⚽ [POLL] Liverpool vs Chelsea == the English FA Cup Final today 14th May 2022

[tyz]

The moment the game was ruined by VAR awful decision yet again, the problem is not VAR but how it's been use in England. The VAR in Champions league and Italy is by a mile better than what the English are operating.

I can't say anything about Italy, but it's true that the CL decisions are basically better, although there have been critical decisions that could be reconsidered in the last two years. But I can say that the quality of VAR in Germany is similarly bad as in England. Originally, the idea was that the VAR should only intervene in the case of a grossly wrong decisions. Such offside decisions, where only a knee or hand are just offside, are not gross decisions and should not concern the VAR at all.

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[Woodie]

As the January transfers keep hounding Manchester united to produce good results, this time they were put to the test against Aston Villa which they got to win thanks to an early goal from McTominay which was the only goal of the game...but question now is can Manchester united team keep this up by winning their games with the continued transfer pressures...

[JollyGood]

I agree with you, Manchester United have had far too many of these types of games and their form just does not seem to improve. It is clear the players are not happy, they need a real experienced manager that has a proven track record or they need a manager that has not won anything but has a tactical approach befitting a club of the stature of Manchester United... maybe Mauricio Pochettino will fit the bill because he was long touted as a possible manager and with stories of unrest at PSG and him not being happy there, it might be the case he will be appointed Manchester United manager before the beginning of next season.

Aston Villa are heading in the right direction, they have Gerrard as their manager and seem to be playing good football but in the end he needs his team to win matches or he will be sacked.

Manchester United 1-0 Aston Villa
I watched the game, it was another woeful display by Manchester United and even though they won it was clear to see how far they have fallen while they search for the perfect manager to take them forward. Aston Villa played their part well, had 2 goals correctly disallowed but they played well and took the game to their opponents.
Aston Villa are knocked out but next for Manchester United in the 4th Round is another home game against Middlesborough.

I, too, had the happiness or, on the contrary, the misfortune to observe this spectacle. To say that Manchester United inspires with their game is to err against the truth. Having scored their goal quickly enough, Manchester United unfortunately did not demonstrate a coherent game further and should thank the Aston Villa players, the referees and VAR, de Gea, Mrs. Fortune that the game ended in regular time with a victory, and did not go into extra time or even ended in defeat   Steven Gerrard's players really deserved at least one goal that would have been counted, but to Aston Villa's great regret, this did not happen. I wanted to say that Manchester United should forget about this match and move on, but then I thought that there have been a lot of such matches at MU lately and something needs to be solved with this, and not just forget.

[Juggy777]

I agree with you, Manchester United have had far too many of these types of games and their form just does not seem to improve. It is clear the players are not happy, they need a real experienced manager that has a proven track record or they need a manager that has not won anything but has a tactical approach befitting a club of the stature of Manchester United... maybe Mauricio Pochettino will fit the bill because he was long touted as a possible manager and with stories of unrest at PSG and him not being happy there, it might be the case he will be appointed Manchester United manager before the beginning of next season.

Aston Villa are heading in the right direction, they have Gerrard as their manager and seem to be playing good football but in the end he needs his team to win matches or he will be sacked.

Manchester United 1-0 Aston Villa
I watched the game, it was another woeful display by Manchester United and even though they won it was clear to see how far they have fallen while they search for the perfect manager to take them forward. Aston Villa played their part well, had 2 goals correctly disallowed but they played well and took the game to their opponents.
Aston Villa are knocked out but next for Manchester United in the 4th Round is another home game against Middlesborough.

I, too, had the happiness or, on the contrary, the misfortune to observe this spectacle. To say that Manchester United inspires with their game is to err against the truth. Having scored their goal quickly enough, Manchester United unfortunately did not demonstrate a coherent game further and should thank the Aston Villa players, the referees and VAR, de Gea, Mrs. Fortune that the game ended in regular time with a victory, and did not go into extra time or even ended in defeat   Steven Gerrard's players really deserved at least one goal that would have been counted, but to Aston Villa's great regret, this did not happen. I wanted to say that Manchester United should forget about this match and move on, but then I thought that there have been a lot of such matches at MU lately and something needs to be solved with this, and not just forget.

@JollyGood a lot is being written about player’s unhappiness here, but why is no one saying about these player’s that they’re just not good enough for the club anymore. Also if you want names look at Rashford how is he in the playing 11, and with all those sloppy passes Fred is yet in the team, so Ralf needs to start axing non performing player’s and then only will we see the old attacking Manchester United spirit back.

[JollyGood]

I am no expert but I think you could be correct - some of the players are simply not good enough to play for Manchester United. Also, how can they perform at a high level when they feel no motivation for a manager who is there until the end of the season? It is not easy for the interim manager Rangnick and it is not easy for the players too.

