Tag: FA Cup

Mateta stalls on new Palace deal as European interest grows

Jean-Philippe Mateta
December 2025

Jean-Philippe Mateta’s contract negotiations with Crystal Palace have reportedly stalled, with the in-form striker in no rush to commit beyond 2027 as he enjoys the best spell of his career under Oliver Glasner and cements himself among the Premier League’s most prolific forwards. Having scored 36 goals across two seasons, helped Palace win the 2024-25 FA Cup and earned a France call-up, Mateta is now attracting interest from clubs such as Atalanta, and is expected to review options after the 2026 World Cup before deciding his long-term future.

Glasner’s stock rises as United and Chelsea watch

Oliver Glasner (Crystal Palace)
November 2025

Glasner’s FA Cup-winning run and steady authority at Palace have pushed him onto shortlists at “big clubs.” Amorim steadied United after October; Maresca’s Chelsea remain erratic. Bookmakers now rate Glasner a live contender if either club changes coach. Glasner played down speculation, stressing present focus and daily alignment talks with chairman Steve Parish. He framed any future step as vision-led, not opportunistic: matching goals, process, and resourcing before committing—otherwise part ways cleanly.

Arsenal fined £500,000 for FA Cup ticket allocation breach

Arsenal
October 2025

The FA has handed Arsenal a suspended £500,000 fine for failing to provide Manchester United with the required 15% ticket allocation in their FA Cup third-round tie last season. The sanction will be enforced if Arsenal repeat the violation.
Safety concerns over away fan placement led to reduced allocation at the Emirates Stadium. United’s complaint prompted an FA investigation, resulting in the suspended fine. Arsenal must demonstrate compliance this season to avoid triggering the penalty.

Spurs and United Eye Palace Star Eberechi Eze

Eberechi Eze (Crystal Palace)
Apirl 2025

Manchester United and Tottenham are showing strong interest in Crystal Palace playmaker Eberechi Eze, with both clubs identifying him as a top attacking target for the summer.
Eze’s recent FA Cup heroics have drawn attention, and TEAMtalk reports that a bid of £60m may be required to secure the 26-year-old, who fits well into Ruben Amorim’s plans at United.

Haaland Suffers Injury Scare in FA Cup Win Over Bournemouth

Erling Haaland (Manchester City)
March 2025

Haaland was forced off with a left ankle injury in City’s 2-1 FA Cup quarterfinal win after scoring the equalizer and missing a penalty.
The striker sustained the injury after a tackle by Lewis Cook. Though he briefly returned to play, he soon went down again and was subbed off. City advanced with Marmoush’s winner and await updates on Haaland’s condition.

Rashford’s First Villa Goal Sparks FA Cup Semi-Final Charge

Marcus Rashford (Aston Villa)
April 2025

Rashford netted his first goals for Aston Villa in a 3-0 win over Preston, guiding them into the FA Cup semi-finals.
He opened the scoring by finishing off a Digne assist, added a penalty shortly after, and Ramsey’s solo goal sealed the result in dominant second-half fashion.

Mateta Channels Cyborg With Protective Headgear After Horror Injury

Jean-Philippe Mateta (Crystal Palace)
March 2025

Mateta returned to action in Crystal Palace’s FA Cup quarter-final against Fulham wearing protective headgear after receiving 25 stitches from a horror head injury sustained against Millwall.
Social media lit up with reactions comparing Mateta’s look to Cyborg from Justice League and even Call of Duty characters, while fans praised his bravery and questioned his cautious play on return.

Guardiola Breaks Silence on Kevin De Bruyne’s Future Amid Contract Uncertainty

Kevin De Bruyne (Pep Guardiola)
March 2025

Pep Guardiola confirmed talks between Manchester City and Kevin De Bruyne are ongoing, with the midfielder’s contract set to expire this summer.
Guardiola emphasized the focus remains on City’s push for silverware this season, including the FA Cup, Premier League, and Club World Cup, leaving negotiations to the club and De Bruyne’s camp.

Milos Kerkez Eyes Move to European Giant Amid Liverpool Interest

Milos Kerkez (Bournemouth)
March 2025

Bournemouth left-back Milos Kerkez has expressed his desire to join one of Europe’s top clubs, with Liverpool reportedly interested ahead of the summer transfer window.
The 21-year-old, who previously spent time at AC Milan, says he dreams of playing for elite teams and winning major trophies. While his focus remains on Bournemouth’s current season and FA Cup campaign, he acknowledges the potential for a move in the summer.

Matheus Cunha Hit with Additional Ban and Fine

Matheus Cunha, Wolverhampton Wanderers
22 March 2025

Cunha has been given an extra one-match suspension and fined £50,000 after improper conduct following a red card in the FA Cup against Bournemouth.
After receiving a red card, Cunha argued with officials and staff. He was already serving a three-match ban and is now suspended until April 13, missing games vs. West Ham and Ipswich.

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