Arsenal extends lead, Man U and Grimsby into FA Cup quarters
March 2, 2023 GMTMANCHESTER, England (AP) — As Arsenal pushed further ahead in the race for the Premier League title on Wednesday, Manchester United moved a step closer to a second trophy this season by advancing to the quarterfinals of the FA Cup.
British soccer commentator John Motson dies at 77
February 23, 2023 GMTJohn Motson, the BBC soccer commentator who was one of the most well-known voices in British sport for 50 years, has died. He was 77.
The BBC announced the death of Motson on Thursday, without giving any details.
FA Cup dream over for Wrexham and its Hollywood owners
February 7, 2023 GMTFor Wrexham’s Hollywood owners, the sequel proved to be a heartbreaker.
The Welsh soccer club owned by celebrities Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney lost its FA Cup replay with Sheffield United 3-1 on Tuesday, conceding two goals deep into stoppage time.
Top teams kept apart in FA Cup; Wrexham could face Tottenham
January 30, 2023 GMTLONDON (AP) — The biggest teams remaining in the FA Cup were kept apart in the draw for the fifth round on Monday.
Manchester City must travel to second-tier Bristol City while Manchester United was given another home match against West Ham, which beat third-tier Derby 2-0 a few hours after the draw.
MATCHDAY: Man City-Arsenal in FA Cup; Leipzig can cut gap
January 26, 2023 GMTA look at what’s happening in European soccer on Friday:
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Manchester City hosts Arsenal in the FA Cup, but it is a match that could have a wider impact on the race for the Premier League title.
Wrexham eyes Hollywood ending in impressive FA Cup run
January 26, 2023 GMTLONDON (AP) — The Hollywood owners of Wrexham are still learning the vernacular of British soccer.
They don’t need guidance, though, to set the scene for this weekend’s FA Cup match against second-division Sheffield United.
Guardiola’s protege Arteta is now Man City’s biggest threat
January 26, 2023 GMTMANCHESTER, England (AP) — It wasn’t so long ago that Mikel Arteta was widely considered a Manchester City manager-in-waiting.
Now Pep Guardiola’s former assistant has emerged as the greatest threat to his mentor’s Premier League dominance after deciding to go it alone at Arsenal.
Tottenham signs forward Danjuma on loan from Villarreal
January 25, 2023 GMTLONDON (AP) — Tottenham strengthened its attacking options for the second half of the season by signing Dutch forward Arnaut Danjuma on loan from Villarreal on Wednesday.
Danjuma joined Tottenham until the end of the season and will start his second stint in English soccer, having played for Bournemouth from 2019-21.
MATCHDAY: Southampton-Newcastle in cup semis; AC Milan-Lazio
January 23, 2023 GMTA look at what’s happening in European soccer on Tuesday:
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Southampton and Newcastle meet in the first leg of the League Cup semifinals, with both teams looking to stay on course to end long trophy droughts.
Liverpool beats Wolves 1-0, keeps alive FA Cup title defense
January 17, 2023 GMTLiverpool kept alive its FA Cup title defense Tuesday and earned an immediate chance to avenge one of its most humiliating Premier League losses.
Aston Villa beats unlucky Leeds 2-1 in EPL
January 13, 2023 GMTBIRMINGHAM, England (AP) — Aston Villa rebounded from an embarrassing FA Cup exit by prevailing against Leeds 2-1 in the English Premier League on Friday.
Villa scored from its only shot on goal in the first half.
Trossard dropped by Brighton for disciplinary reasons
January 13, 2023 GMTBRIGHTON, England (AP) — Brighton forward Leandro Trossard will miss the Premier League game against Liverpool on Saturday because manager Roberto De Zerbi is unhappy with the Belgium international's attitude.
Authorities to review fan complaints at Hillsborough match
January 10, 2023 GMTLONDON (AP) — Authorities will review complaints made by Newcastle fans that there was overcrowding at Hillsborough during the FA Cup match against Sheffield Wednesday this past weekend.
Hillsborough was the scene of Britain's worst sports disaster when a crush in the lower tier at the Leppings Lane End of the stadium at a 1989 FA Cup semifinal match led to the deaths of 97 Liverpool supporters.
Arsenal beats Oxford 3-0, sets up FA Cup match with Man City
January 9, 2023 GMTOXFORD, England (AP) — Arsenal set up a fourth-round match with English Premier League title rival Manchester City in the FA Cup by beating third-tier Oxford United 3-0 on Monday.
