FA Cup news

Tensions boiled over for Liverpool following their humiliating 4-0 defeat to Manchester City in the FA Cup. A viral video captured the moment a frustrated Dominik Szoboszlai was led away from the furious travelling faithful by Federico Chiesa, having appeared to shrug his shoulders and gesture for more support from the disgruntled away end at the Etihad Stadium.

The road to Wembley is reaching its climax after the draw for the 2025-26 FA Cup semi-finals was officially confirmed on Sunday. Four teams remain in the hunt for major silverware as the competition moves to the national stadium for the penultimate stage of the tournament.

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Widespread praise following Liverpool's four-goal haul

Gabriel Martinelli is facing heavy criticism after shoving referee Sam Barrott during Arsenal's shock FA Cup defeat to Southampton. Former Premier League official Mark Halsey believes the Brazilian forward should have received a red card for the late incident, labelling his actions as a complete lack of respect that sets a terrible example for grassroots football across the country.

Dutch captain blames his teammates and apologises to the fans

Manchester City winger Antoine Semenyo has been left in awe of Rayan Cherki's technical ability, and described the Frenchman as "one of the world's best" after the pair inspired Manchester City to a statement victory over Liverpool. The duo were in scintillating form at the Etihad Stadium as Pep Guardiola’s side secured their place in the FA Cup semi-finals with a 4-0 rout.

Another disaster for the Egyptian king with Liverpool

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has delivered a scathing assessment of his side's mental fortitude following their bruising 4-0 FA Cup exit at the hands of Manchester City. The dejected skipper suggested that his team-mates may have actually stopped fighting as Erling Haaland and company ran riot at the Etihad Stadium.

Former Arsenal man Theo Walcott has claimed that Mikel Arteta’s "nervous energy" on the touchline filtered through to his players during their disappointing FA Cup exit at Southampton. The Gunners saw their trophy dreams further diminished as a late Shea Charles strike secured a 2-1 victory for the Championship side on the south coast.

Cole Palmer has expressed his pride after captaining Chelsea for the first time during their dominant FA Cup victory over League One side Port Vale. The England international stepped into the leadership role at Stamford Bridge and delivered a revealing update on his physical condition following a period of uncertainty.

The manager insists that his relationship with the Argentine player remains good despite the suspension crisis caused by his comments about Madrid

Chelsea found a measure of calm on the pitch with a comprehensive 7-0 victory over Port Vale in the FA Cup quarter-finals. However, one of the biggest talking points before kick-off was the presence of Cole Palmer with the captain’s armband. Head coach Liam Rosenior has lauded Palmer’s burgeoning leadership qualities after appointing the forward as captain for the first time, with the club navigating a disciplinary storm involving Enzo Fernandez.