David Squires on … diplomacy and drama as the FA Cup enjoys a revival

Our cartoonist on the wild scenes, unlikely heroes and football royalty that breathed life into the old competition

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David Squires on … all-staff emails at United, woe at City and ‘Tottenham Hotspur’

Our cartoonist on Liverpool compounding a difficult week for Manchester City, plus a big week for electronic mail. Buy a copy of this cartoon by David in our Print Shop David’s new book, ...
The Guardian - Feb. 25
FA Cup fifth round to feature Ramadan breaks

The FA Cup matches taking place this week will briefly pause to allow Muslim players to break their fast for Ramadan.
ESPN - 3d
Man City to visit Bournemouth in FA Cup quarters

Manchester City will visit Bournemouth in the FA Cup quarterfinals as Pep Guardiola's side look to salvage a disappointing season.
ESPN - 1d
Sutton's FA Cup fifth-round predictions v comedian Josh Widdicombe

BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton takes on comedian and Plymouth fan Josh Widdicombe with his predictions for the eight FA Cup fifth-round ties.
BBC News - 4d
FA Cup fifth round: 10 things to look out for this weekend

VAR is back (to save us all), Plymouth are plotting another upset and Cardiff’s Anwar El Ghazi returns to Villa Park. The trip to Aston Villa looks tricky for Cardiff City, whose main focus is ...
The Guardian - 4d
When Arsenal's controversial goal resulted in FA Cup rematch

As the FA Cup returns, BBC Sport looks back at one of the competition's most controversial games - a winning goal from Marc Overmars resulted in Arsenal's fifth-round tie with Sheffield United ...
BBC News - 4d
'Colossus', 'hungry', 'unconventional' - Plymouth's FA Cup giant-killers

What makes an FA Cup giant-killer? BBC Sport looks at some of Plymouth's heroes in the competition so far.
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Asensio double sends Villa to FA Cup quarter-finals

Watch highlights as Marco Asensio scores twice to send Aston Villa to the FA Cup quarter-finals after beating Cardiff City 2-0 at Villa Park.
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Newcastle 1-2 Brighton: FA Cup fifth round – live reaction

Seagulls book spot in FA Cup quarter-finals Why not ">email Tom with your thoughts 3 mins: Newcastle chance! Barnes leads a foray through the centre, then gets it back from Gordon and sends ...
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