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Arsenal vs Wigan Athletic Preview

Tuesday's match is a must win for both sides for two different reasons. Can the Gunners keep the pressure on Tottenham and Chelsea who already won this weekend?

Arsenal has not taken the field since they defeated Queens Park Rangers on May 4th at Loftus Road. Since then, the league table has altered with Tottenham and Chelsea having won their respective matches, while Blues and Spurs also drew last Wednesday, keeping the Champions League qualification race very tight.

Wanting to keep their streak of consecutive Champions League appearances alive, Arsene Wenger's side will desperately need the full three points on Tuesday night.

After such a long gap in between matches, Arsenal could benefit from it, but it could also work against them. Wigan on the other hand will enter the match fresh off their shocking victory in the FA Cup Final against Manchester City.

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2013 FA Cup final: Watch Manchester City vs Wigan live on Saturday, May 11

Wembley hosts Manchester City and Wigan Athletic this Saturday as both sides eye glory in the 2013 FA Cup final; watch Man City vs Wigan live

Watch the 2013 FA Cup final live on Saturday, May 11, 2013 - Manchester City vs Wigan Athletic.Miami Beach, Florida (May 10, 2013) – Manchester City and Wigan Athletic will lock horns at Wembley this Saturday to decide the winner of the 2012/13 FA Cup competition. English Premier League champions Manchester United and FA Cup titleholders Chelsea were among the favourites to clinch glory but both stumbled on the road to the final. The world’s oldest knockout tournament title will now go to either Man City or Wigan. Before Wembley transforms into a full house of supporters, check where to watch Manchester City vs Wigan Athletic and do not miss a single moment of it on Saturday, May 11, 2013.

The Citizens are hopeful of ending this season on a high. They suffered a group stage exit in the UEFA Champions League last year before officially losing their EPL crown to the Red Devils a few weeks ago. Roberto Mancini will be looking to guide his men to a fourth piece of silverware in two years. 

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Were Chelsea robbed against Manchester City in the FA Cup semis?

A goal each by Sergio Aguero and Samir Nasri took Manchester City to the final of the FA Cup at the expense of Chelsea who strongly feel that they were robbed of the tie by match officials.
It does not rain, it pours whenever Chelsea get knocked out of a competition. There is almost always a big drama whenever the Blues bow out of the competition which is why watching their games is just too exciting for a neutral.

On Sunday, it was the same case as Rafael Benitez bade goodbye to another title winning opportunity with Chelsea. The Europa Cup remains his only chance of winning silverware with Chelsea, before he is asked to clear his desk at the end of the season.
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FA Cup semis: Watch Chelsea vs Manchester City live on April 14, 2013

Chelsea and Manchester City clash in the FA Cup semi-finals on Sunday, April 14. Fox Soccer Channel, Sportsnet World and ESPN among channels to show the match live

It should be a tight battle between Chelsea and Manchester City in the FA Cup semi-finals this Sunday, April 14, 2013. Watch it LIVE.Miami Beach, Florida (April 13, 2013) – The best games in the world deserve the best coverage and this is why LiveSoccerTV.com (@LiveSoccerTV) has prepared an exclusive 127-country list for the live stream and TV schedules of the FA Cup semi-finals’ Chelsea vs Manchester City match set to come up at 11:00am EST / 15:00 GMT / 16:00 (London time) on Sunday, April 14, 2013. Watch some of English football’s superstars such as Frank Lampard and James Milner battle it out for tickets to the FA Cup final at Wembley!

In the quarter-finals of the FA Cup, Petr Cech had a sublime afternoon in post. At the other end of the field, Demba Ba executed a stunning strike to send Manchester United packing. The reigning FA Cup champions look to have regained their form during the past few weeks. 

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Chelsea vs Manchester City FA Cup semi-final : Which team has an edge over the other?

Saturday April 13 2013,
Tags: Carlos Tevez, Chelsea, Manchester City, Juan Mata
With Chelsea and Manchester City set to renew acquaintances in the semi-final of the FA Cup in Wembley this Sunday, there are some interesting facts which might give us an idea as to which team has an edge over the other.
This Sunday, Wembley will play host to the semi-final of this season’s FA Cup between Chelsea and Manchester City – two sides, which need to win some silverware by the end of the season in order to justify their spending spree.

Winner of this game will play either Wigan or Milwall in the final which is the reason why many people have gone on to call this particular clash as an unofficial final. Although both sides have been met with disappointments in their respective campaigns this season, both have an equal chance of ending the season with one or even two trophies.
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FA Cup semi-final: Benitez vs Mancini, which coach is better than the other?

