FA Cup

Annual English football competition

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The Football Association Challenge Cup, more commonly known as the FA Cup, is an annual knockout football competition in men's domestic English football. First played during the 1871–72 season, it is the oldest national football competition in the world. It is organised by and named after The Football Association. Since 2015, it has been known as Emirates FA Cup after its headline sponsor Emirates. A concurrent Women's FA Cup has been held since 1970.

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Fair Game launches bid to protect FA Cup replays

Fair Game, a group which represents a number of professional clubs, launches a bid to stop FA Cup replays being scrapped.

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Chelsea condemn racial abuse aimed at Jackson

Chelsea say they are "disgusted by the racial abuse directed towards Nicolas Jackson via social media" following their FA Cup semi-final defeat by Manchester..

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'We got away with it' - 'embarrassment' could 'cost Ten Hag job'

Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag admits his side "got away with it" to reach the FA Cup final after their shootout victory against Coventry.

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'They will talk about this forever' - Coventry close to 'greatest story'

Coventry's epic FA Cup semi-final with Manchester United, when the Sky Blues came from 3-0 down to force penalties, will be talked about "forever".

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‘They will talk about this forever’ – Coventry close to ‘greatest story'

Coventry's epic FA Cup semi-final with Manchester United, when the Sky Blues came from 3-0 down to force penalties, will be talked about "forever".

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As close as you can get to an FA Cup final - Robins

Coventry boss Mark Robins says "it's as close as you can get to a final without getting there" after a narrow loss to Manchester United in a thrilling FA Cup..

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Man Utd need to take more responsibility - Erik ten Hag

Manager Erik ten Hag says Manchester United must "take more responsibility" after they scraped into the FA Cup final on penalties despite throwing away a..

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Man Utd survive epic Coventry comeback to reach FA Cup final

Manchester United scraped into the FA Cup final on penalties despite throwing away a three-goal lead against Championship side Coventry in an epic semi-final at..

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Watch the decisive penalties as Man Utd edge Coventry

Watch as Rasmus Hojlund scores the winning penalty for Manchester United against Coventry to secure a spot in the FA Cup final at Wembley.

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Penalty drama as Man Utd edge Coventry on spot kicks

Watch as Rasmus Hojlund scores the winning penalty for Manchester United against Coventry to secure a spot in the FA Cup final at Wembley.

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McTominay scores opening goal for Man Utd

Watch as Manchester United's Scott McTominay opens the scoring against Coventry for a spot in the FA Cup final at Wembley.

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Maguire doubles Man Utd lead at Wembley

Watch as Harry Maguire heads in Man Utd's second to double their lead in the FA Cup semi-final against Coventry.

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Coventry make it 3-3 with dramatic late penalty

Watch as Coventry's Haji Wright scores a late penalty to make it 3-3 against Manchester United to take an incredible FA Cup semi-final into extra time.

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London Marathon to Wembley - Ratcliffe's busy Sunday

Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe had a busy Sunday - completing his eighth London Marathon before watching his side in their FA Cup semi-final at..

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Heartbreak for Coventry City as they lose to Man Utd in dramatic FA Cup semi-final

Coventry City missed out on a place in the FA Cup final after losing to Manchester United on penalties after a dramatic match at Wembley.

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Le Tissier rescues late point for Man Utd against Spurs

Maya le Tissier scrambles in a stoppage-time equaliser to deny Tottenham their first-ever win over Manchester United in an enthralling dress rehearsal for next..

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'It's not acceptable' - Guardiola hits out at schedule despite reaching final

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says it is "unacceptable" his side had to play an FA Cup semi-final so soon after a Champions League quarter-final.

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'Chelsea pain self-inflicted as Man City show mentality of champions'

Chelsea and Mauricio Pochettino are unable to shake off the unwanted label of nearly men after suffering their latest agonising Wembley defeat in the FA Cup..

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'It's not acceptable' - Guardiola on Man City's fixtures

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola rages about his team's fixtures after their 1-0 victory over Chelsea in the FA Cup semi-final, but is reminded by Alan..

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Late Silva goal sends Man City into FA Cup final

Watch as Bernardo Silva's late goal for Manchester City sinks Chelsea at Wembley to seal a place in the FA Cup final.

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Bernardo grabs late goal to put Man City ahead

Watch as Bernardo Silva scores a late goal to put Man City ahead against Chelsea in the FA Cup semi-final.

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FA Cup semi-final: Build up to Coventry v Man Utd - radio & text

Listen to BBC radio commentary & follow live text updates as Coventry City face Manchester United in the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley Stadium.

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Sutton's FA Cup & Premier League predictions v singer Sam Tompkins

BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton takes on singer and Arsenal fan Sam Tompkins to make predictions for this weekend's FA Cup semi-final ties and Premier..

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We hear from Chelsea's Mauricio Pochettino ahead of the FA Cup semi-final.

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Man Utd favourites by a million miles - Robins

Coventry City boss Mark Robins says Manchester United are favourites in the their FA Cup semi-final but he wants his side to "play a part in the game in as..

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Man City semi-final will be 'so difficult' - Pochettino

Football Focus speak to Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino ahead of their FA Cup semi-final against Manchester City.

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Man City's Haaland a doubt for FA Cup semi-final

Manchester City striker Erling Haaland is a doubt for his side's FA Cup semi-final against Chelsea on Saturday.

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Watch: FA Cup semi-final - Man City v Chelsea

Follow live BBC One coverage as Man City face Chelsea in the first FA Cup semi-final at Wembley Stadium.

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'All parties accepted' FA Cup replays should stop

The Football Association defends its decision to scrap FA Cup replays from 2024-25 and says "all parties accepted" they could not continue.

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'All parties accepted' replays should stop - FA

The Football Association defends its decision to scrap FA Cup replays from 2024-25 and says "all parties accepted" they could not continue.

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The Man Utd FA Cup replay that 'saved' Exeter City

As FA Cup replays are set to be abolished, Exeter City explain how their 0-0 draw with Manchester United "saved" the club.

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Can you name the FA Cup finalists?

Can you name all the FA Cup finalists since 1987, when Coventry City famously shocked Tottenham?

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Man Utd at Wembley will be 'experience of a lifetime'

Coventry City boss Mark Robins tells Mark Clemmit how it was "written in the stars" for the Sky Blues to face his former club Manchester United in the FA Cup..

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Scrapping FA Cup replays a 'disaster' - Coughlan

Newport County manager Graham Coughlan says the decision to scrap FA Cup replays is disastrous for both club finances and fan enjoyment.

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Last time Coventry played Man Utd in the FA Cup

Watch the last time Coventry played Manchester United in the FA Cup in 1987, Alex Ferguson's side went out to the eventual winners.

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'The club was falling apart' - how Robins became Coventry's saviour

Mark Robins wants to make up for his decision to sell the FA Cup winners' medal he won with Manchester United by steering Coventry to the 2024 final at his old..

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FA Cup replay changes show 'total lack of respect'

The FA and Premier League are accused of "a total lack of respect for the football pyramid" over changes to FA Cup replays.

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