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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)

Can a lower league team pull off the impossible and win the FA Cup?

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The FA Cup is now in the fifth round proper just two rounds away from reaching the semifinals and there are surprises that still remain in contention for the Cup. Hull City, Reading, Leeds United and Blackburn Rovers remain from the English Championship and the biggest surprise thus far is certainly Shrewsbury Town, who competes in […]

LONDON, ENGLAND – JANUARY 30: Calum Chambers (R) of Arsenal celebrates scoring his team’s first goal with his team mate Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain (L) during the Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round match between Arsenal and Burnley at Emirates Stadium on January 30, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Paul Gilham/Getty Images)

WATCH: Calum Chambers shoots from the outside of his foot to put Arsenal up

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On the difficulty meter, shooting a ball from the outside of your foot with the appropriate accuracy, speed and velocity is one of the more difficult things in soccer. Calum Chambers made it look so easy as he put up this beauty of a shot to put Arsenal ahead of former Premier League rival Burnley […]

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – JANUARY 23: Wayne Rooney of Manchester United during the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester United and Southampton at Old Trafford on January 23, 2016 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

Wayne Rooney bends in sensational goal to put Man United ahead in FA Cup

0 comments by on 1/29/2016

Manchester United kicked off the fourth round of the FA Cup in style as they broke out to a 1-0 lead against EPL promotion hopeful Derby County. While an argument could have been made that Wayne Rooney was offside, he quickly got back on without detection and bent a great shot from outside the box […]

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)

Is the FA Cup still worth it?

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For a long time, there has been a debate for a long time about whether or not there was still value in the FA Cup. It is the oldest football association cup in the world, first being held in 1871. It is also the most significant English domestic cup competition, and winning the competition qualifies […]

DERBY, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 18: A general view of iPro Stadium prior to the Sky Bet Championship match between Derby County and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Pride Park Stadium on October 18, 2015 in Derby, England. (Photo by Daniel Smith/Getty Images)

Top 5 potential road trips for the fourth round of the FA Cup

0 comments by on 1/21/2016

In a perfect world in which I had unlimited financial resources, or access to a Star Trek-inspired transporter, I’d be over in England at the end of the month trying to decide which FA Cup match I’d like to see. The fourth round of the competition is set for the weekend of Jan. 29-31, and […]

Video: Nacer Chadli gives Tottenham a 2-0 lead

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Son Heung-Min isn’t the only one benefitting for Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino rotating the squad for the team’s third round FA Cup replay. Following Son’s first half wonder strike in the second half it was Nacer Chadli’s turn. Like Son, Chadli seems to also find himself on the bench more often then not due to Spurs […]

BAKU, AZERBAIJAN – NOVEMBER 26: Son Heung-min (Top) and Harry Kane of Tottenham Hotspur FC celebrate a goal during the UEFA Europe League match between Qarabag FK and Tottenham Hotspur FC at Tofig Bahramov Republican stadium on November 26, 2015 in Baku, Azerbaijan. (Photo by Epsilon/Getty Images)

Video: Son Heung-Min with sensational strike for Tottenham

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After a pretty exciting 2-2 draw in the first FA Cup 3rd round tie between Tottenham and Leicester City the two sides are meeting Wednesday to settle it once and for all. With fixture congestion being a major concern for both clubs, both teams sported some rotated sides, giving Spurs striker/winger Son Heung-Min a chance […]

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND – JANUARY 13: Joe Allen (2nd L) of Liverpool scores his team’s third goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Liverpool and Arsenal at Anfield on January 13, 2016 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

Video: Joe Allen opens the scoring for Liverpool

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Some call him the Welsh Xavi while others simply call him Joe Allen, but the bottom line is the Liverpool midfielder is currently enjoying some great form. After Exeter held Liverpool to a 2-2 draw in their third round FA Cup tie, the two sides met at Anfield for the replay. What usually happens when […]

LONDON, ENGLAND – JANUARY 10: Heung-Min Son of Tottenham Hotspur and Ben Chilwell of Leicester City in action during the Emirates FA Cup Third Round match between Tottenham Hotspur and Leicester City at White Hart Lane on January 10, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Harry Hubbard/Getty Images)

Tottenham, Leicester City battle to a 2-2 FA Cup draw

0 comments by on 1/11/2016

It looked like Leicester City was on its way to the fourth round of the FA Cup on Sunday, but an 88th minute penalty decision gave Tottenham Hotspur a chance to grab a 2-2 draw, forcing a replay between the sides at the King Power Stadium on Tuesday, Jan. 19. Leicester City defender Nathan Dyer […]

during the Emirates FA Cup third round match between Everton and Dagenham & Redbridge at Goodison Park on January 9, 2016 in Liverpool, England.

PICS: A cat runs onto field and interrupts Everton’s FA Cup game

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Everton’s FA Cup game against Dagenham & Redbridge had to be stopped momentarily because a cat ran onto the field. After being approached by Everton goalkeeper Joel Robles, the cat ran off the field and play continued. The Merseyside are has had its share of cats running onto the field. A few years ago, a […]

during the Emirates FA Cup third round match between Exeter City and Liverpool at St James Park on January 8, 2016 in Exeter, England.

WATCH: Exeter City leads Liverpool at half thanks to incredible Olimpico

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The simple way you can explain this is it’s “the magic of the FA Cup.” After being forced to play a lineup of youngsters, Jose Enrique and Christian Benteke, Liverpool and manager Jurgen Klopp went to League Two side Exeter City feeling a bit vulnerable. After falling behind and quickly equalizing, Exeter City and Lee […]

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)

EPL teams begin their 2016 FA Cup campaign this weekend

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The third round of the FA Cup is upon us. And while it sometimes can seem like an unwelcome interruption to the constant storyline changes of the English Premier League, the FA Cup has its own compelling storylines. Even though Arsenal has won back-to-back FA Cups, the tournament has been prone to upsets and occasionally […]

FA Cup Third Round draw provides some big matchups

0 comments by on 12/7/2015

The FA Cup Third Round draw has provided some very tough matchups right out of the gate for some EPL teams entering the tournament. None tougher than the Tottenham vs. Leicester City game at White Hart Lane. The battle between the two top five sides will certainly be a match that gathers the most attention. […]

LONDON, ENGLAND – MAY 30: Alexis Sanchez of Arsenal celebrates scoring their second goal during the FA Cup Final between Aston Villa and Arsenal at Wembley Stadium on May 30, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

VIDEO: Alexis Sánchez Scores Golazo In FA Cup Final

0 comments by on 5/30/2015

With Arsenal up 1-0 against Aston Villa in the FA Cup Final, Chilean striker Alexis Sánchez treated Wembley Stadium to a magnificent goal from about 30 yards out that beat Aston Villa keeper Shay Given. Sánchez dribbled past Aston Villa’s defense and ripped a shot that found its way past goalkeeper Given and impacted the […]

LONDON, ENGLAND – MAY 30: Arsenal players celebrate with the trophy after the FA Cup Final between Aston Villa and Arsenal at Wembley Stadium on May 30, 2015 in London, England. Arsenal beat Aston Villa 4-0. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

Arsenal Trounces Aston Villa, Wins Record 12th FA Cup

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Arsenal defeated Aston Villa by a score of 4-0 to win the 2015 FA Cup, in what was a resounding victory for the Gunners as they finish off the season with a trophy. Wembley Stadium was filled to capacity to watch Aston Villa take on the Gunners, and they would have a tough task ahead […]

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