Mansfield will compete in the fifth round of the FA Cup for the first time since 1975
Mansfield Draw Arsenal in FA Cup Fifth Round
League One side Mansfield Town will host 14-time FA Cup winners Arsenal in the fifth round of the FA Cup. The Stags produced one of the shocks of the fourth round by defeating Premier League strugglers Burnley 2-1 at Turf Moor, sealing a remarkable second-half comeback to earn a lucrative tie agains...
Although Chris Kavanagh failed to award a penalty to Newcastle, the Magpies scored from the resulting free-kick
Kavanagh Stood Down After FA Cup Errors
Chris Kavanagh and assistant Nick Greenhalgh have not been appointed to any Premier League fixtures this weekend following controversial decisions in the FA Cup fourth-round clash between Aston Villa and Newcastle United. The match, played without VAR — which is only introduced from the fifth roun...
Benfica goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin is still processing the moment he became an unlikely Champions League hero. The Ukrainian shot-stopper opened up about the chaotic confusion in the dugout before his 98th-minute header secured a stunning 4-2 victory over Real Madrid, which earned a classy post-match gesture from Thibaut Courtois.
‘Like a Striker!’ – Benfica Goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin Reveals ‘Crazy’ Emotion of Scoring vs Real Madrid and Praises Thibaut Courtois for Classy Gesture After Shock Win
‘Like a Striker!’ – Anatoliy Trubin Relives the ‘Crazy’ Night He Scored vs Real Madrid and Earned Praise from Thibaut Courtois There are moments in football that feel scripted for cinema rather than competition. A 98th-minute header. A goalkeeper charging into the opposition box. The reign...
Matt Smith (left) and Bukayo Saka celebrate Arsenal's win over Chelsea at Wembley in 2020
FA Cup Final – The strangest showpiece
When Arsenal beat Chelsea 2-1 in the 2020 FA Cup final, it felt surreal. No fans. No walk up Wembley’s famous steps. No roaring red sea in the stands. Instead, the trophy was lifted on the pitch in front of empty seats during the height of Covid restrictions — a historic moment wrapped in silenc...
Martin Zubimendi has scored six goals for Arsenal this season
Martin Zubimendi – Arsenal’s best player?
When Mikel Arteta referred to Arsenal’s “best player” back in October, many assumed he meant a regular headline name. Instead, he was pointing at summer signing Martin Zubimendi. Just months into his Arsenal career, the £60m midfielder has become the tactical heartbeat of the team — and pos...