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PROFILESA-Z PREMIERTEAM

www.itv.com/sport/football FA CUP GUID

ARSENAL

Nickname: The Gunners

Official website: www.arsenal.comDate club was formed: 1886

Current manager: Arsne Wenger

FA Cup 2009/10: Fourth round

Current Player of the Year: Cesc

Fbregas

Key players: Cesc Fbregas, Robin van

Persie, Jack Wilshere

Arsenal FC profile

The pressure is building on ArsneWenger and his Arsenal side as they havenot won a trophy since their FA Cuptriumph in 2005 but there is a sense ofoptimism around the Emirates Stadium

this season. The Gunners main problemover the past few trophy-lackingseasons has been the ability to keep keyplayers fit. However, the emergence of

Jack Wilshere in midfield and Lukasz

Fabianski in goal, has added some depthto the previously lightweight squad.

FA Cup facts

Four out of Arsenals last five FACup final goals have been scored bymidfielders. Marc Overmars nettedagainst Newcastle in 1998, FreddieLjungberg scored against Liverpool in2001 and the same player was also ontarget against Chelsea along with RayParlour.

In 1993, the Gunners became the firstteam to win the FA Cup and LeagueCup in the same season.

Trophy cabinet (past and present)

League honours: Premier League/Division One titles: 2003/04, 2001/02,

1997/98, 1990/91, 1988/89, 1970/71,

1952/53, 1947/48, 1937/38, 1934/35,1933/34, 1932/33, 1930/31FA Cup: 2005,2003, 2002,1998, 1993,1979, 1971,1950, 1936,1930Cup WinnersCup: 1994League Cup:1993, 1987Community/Charity Shield:2004, 2002,

1999, 1998,1953, 1948,1938, 1934,1933, 1931, 1930

Did you know?

Arsenal played in the first ever FA Cup Final broadcast live on radio, when they met Cardiff on April 23, 1927. The NorthLondoners lost the game 1-0.

The 1930 FA Cup Final between Arsenal and Huddersfield saw the two captains come out side-by-side for the first time before amajor game.


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ASTON VILLA

Nickname:Villa, The Villans

Official website: www.avfc.co.uk

Date club was formed: 1874

Current manager: Grard Houllier

FA Cup 2009/10: Semi-final

Current Player of the Year:Ashley Young

Key players:Ashley Young, Gabriel

Agbonlahor, Stylian Petrov

Aston Villa FC profile

In recent years, Aston Villa have enjoyedlimited success in the FA Cup, althoughthey did reach the semi-final last season.

With Grard Houllier replacing MartinONeill early this season, Villa fans willbe hopeful they can go one better and

make the final this time. Speedy wingersAshley Young and Stuart Downingwill be crucial to their success withtargetmen John Carew and Emile Heskeyunsettling opponents defences.

FA Cup facts

Aston Villa are the fourth mostsuccessful club in the competitionshistory along with Liverpool. Theyhave won the Cup seven times andhave more goals in the history of theFA Cup than any other league club.


Trophy cabinet (past and present):

League honours: Premier League/Division One titles:1980/81, 1909/10,1899/1900,1898/99, 1896/97,1895/96, 1893/94FA Cup: 1957, 1920,1913, 1905, 1897,1895, 1887European Cup:1982European SuperCup: 1982/83

League Cup: 1996,1994, 1977, 1975,1961

Did you know?

In 1895, after Aston Villa had won the competition, the cup was stolen from the window of a firm of football outfitters inBirmingham where it had been placed on display. It was never recovered.



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BIRMINGHAM CITY

Nickname:The Blues

Official website: www.bcfc.com


Current manager:Alex McLeish

FA Cup 2009/10: Quarter-final

Current Player of the Year: Joe Hart

Key players:Alexander Hleb, Ben Foster,

Roger Johnson

Birmingham City FC profile

Birmingham City has created areputation of being very difficult to beatat St Andrews under the stewardship

of manager Alex McLeish. The Scottishcoach has built the team around a solid

defence but it is their lack of goals onthe road that denied them silverware.The added flair of ex-Arsenal midfielderAlexander Hleb may give the Blues thecreative edge they were missing last year,however. Last season saw the club reachthe quarter-finals. That will probably bethe aim again this year with anythingelse an added bonus.

