decisions incorrect.

Man City squeeze past stubborn Salford to reach FA Cup fifth round

Man City squeeze past stubborn Salford to reach FA Cup fifth round

Sat, 14 Feb, 2026

Marc Guehi scored his first goal for City since joining from Crystal Palace last month.

West Ham need extra time to beat Burton as fans protest against owners

West Ham need extra time to beat Burton as fans protest against owners

Sat, 14 Feb, 2026

Crysencio Summerville rescued the Hammers with a 95th-minute opener at the Pirelli Stadium.

Liam Rosenior hails Chelsea’s ‘outstanding professionals’ after cup win at Hull

Liam Rosenior hails Chelsea’s ‘outstanding professionals’ after cup win at Hull

Sat, 14 Feb, 2026

Pedro Neto fired a hat-trick and Brazil winger Estevao was also on target for the Premier League side.

Barnsley boss Conor Hourihane condemns ‘disrespectful’ Dominik Szoboszlai error

Barnsley boss Conor Hourihane condemns ‘disrespectful’ Dominik Szoboszlai error

Tue, 13 Jan, 2026

The Hungary international attempted a crazy backheel to goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili inside his own six-yard area as Adam Phillips tapped home.