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Why Crystal Palace fans booed minute's silence for Jota at Wembley

The minute's silence for Diogo Jota and Andre Silva was cut short at Wembley on Sunday after being disrupted by some supporters at Wembley.

Van Dijk opens up on Liverpool's defensive struggles

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk addressed the club's defensive woes as Crystal Palace twice came from behind to beat the Reds and lift the Community Shield on Sunday. Van Dijk admitted there have been problems in the backline that need to be resolved and urged his colleagues to regain last season's defensive form, where the champions conceded 41 league goals.

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Henderson pays £1k for fans’ drinks after Palace penalty heroics

Dean Henderson paid £1,000 to cover the bar tab of Crystal Palace supporters after delivering penalty shootout heroics in the Community Shield.

Van Dijk sends scathing message to fans after Jota silence disrupted

Virgil van Dijk was furious as Wembley’s air of solemnity was broken on Sunday as a small group of Crystal Palace supporters disrupted a minute’s silence for Liverpool forward Diogo Jota and his brother, Andre Silva, ahead of the Community Shield. The two brothers tragically lost their lives in a car accident in Spain last month, and both sets of players had gathered at the centre circle to honour their memory.

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Van Dijk sends transfer message to Liverpool amid Isak talk

Virgil van Dijk has called on Liverpool to strengthen in attacking areas yet further, despite their already huge summer outlay.

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'We need to do better' - Slot highlights Liverpool's weaknesses

Liverpool boss Arne Slot has admitted that his side have to improve on their Community Shield performance after losing to Crystal Palace.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
1	Al Nassr FC	26	22	1	3	71	19	52	67	W W W W W
2	Al Hilal	26	19	7	0	67	23	44	64	W W W D D
3	Al Ahli	26	19	5	2	51	19	32	62	L W W W W
4	Al Qadsiah	26	18	6	2	62	25	37	60	W W D W W
5	Al-Taawoun	26	13	6	7	47	33	14	45	D W D D L

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Form

Al Nassr FC

W
W
W
W
W

Al Hilal

W
W
W
D
D

Al Ahli

L
W
W
W
W

Al Qadsiah

W
W
D
W
W

Al-Taawoun

D
W
D
D
L

Frequently asked questions

Who has won the most FA Cup titles?

Arsenal have won the FA Cup 14 times, more than any other club. Their most recent victory came in 2020, but there is a club from Manchester hot on their heels...

How many teams are in the FA Cup?

A total of 745 clubs will be participating in the 2024-25 FA Cup, spanning from the Premier League down to Level 9 of the English football league system, with teams from the Level 10 acting as stand-ins in case a team from the aforementioned levels drops out from the competition. The inaugural FA Cup in 1871-82 had just 15 teams participating in it.

Who has made the most FA Cup appearances ever?

Former Liverpool defender Ian Callaghan, with 88 appearances, is FA Cup's record-appearance maker in history.

Who is the all-time top scorer of the FA Cup?

The all-time top scorer in the FA Cup is Ian Rush, with 41 goals in 62 games, primarily scored during his time as a centre forward for Liverpool.

Who is the youngest player ever in the FA Cup and how old was he?

Paris Hamilton-Downes became the youngest player to ever feature in the FA Cup, debuting at 13 years, 11 months, and one day.for Carshalton Athletic in 2019.

Which famous players have played in the FA Cup?

The FA Cup has featured many football legends, including Steven Gerrard, Ryan Giggs, Thierry Henry, Eric Cantona, and Frank Lampard. Modern-day superstars such as Cristiano Ronaldo, Didier Drogba, and Sergio Aguero have also made their mark on the competition.

Which famous managers have managed in the FA Cup?

Legendary managers such as Sir Alex Ferguson, Arsene Wenger, Jose Mourinho, and Pep Guardiola have guided their teams to success in the FA Cup. Notably, Wenger holds the record for most FA Cup victories as a manager, with seven titles to his name.