Monday, 15 April 2013
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23:07Millwall fans fought at Wembley during their FA Cup semi-final on Saturday before Newcastle supporters clashed with police following their match against Sunderland on Sunday -
20:38Andy Ambler admits that there are "bridges to be rebuilt" after fighting amongst Lions supporters overshadowed Saturday's 2-0 FA Cup semi-final loss against Wigan
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19:59The Oman international goalkeeper is adamant that the Latics will pull off their annual last-minute escape from relegation, despite the FA Cup final adding further pressure -
16:31The midfielder admits the FA Cup was this season's realistic target for Roberto Mancini's side and hopes the "big players" will perform against Wigan Athletic at Wembley in May -
15:38Referee Chris Foy awarded a free-kick and did not even book the Argentine at the time, but his handling of the incident has been deemed sufficient by the Football Association -
14:31The Blues' Spanish right-back admits that his side's poor record in key games this season is worrying and insists that a strong finish to their disappointing season is vital -
12:45The Italian is on the verge of losing the Premier League title race, while his side also suffered a group-stage exit in the Champions League earlier this season -
10:50The Ivory Coast star was ecstatic after booking a place in the FA Cup final against Wigan, and praised his team-mates' resilience in preserving their narrow lead -
09:45The Lions captain has pleaded with fans to curtail the violence that has once again tarnished the south-east London team's reputation following their FA Cup semi-final with Wigan
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08:15Brawls in and outside stadia feels like an episode of 'Life on Mars' (though with less convincing acting) while Liverpool face the Andy Carroll conundrum and hoping against Stoke -
08:00Chelsea's FA Cup elimination at the hands of Manchester City after he omitted Frank Lampard and John Terry provides another stick for the Spaniard's critics to beat him with -
08:00Rioting outside St James' Park and in-fighting amongst Lions fans at Wembley brought English football's long and bloodied relationship with hooliganism back to the fore
Sunday, 14 April 2013
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22:58The Brazil international was the victim of a two-footed lunge by the Argentina striker, who had earlier scored the vital second goal to send the 2011 FA Cup winners into the final
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20:16With Costel Pantilimon starting in the game against Chelsea, the City manager has revealed that the Romanian goalkeeper will keep his place for the match against Wigan in May -
19:13The Belgium defender tussled with Chelsea striker Fernando Torres inside the penalty area as Rafa Benitez’s men looked to mount a comeback in Sunday’s FA Cup semi-final at Wembley -
17:54Rafael Benitez's team lose for the first time in eight FA Cup matches at Wembley after being overwhelmed by their notably fresher opponents for the vast majority of the match -
17:54Roberto Mancini's side held off a late fight back from the Blues to book their place in the FA Cup final thanks to goals in each half from Samir Nasri and Sergio Aguero
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15:10David Silva also misses out at Wembley as Sergio Aguero comes into the starting XI, while Rafa Benitez makes a number of changes after reaching the Europa League final four -
10:58The defensive midfielder is well aware of his opponents' quality and recent record against the Blues but is confident that Rafa Benitez's men can do some damage -
08:43With his side continually steering themselves out of trouble in the Premier League, Saturday's historic achievement provides the feather in the cap for Wigan's charismatic manager -
08:38The under-fire Manchester City manager is backed by the Spanish midfielder, who is battling to be fit in time for Sunday's FA Cup semi-final against Chelsea at Wembley
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08:20The former Valencia team-mates go head-to-head in Sunday's FA Cup semi-final; Goal.com considers which of the two have had a greater impact since arriving on English shores -
07:55The vicious clashes which marred Saturday's FA Cup semi-final at Wembley are a further reminder that the national game's taboos have been subdued rather than eradicated
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07:43The Spaniard warns the Blues stalwart that his body can no longer stand the rigours of playing twice a week ahead of Sunday's FA Cup semi-final against Manchester City
Saturday, 13 April 2013
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23:54A small number of Lions fans began fighting each other during the second half of their FA Cup semi-final defeat at Wembley Stadium, and the Spaniard admitted it left a "bad taste" -
