Arsenal legend Ian Wright is forced to leave ITV’s FA Cup coverage of Rochdale vs Plymouth at half-time due to a family bereavement

Ian Wright had to leave ITV’s FA Cup match between Rochdale and Plymouth on Sunday early after a family bereavement. The former Arsenal striker was working as a pundit for the second-round clash but was forced to end his duties at half-time. Presenter Mark Pougatch announced Wright had left the Crown Oil Arena to be…

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Emma Hayes insists her Chelsea side were ‘simply purring’ in dominant FA Cup win against Arsenal – in reference to Gunners boss Jonas Eidevall’s superstition about black cats!

Emma Hayes said Chelsea were ‘simply purring’ as they wrapped up FA Cup glory at Wembley on Sunday. Hayes’ reference to cats, complete with purring noises, was likely a reference to Arsenal manager Jonas Eidevall’s comments ahead of Sunday’s final. The Gunners boss had revealed his one superstition is to not let black cats cross…

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Emma Hayes insists her Chelsea side were ‘simply purring’ in dominant FA Cup win against Arsenal – in reference to Gunners boss Jonas Eidevall’s superstition about black cats!

Emma Hayes said Chelsea were ‘simply purring’ as they wrapped up FA Cup glory at Wembley on Sunday. Hayes’ reference to cats, complete with purring noises, was likely a reference to Arsenal manager Jonas Eidevall’s comments ahead of Sunday’s final. The Gunners boss had revealed his one superstition is to not let black cats cross…

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FA CUP THIRD ROUND DRAW: Steven Gerrard takes his Aston Villa side to Manchester United… while Swindon welcome Man City, Liverpool draw Shrewsbury at Anfield and Chelsea host Chesterfield

Steven Gerrard will take his Aston Villa side to Manchester United in the pick of the FA Cup third round draw which sees the big teams enter the competition. European champions Chelsea will be hoping to avoid a cupset when they host non-league side Chesterfield – who currently lead the National League table. Arsenal travel…

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FA CUP THIRD ROUND DRAW: Steven Gerrard takes his Aston Villa side to Manchester United… while Swindon welcome Man City, Liverpool draw Shrewsbury at Anfield and Chelsea host Chesterfield

Steven Gerrard will take his Aston Villa side to Manchester United in the pick of the FA Cup third round draw which sees the big teams enter the competition. European champions Chelsea will be hoping to avoid a cupset when they host non-league side Chesterfield – who currently lead the National League table. Arsenal travel…

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Steven Gerrard returns to Old Trafford live on TV with Aston Villa’s FA Cup third round clash against Man United to be shown on the BBC… as Man City kick off the action at Swindon and Arsenal are also picked for Forest trip

Steven Gerrard taking his in-form Aston Villa side to face Manchester United is the pick of the televised FA Cup third round games next month.  It has been revealed this afternoon which of the ties will be shown live when the competition gets underway, with United’s clash against Villa a standout. That game, which is…

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Steven Gerrard returns to Old Trafford live on TV with Aston Villa’s FA Cup third round clash against Man United to be shown on the BBC… as Man City kick off the action at Swindon and Arsenal are also picked for Forest trip

Steven Gerrard taking his in-form Aston Villa side to face Manchester United is the pick of the televised FA Cup third round games next month.  It has been revealed this afternoon which of the ties will be shown live when the competition gets underway, with United’s clash against Villa a standout. That game, which is…

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Sir Alex Ferguson was ‘TERRIFIED’ of Steve McManaman, says Peter Schmeichel, who claims the legendary Manchester United boss even had special plans to mark the ex-Liverpool midfielder out of 1996 FA Cup final… but was convinced not to!

Sir Alex Ferguson was absolutely ‘terrified’ of facing Steve McManaman, according to Manchester United legend Peter Schmeichel. Ferguson, United’s most successful ever boss and arguably the greatest manager of all time, would often nullify any opponent’s main threats by marking them out of the game over the course of his 26 trophy-laden years as the…

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