Ilkay Gundogan admits Manchester City must sharpen up as they focus on Champions League glory after their FA Cup exit. City suffered a surprise semi-final defeat against Arsenal on Saturday as Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s double sealed a 2-0 win at Wembley.…
Sterling seals Man City semi-final spot
Holders Manchester City will face Arsenal in a strong FA Cup semi-final line-up after showing class and patience to beat Newcastle at an eerily quiet St James’ Park. Shorn of a fervent home support, Newcastle struggled in the first half…
FA Cup semi-final draw: Man Utd vs Chelsea, Arsenal vs Man City
Manchester United will face Chelsea while Arsenal will play holders Manchester City in the semi-finals of the FA Cup. United defeated Norwich 2-1 to reach the last four while Chelsea edged past Leicester 1-0 in the quarter-finals. The second semi-final…
Maguire’s extra-time winner sends Man Utd into FA Cup semis
Harry Maguire scored deep into extra-time as Manchester United overcame valiant 10-man Norwich to reach the FA Cup semi-finals. The England defender, who moments earlier had a header brilliantly saved by Tim Krul, reacted sharply to turn in the loose…
Jose Mourinho reacts to Jurgen Klopp’s decision to miss Liverpool’s FA Cup replay
Jose Mourinho claims Jurgen Klopp ‘does what he wants’ as the Liverpool manager has opted to miss his side’s FA Cup replay against Shrewsbury Town. The Premier League leaders were held to a 2-2 draw against their League One opponents…
FA Cup: Arsenal beat wasteful Leeds 1-0 to reach fourth round (Punch)
Arsenal made Leeds pay for their profligacy with a host of wasted first-half chances to reach the FA Cup fourth round with a 1-0 victory on Monday thanks to Reiss Nelson’s winner. Leeds will hope more regular visits to the…
SuperSport launches ‘We are Sport’ campaign on DStv
As excitement reaches fever pitch ahead of the Champions League final, this weekend SuperSport unveils its “We are Sport” campaign, a sweeping series of tributes and tales around events and moments that SuperSport and DStv have broadcast throughout SuperSport’s 30-year…
Man City end Newport’s Cup dream to reach quarter-finals (TheStar)
Manchester City endured some anxious moments but escaped from fourth-tier Newport County with their FA Cup hopes intact as Phil Foden scored twice in an ultimately comfortable 4-1 fifth-round victory on Saturday. Newport, 82 rungs below City on the English…
Klopp defends changes as Wolves dump Liverpool out of FA Cup (Guardian)
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp believes an early injury to defender Dejan Lovren highlighted why he chose to name a second-string side in bowing out of the FA Cup 2-1 to Wolves on Monday. Klopp made nine changes to the side…