Tuchel had no connection or history with Chelsea when he walked in the Chelsea dressing room as a new manager after Lampard was sacked but the players believed in him and went on to win the Champions League. Look at Rangnick, he has no connection at all to the Manchester United history and the team are failing therefore it simply shows Tuchel to be a real world class manager whereas Rangnick was overrated with nothing of substance behind him.

The players gave up on Solskjaer and now they are giving up on Rangnick. Of course I would blame the players but I would add a lot of blame for the people recruiting the managers, they made wrong choices with van Gaal and Mourinho before and now with Rangnick. The win against Villa could a be a catalyst for them to turn their season around as they try to win the FA Cup and finish the season in the top 4 but it seems highly unlikely to me unless their collective mindset changes.

@JollyGood a lot is being written about player’s unhappiness here, but why is no one saying about these player’s that they’re just not good enough for the club anymore. Also if you want names look at Rashford how is he in the playing 11, and with all those sloppy passes Fred is yet in the team, so Ralf needs to start axing non performing player’s and then only will we see the old attacking Manchester United spirit back.

[ILuckyGuyI]

The last 32 round has finished and the most surprising result was in the Nottingham - Arsenal game surely. Because Arsenal lost this game by 1-0. They lost it by the goal came in the last ten minutes of the game. It must be really shocking for Arsenal. Because they are one of the very successful teams of the FA Cup considering the history of this tournament. They won the title four times in the last ten seasons. They have been eliminated very early now.

[JollyGood]

Who is your favourite to win the FA Cup this season? When you post can you explain why you made that choice

I think current holders Leicester City along with Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham United have a good chance to win because the Liverpool, Chelsea and Manchester City will be keeping their focus on the Premier League and Champions League more than the FA Cup. I cannot see Manchester United winning it this season.

[suryana]

The last 32 round has finished and the most surprising result was in the Nottingham - Arsenal game surely. Because Arsenal lost this game by 1-0. They lost it by the goal came in the last ten minutes of the game. It must be really shocking for Arsenal. Because they are one of the very successful teams of the FA Cup considering the history of this tournament. They won the title four times in the last ten seasons. They have been eliminated very early now.

this is indeed an extraordinary surprise match where the host Nottingham forest managed to fight for and Arsenal with a score of 1-0 and at the same time made Arsenal have to be eliminated in the last 32 of the FA Cup this season, maybe this is a very surprising match for football lovers especially considering Arsenal are currently so on fire in the last few games but this is all football that is so full of drama and even in that game the goal was scored in the last 10 minutes of the game which made Arsenal have to go out early in the FA cup

[JollyGood]

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Manchester United 1-1 Middlesborough

Middlesborough win 7-8 in penalty shoot out

This is another disappointing night for Manchester United but full credit to Middlesborough for their win. Elanga missed the 16th penalty on the night by kicking it way over the bar which made Middlesborough winners and they are the first team that have qualified for the 5th round of the FA Cup.

Ronaldo of all people missed a penalty in the first half. Middlesborough scored an equaliser from an obvious handball but in the end it is Middlesborough that were victorious.

[darxiaomi]

Clearly the ManUtd dont see the light in the tunnel. They are going down without brakes. Unbelive how Ronaldo and his fire cant wake up this guys and team.

One funny thing, allways when Messi or Ronaldo scores or win the other scores or win, and when one fails the other also fails its unbelive, in this case Messi the pasts days lost in the france Cup in penaltys, and now....... Ronaldo made the same out of the national cup in penalties.

[JollyGood]

Well done to Middlesborough for their win but Elanga had a header directed at the goalkeeper when he should have scored. Ronaldo hit wide of the post with a penalty. Fernandes hit the post when he should have scored.

It was a strange night for Manchester United. Middlesborough scored and equalising goal with a handball, the goal should have been disallowed.

Clearly the ManUtd dont see the light in the tunnel. They are going down without brakes. Unbelive how Ronaldo and his fire cant wake up this guys and team.

One funny thing, allways when Messi or Ronaldo scores or win the other scores or win, and when one fails the other also fails its unbelive, in this case Messi the pasts days lost in the france Cup in penaltys, and now....... Ronaldo made the same out of the national cup in penalties.

[Juggy777]

Well done to Middlesborough for their win but Elanga had a header directed at the goalkeeper when he should have scored. Ronaldo hit wide of the post with a penalty. Fernandes hit the post when he should have scored.

It was a strange night for Manchester United. Middlesborough scored and equalising goal with a handball, the goal should have been disallowed.

Clearly the ManUtd dont see the light in the tunnel. They are going down without brakes. Unbelive how Ronaldo and his fire cant wake up this guys and team.