Friday April 12 2013,
Tags: Rafael Benitez, Chelsea, Roberto Mancini, Manchester City
Sunday’s FA Cup semi-final clash between Chelsea and City will be a contest between two top teams of England, both having enjoyed success in the last few years.
Through the years, both teams have managed to choreograph absorbing football matches and produce exceptional players, with the help of their wealthy owners who have provided finances whenever needed.
Currently, both clubs are being managed by highly reputable mangers, which have always chased major trophies for whichever clubs they have managed.

Chelsea’s interim manger Rafa Benitez started his football career as a player playing for various Spanish clubs at the youth level and even representing the U-19 Spain national team.
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FA Cup: Watch Chelsea vs Manchester United live as the Bridge erupts on April 1

Chelsea vs Manchester United takes place on April Fool’s day; winners to face Manchester City in FA Cup semi-finals; top networks including Fox Sports and ESPN to show match live

Hazard could be key as Chelsea aim to down Manchester United at Stamford Bridge in an FA Cup replay on Monday, April 1, 2013. Miami Beach, Florida (March 28, 2013) – Stamford Bridge will stage a fierce battle between Rafael Benitez’s Chelsea and Alex Ferguson’s Manchester United on Monday, April 1, 2013. Neither side will want to be fooled on this particular day so expect them to go for the kill. Count on LiveSoccerTV.com (@LiveSoccerTV) to give you accurate information on where to watch this Chelsea vs Manchester United FA Cup quarter-final replay live in Canada, UK, USA and more than 110 different locations across the globe.

The Red Devils astonishingly gave away an early 2-0 lead at Old Trafford on March 10. Javier Hernandez was offered a rare start in Fergie’s starting XI. The Mexican took advantage of this by breaking the deadlock after only five minutes. 

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FA Cup: Watch Manchester United vs Chelsea live on Sunday, March 10, 2013

Sunday March 10 2013,
Tags: Manchester United, Chelsea, FA Cup
The Blues and the Red Devils meet in the FA Cup on March 10; FOX Deportes among channels to offer live images of Manchester United vs Chelsea

The FA Cup: Manchester United vs Chelsea goes live this Sunday, March 10, 2013.Miami Beach, Florida (March 10, 2013) – Two devils will clash at Old Trafford in the English FA Cup on Sunday where the bitterness of exiting the UEFA Champions League in midweek still dominates at the Theatre of Dreams. Manchester United’s dream of winning the treble is gone and the mission of winning the FA Cup title for the first time since 2004 is yet to be accomplished.

Meanwhile, Chelsea are not guaranteed of European glory this season. In midweek, the Blues lost in the first leg of their UEFA Europa League Last 16 tie against Steaua Bucuresti. As if the campaign was not challenging enough, Chelsea must not only think about bouncing back in Europe. This Sunday, the FA Cup champions face a hard task to defend their crown. 

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Van Persie’s current form a worry for United ahead of important FA Cup tie

Saturday March 9 2013,
Tags: Manchester United, Van Persie
After a blistering start to the season, the striker has recently faced a goal drought which is a huge worry for Sir Alex, and he will need his star striker at his best this Sunday at Old Trafford.
Amidst the drama at Old Trafford last Tuesday, everyone had their attention diverted to the controversial Luis Nani red card and the fact that United heartbeat Wayne Rooney had been dropped to the bench.
However what many failed to realize is that Robin Van Persie, a man who can virtually score when he wants, has failed to do so in the last five matches.

His display against Real Madrid on Tuesday night, was rather comical with the striker failing to connect with the ball on many occasions and when he did so the shot was never powerful enough to trouble the keeper. Even in the first leg against Madrid at the Santiago Bernabéu, Persie failed to register a goal, infact he missed a great opportunity from inside the box to put his side ahead in a very important match.
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March 9-10 on FOX: watch Manchester United vs Chelsea, Liverpool vs Spurs and more

Liverpool vs Tottenham Hotspur in the EPL puts Luis Suarez up against Gareth Bale; Manchester United vs Chelsea throws both clubs in a tense FA Cup battle; so much on Fox networks this week

Manchester United vs Chelsea is one of the top games to go live on Fox this weekend.Miami Beach, Florida (March 8, 2013) – It is all about English football on Fox Soccer 2Go, Fox Deportes and Fox Soccer Channel this weekend. All four English FA Cup quarter-final matches will air live on Fox Soccer Channel and Fox Deportes while Fox Soccer 2Go will broadcast one game – Millwall vs Blackburn Rovers at 10:00 EST on Sunday – amid five English Premier League fixtures.

The clash at Stamford Bridge could produce high tensions as both sides were left furious and disappointed in midweek. Manchester United and their fans remain bitter about their UEFA Champions League Last 16 exit in which Nani was controversially sent-off. 

