FA Cup Semi Finals (18/19 April)

[Amjid Javed]

Arsenal V Chelsea

Everton v Man Utd

Should be two very good games.

[HuZi]

sky sports will show it I think final will be everton-chelsea I think

[Amjid Javed]

Good news for United on sunday mike rileys playing for them.

[Immy Ji]

Can't wait for the Match, a little nervous, but I hope we do the business. Got my tickets this morning..

Are any fellow PP'ers going to the Arsenal vs Chavski match?

[Amir]

Originally Posted by Amjid Javed Good news for United on sunday mike rileys playing for them.

Incorrect, Moyes came out and pretty much made a slight underhand comment suggest Riley is a Reds fan.

Since people have called him one, he makes it a point to give alot of calls agaisnt us. People say he is a United referee but funny how he gave that team 7 yellows at Stamford Bridge (albeit some deserved, but alot were over stupid things).

If anything, I expect Riley to give a lot of garbage against us.

[Amir]

Originally Posted by Amjid Javed Good news for United on sunday mike rileys playing for them.

Came across this: http://footytweets.com/manutd/news/57193

Funny stat: Arsenal have got the most penalties under Riley.

As for United's win percentage under Riley, that is no surprise considering our win percentage is 70% most of the time with any ref.

[Zechariah]

It's fair to say that Riley is a crap ref.

[Geordie Ahmed]

Arsenal and Man-U to go through

[Oxy]

Man U v Chelsea FA Cup Final

Man U v Chelsea Champions League FInal

[Amjid Javed]

Is it me or are all Liverpool fans, pundits anti-Arsenal!

[Oxy]

Originally Posted by Amjid Javed Is it me or are all Liverpool fans, pundits anti-Arsenal!

I just cant see past this Man U side - hate to say it, but its one of the most intimidating line ups I have ever seen.

And Arsenal dont frighten me or anyone. Even CArdiff should have beaten them in the 1st FA Cup game - had we not hit the crossbar in the 88th min.

[Gooner]

Originally Posted by Oxy I just cant see past this Man U side - hate to say it, but its one of the most intimidating line ups I have ever seen. And Arsenal dont frighten me or anyone. Even CArdiff should have beaten them in the 1st FA Cup game - had we not hit the crossbar in the 88th min.

Lets not contemplate on what should and could have happend. As an Arsenal fan, not any team scare me the way we are playing at the moment.

[Zechariah]

Originally Posted by Oxy I just cant see past this Man U side - hate to say it, but its one of the most intimidating line ups I have ever seen. And Arsenal dont frighten me or anyone. Even CArdiff should have beaten them in the 1st FA Cup game - had we not hit the crossbar in the 88th min.

True, but it is a different Arsenal that is playing now and recovery started during a period in which there was a 4-0 to the same team who should have won at home.

Football is about current form no matter what happened in the past.

[Amjid Javed]

Originally Posted by Oxy I just cant see past this Man U side - hate to say it, but its one of the most intimidating line ups I have ever seen. And Arsenal dont frighten me or anyone. Even CArdiff should have beaten them in the 1st FA Cup game - had we not hit the crossbar in the 88th min.

This is a team which has failed to beat most of big sides this season and United have had stronger sides then this under fergie!

[Amir]

Originally Posted by Amjid Javed This is a team which has failed to beat most of big sides this season and United have had stronger sides then this under fergie!

Exactly, football not played on paper. We have a great chance to beat Arsenal but also a great chacnet o lose, should be a good tie.

Though I think the team of 99 would smash this arsenal team to pieces!

[kingusama92]

Originally Posted by Amir Exactly, football not played on paper. We have a great chance to beat Arsenal but also a great chacnet o lose, should be a good tie. Though I think the team of 99 would smash this arsenal team to pieces!

LOL they would get decapitated with the 99 team. Arsenal would be removed from the soccer world if this Arsenal team played that team.

