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FA Cup Final thread

Post by tiger76 » Sat Aug 01, 2020 3:28 pm

:o no-one started this yet, it's great that the final is in it's rightful place as the final domestic fixture in the calendar, hopefully this will continue next year and beyond, it's ridiculous that it's often been sandwiched between PL games. or played before the league campaign has finished.

I fancy Arsenal today don't know why but i just do, they seem to raise their game against the bigger sides, and Aubameyang is always a threat as he showed in the semi final, and Chelsea are incredibly inconsistent, you never know what you're going to get from them, and neither does Frank.

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Re: FA Cup Final thread

Post by FactualFrank » Sat Aug 01, 2020 3:31 pm

I'm going 2-1 Arsenal, although the game isn't really filling me with excitement, so will more than likely just have it on in the background.

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Re: FA Cup Final thread

Post by huw.Y.WattfromWare » Sat Aug 01, 2020 3:52 pm

Not even sure I’ll watch it but Chelsea usually get the rub of any luck that’s going and come out on top.

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Re: FA Cup Final thread

Post by claretburns » Sat Aug 01, 2020 3:57 pm

Both defences not great, though Arsenal played superbly against City in the semi final. Hoping for goals and no doubt Luiz to get sent off, give away a penalty and Giroud to score.

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Re: FA Cup Final thread

Post by conyoviejo » Sat Aug 01, 2020 4:02 pm

I wonder if they will both field a second eleven. The FA cup holds no attraction for me especially with two horrible southern clubs in the final, after it's been devalued year after year. I'm off for a good Schite now.. ;)

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Re: FA Cup Final thread

Post by taio » Sat Aug 01, 2020 4:09 pm

conyoviejo wrote:
Sat Aug 01, 2020 4:02 pm
I wonder if they will both field a second eleven. The FA cup holds no attraction for me especially with two horrible southern clubs in the final, after it's been devalued year after year. I'm off for a good Schite now.. ;)
I'd be very surprised if both don't play their strongest eleven. They will be desperate to win. Also a win would be a big achievement for either young manager. I think Chelsea will win.

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Re: FA Cup Final thread

Post by winsomeyen » Sat Aug 01, 2020 4:14 pm

Could history be made today if no English born player starts the game ?

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Re: FA Cup Final thread

Post by Conroysleftfoot » Sat Aug 01, 2020 4:16 pm

i think Arsenal need to win to get into Europe next season. I would have thought s club like Arsenal would see missing out on Europe as a bit of a disgrace.

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Re: FA Cup Final thread

Post by tiger76 » Sat Aug 01, 2020 4:20 pm

Conroysleftfoot wrote:
Sat Aug 01, 2020 4:16 pm
i think Arsenal need to win to get into Europe next season. I would have thought s club like Arsenal would see missing out on Europe as a bit of a disgrace.
They do that's one of the reasons i fancy them, for Chelsea although they'll want to win, the main aim for them has been achieved by finishing top 4, so you wonder if they'll be lacking in intensity, whereas for Arsenal if they win today it'll rescue their disappointing season, and as you rightly state it will also give them European football next season, even if it is the EL.

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Re: FA Cup Final thread

Post by claretburns » Sat Aug 01, 2020 4:27 pm

tiger76 wrote:
Sat Aug 01, 2020 4:20 pm
They do that's one of the reasons i fancy them, for Chelsea although they'll want to win, the main aim for them has been achieved by finishing top 4, so you wonder if they'll be lacking in intensity, whereas for Arsenal if they win today it'll rescue their disappointing season, and as you rightly state it will also give them European football next season, even if it is the EL.
To be fair you would have said the same last season was it? In Europa League Final, winner got Champions League which Arsenal needed after Chelsea already finished in top 4, and Chelsea won 4-1.

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Re: FA Cup Final thread

Post by claretburns » Sat Aug 01, 2020 4:27 pm

winsomeyen wrote:
Sat Aug 01, 2020 4:14 pm
Could history be made today if no English born player starts the game ?
Not sure, but definitely at least one of James, Mount, Abraham, Holding or Saka will start.

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Re: FA Cup Final thread

Post by tiger76 » Sat Aug 01, 2020 4:28 pm

winsomeyen wrote:
Sat Aug 01, 2020 4:14 pm
Could history be made today if no English born player starts the game ?
What makes you think no English born players will start the game, both teams fielded English players in their semi-final line-up's, and each had plenty on the bench.

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Re: FA Cup Final thread

Post by exilecanada » Sat Aug 01, 2020 4:29 pm

I couldn't care less who wins, I'll be watching though, although it won't be my focal point.