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Mega new network FOX Sports 1 to become midweek haven for soccer fans in USA

FOX Sports 1 to make soccer one of its ‘7 pillars’; UEFA Champions League, CONCACAF Gold Cup and CONCACAF World Cup Qualifiers among its upcoming live telecast

FOX Sports 1 to launch on Saturday, August 17, 2013. More live soccer matches for viewers in USA.Miami Beach, Florida (March 7, 2013) – Over 90 million homes in the United States will soon embrace the new and vibrant channel of the FOX Sports Media Group (FSMG), FOX Sports 1. FS1 will make history on the date of its launch – Saturday, August 17, 2013 – as one of the biggest sports network launch in history. With almost 5,000 hours of original programming, live events and news on an annual basis, soccer fans in USA can look forward to a great start of the 2013/14 season.

Confirming this huge piece of news for sports lovers in the United States, FSMG Co-President and COO Eric Shanks released this statement to the press on Wednesday:

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EPL, League Cup, FA Cup or Europe - Which should be Arsenal's title hunt priority?

Arsenal is 90 minutes away from being eliminated from yet another competition. On the verge of eight winless years, which competition should they highlight as the most important?

It has been quite a long time since Arsenal won a piece of silverware, and to be honest, and rightfully so, Arsenal faithful are starting to reach the end of the line with their patience. The promise of spending money has been thrown into many conversations along the years, but the only thing Arsenal seems to be doing is dispatching some of their best quality players.

They not only have watched players like Robin van Persie, Cesc Fabregas and Samir Nasri walk out the exit door at the Emirates, but they have also failed to bring in proper coverage for the players they have let go.

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English FA Cup action takes centre stage on Fox Networks – Feb. 16-18, 2013

Arsenal vs Blackburn Rovers, Chelsea vs Brentford, Manchester City vs Leeds United, Manchester United vs Reading highlight mark big English FA Cup weekend on Fox Networks

Manchester United and Chelsea are two of England's big teams to get involved in English FA Cup action live on Fox Soccer Channel this weekend.Miami Beach, Florida (February 15, 2013) – Watch up to nine different matches from England on Fox Networks this weekend. Eight of these are FA Cup fixtures as the Fifth Round kicks-off while reigning champions Chelsea are yet to know their fate in the Fourth Round.

Fox Soccer Plus will air two matches – Luton Town vs Millwall and Milton Keynes Dons vs Barnsley, both scheduled for Saturday. These fixtures will also air on Fox Soccer 2Go. Between February 16 and February 18, Fox Soccer Channel will parallel Fox Deportes’ coverage. 

This is where fans in the United States will be able to see England’s big guns battling it out as Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester City and Manchester United will all be featured. 

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Arsenal vs Blackburn Rovers Preview

Friday February 15 2013,
Tags: Arsenal, Blackburn Rovers, FA Cup
With the Premier League title well out of reach for the Gunners, Arsene Wenger will have to motivate his players to end a long trophy drought.

It does not matter at what stage of the campaign they are in or where they are in the league standings. Arsenal's critics are always alive and well, with this season being no different than the last. 

Since their move to the Emirates from Highbury, Arsenal has struggled to find consistency in their game, as well as in the trophy case. With a drought of over seven years, the current FA Cup campaign could be the best chance Arsenal has to claim some silverware.

The Gunners will welcome Blackburn Rovers to the Emirates, knowing that they can not under estimate their opposition. 

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Sportsnet brings seven FA Cup matches live on TV in Canada – Feb. 16-18, 2013

FA Cup Fifth Round kicks off on February 16, ends on February 18; Arsenal, Man City and Man United all involved; Chelsea face Brentford in Fourth Round replay

Jack Wilshere fired Arsenal into the Fifth Round of the 2012/13 English FA Cup.Miami Beach, Florida (February 15, 2013) – Gear up for three days of mouth-watering English FA Cup action from Saturday, February 16 to Monday, February 18, 2013. Live Soccer TV provides its users with genuine live streaming and TV schedule information. Make Sportsnet World your FA Cup home in Canada during the next three days.

With Sportsnet World, watch seven of the nine FA Cup matches set to take place. The coverage begins with the 7:45 a.m. EST broadcast of Luton Town vs Millwall on Saturday.

Arsenal have a tough UEFA Champions League clash against Bayern Munich coming up next Tuesday. Before that, they must host Blackburn Rovers. Catch this FA Cup fixture at 11:00 a.m. in what will be Sportsnet’s second live game telecast on February 16. Three hours after the Gunners kick off proceedings at home to Blackburn, underdogs Oldham Athletic will welcome Everton in the hope of kicking them out just like they ousted Liverpool in the previous round. 

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Five things Chelsea must do to rekindle their season before losing it all

Sunday February 3 2013,
Tags: Chelsea, Rafael Benitez, FA Cup, UEFA Europa League
There are signs of life in Chelsea’s season. Nothing is over yet for the UEFA Champions League winners. However, they must now work around the clock to turn the tables around.