[invincible]

Originally Posted by Amir Exactly, football not played on paper. We have a great chance to beat Arsenal but also a great chacnet o lose, should be a good tie. Though I think the team of 99 would smash this arsenal team to pieces!

I doubt you've watched any of the matches extensively back then. Trust me, i have and the comparison is just not right. Football back then and today has changed so much. The pace of premiership increased about ten fold and from our many attackers back then (Ole, Sheringham, Giggs, Cole, Yorke etc.) I personally think only Ole and Giggs would suit present day football of our team which is so much more mobile and fluent than back then.

In terms of an overall squad and form, it would take something extraordinary to match the team from 2006-07 season. Ronaldo, Saha, Rooney, Scholes were so good back then that its almost freakish.

[madaboutlfc]

Originally Posted by Oxy I just cant see past this Man U side - hate to say it, but its one of the most intimidating line ups I have ever seen. And Arsenal dont frighten me or anyone. Even CArdiff should have beaten them in the 1st FA Cup game - had we not hit the crossbar in the 88th min.

youre wrong about Arsenal.. Arsenal for me are the form team and as funny it is to say this rigoberts nephew is doing rather well for them.. I just hope when we play them they are absolutely knackered and rest the big guns because they are such a good team at the moment.. had they not lost players in the summer they would definitely be up there.. I hope that they play 120 minutes of football with arshavin out for a week and wenger having no choice but to rest their players for our game

[Zechariah]

Originally Posted by kingusama92 LOL they would get decapitated with the 99 team. Arsenal would be removed from the soccer world if this Arsenal team played that team.

Ever watch the matches back then? They were strong no doubt best at the time! but saying that nvm.

[Amir]

Originally Posted by invincible I doubt you've watched any of the matches extensively back then. Trust me, i have and the comparison is just not right. Football back then and today has changed so much. The pace of premiership increased about ten fold and from our many attackers back then (Ole, Sheringham, Giggs, Cole, Yorke etc.) I personally think only Ole and Giggs would suit present day football of our team which is so much more mobile and fluent than back then. In terms of an overall squad and form, it would take something extraordinary to match the team from 2006-07 season. Ronaldo, Saha, Rooney, Scholes were so good back then that its almost freakish.

I have watched many videos from 99 and got some old tapes (and watched the whole season for that matter). I think our counter attacking was much better then but we lacked in defence immensely. We didnt waste much time on the ball and created a lot more opportunites than now. This season we havent been that fluent.

If you are talking about 06/07 or 07/08 I would agree with you. But 99 puts our attack this year a bit to shame. We seem to play a bit slower now and sometimes we dwell too much on the ball.

[suhaib]

a man utd vs chelsea final will be boring if its done twice with fa cup and champions league

[HuZi]

who will play first (today someone will play but dunno who ) and what time will they play cause I think sky sports will show it

[Amjid Javed]

Originally Posted by kingusama92 LOL they would get decapitated with the 99 team. Arsenal would be removed from the soccer world if this Arsenal team played that team.

Touche and the Arsenal 98 team of the Invincible team would smash Uniteds 99 team apart with ease

[Oxy]

1-0 Arsenal (Walcott 18 min)

[Oxy]

1-1 Half time - dont know who equalised (or when!)

[HuZi]

malouda mnade the goal

[Oxy]

Arsenal's defence looking all over the place.

Denilson might have been sent off for pushig the ref after disagreeind with him!

Walcott might be the key - but he's a lone figure.

GAme screaming for Arshavin

[Oxy]

Drogba might have put CHelsea into the FA Cup final!

2-1 (84 min)

[Oxy]

Arsenal 1 - 2 Chelsea [Full time]

I thought Arsenal were ordinary....keeper gifted the winner.

Why was Adabayor taken off?

And Arshavin as sub?

Wenger will be asked a few questions....

[invincible]

Originally Posted by Oxy Arsenal 1 - 2 Chelsea [Full time] I thought Arsenal were ordinary....keeper gifted the winner. Why was Adabayor taken off? And Arshavin as sub? Wenger will be asked a few questions....