Eddie Nketiah scored twice after Mohamed Elneny’s opener, with all of the league leader’s goals coming in the space of 13 second-half minutes at an atmospheric Kassam Stadium.
MATCHDAY: Arsenal looks to set up Man City meeting in FA Cup
January 8, 2023 GMTA look at what’s happening in European soccer on Monday:
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Premier League leader Arsenal begins its FA Cup campaign at third-tier Oxford United, knowing a victory sets up a fourth-round match at Manchester City.
8 Premier League teams already out of the FA Cup
January 8, 2023 GMTLONDON (AP) — Aston Villa's stunning loss to fourth-tier Stevenage in the FA Cup on Sunday completed a rough few days in the third round for Premier League teams.
Eight of them have already been eliminated, the most at this stage since the 2007-08 season, according to statistics provider Opta.
MATCHDAY: Man City-Chelsea again this week in FA Cup
January 7, 2023 GMTA look at what’s happening in European soccer on Sunday:
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Manchester City and Chelsea meet for the second time in less than 72 hours, this time in the FA Cup. City won 1-0 when they played in the Premier League on Thursday and Chelsea's lengthy injury list added more names that night after Raheem Sterling and Christian Pulisic went off hurt.
Wrexham thrills Hollywood owners with upset win in FA Cup
January 7, 2023 GMTCOVENTRY, England (AP) — Welsh soccer club Wrexham thrilled its Hollywood owners by causing a big shock in the FA Cup on Saturday.
A 4-3 win over Coventry in the third round of the famous old competition was Wrexham's best result since the team, which plays in English soccer's fifth tier, was taken over by Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney in November 2020.
MATCHDAY: Liverpool hosts Wolves in FA Cup, Real eyes lead
January 6, 2023 GMTA look at what’s happening in European soccer on Saturday:
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The third round of the FA Cup continues with Liverpool, Tottenham and Newcastle in action. Liverpool, the defending champion, is at home to Wolverhampton in an all-Premier League matchup that marks the last of the 22 games across the day.
Man United beats Everton 3-1 to advance in FA Cup
January 6, 2023 GMTMANCHESTER, England (AP) — Marcus Rashford scored his fifth goal in as many games after creating two others to help Manchester United beat Everton 3-1 and reach the fourth round of the FA Cup on Friday.
MATCHDAY: United-Everton in FA Cup; PSG rests star forwards
January 5, 2023 GMTA look at what’s happening in European soccer on Friday:
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The focus switches from the Premier League to the FA Cup as Manchester United goes for a seventh straight win in all competitions in a home match against struggling Everton to kick off the third round.
Chelsea draws trip to Man City in FA Cup third round
November 28, 2022 GMTLONDON (AP) — To reach a fourth consecutive FA Cup final, Chelsea will have to go through Manchester City in the third round.
Chelsea will head to Manchester when the big guns enter the competition over the weekend of Jan.
Klopp expects Liverpool fans to respect tribute to the queen
September 12, 2022 GMTLIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp said he expects the team’s fans to show “the right respect” when a period of silence is held before the Champions League match against Ajax at Anfield on Tuesday in honor of Queen Elizabeth II.
Chelsea’s women complete domestic double by winning FA Cup
May 15, 2022 GMTLONDON (AP) — Sam Kerr scored her second Women's FA Cup final goal in extra time to complete Chelsea's domestic double with a 3-2 victory over Manchester City on Sunday.
The Australia forward struck from outside of the penalty area in the 99th minute to defend the cup for the west London club in front of a competition record attendance of 49,094 at Wembley Stadium.
Liverpool beats Chelsea to win FA Cup, keeps quad bid alive
May 14, 2022 GMTLONDON (AP) — Add the FA Cup to the collection. Jürgen Klopp has now won every major title for Liverpool.
A 6-5 victory over Chelsea on penalties in Saturday's final produced Liverpool's first FA Cup triumph since 2006 and kept it in contention for, potentially if unlikely, a quadruple of trophies.
Klopp says Salah is OK after coming off in FA Cup final win
May 14, 2022 GMTLONDON (AP) — Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah went off injured during the FA Cup final against Chelsea but it was downplayed after they won on Saturday.
The English Premier League top scorer went down with no other players around him and he received treatment on his right knee before he was able to walk off unaided.
Chelsea’s Lukaku in spotlight before cup final vs. Liverpool
May 13, 2022 GMTLONDON (AP) — Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku was in damage control on the eve of their FA Cup final against Liverpool.
Lukaku moved to shut down suggestions that he’s trying to go over manager Thomas Tuchel’s head to seek talks with the club’s prospective new owner.
