Florian Wirtz has hit back at suggestions from Virgil van Dijk that Liverpool threw in the towel during their humiliating 4-0 FA Cup defeat to Manchester City. The German international insists the squad continued to fight at the Etihad, even as the scoreline shifted heavily in favour of Pep Guardiola’s side.
Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard has admitted he is "worried" for Arne Slot’s future following a humiliating 4-0 FA Cup defeat to Manchester City, but he does not want to see the manager sacked. The former captain criticised the lack of fighting spirit in the squad after a run of only one win from their last five games in all competitions.
Manchester United have joined the race for Southampton’s Shea Charles after the midfielder dumped Arsenal out of the FA Cup. The Red Devils face competition from Premier League rivals for the former Manchester City prodigy.
Arsenal's season is currently teetering on the edge of a collapse following a disastrous fortnight that has seen two trophy opportunities evaporate. Former Chelsea defender Frank Leboeuf has led the criticism, suggesting that Mikel Arteta’s squad lacks the mental fortitude required to secure major silverware as the pressure intensifies.
West Ham super fan Danny Dyer experienced a night of raw emotion at the London Stadium during Sunday’s dramatic FA Cup quarter-final exit against Leeds. The actor was filmed joining in a crude supporter chant regarding son-in-law Jarrod Bowen and daughter Dani, shortly before witnessing the Hammers captain miss a decisive penalty.
Liverpool legend John Barnes has jumped to the defence of under-fire manager Arne Slot, urging the club to avoid the temptation of appointing former Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso. Despite a mounting crisis at Anfield, the former England international believes the Dutchman deserves more time to fix the team's current slump.
West Ham United manager Nuno Espirito Santo could not hide his disappointment after his side were eliminated from the FA Cup in a heart-stopping quarter-final clash against Leeds United. Despite a heroic injury-time comeback to force the game into extra-time, the Hammers ultimately saw their Wembley aspirations vanish in a tense penalty shootout at the London Stadium.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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