Both Arshavin and Nasri should have started imo. But I guess Wenger wanted to accommodate Denilson-Song so Chelsea's midfield doesn't dominate them.

Either way, some bad decisions cost them dear!

[Boi]

Poor decision to keep Arshavin on the bench and also to sub Adebayor. Most of all Fabianski was rubbish. He gifted the winner.
Chelsea did well. They tried to attack whenever they had the ball and got some luck too. Well done to Chelsea. Unlucky Arsenal!

[Oxy]

Although I like Arsenal - I was rooting for Chelsea...who I really dont like.

[HuZi]

chelseaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa won the match !!!!

[Zechariah]

Disgraceful pitch though.

[Sheikh]

Yesterday was just another example of why I rate Lamps so highly. He absolutely dominated the game, was all over the pitch and played a big part in all of our attacks and naturally provided assists for both goals.

The ball forward to Drogba for the second goal was ridiculous; Essien headed it down and Lamps, first time without even looking up, looped it over with backspin for Drogba to put away. The assist to Malouda for the first goal was even more delightful but he did take a moment to look up and pick out his pass...

Defensively he put in a real effort, winning countless tackles and stripping possession in midfield. He may be compared to Gerrard but I feel that he does so much more for the team. Personally I think he does the combined job of Gerrard and Alonso (the two assists for the goals were from positions that Alonso operates in).

As Jose used to put it: Fantastic player.

[Geordie Ahmed]

Weird team selection by Fergie - guess he doesnt care much for the FA Cup

Man Utd

* 12 Foster
* 21 R Da Silva
* 05 Ferdinand
* 15 Vidic
* 20 F Da Silva
* 19 Welbeck
* 28 Gibson
* 08 Anderson
* 13 Park
* 32 Tevez
* 41 Macheda

Substitutes

Kuszczak, Neville, Evra, Berbatov, Nani, Scholes, Evans

Everton

* 24 Howard
* 02 Hibbert
* 06 Jagielka
* 05 Lescott
* 03 Baines
* 21 Osman
* 18 Neville
* 25 Fellaini
* 20 Pienaar
* 17 Cahill
* 09 Saha

Substitutes

Nash, Yobo, Castillo, Vaughan, Jacobsen, Rodwell, Gosling

[Oxy]

Originally Posted by Geordie Ahmed Weird team selection by Fergie - guess he doesnt care much for the FA Cup

Man U been the better side in opening 20 mins though.

And its the 1st time Ive seen the Italian Wonder kid - is he really 17??

Looks like he'll score everytime he gets the ball

[Oxy]

All MU last 5 mins - totally dominating. Getting closer & closer to the 1st goal

[Geordie Ahmed]

Man-U are looking good despite fielding a 'weakened' side

[Oxy]

0-0 after 64 mins

How MU havent scored I dont know. They have stepped up a gear. Everton dont seem to have anything in the tank.

A goal is imminent...

[Geordie Ahmed]

could and should have been a penalty to Man-U

Jagielka fouled Wellbeck - lucky escape for Everton

[Oxy]

MU might have had a penalty.

Moyes might have won the day on that one

[Oxy]

He didnt get the ball - or Wellbeck to be honest.

Fair decision.

[Geordie Ahmed]

Actually looking at another angle of it - it would have been harsh if given

[Amir]

this is ridiculious. Riley all season hasnt given anything to us and everyone still calls him Red RIley. He is out to prove ap oint that he is a numpty.

FFS!

[Amir]

Originally Posted by Geordie Ahmed Actually looking at another angle of it - it would have been harsh if given

There was no ball and he got all feet. JAgleika should atleast have a yellow by now. Been fouling us too often.

[Amir]

Originally Posted by Geordie Ahmed Man-U are looking good despite fielding a 'weakened' side

Average age is 22.5 though with scholes on now, maybe a bit higher.