FA Cup facts

The Midland club has never won thecompetition but have reached the final

on two occasions. The clubs record defeat in the

competition was a 7-0loss to Liverpool in the2006 quarter-finals.

Trophy cabinet

(past and present)

League honours:Championship play-off winners: 2001/02Division One/Twotitles: 1982/83,1954/55, 1947/48,1920/21

League Cup: 1963

Did you know?

During the 1956 FA Cup campaign the club did not play any games at home en route to the final at Wembley, leading to

the fans adopting the anthem Keep right on to the end of the road.

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BLACKBURN ROVERS

Nickname: Rovers

Official website: www.rovers.co.uk


Current manager: Sam Allardyce

FA Cup 2009/10:Third round

Current Player of the Year: Steven

NZonzi

Key players: Christopher Samba, Paul

Robinson

Blackburn Rovers FC profile

Blackburn have faced criticism for theirlong-ball game and tough tackling but,

with limited resources, Sam Allardycegets the most out of his players. The

club lacks firepower and their dearth ofgoals in the Premier League this seasonsuggests that unless they add to theirsquad in the January transfer window,there is not much hope of an extendedrun in the Cup this season.

FA Cup facts

Blackburn Rovers are the only clubstill in existence to have won thecompetition three times in a row1884, 1885 and 1886.

The clubs record attendance is 62,255

for a sixth-round FA Cup tie againstneighbours Bolton in 1929.

Trophy cabinet (past

and present)

League honours:Premier Leaguetitle: 1994/95,Division Twotitle: 1938/39,Division Threetitle: 1974/75FA Cup: 1928,1891, 1890,1886, 1885, 1884League Cup: 2002

Community/CharityShield: 1912

Did you know?

Andy Bell spent nearly a decade with Rovers youth teams, without making a single first-team appearance.



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BLACKPOOL

Nickname: Seasiders, Tangerines

Official website: www.blackpoolfc.co.uk


Current manager: Ian Holloway


Current Player of the Year: Charlie Adam

Key players: Charlie Adam, Luke Varney,

Matt Gilks

Blackpool FC profile

Blackpools main focus will be securing aplace in the Premier League for anotherseason but it would be typical of the

Tangerines fearless attitude to go on animpressive Cup run this campaign. Ian

Holloways side deploy an attackingstyle of play with the majority of theirplay centred around midfielder CharlieAdam. If they take control of the gameearly in proceedings, they tend to makeit very difficult for their opponents toregain a strangleholda team certainlyto be wary of.

FA Cup facts

Blackpool won the competition in1953 after going two goals down. OnlyEverton (against Sheffield Wednesday

in 1966) have done the same.


League honours: Championshipplay-off winners: 2009/10,League One play-off winners:2006/07, Third Division Play-off winners: 2000/01,Fourth Division Play-Off Winners: 1991/92,First Division Runners-Up: 1955/56, SecondDivision Champions:1929/30FA Cup: 1953

LDV Trophy: 2004,2002

Did you know?

The Seasiders first began wearing tangerine for the 192324 season, after a recommendation from referee AlbertHargreaves, who officiated a HollandBelgium international match and was impressed by the Dutchmens colours.



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BOLTON WANDERERS

Nickname:The Trotters, The Wanderers

Official website: www.bwfc.co.uk


Current manager: Owen Coyle

FA Cup 2009/10: Fifth round

Current Player of the Year: Lee Chung

Yong

Key players: Gary Cahill, Kevin Davies,

Martin Petrov

Bolton Wanderers FC profile

Gary Coyle has done an impressivejob since joining from Burnley and he

will see the Cup competitions as hisbest chance of winning silverware this

season. A good start to the 2010/11campaign has given Trotters fans reasonto be optimistic. If they manage to evadethe top teams early in the competitionand avoid too many injuries, then theyhave every chance of reaching the latterstages of the competition.

