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BURNLEY, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 18: The Lincoln City team celebrate on the ptich after The Emirates FA Cup Fifth Round match between Burnley and Lincoln City at Turf Moor on February 18, 2017 in Burnley, England. (Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty Images)

Enough complaining! How about enjoying the truly terrific English season that’s going on

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Since I am a millennial, I completely understand that people in my generation complain a lot. We all know it’s true so there’s no point in denying it. However, that doesn’t mean that it’s fair to say millennials are the only generation of complainers. In fact, the older generation of people seem to do a […]

BURNLEY, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 18: Sean Raggett of Lincoln City (obscure) celebrates scoring his sides first goal with his Lincoln City team mates during The Emirates FA Cup Fifth Round match between Burnley and Lincoln City at Turf Moor on February 18, 2017 in Burnley, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

Lincoln City outlasts Burnley and heads to FA Cup Quarterfinal for first time ever

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This is why people love the FA Cup. Yes, you occasionally will see a Leicester or a Blackburn win the Premier League every 20 or so years but we all know the big boys will dominate and win. In the FA Cup, anyone in England can climb up the ladder, taking things one game at […]

HARTLEPOOL, ENGLAND – DECEMBER 05: The FA Cup trophy on display ahead of the FA Cup Second Round match between Hartlepool United and Blyth Spartans at Victoria Park on December 5, 2014 in Hartlepool, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Unlike the rest of Europe, an overcrowded calendar is dimming the FA Cup’s luster

0 comments by on 1/9/2017

Approaching its 150th birthday, The FA Cup is the oldest cup competition in the world. It’s absolutely dripping with history and should be on the wish list of every club in England. Why then do Premier League teams spend a good chunk of the early rounds using it as an excuse to trot out the kids? […]

LONDON – MAY 17: Portsmouth players celebrate victory following the FA Cup Final sponsored by E.ON between Portsmouth and Cardiff City at Wembley Stadium on May 17, 2008 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Midtable Premier League teams should be taking the FA Cup more seriously

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Maybe it’s because I support a club that not only values the FA Cup but has won it more than anyone else. Or maybe it’s because it was the first trophy said club won after I started supporting them. Or maybe it’s because in the last 10 years, not only have Chelsea, Manchester United, Arsenal, […]

Soccer manager vaping on sideline captures what the FA Cup is about

0 comments by on 1/7/2017

As the Premier League gets richer and richer and becomes more of a worldwide league, the FA Cup still has an innocence to it. The tournament which includes anyone from amateur pub teams to the Premier League best, gives us a chance to go back to a time of horrible playing conditions, stadiums with basic […]

SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND – MAY 15: Crystral Palace fans cheer on their team during the Barclays Premier League match between Southampton and Crystal Palace at St Mary’s Stadium on May 15, 2016 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Steve Bardens/Getty Images)

Crystal Palace’s history in the FA Cup Final

0 comments by on 5/20/2016

If history matters, the FA Cup Final between Manchester United and Crystal Palace (Saturday, 12:30 p.m. ET, FOX) will be a walk-over. The Red Devils have won this competition 11 times while appearing in 19 finals. Crystal Palace, on the other hand, can’t quite match that level of achievement. Palace, in fact, has only appeared […]

14 MAY 1994: MANCHESTER UNITED VS CHELSEA IN THE FA CUP FINAL. MANCHESTER UNITED CELEBRATES THEIR WIN WITH THE TROPHY. MANCHESTER UNITED DEFEATED CHELSEA 4-0 TO BECOME ONLY THE SIXTH CLUB IN ENGLISH HISTORY TO CATURE BOTH THE FA CUP AND LEAGUE TITLE INTHE SAME SEASON. Mandatory Credit: David Cannon/ALLSPORT

Manchester United’s history in the FA Cup Final

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On Saturday, Manchester United and Crystal Palace will meet at Wembley Stadium in the FA Cup Final. For United, it will be their 19th appearance in the final, a competition they have won 11 times prior. With a victory over Palace, they will draw level with Arsenal, last year’s winners, for the most in English football […]

