Man City FA Cup dream dashed by poor shooting not Abu Dhabi trip, says Pellegrini
City hosted Championship side Middlesbrough at the Etihad on Saturday and it was Aitor Karanka’s men who grabbed a famous 2-0 victory.
Van Gaal welcomes Man Utd FA Cup replay after shock Cambridge stalemate
Dutchman Van Gaal, who has admitted the Premier League title may be beyond his side, feels the competition is his best chance of silverware this season.
Comment: Loyal Rochdale fans show FA Cup magic is alive and kicking
Despite being watched by an average crowd of just less than 3,500 this season, Rochdale fans have turned out in force as the club prepare to take on top-flight opposition for the first time in 10 years.
Wigan FA Cup ‘hero’ Watson moves south in tough times for ailing Latics
Ben Watson scored the winning goal in the FA Cup final for Wigan in 2013 but with his contract up at the end of the season he has decided to explore his options down south with Watford.
Man City’s Pellegrini promises full set of stars as champions chase FA Cup glory
With a crucial Premier League game against league leaders Chelsea just a week away, Manuel Pellegrini might have been tempted to rest some of his stars against Championship side Middlesbrough in the FA Cup fourth round.
Money Talks: Cambridge coach warns players off Man Utd FA Cup shirt-swap stunt
The manager also warned players, including ex-United Premier League winner Luke Chadwick, that they will be shirtless if they attempt to make a half-time swap.
Small pitch, so what? Valencia says Man Utd determined to avoid FA Cup upset
Louis van Gaal’s Manchester United, currently sat in fourth place in the Premier League, travel to the 8,000 capacity stadium on Friday evening to take on League Two outfit Cambridge United.
No (more) begging: Man City’s Lampard sweats on fitness ahead of Chelsea reunion
Lampard was seen receiving treatment for a muscle injury before City took on Hamburg in an Abu Dhabi friendly but the 36-year-old asked his manager to let him play.
GIVEAWAY: Two tickets to see Manchester City in FA Cup fourth round clash
Mancunian Matters has teamed up with Manchester City to offer one lucky fan the opportunity to experience all the excitement of the FA Cup as the Blues take on Middlesbrough this Saturday.
‘We can beat anyone in the league’: Rochdale’s Beech in confident mood pre-Bradford
Dale travel to the Coral Windows Stadium looking to climb back up the table having been without a victory since their 4-1 triumph over Colchester United in December.
Rochdale’s own ‘Class of 92’ foil Forest to ensure FA Cup run rumbles on
Peter Vincenti’s early penalty was enough to secure Dale’s place in the hat for the next round after Saturday’s 1-0 win over Nottingham Forest, with many on social media quick to point out the role played by a number of Rochdale’s youth academy graduates in securing the victory.