MATCHDAY: Liverpool plays Chelsea in FA Cup final
May 13, 2022 GMTA look at what’s happening in European soccer on Saturday:
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The next step in Liverpool’s quest for an unlikely quadruple of trophies is the FA Cup final against Chelsea. Jürgen Klopp’s side is looking to repeat the League Cup final triumph over the same London club in February.
Fabinho to miss FA Cup final, could make European final
May 12, 2022 GMTLIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Liverpool midfielder Fabinho will miss the FA Cup final on Saturday but has a chance of playing in the Champions League final on May 28, manager Jurgen Klopp said Thursday.
Chelsea wins third consecutive Women’s Super League title
May 8, 2022 GMTLONDON (AP) — Sam Kerr's two goals helped Chelsea clinch a third successive Women's Super League title on the final day of the season by beating Manchester United 4-2 on Sunday.
A comeback against United after trailing twice ensured Arsenal did not overtake Chelsea with a 2-0 victory over West Ham at the same time.
Champions League matchups: Liverpool, Man City defend leads
May 1, 2022 GMTThe Champions League is heading toward a third all-English final in four seasons unless Spanish rivals can overturn first-leg losses.
Here’s a look at second-leg matches in the semifinals taking place this week:
New owner incoming, Chelsea into FA Cup final with Liverpool
April 17, 2022 GMTLONDON (AP) — Complete the sale of Chelsea inside four weeks and the new ownership will have an FA Cup final against Liverpool to attend.
Who will be representing the club in the royal box at Wembley Stadium on May 14 is still to be determined.
Steffen blunder helps quad-chasing Liverpool reach cup final
April 16, 2022 GMTLONDON (AP) — The tame back pass from John Stones trickled toward Zack Steffen. Just a simple clearance was needed by Manchester City’s backup goalkeeper with Liverpool already leading.
Man City and Liverpool meet again, this time FA Cup semis
April 15, 2022 GMTLONDON (AP) — Liverpool is dreaming of a quadruple and Manchester City is targeting a treble.
Something has to give when England’s top two teams meet in their FA Cup semifinal at Wembley Stadium on Saturday.
Chelsea’s women’s team completes domestic treble in England
December 5, 2021 GMTLONDON (AP) — Chelsea won the Women's FA Cup on Sunday to clinch a domestic treble for the first time.
Australia striker Sam Kerr scored a second-half double as Chelsea cruised to a 3-0 victory over Arsenal at Wembley Stadium in the final of a competition that was delayed because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Chelsea beats Leicester to go 3rd in PL, avenges FA Cup loss
May 18, 2021 GMTLONDON (AP) — This time beaten by Chelsea, Leicester’s FA Cup celebrations have been quickly deflated by seeing its Champions League hopes jeopardized.
Chelsea dislodged Leicester from third place heading into the Premier League finale with a 2-1 victory on Tuesday to leave Champions League qualification in its own hands.
Leicester wins FA Cup for first time, beating Chelsea 1-0
May 15, 2021 GMTLONDON (AP) — Youri Tielemans was preparing for the FA Cup final on Saturday when he received a text message with a clear instruction: Aim for the top corner.
When the ball landed at the Leicester midfielder's feet, 63 minutes into the 140th final, a powerful shot from 30 meters was aimed just where he had been advised.
Some Wembley fans boo as players take a knee at FA Cup final
May 15, 2021 GMTLONDON (AP) — The biggest soccer crowd in England since players started taking a knee saw the anti-racism gesture booed by some fans before the FA Cup final between Chelsea and Leicester on Saturday.
MATCHDAY: Chelsea meets Leicester in FA Cup final
May 14, 2021 GMTA look at what’s happening in European soccer on Saturday:
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Chelsea plays Leicester in the FA Cup final at Wembley Stadium in the first of two huge matches between the clubs over the next four days.
Pulisic confident injury problems are behind him
April 26, 2021 GMTLONDON (AP) — Chelsea winger Christian Pulisic believes he is over the injury problems that blighted the early part of his season and led to the club devising a tailored training plan for the U...
Welch becomes 1st woman to ref in English men’s pro league
April 5, 2021 GMTHARROGATE, England (AP) — Rebecca Welch became the first female referee to officiate an English men’s professional league game on Monday, and the managers of the teams involved were full of praise for her performance...
FA Cup final could see virus-tested crowd bigger than 10,000
March 13, 2021 GMTThe FA Cup final could see the biggest English football crowd since the start of the coronavirus pandemic with the government hoping for more than 10,000 fans at the Wembley Stadium game...