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West Ham Starting XI Prediction at Aston Villa (FA Cup)

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It's that time of year again! It's the period of overlap, for the bigger clubs, between the two domestic cup competitions. Yes, if you're in the higher portion of the FA pyramid, then you might be playing in both the League Cup and the FA Cup this week/weekend. Although this isn't the case for the claret and blue of both West Ham and Aston Villa. Both the Irons and the … [Read more...] about West Ham Starting XI Prediction at Aston Villa (FA Cup)

Aston Villa Starting XI Prediction vs West Ham (FA Cup)

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This weekend sees the third round of the FA Cup transpire, and this is the portion where the big boys come in to the competition. West Ham United travels to Aston Villa for one of the more intriguing and interesting ties on the docket. Both sides are in a place right now where they don't want to be. Getting the world's oldest domestic competition started on the right foot, … [Read more...] about Aston Villa Starting XI Prediction vs West Ham (FA Cup)

Aston Villa Team News vs West Ham: McGinn, Torres, Philogene

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Aston Villa has seen their season take a sight turn for the worse, and that was before their team captain, John McGinn, went down with a hamstring injury. On Saturday, Villa manager Unai Emery gave a specific timeline for his absence and subsequent return: "I think it could be hamstring. He could be out for two, three, four, five weeks." … [Read more...] about Aston Villa Team News vs West Ham: McGinn, Torres, Philogene

Man United FA Cup News: Mason Mount, Victor Lindelof, Anthony Martial

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Manchester United have endured their roughest season ever, injury wise, but Thursday brought some alleviation to it. Manager Erik ten Hag indicated that Mason Mount, Anthony Martial and Victor Lindelof are all match fit and available for Saturday against Manchester City in the FA Cup Final. "Harry Maguire is unavailable but the rest [Mount, Lindelof and Martial] are all … [Read more...] about Man United FA Cup News: Mason Mount, Victor Lindelof, Anthony Martial

Man United FA Cup Final News: Ten Hag, Maguire, Rashford

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Today was FA Cup Final Media Day and with it came a very news-worthy press conference from manager Erik ten Hag. No one really knows for sure if he's staying or going in his current role beyond Saturday, but despite all the sacking speculation, it seems like he's staying put. When asked about his future, Ten Hag sounded confident that he's going to be around, as the Dutchman … [Read more...] about Man United FA Cup Final News: Ten Hag, Maguire, Rashford

Liverpool FC Starting XI Prediction at Man United (FA Cup)

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There are a lot of unsung heroes for Liverpool FC this season, and the list includes Harvey Elliott. We don't exactly where he'll fit in on the pitch on Sunday, when the Reds travel to Manchester United for a St. Patrick's Day FA Cup clash, but we do know he'll play a part. We agree with former Liverpool defender Glen Johnson, who describe Elliott's recent form as being … [Read more...] about Liverpool FC Starting XI Prediction at Man United (FA Cup)

Man United Starting XI Prediction vs Liverpool FC (FA Cup)

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Apparently the buzzards are, while not beginning to circle, preparing to take flight for a circular motion. The buzzards are expected to start circling around the Manchester United career of manager Erik ten Hag once the season nears its end. There are new people in charge and they reportedly want to bring in their own guy. That could all change of course, provided he gets … [Read more...] about Man United Starting XI Prediction vs Liverpool FC (FA Cup)

Newcastle United Starting XI Prediction at Man City (FA Cup Quarterfinals)

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When Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe fills out his team sheet on Saturday, against Manchester City in the FA Cup quarters, it will be pretty self-explanatory. Given the amount of injuries Toon has, and the positions where they have them, the lineup picks itself. It has been close to two decades since Newcastle last reached the semifinals of the FA Cup. Since then they … [Read more...] about Newcastle United Starting XI Prediction at Man City (FA Cup Quarterfinals)

Man United-Liverpool Headlines FA Cup Quarterfinal Draw

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Historically, it is the biggest game in English football. Manchester United, with the most all-time English top flight titles versus Liverpool, the club with the second most ever. It's still the biggest game in English football today, and it's a spirited rivalry, the Northwest England Derby, and the next edition comes in the FA Cup quarterfinal round. … [Read more...] about Man United-Liverpool Headlines FA Cup Quarterfinal Draw