One funny thing, allways when Messi or Ronaldo scores or win the other scores or win, and when one fails the other also fails its unbelive, in this case Messi the pasts days lost in the france Cup in penaltys, and now....... Ronaldo made the same out of the national cup in penalties.

@JollyGood Middlesborough rode their luck and won this match, and I’ll also be honest and say Manchester United lacked the finishing touch, and when Ronaldo misses chances like these he’s bound to upset all, because has set high standards for himself. Lastly the only positive thing from this game was to see Pogba in action, and now I hope he’ll step up and dominate upcoming fixtures.

[tyz]

Clearly the ManUtd dont see the light in the tunnel. They are going down without brakes. Unbelive how Ronaldo and his fire cant wake up this guys and team.

I think that the game should give hope to ManUnited fans. ManUnited played well and was unlucky in some situations. Ronaldo's penalty should have been converted. Just like two good chances by Bruno Fernandes in the last 20 minutes of the game. If he would have converted a chance, Middlesborough would have been unable to counter anything, as they only worked defensively. Penalty shootout is then a 50/50 chance, especially because ManU did not have their regular goalkeeper in the game.

[Joca97]

Clearly the ManUtd dont see the light in the tunnel. They are going down without brakes. Unbelive how Ronaldo and his fire cant wake up this guys and team.

One funny thing, allways when Messi or Ronaldo scores or win the other scores or win, and when one fails the other also fails its unbelive, in this case Messi the pasts days lost in the france Cup in penaltys, and now....... Ronaldo made the same out of the national cup in penalties.

Man United is simply terrible i think i should avoid putting my bets on them. Yesterday i lost my parlay on just them. How do you even get knocked out by a championship team when going full power on them. I think they need to sell the entire team and start building from scratch.

[boltz]

Ok , what happened last night ? Is this the new united ? Because I simply cannot watch my team playing anymore. This new coach didn't bring a single new thing to the team and I don't know how fans could cheer for this guy. I mean , once you're out from the coach business , you simply cannot comeback after some years and have pretend you're still a top coach. Maybe I'm a bit rough on him but I do believe that Ole was a greater coach.

[JollyGood]

Here are the FA Cup games in the 4th round taking place today 5th February 2022:


Crystal Palace vs Hartlepool United         

Everton vs Brentford         

Huddersfield Town vs Barnsley         

Manchester City vs Fulham   

Peterborough United vs Queens Park Rangers         

Southampton vs Coventry City         

Stoke City vs Wigan Athletic         

Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Norwich City   

Cambridge United vs Luton Town         

Tottenham Hotspur vs Brighton and Hove Albion   


Southampton vs Coventry City could be a potential upset along with Wolves vs Norwich 

[blackened515]

Chelsea struggled to win today in the After Extra time. Plymouth tried in resisting their host, but Alonso came through with an amazing goal. While Crystal Palace are leading in the first half against Hartlepool, Olise after assisting Guehi in scoring the first goal, secured the second goal.


However, Manchester United match against Middlesbrough was very interesting and the score came as a shock. Although, we never expected United to lose, and am quite sure Manchester United underestimated their opposite. But, this is probably the end of road for them in the FA Cup. The FA cup is getting more interesting.

[JollyGood]

RESULTS:

Chelsea 2-1 Plymouth Argyle
Kidderminster Harriers 1-2 West Ham United

Chelsea and West Ham United are through to the 5th round of the competition. Both of the Premier League teams were pushed to the end by the much smaller teams in lower divisions and only won their games after extra-time.

Plymouth were beating Chelsea 0-1 but Chelsea equalised taking the game to extra-time. They scored again to beat Plymouth 2-1.

Kidderminster Harriers are in the 6 tier of the lower leagues and they were winning the game 1-0 until West Ham equalised in the 90+1 minute forcing the game in to extra time adding another 30 minutes to make the game go on until 120 minutes plus time added-on. Then West Ham scored the winner in the 120+1 minute. So close for Kidderminster.

[_BlackStar]

Manchester United loss, Chelsea won, West Ham won, Manchester City won, Norwich won, Everton won, Southamton draw. That's the result of today's FA Cup, some of the English Premier League teams who are the top teams in the best English competition.

Too bad Manchester United lost on penalties vs Middlesbrough today. Although basically Manchester United dominated this match, but in the end they had to accept the harsh reality of losing to a team that was never seeded at all. It's not fun, for sure. LOL

[indah rezqi]

Manchester City in my opinion is a club that will win this oldest football tournament in England easily. The consistency of the Manchester capital city club deserves appreciation. So far they have been in a good squad. First tier players with second tier players are equally good. So it will be very easy for the coach to formulate a strategy.