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Re: FA Cup Final thread

Post by tiger76 » Sat Aug 01, 2020 4:31 pm

claretburns wrote:
Sat Aug 01, 2020 4:27 pm
To be fair you would have said the same last season was it? In Europa League Final, winner got Champions League which Arsenal needed after Chelsea already finished in top 4, and Chelsea won 4-1.
That's true, but that Chelsea had an inspired Eden Hazard, who effectively won the game single-handedly, and this is a different Arsenal team under Arteta, they seem to have rediscovered their inner steel if the victory over City is anything to go by.
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Re: FA Cup Final thread

Post by Bin Ont Turf » Sat Aug 01, 2020 4:33 pm

Sideshow Bob is due a stinker.

That'll be worth watching.

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Re: FA Cup Final thread

Post by mdd2 » Sat Aug 01, 2020 4:33 pm

Won't Frank want an honour to his name and purely on history the FA Cup is a big one?

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Re: FA Cup Final thread

Post by Jimmymaccer » Sat Aug 01, 2020 4:46 pm

Gooners to win 2 minutes into added time with an offside handball missed by VAR.....

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Re: FA Cup Final thread

Post by taio » Sat Aug 01, 2020 4:52 pm

mdd2 wrote:
Sat Aug 01, 2020 4:33 pm
Won't Frank want an honour to his name and purely on history the FA Cup is a big one?
Absolutely certain Lampard and his players will want to win. Same with Arsenal but depends which one turns up so to speak.

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Re: FA Cup Final thread

Post by claretburns » Sat Aug 01, 2020 5:13 pm

tiger76 wrote:
Sat Aug 01, 2020 4:31 pm
That's true, but that Chelsea had an inspired Eden Hazard, who effectively won the game single-handedly, and this is a different Arsenal team under Arteta, they seem to have rediscovered their inner steel if the victory over City is anything to go by.
True, I agree with you, I think Arsenal will nick it after extra time, I just hope for it to be half entertaining and not a snore-fest.

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Re: FA Cup Final thread

Post by tiger76 » Sat Aug 01, 2020 5:23 pm

claretburns wrote:
Sat Aug 01, 2020 5:13 pm
True, I agree with you, I think Arsenal will nick it after extra time, I just hope for it to be half entertaining and not a snore-fest.
Well both defences are ropey, so you'd expect goals, and i'm not sure either team is really set up to defend, so i'll be :shock: if it's a 0-0, but in football you just never know.

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Re: FA Cup Final thread

Post by Spijed » Sat Aug 01, 2020 5:27 pm

When Arsenal have players like Rob Holding in defence you know it'll be a long time before they start challenging the top four again.

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Re: FA Cup Final thread

Post by TheFamilyCat » Sat Aug 01, 2020 5:27 pm

Lampard will join a fairly elite group FA Cup winner as player and manager if Chelsea win.

Edit - as would Arteta!
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Re: FA Cup Final thread

Post by Vegas Claret » Sat Aug 01, 2020 5:28 pm

I'm hoping for a 6-5 to someone, both teams get reduced to 8 men with their best players getting sent off for violent conduct, we then play Arsenal and Chelsea in the first 2 games next season with them all banned !
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Re: FA Cup Final thread

Post by Top Claret » Sat Aug 01, 2020 5:37 pm

Fancy Chelsea to score 1st, then we shall see what happens 😊

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Re: FA Cup Final thread

Post by Vegas Claret » Sat Aug 01, 2020 5:37 pm

Pulisic is class

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Re: FA Cup Final thread

Post by tiger76 » Sat Aug 01, 2020 5:38 pm

1-0 Chelsea Pulisic, it's a frenetic start i somehow doubt that'll be the only goal.

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Re: FA Cup Final thread

Post by taio » Sat Aug 01, 2020 5:38 pm

Vegas Claret wrote:
Sat Aug 01, 2020 5:37 pm
Pulisic is class
He really is an excellent player. His movement is very good.

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Re: FA Cup Final thread

Post by Bordeauxclaret » Sat Aug 01, 2020 5:47 pm

I thought the attacking players couldn’t stand in the wall anymore?

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Re: FA Cup Final thread

Post by Vegas Claret » Sat Aug 01, 2020 5:49 pm

Bordeauxclaret wrote:
Sat Aug 01, 2020 5:47 pm
I thought the attacking players couldn’t stand in the wall anymore?
Anthony Taylor is the ref, has he ever shown that he understands the rules ? :lol:

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Re: FA Cup Final thread

Post by SalisburyClaret » Sat Aug 01, 2020 5:49 pm

Neither manager wearing a suit - no respect for F A Cup traditions

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Re: FA Cup Final thread

Post by Duffer_ » Sat Aug 01, 2020 6:01 pm

The font on the Arse shirt is horrible. I'm calling it Medieval Banquet, the missus German Reich.

