Former Man Utd midfielder Schneiderlin set Everton challenge

The France international has been in fine form of late and is edging back to the level which saw him leave Southampton for Old Trafford in 2015 Morgan Schneiderlin has been challenged to demonstrate the same consistency for Everton which earned him a £25 million move to Manchester United. The France international has struggled to …

'Nothing to prove' – Cahill bullish after Chelsea revival

The centre-back fell from favour for club and country in March but is relishing the challenge with the FA Cup and a World Cup spot up for grabs Chelsea captain Gary Cahill does not feel he has to prove himself to club or country after returning to Antonio Conte’s starting XI. The England defender was …

FA apologise after mocking Kane with Smalling tweet

The official twitter account of the FA Cup posted a jab at the Spurs striker after he failed to score against Manchester United in the semi-final The Football Association has apologised for a tweet that mocked Harry Kane after Tottenham’s 2-1 loss to Manchester United in the FA Cup semi-final. Kane was shut out in …

Pochettino warns he'll 'play the kids' in the FA Cup to avoid criticisms over lack of trophies

The Spurs boss has come under scrutiny following his side’s defeat to Manchester United and his hit back at those questioning his management Mauricio Pochettino has warned he will consider fielding academy players in next season’s FA Cup after becoming frustrated by the constant talk of Tottenham’s failure to win a trophy. Spurs’ hopes of claiming …

FA Cup specialist Giroud can give Chelsea the edge in final – Hazard

The Belgian star has praised his newest team-mate’s impact and thinks that his record in the domestic cup competition can help the club Eden Hazard has praised Olivier Giroud’s expertise and FA Cup record, which he believes can help Chelsea win the tournament this year after they were beaten in last season’s final. Chelsea lost to Giroud’s …

Conte: Morata still important despite Giroud's FA Cup heroics

The Spain international took a back seat to his strike partner against Southampton, but Conte is happy to have both stars in his squad Antonio Conte has hailed Olivier Giroud’s impact after arriving at Chelsea from Arsenal in January, but insisted the French striker has not superseded club-record signing Alvaro Morata after both players scored in …

My Man Utd character shows I can do a job for England – Smalling

The centre-back outplayed Harry Kane in Saturday’s FA Cup semi-final, and he insisted afterwards that he’s proven himself time and again Chris Smalling believes his continued successes with Manchester United are proof enough that he should be a huge consideration to go to this summer’s World Cup with England. The centre-back played a key part …

'There is no problem with Jose' – Conte clears air with Mourinho as Chelsea book FA Cup final spot

The Blues boss holds no grudge against his Man United counterpart, while he was delighted to see Olivier Giroud shine once more at Wembley Antonio Conte has denied that his rift with Jose Mourinho is ongoing after Chelsea booked an FA Cup final date with Manchester United.  The Blues advanced to the showpiece with a …

Playing at Wembley is like playing in my garden – Giroud

Chelsea’s FA Cup hero Olivier Giroud compared playing at Wembley to playing in his garden following the Blues’ 2-0 win over Southampton. Competing at Wembley is like “playing in my garden” for Olivier Giroud, whose superb goal set Chelsea on their way to a 2-0 FA Cup semi-final win over Southampton. Giroud, who won the trophy …