Tag: FA Cup

FA Cup: Manchester United Meet Leicester As Brighton Play Chelsea + Full Fourth Round Draw

Ganiyu Amodu

Manchester United will face an immediate reunion with Ruud van Nistelrooy, as the holders host Leicester City after knocking out Arsenal on penalties to reach the fourth round. United legend Van Nistelrooy was an assistant to Erik ten Hag and served as interim boss, overseeing two wins over Leicester before Ruben Amorim took charge, and then taking the top job with the Foxes. Elsewhere in the fourth round, Championship strugglers Plymouth Argyle’s reward for knocking out Brentford will be a home match against Liverpool. Aston Villa host Tottenham, Brighton meet…

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FA Cup: How 10-man Manchester United Defeated Arsenal On Penalties

Ganiyu Amodu

. It was Zirkzee who converted the fifth perfect penalty for Ruben Amorim’s side, with Fernandes, Amad Diallo, leny Yoro and Lisandro Martinez all converting before him.   Ten-man Manchester United knocked Arsenal out of the FA Cup on penalties after holding their nerve to reach the fourth round. United were down to 10 for over an hour but wasted chances cost Arsenal, as Kai Havertz missed in the shoot-out. After a subdued first half, Bruno Fernandes sparked the tie into life with a brilliant first-time finish on the counter-attack,…

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Man U Defeat Man City 2-1 To Win FA Cup

Ganiyu Amodu

Manchester United stunned Manchester City 2-1 in the FA Cup final at Wembley on Saturday, ending City’s dreams of a second straight league and cup double. READ ALSO Kano Police Vow To Obey Court Order Stopping Sanusi’s Reinstatement ICJ Orders Israel To ‘Immediately Halt’ Rafah Offensive DisCos Remit N188.70Bn To NBET, MO In 3 Months Labour Party Suspends National Chairman Abure For Anti-party Activities Alejandro Garnacho put United ahead in the 30th minute and Kobbie Mainoo doubled their lead nine minutes later after a well-worked team move, with Jeremy Doku…

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