The Football Association (FA) admits the Wembley pitch needs to be improved after Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho hit out at the quality of the playing surface. Mourinho watched on as his side lost 1-0 to Arsenal in the Community Shield ...
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Feed SubscriptionAston Villa fan ‘wakes from coma’ following Wembley fall after FA Cup final Defeat
An Aston Villa supporter who suffered a dangerous fall at Wembley following Saturday’s FA Cup final against Arsenal has woken from a coma. After watching Villa lose 4-0 to the Gunners, Ian Coyle, 44, fell off an elevated road along ...
Read More »FA Cup announces new title sponsor
Emirates Airline has been confirmed as the new title sponsor of England’s FA Cup, reports sportspromedia. The three-year deal marks the first time England’s premier club knockout competition has had a title sponsor in its 144-year history. England’s Football Association ...
Read More »Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere must learn from latest indiscretion
The England international has been warned over his conduct by Arsenal after he was filmed making expletive-laden comments about rivals Tottenham during their open-top bus tour to celebrate the 4-0 win over Aston Villa in Saturday’s FA Cup final. Niall ...
Read More »Given admits quiet locker room after FA Cup final defeat
Aston Villa goalkeeper Shay Given admits little was said between the players after their FA Cup final defeat to Arsenal. Given revealed the Villa dressing room was a quiet place afterwards as they came to terms with the disappointment of ...
Read More »Mata: I want to win trophies with Manchester United
Juan Mata has expressed his desire to win trophies with Manchester United next season and beyond. Following a difficult debut season at Old Trafford, Mata enjoyed a fruitful campaign last term and his contribution went a long way in helping ...
Read More »Arsenal warn Jack Wilshere over conduct at FA Cup victory parade
Jack Wilshere has been reminded of his responsibilities by Arsenal officials following his conduct at Sunday’s FA Cup victory parade. The midfielder made expletive-laded comments about rivals Tottenham as the Gunners celebrated winning the FA Cup with an open-top bus ...
Read More »Mesut Ozil “I want another FA Cup next season”
Arsenal playmaker Mesut Ozil has revealed that they are already targeting the FA Cup next season, following their win at Wembley against Aston Villa. The Gunners lifted the trophy for the 12th time in their history with a resounding win, ...
Read More »Wilshere’s Spurs rant mars Arsenal celebrations
England midfielder Jack Wilshere marred Arsenal’s open-top bus parade to celebrate its victory in the FA Cup final by taking to the microphone to mock rival club Tottenham in a foul-mouthed outburst. The 23-year-old Wilshere chanted a song about Spurs ...
Read More »Francis Coquelin delighted by career turnaround
Arsenal midfielder Francis Coquelin has described the team’s FA Cup final victory over Aston Villa as a “big day” in his career. The Gunners won the competition for a record 12th time on Saturday with a 4-0 triumph over the ...
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