⚽ [POLL] ENGLISH FA CUP 2023/24 TOURNAMENT - Discussion Thread

[JollyGood]

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It is now the 3rd round of the competition which mean the first games featuring the Premier League clubs has started. Here is the full fixture list of FA Cup 3rd Round games to be played between 5th-8th January 2024:

Thursday 4th January
Crystal Palace vs Everton

Friday 5th January
Brentford vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
Fulham vs Rotherham United 
Tottenham Hotspur vs Burnley

Saturday 6th January
AFC Wimbledon vs Ipswich Town
Coventry City vs Oxford United 
Maidstone Utd vs Stevenage
Millwall vs Leicester City 
Sunderland vs Newcastle United 
Blackburn Rovers vs Cambridge United
Gillingham vs Sheffield United
Hull City vs Birmingham City
Newport County AFC vs Eastleigh
Norwich City vs Bristol Rovers
Plymouth Argyle vs Sutton United
Queens Park Rangers vs Bournemouth
Southampton vs Walsall
Stoke City vs Brighton and Hove Albion
Watford vs Chesterfield
Chelsea vs Preston North End
Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa
Sheffield Wednesday vs Cardiff City
Swansea City vs Morecambe

Sunday 7th January
Luton Town vs Bolton Wanderers
Manchester City vs Huddersfield Town
Nottingham Forest vs Blackpool
Peterborough United vs Leeds United
Shrewsbury Town vs Wrexham
West Bromwich Albion vs Aldershot Town
West Ham United vs Bristol City
Arsenal vs Liverpool

Monday 8th January
Wigan Athletic vs Manchester United



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[JollyGood]

This is the only FA Cup game taking place today and it is the first involving Premier League clubs:

Manchester United vs Everton






If Everton lose there is a possibility Lampard will be sacked after the game. Surely with such a dismal record as manager he should be replaced because Everton are not a small club, they have a huge potential.

[Juggy777]

It is now the 3rd round of the competition which mean the first games featuring the Premier League clubs has started. Here is the only FA Cup game taking place tomorrow:

If Everton lose there is a possibility Lampard will be sacked after the game. Surely with such a dismal record as manager he should be replaced because Everton are not a small club, they have a huge potential.

@JollyGood I personally expect Manchester United to win because I’m sure that Erik ten Hag desires to win a trophy in his first season, and the way he prepares his team for every match makes me confident to say that my beloved club is back on track.

Furthermore Lampard needs to go and I can’t understand how has he survived so far?, and lastly do you feel that Chelsea will be able to get revenge on City for yesterday’s loss or do you feel that they’ll be defeated by City again?.

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@JollyGood I personally expect Manchester United to win because I’m sure that Erik ten Hag desires to win a trophy in his first season, and the way he prepares his team for every match makes me confident to say that my beloved club is back on track.

FA cup is not easy and to know the club that will be the FA cup winner is very difficult, there are many other clubs that are good in EPL that are eager to win FA cup too, Manchester United team can try their best, but they may or may not be the winner. But as for today's match, this season has been a bad season for Everton and they are on the relegation position in premier league, that is enough to let us know that Manchester United is having a better chance to win.

[JollyGood]

The game is at first half and the score is 1-1.

@JollyGood I personally expect Manchester United to win because I’m sure that Erik ten Hag desires to win a trophy in his first season, and the way he prepares his team for every match makes me confident to say that my beloved club is back on track.

Furthermore Lampard needs to go and I can’t understand how has he survived so far?, and lastly do you feel that Chelsea will be able to get revenge on City for yesterday’s loss or do you feel that they’ll be defeated by City again?.

I also expect Manchester United to win the game. As for Lampard, I have no idea how he has survived so long with a dismal record at Everton. I expect Manchester City to win their FA Cup game against Chelsea because Potter and his team have not been good enough most of the season.

FA cup is not easy and to know the club that will be the FA cup winner is very difficult, there are many other clubs that are good in EPL that are eager to win FA cup too, Manchester United team can try their best, but they may or may not be the winner. But as for today's match, this season has been a bad season for Everton and they are on the relegation position in premier league, that is enough to let us know that Manchester United is having a better chance to win.

