Morning all.
Information is skinny on the bottom this morning. For now anyway. Who is aware of what emerge later within the day?
Yesterday’s FA Cup motion noticed Tuesday’s opposition Fulham get crushed 3-0 at dwelling by Crystal Palace. Hopefully it’s a demoralising defeat that takes them weeks to bounce again from. Former Gunner Eddie Nketiah was on the scoresheet for Palace, and there’s a knock-on impact for Arsenal too. We’re as a result of host them on April twenty sixth, however with the FA Cup semi-finals scheduled for that weekend, the sport should be moved.
For these travelling from afar, who have already got plans, it’s gonna be a little bit of a nightmare however that’s how the fixture checklist can change as a result of groups participation in different competitions. There’s no indication but of when it is likely to be performed, and the potential Champions League semi-finals might complicate issues additional. I hope they do get that difficult, clearly.
Within the different quarter-final Brighton misplaced on penalties to Nottingham Forest whose wonderful season continues. Flying excessive within the league and now within the FA Cup semi-final, honest play, however crucial facet of that is the actual fact the Brighton supervisor can be unhappy. And something that makes him unhappy is all proper by me. Even when, by extension, it means Danny Welbeck can also be unhappy. Sorry, Danny. Right this moment Preston can be trying to trigger an upset in opposition to Aston Villa, whereas Bournemouth host Man Metropolis.
I don’t say this just because it’s Man Metropolis, however I actually hope Bournemouth undergo. It means there’s the potential for a ‘new’ membership to win the cup, and that might be much more fascinating than than Pep and his band of 115 merry males ending considered one of their worst seasons ever with some silverware. Folks can suppose no matter they need concerning the FA Cup and its significance, nevertheless it’s an historic trophy, and whether or not you’re at Wembley or simply watching at dwelling, profitable it at all times nice. So I don’t need them to have that.
I like what Andoni Iraola has achieved at Bournemouth too. They’re such a enjoyable staff to observe, and hopefully he has the nice sense to keep away from the overtures being made in the direction of him as that lot contemplate life after Ange. I’m certain the cash can be good, however have a look at what number of managers have thought they may overcome nature itself, solely to be chewed up and spat out by soccer’s most virulently poisonous DNA. Don’t do it, Ando!
Proper, don’t overlook Arsenal Ladies are in motion this afternoon in opposition to Crystal Palace. Tim has a full preview over on Arseblog Information. For now, have an amazing Sunday, and for these of you on this a part of the world, benefit from the brighter evenings after the clocks modified in a single day. Extra right here tomorrow together with an Arsecast Further.
Have one.
