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Countdown to the Cup

Countdown to the Cup

EXCLUSIVE: We speak to the man who has just two years to ensure Australia hosts the biggest sporting event in Asia when 16 nations compete for the 2015 AFC Asian Cup. 14 Jan 2013
Swansea shock Chelsea

Swansea shock Chelsea

Swansea City took another step toward their first appearance in a major final after upsetting Chelsea 2-0 in the League Cup on Wednesday. 10 Jan 2013
Lambert Rues Feeble Villa Defending

Lambert Rues Feeble Villa Defending

Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert says his team must defend set-pieces better after their shock 3-1 League Cup loss to Bradford City. 9 Jan 2013
Moyes Thrilled With Big Win

Moyes Thrilled With Big Win

Everton manager David Moyes has praised his team's performance after their 5-1 demolition of Cheltenham in Monday's FA Cup third-round tie. 8 Jan 2013
Arsenal held by Swansea in FA Cup

Arsenal held by Swansea in FA Cup

Danny Graham took advantage of hesitant Arsenal defending to force a replay for Swansea in an entertaining 2-2 draw in the FA Cup on Sunday. 7 Jan 2013
City, Chelsea To Travel In FA Cup Fourth Round

City, Chelsea To Travel In FA Cup Fourth Round

Manchester City will meet either Crystal Palace or Stoke while holders Chelsea face a trip to either Southend or Brentford in the FA Cup fourth round. 7 Jan 2013
Liverpool dodge embarrassing upset - just

Liverpool dodge embarrassing upset - just

Liverpool booked their place in the FA Cup fourth round, avoiding an upset after a tough 2-1 win over Mansfield Town at Field Mill on Sunday. 7 Jan 2013
Hughton Looks For Boost From Cup

Hughton Looks For Boost From Cup

Norwich manager Chris Hughton hopes the 3-0 win over Peterborough in the FA Cup third round will be a turning point. 7 Jan 2013
Lambert Hails Bent Comeback

Lambert Hails Bent Comeback

Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert has hailed striker Darren Bent after he scored in the club's 2-1 win over Ipswich in the FA Cup on Saturday. 7 Jan 2013
Platt Delighted With Debutant Lopes

Platt Delighted With Debutant Lopes

Manchester City assistant manager David Platt praised Marcos Lopes following the 3-0 FA Cup third round victory against. 6 Jan 2013
O'Neill Delighted With 'Super Sub' Connor

O'Neill Delighted With 'Super Sub' Connor

Martin O'Neill praised striker Connor Wickham for his performance in Sunderland's FA Cup 2-2 draw with Bolton. 6 Jan 2013
FA Cup Wrap: RVP earns replay, Ba grabs brace

FA Cup Wrap: RVP earns replay, Ba grabs brace

A late goal by Robin van Persie earned Manchester United an FA Cup third round replay in a 2-2 draw at West Ham on Saturday. 6 Jan 2013
FA Cup Wrap: Van Persie Earns United Replay

FA Cup Wrap: Van Persie Earns United Replay

A late goal by Robin van Persie earned Manchester United an FA Cup third round replay in a 2-2 draw at West Ham on Saturday. 6 Jan 2013
Balotelli Primed For Cup Comeback

Balotelli Primed For Cup Comeback

Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli could return to the side for their FA Cup clash with Watford on Saturday. 2 Jan 2013
Kashiwa Qualify For Champions League

Kashiwa Qualify For Champions League

J-League club Kashiwa Reysol have qualified for the AFC Champions League group stage, with their Emperor's Cup final win on Tuesday. 2 Jan 2013
Benitez Grateful For Club World Cup Experience

Benitez Grateful For Club World Cup Experience

Chelsea boss Rafa Benitez believes that the trip to compete in the FIFA Club World Cup has aided their recent run of good form. 1 Jan 2013