FA Cup facts

The clubs record FA Cup win is a 13-0win against Sheffield United in roundtwo of the competition back in 1890.

The 1923 FA Cup Final between Bolton

Wanderers and West Ham Unitedwas the first football match at the

old Wembley stadium and it drew anestimated crowd of 200,000, vastlyexceeding the official capacity.

Trophy cabinet (past and present

League honours: Division Oneplay-off winners: 2001/02,1995First/Second/ThirdDivision titles:1996/97, 1977/98,1972/73, 1908/09FA Cup: 1958, 1929,

1926, 1923Charity Shield: 1958

Did you know?

The name Trotters came from when a former ground used to be near a pig farm and balls regularly found theirway into the pig pens.

Goalkeeper Ali Al-Habsi, currently on loan at Wigan, is the first Omani international to play in English football.



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CHELSEA

Nickname: The Blues, The Pensioners

Official website: www.chelseafc.com


Current manager: Carlo Ancelotti

FA Cup 2009/10: Winners

Current Premier

League table

position: No.1

Current Player

of the Year:

Didier Drogba

Key players:

Ashley Cole, Didier

Drogba and Frank

Lampard

Chelsea FC profile

Current holders Chelsea have fallenin love with the competition in recentyears, having won the trophy threetimes in the last four years. Aided by thearrival of Roman Abramovichs millionsin 2003, the South Londoners have builta squad capable of matching anyoneon their day. With inspirational captainJohn Terry leading from the back, FrankLampard scoring vital goals at crucialtimes from midfield, and forward DidierDrogba hitting the back of the net forfun, do not be surprised to see the Blueslifting the trophy again this year.

FA Cup facts

Chelsea legend Ron Harris has themost FA Cup appearances in a Blues

Did you know?

Ron Harris was an excellent cricketer. He turned down a contract at Middlesex as a youngster because they were offering him 4 aweek, while Chelsea were willing to pay him 7 a week.

In 2009, Ashley Cole became the first player in over 100 years to have five FA Cup trophies to his name, last year he won it againmaking him the first person to get to six. The England left back won three FA Cups winners medals with Arsenal and the remainingthree with Chelsea.

shirt with 64, whilst current players

Frank Lampard and John Terry arenot far behind with 45 and 43 gamesrespectively.

Bobby Tambling currently has themost goals for the club in the Cupwith 25, but Frank Lampard is closingin on the record having netted 19times.


Premier League/Division One titles:2009/10, 2005/06, 2004/05, 1954/55FA Cup: 2010, 2009, 2007, 2000, 1997,1970Cup Winners Cup: 1998, 1971

League Cup: 2007, 2005, 1998, 1965Community/Charity Shield: 2009, 2005,2000, 1955




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EVERTON

Nickname:Toffees

Official website: www.evertonfc.com


Current manager: David Moyes

FA Cup 2009/10:

Fifth round

Current Player of

the Year: Steven

Pienaar

Key players:

Tim Cahill,

Phil Jagielka,

Louis Saha

Everton FC profile

Everton have had a slow start to theseason which is becoming associatedwith the Toffees but they have begunto find their stride. David Moyeshas constructed a team worthy ofhonours, with a midfield as good asanyones in the countryand a solidbacklinebut it could be a case ofthem lacking the firepower up frontto go all the way in the tournament.Injury-prone forward Louis Saha isvery able, though often unfit.

Did you know?

Everton were late-comers to the Cup, not entering until its 15th season.

The club was disqualified in their first two years in the competition for fielding ineligible players.

FA Cup facts

The Toffees have won more FA Cupmatches than any other club andfeatured in the most quarter-finals.


