Wayne Rooney scores a cheeky penalty in Derby County’s 1-1 draw with Fulham. Watch EFL on ESPN+. Craig Burley weighs in on Paul Pogba’s future at Man United after reports the France star’s back to training. If Wayne Rooney ends Manchester United‘s FA Cup hopes this week it wouldn’t be the first time an ex-player
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Craig Burley weighs in on Paul Pogba’s future at Man United after reports the France star’s back to training. MANCHESTER — Ole Gunnar Solskjaer believes a repeat of Manchester United’s treble is “impossible” after Liverpool’s chances this season were ended by Chelsea. Liverpool are on course to win the Premier League title and are still in
Chelsea manager Frank Lampard described 18-year-old midfielder Billy Gilmour as a “throwback” after the young Scot’s superb display in the 2-0 FA Cup win over Liverpool on Tuesday. Gilmour was handed only his third start in the fifth-round match, having also been selected for a couple of League Cup ties, and seized his chance with
Sokratis and Eddie Nketiah lead the way for Arsenal in a 2-0 win at Portsmouth. Watch the FA Cup on ESPN+. The FC crew assess Arsenal’s win over Portsmouth and question if winning the FA Cup would salvage their season. Arsenal booked their place in the FA Cup quarterfinals with a win at Portsmouth, in
The Exploding Heads give their unique preview of Chelsea vs’ Liverpool’s FA Cup 5th round tie. Liverpool suffer their first defeat of the season at the hands of relegation-battling Watford. Steve Nicol believes Jurgen Klopp needs to make changes after Liverpool’s shocking 3-0 loss to Watford. Craig Burley reacts to Liverpool’s shock 3-0 defeat at
4:53 PM ET A Shrewsbury Town own goal helped Liverpool advance to the FA Cup fifth round with a 1-0 win at Anfield on Tuesday night. Ro-Shaun Williams inexplicably headed a Liverpool long ball over the head of his keeper in the 75th minute to give the hosts a lead they’d hold onto for an
Shrewsbury thought they’d taken the lead, but it is ruled out for offside by VAR. Watch the FA Cup on ESPN+. Liverpool’s youngsters defied the odds to help push the Premier League leaders into the fifth round of the FA Cup with a 1-0 win over Shrewsbury Town at Anfield on Tuesday. Shaun Whalley thought
FA Cup: Bukayo Saka (5′) Bournemouth 0-1 Arsenal. Watch the FA Cup on ESPN+. Arsenal’s youngsters lead the way in Arsenal’s 2-1 win vs. Bournemouth. Watch the FA Cup on ESPN+. Craig Burley and Stewart Robson discuss the changes they’ve seen in Arsenal so far under Mikel Arteta. Arsenal‘s slick team goal scored against Bournemouth
Two of Arsenal’s young African players were among the weekend’s star performers across the continent, as Eddie Nketiah and Bukayo Saka fired the Gunners past Bournemouth in the FA Cup on Monday. The two starlets have had differing fortunes this term, but the evidence of Arsenal’s 2-1 victory at the Vitality Stadium suggests that they
Jurgen Klopp reiterates his position on his lack of involvement in the FA Cup replay vs. Shrewsbury. Alejandro Moreno supports Jurgen Klopp in his decision to join his senior players on winter break. The panel weighs in on Jurgen Klopp’s commitment to let his first team take the winter break off. Shaka Hislop thinks Jurgen
Manchester United took some frustration out on League One side Tranmere in the FA Cup. Watch FA Cup on ESPN+. BIRKENHEAD, England — Even on a good day for Manchester United, the storm clouds are never far away. For the first time since Sir Alex Ferguson retired in May 2013, the team hit six goals
League One’s Shrewsbury is going to Anfield after fighting back to draw Liverpool. Watch the FA Cup on ESPN+. The panel weighs in on Jurgen Klopp’s commitment to let his first team take the winter break off. Liverpool gave up a 2-0 lead and wound up being held to a 2-2 draw by Shrewsbury Town
Michy Batshuayi and Fikayo Tomori send Chelsea through with goals at Hull City. Watch the FA Cup on ESPN+. Following Chelsea’s 2-1 win vs. Hull City, Steve Nicol breaks down their issues in the attacking third. Chelsea reached the FA Cup fifth round with a hard-fought 2-1 win at the KCOM stadium. Frank Lampard’s side
TRANMERE, Birkenhead — It was 11.20 p.m. on Thursday evening. League One side Tranmere Rovers had just beaten Premier League Watford 2-1 in the FA Cup and there were six men with pitchforks on the playing surface at Prenton Park. The mist was floating in off the River Mersey and the clock was ticking. In
Steve Nicol says an experienced centre forward could have helped Chelsea avoid their 2-2 draw vs. Arsenal. Frank Lampard gives an update on Tammy Abraham’s injury as he’s set to miss Chelsea’s clash with Hull City. Pretend for a moment that there’s a continuum in football. At one end, there’s the physical: the stuff you
Don Hutchison and Craig Burley don’t see eye to eye when it comes to how Arsenal have responded under Mikel Arteta so far. Arsenal overcome Championship leaders Leeds United to move on in the FA Cup. Watch the FA Cup on ESPN+. Arsenal midfielder Alexandre Lacazette said that Mikel Arteta’s spirited half-time talk helped the
Jurgen Klopp delights over Takumi Minamino and Curtis Jones’ performances in Liverpool’s win vs. Everton. Shaka Hislop says Jurgen Klopp should feel more confident when Liverpool need to rotate after beating Everton. Curtis Jones stamps his mark on the Merseyside derby with a brilliant winner vs. Everton. Watch the FA Cup on ESPN+. FA Cup:
Hudson-Odoi scored the 1st and set up the 2nd in Chelsea’s win vs. Nottingham. Watch the FA Cup on ESPN+. LONDON — By the 35th minute, Yuri Ribeiro had had enough. Callum Hudson-Odoi had already gone past him on multiple occasions, scoring the first goal of Chelsea’s 2-0 FA Cup third-round win and helping to
Ian Darke believes Mikel Arteta is attempting to bridge the gap between players and fans at Arsenal. LONDON — It had just gone 11.30 p.m. on New Year’s Day when new Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta left Emirates Stadium victorious against Manchester United, driving off in his Mercedes with his wife, Lorena, beside him, flashing a
Neither Manchester United nor Wolves could find a goal despite many good chances. Watch the FA Cup on ESPN +. Steve Nicol says the draw between Wolves and Manchester United was the worst possible result for both sides. Manchester United will have to go again in the FA Cup third round after a dull 0-0