Simply put yes Manchester United should win the game.

[Rruchi man]

Simply put yes Manchester United should win the game.

The game finally ended 3-1 in favour of Manchester United and Marcus Rashford scores again in another Manchester United game. This team that Erik Ten Hag has put together is definitely one to be feared and even more in attack with rumours of Felix and Aboubakar from Cameron likely to join them on loan.

I wonder why they don't use VAR in FA cup games, VAR technology should be used in all competitions since it has improved decision making process although some decisions with it are still biased, but majorly I feel VAR should be used generally. Some decisions from the officials in the game was not completely accepted as correct and should have warranted a VAR check for verification.

[Slow death]

Manchester United 3 - 1 Everton

well, i have seen several negative comments about the everton coach frack lampard, apart from him he is responsible for the most results, because even in certain games he could have made some changes in the team strategy he could have achieved better results, but everton already had other coaches with a good reputation who were unable to bring good results to everton, from what i see this situation of bad results for everton may have deeper origins within the management of the club itself

in almost 7 years the owner of everton fired 5 coaches, these are scary numbers, it is not possible that the 5 coaches are wrong and are missing, the problem may not be with the coaches. something else is failing. Lampard's csso I don't know if I will fire him, but if he leaves and takes on another coach, I very much doubt that much will change, probably the thing that would change would be the team not being close to the relegation zone

[JollyGood]

These are the results of the FA Cup games played today:

Crystal Palace 1-2 Southampton
Gillingham 0-1 Leicester City
Preston North End 3-1 Huddersfield Town
Reading 2-0 Watford
Tottenham Hotspur 1-0 Portsmouth
Blackpool 4-1 Nottingham Forest
Boreham Wood 1-1 Accrington Stanley
Bournemouth 2-4 Burnley
Chesterfield 3-3 West Bromwich Albion
Fleetwood Town 2-1 Queens Park Rangers
Hull City 0-2 Fulham
Ipswich Town 4-1 Rotherham United
Middlesbrough 1-5 Brighton and Hove Albion
Millwall 0-2 Sheffield United
Shrewsbury Town 1-2 Sunderland
Brentford 0-1 West Ham United
Coventry City 3-4 Wrexham
Grimsby Town 1-0 Burton Albion
Luton Town 1-1 Wigan Athletic
Liverpool 2-2 Wolverhampton Wanderers   

There was one game called-off which will be re-scheduled: Forest Green Rovers vs Birmingham City (postponed because of waterlogged pitch)

[Majestic-milf]

Liverpool 2-2 Wolverhampton Wanderers

 Honestly this game was a shocker. I really should commend the efforts of the Wolves side. Being the goal openers, I expected them to become weak during the second half since most of their games end that way, but after Salah's goal in the 52nd minute, I felt that was the end.
 This game only proves that Jurgen Klopp is really struggling  to get to the top four standings and although it doesn't affect their position, it would have been worth it to perform better. Hopefully they'd do better in the next leg.

[JollyGood]

The way Wolves were playing they deserved to get at least a draw from the game and maybe could have edged it to deserve a win. Though neither team wanted a replay that is what will happen because unlike last season the games will revert to replays and then extra-time and penalties if necessary. I preferred the previous format last season where domestic cup games were decided on the day rather than replays because it adds to an already congested fixture list.

Liverpool will have to travel to Wolverhampton (for the replay) and then winner will move in to the 4th round of the tournament.

Liverpool 2-2 Wolverhampton Wanderers

 Honestly this game was a shocker. I really should commend the efforts of the Wolves side. Being the goal openers, I expected them to become weak during the second half since most of their games end that way, but after Salah's goal in the 52nd minute, I felt that was the end.
 This game only proves that Jurgen Klopp is really struggling  to get to the top four standings and although it doesn't affect their position, it would have been worth it to perform better. Hopefully they'd do better in the next leg.