21:36A section of the Championship side's fans, who have a violent reputation, started fighting each other as frustrations boiled over during their FA Cup semi-final defeat to Wigan
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19:12Goals from Shaun Maloney and Callum McManaman wrapped up a deserved win for the impressive Latics, while Lions fans disgraced themselves in scuffles with police -
19:11Goals either side of the break secured progression to Roberto Martinez's side's first ever FA Cup final despite a spirited second-half display from Kenny Jackett's Lions -
19:00Police were forced to intervene after bloody fighting broke out amongst a section of the London club's support, overshadowing Wigan's victory and progression to the final -
15:00The 27-year-old insists the Latics' main focus remains retaining their Premier League status, but is optimistic about his side's chances of reaching the FA Cup final -
12:15The Manchester City striker is hoping to beat the Londoners for the third time this season, as the reigning Premier League champions look to claim a place in the FA Cup final -
10:46The Ivorian is urging his Manchester City team-mates to put in maximum effort when they face last season's FA Cup and Champions League winners in Sunday's Wembley semi-final -
10:33The Manchester City boss has insisted the club must win the trophy to compensate the fans for their underwhelming Premier League title defence and Champions League performances -
10:20Chelsea's Spanish playmaker has pin-pointed Manchester City's towering Ivorian as their main man before the pair face each other in the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley -
08:51The England midfielder reveals that no Chelsea player's starting place is guaranteed so they are all competing to get the nod from the manager for the Wembley semi-final -
08:10The Spaniard claims the mistakes made against Roberto Mancini’s men have been taken on board as they look to book their place in this year’s FA Cup final at Sunday's clash -
07:45With only two of the remaining four sides hailing from the top half of the Premier League, and Millwall of the Championship, Goal.com debates whether the format should be changed -
00:21The Spaniard is keen for the 76-year-old to banish past demons after he suffered a double leg break during the 1960 competition showpiece while playing for Blackburn
Friday, 12 April 2013
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18:40The Swiss side knocked Tottenham out of the Europa League on Thursday night, and the Blues' Spanish manager is expecting a difficult challenge when the two sides meet -
15:00Two heavyweights of English football meet in the second FA Cup semi-final with Hugh Wilson backing both teams to find the net and has a 12/5 value bet on offer -
12:48Both sides will fancy their chances at Wembley in the first FA Cup semi final, with Hugh Wilson backing the Latics to come out on top with a 5/1 value bet -
11:48The Championship side have struggled for results in the league - with just three wins in their last 14 games, while their Premier League opponents head into the game in form -
10:40Rafa Benitez’s men are aiming to reach a second consecutive Wembley final to retain the trophy they won last season by beating the competition's winners in 2011
Wednesday, 10 April 2013
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20:49The Latics will face Millwall in the FA Cup semi-finals at Wembley on Saturday afternoon, but the Austrian insists progression is not the club's biggest aim this season
Tuesday, 9 April 2013
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16:43The Latics supremo has prioritised staying in the top flight ahead of their game against Millwall on Saturday and believes the competition has declined in popularity
Monday, 8 April 2013
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17:30The midfielder grabbed a vital late equaliser at Loftus Road on Sunday but says he did not play well in the match and wants his side to improve against Millwall in the FA Cup -
16:00The retired 46-year-old striker feels unless the Italian coach manages to either beat their local rivals in the league or lift the FA Cup, he could be dismissed in the summer
Thursday, 4 April 2013
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12:37The 25-year-old believes that, while their Russian opponents shouldn't be taken lightly when they visit Stamford Bridge, the Blues' decent form stands them in good stead
Wednesday, 3 April 2013
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08:15The 27-year-old is cup-tied for the club's Europa League match against Rubin Kazan, but says players are remembered for winning things - not finishing highly in the league
Tuesday, 2 April 2013
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12:31The Blues goalkeeper made a superb stop to deny the Mexican striker an equaliser at Stamford Bridge on Monday, and has since been congratulated by a number of his peers