Five things Chelsea must do to get back on track this season. Rafael Benitez has some work to do.Having won just two of their last seven fixtures, Chelsea are heading towards the gloom they never expected following a successful closure to the preceding season. Luckily for the Blues, there is still time to make amends and get right back on track.

The FA Cup titleholders have a Fourth Round replay against Brentford. They are also targeting glory in the UEFA Europa League. The prospect of clinching the double seems realistic but there are five things Chelsea must do to rejuvenate their currently stressful season.

1) Get Fernando Torres firing or benched

A fit and firing Fernando Torres is more than enough to destruct stabilized defences on regular basis, this is proven by his record at former clubs Atletico Madrid and Liverpool. “El Nino” has probably been suffering from a lack of confidence ushered by a poor goal scoring record since he joined Chelsea. In Rafa, the Blues have a man who introduced Torres to English football.

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FA Cup surprises as non-league side Luton Town knocks out Norwich City

Sunday January 27 2013,
Tags: Luton Town, Norwich City, English FA Cup
Non-league club Luton Town clinched passage into the Fifth Round of English FA Cup after beating Norwich City 1-0.
Luton Town became the first non-league team to knock out a Premier League opposition after the erstwhile Division One has been renamed as Premier League.

The enormity of the task achieved by Luton can be encapsulated in these facts:

They are the seventh non-league team to reach 5th round of an FA Cup competition after the World War II. They are the first non-league side to reach the 5th round after 24 years, when Sutton won against Coventry in 1989. At that time, Liverpool were top dogs in England, Manchester United had not won a league title in 22 years running, and Hillsbourgh were just waiting for miracles to happen.
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Chelsea debate: Will Rafael Benitez lose everything?

Sunday January 27 2013,
Tags: EPL, Chelsea, Rafael Benitez, FA Cup, Jose Mourinho
Several eyebrows were raised when Rafael Benitez was appointed the interim Chelsea manager; the Chelsea faithful wanted him out the moment he took over.

Rafael Benitiez - Chelsea CoachRoman Abramovich has been an enigma; he is known to pull the trigger on managers far too easily. Everything looked hunky-dory when Jose Mourinho was in charge of Chelsea.

The self-proclaimed ‘special one’ won back to back titles with the club but something went a miss and he was gone in the wink of an eyebrow. No Chelsea manager has been as successful as Jose Mourinho was during his time at Chelsea.

This hire and fire policy of the owner has been criticized by several football pundits: why would a manager with a proven track record want to join Chelsea knowing that he would be gone in an instant should the club lose a few important matches?

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FA Cup: ‘Prodigal son’ Dimitar Berbatov returns to the Theater of Dreams

Saturday January 26 2013,
Tags: English FA Cup, Dimitar Berbatov, Manchester United, Fulham
Fulham forward Dimitar Berbatov returns to his old hunting ground at Old Trafford as FA Cup fourth round action takes place this weekend.

Dimitar Berbatov and Alex Ferguson never found the right chemistry between them at Manchester United.In the last few years, there is no player who managed to delight and frustrate the Manchester United fans in equal measure than Dimitar Berbatov. While his supporters swear by his obvious talent and great footballing intelligence, his critics point to his lackadaisical attitude and languid style and declare him as a misfit into the Man United setup.

In his four seasons at Old Trafford, Berbatov managed to rack up 56 goals in 149 appearances. Those statistics do not indicate Berbatov's Old Trafford tenure as a flop, whatever might his critics say.

His performances in the 3-2 win against traditional rivals Liverpool and 5 goals against 7-1 win against their Lancashire neighbours Blackburn Rovers outline the splendid skill and abundance of talent that Berbatov possesses.

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Soccer TV Listings for the FA Cup’s Fourth Round: January 25-27, 2013

Watch English FA Cup football in its Fourth Round. Get the full FA Cup TV listings for USA, UK and Canada.

Arsenal join their big gun rivals in this weekend's FA Cup Fourth Round action.Get your printable guide – FA Cup Fourth Round

No major upset was recorded in the Third Round of the FA Cup as England’s Big Six all qualified for the next stage. The Britannia Stadium will be on fire when English Premier League champions Manchester City will face Stoke City on Saturday. 

Like their city rivals, Manchester United will take part in an all-Premier League tie as they will host Fulham at Old Trafford. Arsenal’s reward for passing the test against Swansea City is a trip to Brighton & Hove Albion’s stadium. 

FA Cup titleholders Chelsea missed out on Capital One Cup final tickets in midweek. They will be keen to dismantle Brentford in the Fourth Round of the FA Cup. Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool are both scheduled to play as visitors on Sunday against Leeds United and Oldham Athletic respectively.

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