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FA Cup Fever: Explosive Matches and Surprising Victories

Alexander Isak - Arsenal - Chelsea - Eddie Howe - FA Cup - Jim Holliman - Liverpool - Mikel Arteta - Newcastle - Sunderland

Get ready for a wild ride through the latest FA Cup drama - from stunning upsets to intense rivalries. Read on for all the juicy details!

The FA Cup has been a rollercoaster of emotions with explosive matches and surprising victories. Sunderland suffered a bitter defeat to Newcastle, with the Magpies breezing past their rivals in a 3-0 victory, thanks to Alexander Isak's stellar performance. Meanwhile, Chelsea shone brightly with a comfortable 4-0 win over Preston North End, showcasing their prowess in cup competitions despite struggles in the Premier League. The tension escalated as Arsenal's Mikel Arteta called for an end to FA Cup replays to avoid fixture congestion ahead of their clash with Liverpool.

In the world of FA Cup football, predictions are rife, with SportsLine's Jim Holliman revealing his insights for the upcoming Liverpool vs. Arsenal match. As Chelsea progresses in the tournament after a win over Preston North End, their academy talents are proving to be the silver lining in a somewhat turbulent season. Newcastle's relief was palpable as Eddie Howe's side secured a crucial victory over Sunderland, breaking their losing streak and marking a significant turnaround in form.

In a surprising turn of events, sixth-tier minnows shocked the world with an all-time upset, while Chelsea's dominant performance highlighted the unpredictable nature of the FA Cup. As fans eagerly anticipate the next fixtures, the FA Cup continues to deliver thrilling moments and unexpected outcomes that keep football enthusiasts on the edge of their seats.

In the midst of the FA Cup frenzy, the clashes between Sunderland and Newcastle have reignited intense rivalries, showcasing the passion and competitive spirit of English football. The tournament's unpredictability and drama serve as a reminder of why the FA Cup remains a beloved and cherished tradition in the world of football.

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FA Cup: 13 interesting stats to know ahead of Arsenal v Liverpool (Liverpool FC)

Read our statistical preview of Liverpool's Emirates FA Cup tie at Arsenal on Sunday afternoon as the Reds travel to north London.

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Sunderland 0-3 Newcastle: Magpies into FA Cup fourth round and ... (Eurosport.com)

The long-awaited reunion of bitter north-east rivals Sunderland and Newcastle went the way of the visiting Magpies courtesy of a 2-0 win at the Stadium of ...

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Newcastle breeze past Sunderland in FA Cup derby (CNA)

SUNDERLAND, England: Newcastle United made light work of north-east rivals Sunderland as Alexander Isak's double secured a 3-0 win and a place in the FA Cup ...

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Arsenal boss Arteta wants end to FA Cup replays (Sportstar)

Mikel Arteta calls for end to FA Cup replays to avoid fixture congestion ahead of Arsenal's tie with Liverpool.

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Chelsea 4-0 Preston North End: FA Cup third round โ€“ as it happened (The Guardian)

The home side laboured in the first half but ran riot after Armando Broja opened the scoring with a fine header.

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Arsenal vs. Liverpool prediction, odds, start time: 2023-24 English ... (CBSSports.com)

SportsLine's Jim Holliman just revealed his 2024 FA Cup picks for Sunday's Liverpool vs. Arsenal third-round match.

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FA Cup round-up: Chelsea progress after win over Preston, non ... (Eurosport.com)

Second half goals from Armando Broja, Thiago Silva, Raheem Sterling and Enzo Fernandez put a tight first half behind The Blues, as they went in at the break ...

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Chelsea enters FA Cup with comfy win. Aston Villa and Newcastle ... (USA TODAY)

Even while Chelsea is struggling in the English Premier League, its form in cup competitions could yet see it end the season with a trophy or two.

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Chelsea have silver lining in FA Cup as academy talents spark win ... (ESPN)

Despite coach Mauricio Pochettino dismissing cup competitions in the past, Chelsea will hope the FA Cup can help salvage an otherwise poor season so far.

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Alexander Isak stars as Newcastle beat Sunderland in FA Cup ... (The Straits Times)

Chelsea joined Newcastle in the last 32 with a 4-0 rout of second tier Preston. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Relief for Eddie Howe as Newcastle United beat Sunderland in FA ... (The Straits Times)

The Magpies headed into the clash having lost their most recent four matches in all competitions. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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Sixth-tier minnows spring all-time upset; 'sloppy' Blues in big rout: FA ... (Fox Sports)

Sixth-tier minnows spring all-time upset; 'sloppy' Blues in big rout: FA Cup wrap.

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Arsenal vs. Liverpool live stream: FA Cup prediction, TV channel ... (CBSSports.com)

While Jurgen Klopp would love to defeat Arsenal and advance in the FA Cup, it is also good that Liverpool can play their first game without Salah this season ...

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FA Cup: How Swansea team bond and mud saw off West Ham (BBC News)

The Hammers had coming England stars like Frank Lampard, Rio Ferdinand, Joe Cole, and Swansea-born John Hartson. But team bonding, a muddy pitch and a ...

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FA Cup: Alexander Isak stars as Newcastle United beat bitter rivals ... (WION)

In the first Tyne and Wear derby since 2016, Eddie Howe's side put their bitter local rivals to the sword thanks to Dan Ballard's first-half own goal and ...

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Sunderland v Newcastle United: FA Cup third round โ€“ live (The Guardian)

Minute-by-minute report: Join Scott Murray for all the action as the Magpies visit the Stadium of Light for this Wear-Tyne derby.

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Fan Letters: โ€œLet's learn from our FA Cup experience and move onโ€ (Roker Report)

Thoughts on our 0-3 defeat at the hands of Newcastle are filling the RR mailbag today. Got something to say? Email us: [email protected].

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Sunderland vs Newcastle LIVE! FA Cup result, match stream and ... (Yahoo Singapore News)

Alexander Isak netted twice at either end of the second period following a first-half own goal from Dan Ballard to seal a comfortable 3-0 victory for the ...

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