The Football Association insists it “understands the concerns” of EFL clubs over the scrapping of FA Cup replays and will be sharing details with them on how new revenue will be generated. The FA announced on Thursday that replays would be abolished from the first round onwards, sparking criticism from the EFL and its clubs […]
The EFL will seek compensation for its clubs over the “frustrating and disappointing” decision to scrap all FA Cup replays from next season. League sources say it was sidelined from the decision, which was announced by the Football Association on Thursday. EFL chief executive Trevor Birch said: “Whilst the league had previously been involved in […]
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta believes it is time for FA Cup replays to be scrapped. The Spaniard was speaking ahead of his side’s crunch third-round tie against Premier League leaders Liverpool at the Emirates Stadium. Following Sunday’s match, the Gunners – who have slipped five points behind Jurgen Klopp’s side in the race for the […]