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Re: FA Cup Final thread

Post by tiger76 » Sat Aug 01, 2020 6:02 pm

1-1 Aubameyang with an expert pen.

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Re: FA Cup Final thread

Post by FactualFrank » Sat Aug 01, 2020 6:04 pm

tiger76 wrote:
Sat Aug 01, 2020 5:38 pm
1-0 Chelsea Pulisic, it's a frenetic start i somehow doubt that'll be the only goal.
You were right.

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Re: FA Cup Final thread

Post by Wellsy1882 » Sat Aug 01, 2020 6:07 pm

SalisburyClaret wrote:
Sat Aug 01, 2020 5:49 pm
Neither manager wearing a suit - no respect for F A Cup traditions
We're in 2020

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Re: FA Cup Final thread

Post by Conroysleftfoot » Sat Aug 01, 2020 6:11 pm

Arsenal play more long balls than us but nobody seems to be mentioning it.

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Re: FA Cup Final thread

Post by Bordeauxclaret » Sat Aug 01, 2020 6:12 pm

Vegas Claret wrote:
Sat Aug 01, 2020 5:49 pm
Anthony Taylor is the ref, has he ever shown that he understands the rules ? :lol:
Good point.

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Re: FA Cup Final thread

Post by Conroysleftfoot » Sat Aug 01, 2020 6:17 pm

The grass must be pretty long at Wembley, Arsenal players do seem to be having problems keeping on their feet.

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Re: FA Cup Final thread

Post by Aclaret » Sat Aug 01, 2020 6:18 pm

If only SD would take the FA Cup seriously....who knows how far we could go. We would give these two a game. I think we've done many threads on that subject though.

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Re: FA Cup Final thread

Post by SalisburyClaret » Sat Aug 01, 2020 6:19 pm

Wellsy1882 wrote:
Sat Aug 01, 2020 6:07 pm
We're in 2020
No excuse - you wouldn’t find Sean not wearing a suit - our team is built on old fashioned values!
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Re: FA Cup Final thread

Post by tiger76 » Sat Aug 01, 2020 6:29 pm

Aclaret wrote:
Sat Aug 01, 2020 6:18 pm
If only SD would take the FA Cup seriously....who knows how far we could go. We would give these two a game. I think we've done many threads on that subject though.
Well we've had 2 hidings off Chelsea this season, but we've run Arsenal close at the Emirates, and we took a point off them at TM, and probably should have won that game, i agree we should treat the FA Cup more seriously, but it's always going to be down our list of priorities rightly or wrongly.

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Re: FA Cup Final thread

Post by Wellsy1882 » Sat Aug 01, 2020 6:38 pm

I fancy arsenal to win this now

Injuries galore to chelsea

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Re: FA Cup Final thread

Post by ElectroClaret » Sat Aug 01, 2020 6:38 pm

Pulisic done his hammy, off.

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Re: FA Cup Final thread

Post by tiger76 » Sat Aug 01, 2020 6:40 pm

Pulisic's gone off with a hamstring pull, that's a big blow to Chelsea.

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Re: FA Cup Final thread

Post by Vegas Claret » Sat Aug 01, 2020 6:40 pm

I've never done a hamstring in the hundreds of games I've played in, highly tuned athletes are so over rated !

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Re: FA Cup Final thread

Post by conyoviejo » Sat Aug 01, 2020 6:44 pm

Vegas Claret wrote:
Sat Aug 01, 2020 6:40 pm
I've never done a hamstring in the hundreds of games I've played in, highly tuned athletes are so over rated !
I should hope not playing subbuteo. :D
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Re: FA Cup Final thread

Post by taio » Sat Aug 01, 2020 6:59 pm

Excellent finish to put Arsenal ahead.

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Re: FA Cup Final thread

Post by ElectroClaret » Sat Aug 01, 2020 6:59 pm

2-1 Arsenal.

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Re: FA Cup Final thread

Post by tiger76 » Sat Aug 01, 2020 6:59 pm

2-1 to the Gunners, that man Aubameyang again, brilliant finish.

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Re: FA Cup Final thread

Post by SalisburyClaret » Sat Aug 01, 2020 7:00 pm

Cracking goal for the Nazis

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Re: FA Cup Final thread

Post by ElectroClaret » Sat Aug 01, 2020 7:04 pm

Chelsea have a man sent off.

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