This will be the 16th different FA Cup tie – excluding replays or second legs – between Arsenal and Man Utd, the second-most of any fixture in the competition's history behind Liverpool versus Everton

Fulham begin their FA Cup campaign with a third-round tie against Watford at Craven Cottage this evening.Marco Silva’s side continue to impress in the Premier League and will hope to take their

The English Football League (EFL) has defended the ball used in the League Cup after Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said it "flies differently" from those used in the Premier League.

Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal have enjoyed a sparkling season across competitions, yet their Carabao Cup campaign encountered turbulence in a frustrating 2-0 defeat to Newcastle in the semi-final first leg.

The EFL’s unnecessary response to Mikel Arteta’s comments on the Carabao Cup ball highlights how sensationalist reporting can distort the real narrative of a match.Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty