Hard truths.
Bates took over Chelsea in 1982 after buying the club for just £1 while it was playing in the old Second Division. Along with the purchase, he inherited debts of £1.5 million and began rebuilding both the club'...
League One side Mansfield host Arsenal in the FA Cup last 16, as Newcastle face Manchester City and Wrexham draw Chelsea in a compelling fifth-round line-up.
Arsenal scored four times in 17 first-half minutes to beat Wigan 4–0 at the Emirates and reach the FA Cup fifth round, underlining their attacking depth across all competitions.
Mohamed Salah scored, assisted and won a penalty in Liverpool’s FA Cup win over Brighton at Anfield, underlining his evolving role under Arne Slot and his ongoing importance to the club.
Manchester United’s 2-1 FA Cup defeat to Brighton at Old Trafford ends realistic trophy hopes and exposes a managerless club drifting through a worsening 2025–26 season.
Darren Fletcher will lead Manchester United against Brighton in the FA Cup, but recent results, defensive frailty and missed chances highlight deeper problems beyond the interim coach.
Young featured in more than 180 matches for Aberdeen, becoming a key figure for the side before securing a move to Arsenal, where he continued to excel. His spell in London included helping the Gunners secure t...
Traditionally, the FA Cup winner secures one of England's two UEFA Europa League (UEL) spots.
