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FA Cup Replays: The End of an Era

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Find out why the Football Association's decision to scrap FA Cup replays is causing a stir in the football world!

The Football Association has stirred controversy with its recent decision to discontinue FA Cup replays starting from the 2024-25 season. Despite facing criticism, the FA defended its choice, stating that all parties involved had accepted that replays were no longer feasible. This move aims to revamp the Emirates FA Cup, making it a weekend-only competition with exclusive broadcast slots.

In a joint decision between the FA and the Premier League, FA Cup replays from the first round proper have been eliminated, aligning all fixtures with weekend play and separating them from Premier League matches. This change has sparked debates among fans and pundits about the impact it will have on the tournament's tradition and excitement.

The FA's steadfast stance on the replay decision has led to widespread backlash, with many expressing disappointment at the loss of a long-standing feature of the competition. Despite the criticism, the FA remains resolute in its position, asserting the necessity of the change for the future of the FA Cup.

In the midst of the uproar, one heartwarming story emerged - a plea for FA Cup attendees to show support for a Coventry City fan awaiting a heart transplant. This call for unity in the football community highlights the power of sports to bring people together in times of need.

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'All parties accepted' replays should stop - FA (BBC Sport)

The Football Association defends its decision to scrap FA Cup replays from 2024-25 and says "all parties accepted" they could not continue.

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Statement: Emirates FA Cup (The FA)

The changes to the Emirates FA Cup achieve this by returning it to a weekend competition on every round, and ensuring that we have exclusive broadcast slots in ...

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Premier League & FA Cup predictions: Chelsea to knock out Man ... (Sky Sports)

Watch free highlights of every Premier League fixture straight after full-time on the Sky Sports website & app; watch Wolves vs Arsenal, ...

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EFL: FA Cup replay decision was agreed solely by FA and Premier ... (Sky Sports)

FA Cup replays from the first round proper have been scrapped from next season; all rounds will be played on weekends, exclusive of Premier League fixtures; ...

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EFL Statement: FA Cup Replays (EFL)

The EFL wishes to clarify further its position in respect of yesterday's Premier League and Football Association bi-lateral announcement over the removal of ...

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England's FA defends Cup replay scrapping amid criticism - ESPN (ESPN)

The Football Association (FA) has defended its decision to scrap replays for the FA Cup from the first round next season, saying they discussed the move ...

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Gloversblog: The sweet FA Cup - Gloverscast (Gloverscast)

The Football Association and the Premier League have cooked up a deal which stops the likes of Jurgen Klopp whinging that he's down to his last 75 highly- ...

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FA refuse to back down on Cup replay decision despite widespread ... (Goal.com)

The Football Association (FA) has released a fresh statement backing their decision to scrap FA Cup replays amid widespread backlash.

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Where to watch Manchester City vs. Chelsea live stream: FA Cup ... (CBSSports.com)

It is FA Cup semifinals weekend in England which means both of the final four games taking place in London at Wembley.

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FA Cup clap plea for Coventry City fan with heart failure (BBC News)

Louis O'Brien-Smith from Coventry cannot leave hospital until he has received a heart transplant.

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Manchester City vs Chelsea live updates: FA Cup semi-final team ... (The Athletic)

Follow all the action as holders Manchester City meet Chelsea at Wembley in the first FA Cup semi-final.

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Manchester City vs Chelsea LIVE: FA Cup semi-final team news ... (The Independent)

Follow the action as Manchester City take on Chelsea in the FA Cup semi-finals.

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Man City suffer Haaland injury scare before FA Cup semi-final (Citizen Digital)

Guardiola said after the penalty shoot-out loss that the Norway striker asked to be withdrawn but did not give a reason why.

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LIVE: Manchester City vs Chelsea โ€“ FA Cup semifinal (Aljazeera.com)

Follow our updates as Manchester City face Chelsea at Wembley for a place in the FA Cup final.

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Millwall chief Steve Kavanagh accuses FA of 'disgusting' deflection ... (Football.London)

The FA have come under fire for their decision to scrap FA Cup replays, with Millwall chief executive Steve Kavanagh accusing the governing body of trying ...

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Watch FA Cup Semifinal Soccer: Livestream Man City vs. Chelsea ... (CNET)

Having seen their reign as UEFA Champions League holders ended in midweek, Man City will be keen not to lose their grip on another piece of silverware as ...

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Erling Haaland injury: Why Man City striker isn't playing in FA Cup ... (Goal.com)

Erling Haaland was left out of Manchester City's squad for the FA Cup semi-final tie against Chelsea.

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Manchester City 1-0 Chelsea: FA Cup semi-final โ€“ as it happened (The Guardian)

The Blues wasted a host of chances at Wembley and were made to pay late on as City reached the final. Scott Murray was watching.

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Man City vs Chelsea LIVE! FA Cup match stream, latest team news ... (Evening Standard)

The winner will face Manchester United or Coventry in the final.

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