[Rruchi man]

Manchester City 16:30 Chelsea

Another big test for Chelsea after loosing already to Manchester City in the Premier League. Hopefully they have been able to make changes and known their errors in the first game that made them loose three points to be able to win Manchester City in this FA cup clash. The winner in this game will be the team to play the winners in the game between Oxford and Arsenal tomorrow. Chelsea in this game don't need to play the defensive, that did not work for them before, they need to put pressure on Manchester City and take any chance they get in this game to avoid loosing a second time to Manchester City.

[JollyGood]

These are the results from the FA Cup games played today:

Bristol City 1-1 Swansea City
Derby County 3-0 Barnsley
Cardiff City 2-2 Leeds United
Hartlepool United 0-3 Stoke City
Norwich City 0-1 Blackburn Rovers
Stockport County 1-2 Walsall
Aston Villa 1-2 Stevenage
Manchester City 4-0 Chelsea

The result of the day has to be Stevenage beating Aston Villa after coming from a goal down scoring two goals in the final two minutes of the game. The League Two club have caused a major shock but this is the magic of the FA Cup, smaller clubs can occasionally beat the much bigger clubs.

Another big test for Chelsea after loosing already to Manchester City in the Premier League.

Well, Chelsea are in big trouble when it comes to the Premier League. There is no real chance of them finishing in the top four this season therefore they will not play Champions League next season. On merit alone, Manchester City,  Arsenal, Newcastle United and Manchester United deserve to finish in the top four but as the season goes on that could change.

As for their game today, Manchester City absolutely took them apart and exposed their weaknesses with a convincing 4-0 win. Even though Manchester City put out  a weakened team, Chelsea tried to field a team as strong as possible because they have to try to win any domestic cup they can. Chelsea are out of the competition and they continue to have a miserable season. Potter is the wrong man to be their manager or coach.

[JollyGood]

Here is the only FA Cup game taking place this evening:

Oxford United 0-3 Arsenal


The next set of FA Cup games (including replays) will take place on 17th January 2023:

Accrington Stanley vs Boreham Wood
Forest Green Rovers vs Birmingham City
Leeds United vs Cardiff City
Swansea City vs Bristol City
Wigan Athletic vs Luton Town
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Liverpool
West Bromwich Albion vs Chesterfield

[JollyGood]

These 3rd round replays will take place this evening:

Accrington Stanley vs Boreham Wood
Forest Green Rovers vs Birmingham City
Leeds United vs Cardiff City
Swansea City vs Bristol City
Wigan Athletic vs Luton Town
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Liverpool
West Bromwich Albion vs Chesterfield

How many of you think Wolves will beat Liverpool? I think it will be tough for them, I expect Wolves to win especially after Liverpool were beaten comprehensively in the Premier League by Brighton over the weekend. As for the 4th round draw, I will post it in full after all the games have been played so we know who will play who  

[JollyGood]

The only FA Cup game taking place this evening: 

Manchester City vs Arsenal

At the time of writing the post, Manchester City are winning 1-0 with a goal from Ake after 64 minutes. This is the first game in the 4th round of the competition. The following 4th round games take place over the weekend.

[Rruchi man]

The only FA Cup game taking place this evening: 

Manchester City vs Arsenal

At the time of writing the post, Manchester City are winning 1-0 with a goal from Ake after 64 minutes. This is the first game in the 4th round of the competition. The following 4th round games take place over the weekend.

Although Manchester city won at the end of the day, they did not quite impress and dominate the game like they usually do. It was a fairly balanced game that I feel that Arsenal could have won had Arteta started with our regular first Eleven players and not removing Thomas Party for Sambi Lokonga, and starting Odegaard. The moment Thomas Partey went off, I feel Manchester United got an edge in midfield. Arsenal was able to contain De Bruyne and Halaand, and that is something good in preparation for when we play Manchester city in the premier league.

Congratulations Manchester city, the can win the FA cup this season, since Arsenal are looking fully focused on winning the EPL.