(EDITORS NOTE: Image has been digitally altered) FILE PHOTO – Image Numbers 506411262 (L) and 458624190) In this composite image a comparison has been made between Alan Pardew, Manager of Crystal Palace (L) and Louis van Gaal, Manager of Manchester United. Manchester United and Crystal Palace meet in the FA Cup Final on May 21, 2016 at Wembley Stadium,London,England. ***LEFT IMAGE*** LONDON, ENGLAND – JANUARY 23: Alan Pardew, manager of Crystal Palace looks on during the Barclays Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Tottenham Hotspur at Selhurst Park on January 23, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Ian Walton/Getty Images) ***RIGHT IMAGE*** MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 08: Manchester United Manager Louis van Gaal looks on prior to the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester United and Crystal Palace at Old Trafford on November 8, 2014 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

Manchester United and Crystal Palace face off for the FA Cup

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Twenty-six years ago, Crystal Palace took on Manchester United in the FA Cup final. On Saturday, the same two teams will meet again (12:30 p.m. ET, FOX) for the right to lift one of the most prestigious domestic cups in world soccer. Alan Pardew is a common thread. He played for Palace that season, and […]

READING, ENGLAND – MARCH 11: Yohan Cabaye of Crystal Palace scores their first goal from the penalty spot during the Emirates FA Cup sixth round match between Reading and Crystal Palace at Madejski Stadium on March 11, 2016 in Reading, England. (Photo by Ben Hoskins/Getty Images)

New and unlikely faces in the FA Cup semis can spark new life in the tournament

0 comments by on 3/14/2016

As we fill out our NCAA brackets this week, we must thank our lucky stars we don’t fill out a bracket for the FA Cup because I don’t think anybody could have predicted this semifinal. Crystal Palace, Everton and Watford all punched their tickets to Wembley Stadium for the semifinal. Manchester United and West Ham […]

HULL, ENGLAND – MARCH 08: Theo Walcott of Arsenal celebrates scoring his team’s fourth goal during the Emirates FA Cup Fifth Round Replay match between Hull City and Arsenal at KC Stadium on March 8, 2016 in Hull, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Video: Theo Walcott follows Giroud brace with brace of his own

0 comments by on 3/8/2016

It’s no secret Arsenal have been struggling for form recently. Part of that issue is that they haven’t been able to get consistent goalscoring from any of their stars recently. Danny Welbeck’s return from injury has provided a small spark, but it’s also caused a shift in Arsenal’s team, which has resulted in Theo Walcott […]

LONDON, ENGLAND – MARCH 14: Olivier Giroud of Arsenal celebrates scoring the opening goal with Theo Walcott (R) and Aaron Ramsey during the Barclays Premier League match between Arsenal and West Ham United at Emirates Stadium on March 14, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Jamie McDonald/Getty Images)

Video: Olivier Giroud gives Arsenal the lead over Hull City

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It’s been a tough stretch recently for Arsenal. They’ve taken just 10 of their last 27 points in the league, and have likely fallen out of the title race. Over in the Champions League their situation isn’t looking good either, as they lost 2-0 at home to Barcelona and their only chance of advancing would […]

Video: Juan Mata scores on controversial free kick

0 comments by on 2/22/2016

Manchester United unveiled a new controversial free kick style in their 5th round FA Cup match against Shrewsbury. The style sees two people standing over the ball, with three other players standing in between the wall and the goalkeeper in an offside position. At the last possible second those three players try run and get […]

during the Emirates FA Cup fifth round match between Shrewsbury Town and Manchester United at Greenhous Meadow on February 22, 2016 in Shrewsbury, England.

Video: Chris Smalling gives Manchester United the lead

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The first 35 or so minutes of Manchester United’s 5th round FA Cup tie against Shrewbury Town was looking like any other typical Manchester United match. United possessed the ball and possessed the ball some more. Eventually they would stop possessing the ball long enough to send a 25 yard shot 30 yards wide or […]

LONDON, ENGLAND – MAY 17: Laurent Koscielny of Arsenal shoots past goalkeeper Allan McGregor of Hull City as he scores their second goal during the FA Cup with Budweiser Final match between Arsenal and Hull City at Wembley Stadium on May 17, 2014 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

With just 16 teams left, the FA Cup is really getting down to business

0 comments by on 2/19/2016

The fifth round of the FA Cup is upon us this weekend and now that we are in the final 16, things are picking up. 11 Premier League teams have survived and are looking to finalize their journey at Wembley Stadium. That also leaves five lower league teams who are trying to get as far […]

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