League honours: First Division titles:1986/87, 1984/85, 1969/70, 1962/63,1938/39, 1931/32, 1927/28, 1914/15,1890/91Second Division titles: 1930/31FA Cup: 1995, 1984, 1966, 1933, 1906Charity Shield: 1995, 1987, 1985, 1984,1970, 1963, 1932, 1928



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FULHAM

Nickname: The Cottagers

Official website: www.fulhamfc.com


Current manager: Mark Hughes

FA Cup 2009/10: Quarter-finals

Current Player of the Year: Bobby

Zamora

Key players: Brede Hangeland, Bobby

Zamora, Carlos Salcido

Fulham FC profile

It was always going to be a difficultjob for Mark Hughes taking over themantle from Roy Hodgson but if

Did you know?

Fulham is the oldest football club in London, established in 1879.

given time, the Welshman may bringmore success to Craven Cottage. A Cuprun is a distinct possibility with theexperience gained from their EuropaLeague exploits and with the majorityof that squad still intact, they have achance, though they may need someluck along the way to mount a seriouschallenge.

FA Cup facts

The Cottagers have never won thetrophy but have reached the final once,losing out to West Ham in 1975.


League honours: First/Second/Third/Fourth Division titles: 2000/01, 1998/99,1948/49, 1931/32UEFA Europa League: runners up 2010




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LIVERPOOL

Nickname:The Reds

Official website: www.liverpoolfc.tv


Current manager: Roy Hodgson


Current Player of the Year: Pepe Reina

Key players: Steven Gerrard, Fernando

Torres, Pepe Reina

Liverpool FC profile

Liverpools dire start to the seasonhas all but ruled them out of the title

race making this seasons competitioncrucial to the club. Roy Hodgson willknow a decent Cup run could save hisjob and the new owners will expectthem to reach the semi-finals at the

Did you know?

When Fernando Torres arrived in summer 2007, Liverpool smashed their transfer record with a deal costing

20 million to secure the Spanish international striker.

very least. Much of their success will bedependent on the form of influentialskipper Steven Gerrard and FernandoTorres.

FA Cup facts

Ian Rush is The Reds top FA Cup scorerof all time with 39 goals.


League honours: Premier League/FirstDivision titles: 1989/90, 1987/88,

1985/86, 1983/84, 1982/83, 1981/82,1979/80, 1978/79, 1976/77, 1975/76,1972/73, 1965/66, 1963/64, 1946/47,1922/23, 1921/22, 1905/06, 1900/01FA Cup: 2006, 2001, 1992, 1989, 1986,

1974, 1965League Cup: 2002/03, 2000/01, 1994/95,1983/84, 1982/83, 1981/82, 1980/81Champions League/European Cup: 2005, 1984,1981, 1978, 1977Europa League/UEFACup/Fairs Cup:2000/01, 1975/76,1972/73UEFA Super Cup:2005, 2001, 1977

FA Community Shield/FACharity Shield: 2006,2001, 1989, 1988, 1982,1980, 1979, 1976, 1974,1966



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MANCHESTER CITY

Nickname:The Citizens, City

Official website: www.mcfc.co.uk


Current manager: Roberto Mancini


Current Player of the Year: Carlos Tvez

Key players: Carlos Tvez, David Silva, Joe

Hart

Manchester City FC profile

Manchester City have spent huge sumsof money on rebuilding their squadsince the billionaire owners took over

the club. The pressure on managerRoberto Mancini is huge as silverwareis expected in return for the Italianreceiving a blank cheque book. Cityhave a wealth of superstars but getting

them to play as a team takes time. Ifeverything clicks into place then theycould be serious contenders.

FA Cup facts

Astonishingly, Manchester Citygoalkeeper Bert Trautmann played thelast 15 minutes of the 1953 FA CupFinal with a broken neck. Despite hisserious injury, Trautmann pulled off aseries of fine saves in the final minutesof the game, helping City to win againstBirmingham City 3-1.


League honours: First Division titles:1967/68, 1936/37Football League First Division titles/

Second Division/Third Division:2001/02, 1965/66, 1946/47, 1909/10,1898/99, 1902/03Football League Second Division play-off winners:199899FA Cup: 1969,1956, 1934,1904League Cup:1975/76,1969/70European

Cup WinnersCup: 1969/70CharityShield: 1972,1968, 1937

Did you know?