[JollyGood]

I am certain Arsenal will not win the Premier League and the game today shows Arsenal can be beaten by a more determined opponent. Manchester City will not let go of their champions status easily. Manchester City deserved their win and they proceed to the 5th Round,

Here are the 4th Round games taking place tomorrow Saturday 28th January 2023:

Accrington Stanley vs Leeds United         
Walsall vs Leicester City         
Blackburn Rovers vs Birmingham City         
Bristol City vs West Bromwich Albion         
Fulham vs Sunderland         
Ipswich Town vs Burnley         
Luton Town vs Grimsby Town         
Sheffield Wednesday vs Fleetwood Town         
Southampton vs Blackpool         
Preston North End vs Tottenham Hotspur         
Manchester United vs Reading

Although Manchester city won at the end of the day, they did not quite impress and dominate the game like they usually do. It was a fairly balanced game that I feel that Arsenal could have won had Arteta started with our regular first Eleven players and not removing Thomas Party for Sambi Lokonga, and starting Odegaard. The moment Thomas Partey went off, I feel Manchester United got an edge in midfield. Arsenal was able to contain De Bruyne and Halaand, and that is something good in preparation for when we play Manchester city in the premier league.

Congratulations Manchester city, the can win the FA cup this season, since Arsenal are looking fully focused on winning the EPL.

[JollyGood]

These are all the FA Cup 4th results for games already played including today:

Sunday 29th January 2023
Brighton and Hove Albion 2-1 Liverpool 
Stoke City 3-1 Stevenage
Wrexham 3-3 Sheffield United 

Saturday 28th January 2023
Accrington Stanley 1-3 Leeds United
Walsall 0-1 Leicester City
Blackburn Rovers 2-2 Birmingham City 
Bristol City 3-0 West Bromwich Albion 
Fulham 1-1 Sunderland 
Ipswich Town 0-0 Burnley 
Luton Town 2-2 Grimsby Town 
Sheffield Wednesday 1-1 Fleetwood Town
Southampton 2-1 Blackpool 
Preston North End 0-3 Tottenham Hotspur 
Manchester United 3-1 Reading 

Friday 27th January 2023
Manchester City 1-0 Arsenal

After outstanding games have been played and the 5th Round draw has been made, I will update the thread.

[Juggy777]

These are all the FA Cup 4th results for games already played including today:

Sunday 29th January 2023
Brighton and Hove Albion 2-1 Liverpool  
Stoke City 3-1 Stevenage
Wrexham 3-3 Sheffield United  

Saturday 28th January 2023
Accrington Stanley 1-3 Leeds United
Walsall 0-1 Leicester City
Blackburn Rovers 2-2 Birmingham City  
Bristol City 3-0 West Bromwich Albion  
Fulham 1-1 Sunderland  
Ipswich Town 0-0 Burnley  
Luton Town 2-2 Grimsby Town  
Sheffield Wednesday 1-1 Fleetwood Town
Southampton 2-1 Blackpool  
Preston North End 0-3 Tottenham Hotspur  
Manchester United 3-1 Reading  

Friday 27th January 2023
Manchester City 1-0 Arsenal

After outstanding games have been played and the 5th Round draw has been made, I will update the thread.

@JollyGood I’m really happy for Manchester United, and the way they’re playing is making every Red Devil fan’s proud and it’s hard to imagine that we were getting Rabiot instead of Casemiro . Furthermore Liverpool season seems to be jinxed, because they have been eliminated from this competition and now I wonder how long before the Liverpool board loses patience with Klopp and sacks him?.

[JollyGood]

I thought they overpaid for Casemiro because he was already 30 years of age when he joined Manchester United but he has been a very good player for them.

Liverpool were beaten by Brighton. Opponents just do not fear facing Liverpool, they have dipped in form after selling Sadio Mane. It just goes to show how important Mane was for the team (more than Salah). If Liverpool owners sack Klopp they will have to pay compensation and then give the new manager time to rebuild and spend on players he wants to bring in. As long as Klopp does not resign the board will not sack him because the club is now for sale they would prefer to sell it and let the new owners make decisions.

@JollyGood I’m really happy for Manchester United, and the way they’re playing is making every Red Devil fan’s proud and it’s hard to imagine that we were getting Rabiot instead of Casemiro . Furthermore Liverpool season seems to be jinxed, because they have been eliminated from this competition and now I wonder how long before the Liverpool board loses patience with Klopp and sacks him?.