[Oxy]

Originally Posted by Oxy He didnt get the ball - or Wellbeck to be honest. Fair decision.

Originally Posted by Geordie Ahmed Actually looking at another angle of it - it would have been harsh if given

Commentators have now changed their mind also. Accept that Riley got it right.

[Geordie Ahmed]

Originally Posted by Amir There was no ball and he got all feet. JAgleika should atleast have a yellow by now. Been fouling us too often.

Thats what i thought initially BUT the other angle showed otherwise - he didnt get the ball or the lads feet, he did shoulder charge him BUT there was nowt in that

[Oxy]

Rio gets a slap in the face from Fellaini.

Where is he from (country wise?)

[Amir]

No, Everton game complete with a Fellani yellow.

[Amir]

Originally Posted by Oxy Rio gets a slap in the face from Fellaini. Where is he from (country wise?)

belgium

[Oxy]

Someone should tell Tim Howard he doesnt play for Man U anymore...

[Oxy]

Originally Posted by Amir No, Everton game complete with a Fellani yellow.

His 1st yellow for 3 months...

[Amir]

Originally Posted by Oxy Someone should tell Tim Howard he doesnt play for Man U anymore...

He has made some good saves...he coudl let one go in

[Amir]

Originally Posted by Oxy His 1st yellow for 3 months...

Your lying. That is not possible. For a man who got 10 yellos in 14 matches...your telling me he hasnt got a yellow in 3 months?

Has be been injured for 3 months?

I am finding it very hard to believe you. This is Fellani we are talking about...

[Oxy]

Originally Posted by Amir Your lying. That is not possible. For a man who got 10 yellos in 14 matches...your telling me he hasnt got a yellow in 3 months? Has be been injured for 3 months? I am finding it very hard to believe you. This is Fellani we are talking about...

To doubt me, is to doubt Clive Tyldsley. He is all knowing. If he says its true. I'll go with him.

[Straight Bat]

Originally Posted by Oxy To doubt me, is to doubt Clive Tyldsley. He is all knowing. If he says its true. I'll go with him.

The same Clive Tyldsley who said it's not a boring match!

[Oxy]

Originally Posted by Straight Bat The same Clive Tyldsley who said it's not a boring match!

He's a a Man U fan

[Oxy]

Naughty Naughty Ben...yellow carded

90 secs remain

0-0

Then penalties

[Oxy]

Full time of Extra time.

0-0

Penalties.

[Geordie Ahmed]

Penalties it is - yay

I hope Everton go through - we need Man-U to field a strong side the week before away to Hull, same reason i want Arsenal to beat them in the CL

[Geordie Ahmed]

Everton to go first

Cahill will take the first penalty

[Geordie Ahmed]

Cahill MISSES

Blazes well over

[Oxy]

Cahil blasts the 1st pen miles over the bar

0-0

[Geordie Ahmed]

Berbatov steps forward to take the 1st Man-U pen

[Geordie Ahmed]

Berba misses

[Oxy]

Berbatov - SAVED

0-0

[Oxy]

Shocking pen!!!

[Geordie Ahmed]

That was a SHOCKING penalty - pure rubbish

0-0

[Geordie Ahmed]

Baines steps up - he will smash it

[Oxy]

Baines - Scores

1-0

[Geordie Ahmed]

Baines scores

1-0 to Everton

[Geordie Ahmed]

Duck face Donkey boy steps up

[Oxy]

Rio Fernandez next - SAVED!

1-0

[Geordie Ahmed]

and he MISSES - cudnt have happened to a nicer bloke

[Oxy]

Originally Posted by Geordie Ahmed Duck face Donkey boy steps up

QUACK QUACK QUACK!

[Geordie Ahmed]

Phil Neville to make it 2-0 to Everton

He will MISS

[Oxy]

Philys Neville next

I expect him to hit the corner flag

[Oxy]

Neville scores

2-0