Curzon Ashton manager John Flanagan was denied his moment of glory after AFC Wimbledon produced one of the greatest comebacks in the history of the Emirates FA Cup. Flanagan’s non-league minnows found themselves 3-0 ahead after 80 minutes in a home second-round tie against opponents 82 places higher in the footballing pyramid. Curzon, in 16th […]
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Oldham Athletic face a trip to Lincoln City in the FA Cup
Oldham Athletic face a trip to Lincoln City after the draw to the second round of this season’s FA Cup was made. The Imps are currently second in the Vanarama National League, seven points behind league leaders Forest Green, and are challenging for promotion to League Two. They have scored 36 goals in 18 league games and will […]
Drama as super-sub Jesse Lingard’s extra-time winner sees 10-man Manchester United defeat Crystal Palace to lift the FA Cup
CRYSTAL PALACE 1, MAN UNITED 2 Ten-man Manchester United produced a remarkable fightback to defeat Crystal Palace after extra time to lift the Emirates FA Cup for the first time since 2004. And it was the Reds’ first piece of silverware since the retirement of Sir Alex Ferguson whose delight as he watched in the […]
Drama as Anthony Martial’s injury-time winner against Everton books FA Cup final place for Manchester United
EVERTON 1, MAN UNITED 2 Anthony Martial’s dramatic stoppage time winner booked a 19th FA Cup final appearance for Manchester United. And the Frenchman’s 14th goal of the season sets up a repeat of the 1990 final against Crystal Palace. In what was an absorbing semi final at Wembley, there were numerous twists and turns […]
Manchester United bounce back from Spurs disappointment to beat West Ham and join Everton in the FA Cup semi finals
WEST HAM UNITED 1, MANCHESTER UNITED 2 (FA Cup Quarter Final Replay) The final FA Cup tie at Upton Park was roused in the second half as goals by Marcus Rashford and Maroane Fellaini booked Manchester United’s place in the FA Cup semi finals against Everton. James Tomkins’ brave header gave the home side a […]