City became the first Manchester side to win a trophy in 1904 when they beat Bolton Wanderers in the FA Cup Final.



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MANCHESTER UNITED

Nickname: Red Devils, United

Official website: www.manutd.com


Current manager: Sir Alex Ferguson

FA Cup 2009/10: Third round

Current Player of the Year: Wayne

Rooney

Key players: Wayne Rooney, Rio

Ferdinand, Nani

Manchester United FC profile

Sir Alex Fergusons side have hadtheir off the field problems thisseason but have the class on thepitch to go all the way in thecompetition. With the experienceof Ryan Giggs and Paul Scholes, theexciting youngstersNani and Javier

HernndezUnited have the perfectblend of youth and experience. IfWayne Rooney can find his form,

Did you know?

The Red Devils first entered the FA Cup in 1886-87, when the club was still known as Newton Heath. The Heathens suffered the

(self-inflicted) indignity of being eliminated from the competition without actually losing a game, refusing to play extra time after the

match against Fleetwood Rangers had ended 2-2.

then The Red Devils will take somestopping.

FA Cup facts

Sir Bobby Charlton played a record75 consecutive FA Cup ties for Unitedbetween 1958 and 1973.

The FA Cup win of 1996 was the firsttime that a non-British player hadcaptained a winning side. The man?Eric Cantona.


League honours: Premier Leaguetitles/First Division: 2008/09, 2007/08,2006/07, 2002/03, 2000/01, 1999/2000,1998/99, 1996/97, 1995/96, 1993/94,1992/93, 1966/67, 1964/65, 1956/57,

1955/56, 1951/52, 1910/11, 190708Second Division: 1974/75, 1935/36FA Cup: 2003/04, 1998/99, 1995/96,

1993/94, 1989/90, 1984/85, 1982/83,1976/77, 1962/63, 1947/48, 1908/09League Cup: 2009/10, 2008/09, 2005/06,

1991/92Community Shield/FACharity Shield: 2010,2008, 2007, 2003, 1997,1996, 1994, 1993, 1983,1957, 1956, 1952,1911, 1908UEFA ChampionsLeague/EuropeanCup: 2007/08,1998/99, 1967/68UEFA Cup WinnersCup: 1990/91UEFA Super Cup: 1991Intercontinental Cup:

1999FIFA Club WorldCup: 2008




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NEWCASTLE UNITED

Nickname:The Magpies, The Toon

Official website: www.nufc.co.uk

Date club was

formed: 1892

Current manager:

Alan Pardew

FA Cup 2009/10:

Fourth round

Current Player

of the Year:

Kevin Nolan

Key players:

Andy Carroll,

Cheik Tiot,

Kevin Nolan

Newcastle United FC profile

It has been an eventful return to thePremiership for The Toon. Standout

victories including the derby demolitionof Sunderland brought sunshine toTyneside. However owner Mike Ashleydid not feel that Chris Hughton,the manager who guided them topromotion, was the man to take themfurther. Alan Pardew now has a toughchallenge to win over the fans and anentertaining run in the cup could helpthat aim.

FA Cup facts

The Magpies Billy Jonathan Hyde

Did you know?

Newcastles Jackie Milburn 45-second goal in the 1955 goal was the quickest goal in a Final for 42 years, until Roberto Di Matteosstrike after 42 seconds in the 1997 final, which was later beaten by Evertons Louis Saha hitting the back of the net after 25seconds in 2009.

Hampson is the oldest player toappear in a FA Cup Final at the age of41 years and 257 days.


League honours: Football League FirstDivision titles: 1926/27, 1908/09,1906/07, 1904/05Football League Championship/SecondDivision titles: 2009/10, 1992/93,1964/65FA Cup: 1955, 1952, 1951, 1932, 1924,1910FA Community Shield Winners: 1909Inter-Cities Fairs Cup Winners: 1969UEFA Intertoto Cup Winners: 2006



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STOKE CITY

Nickname: The Potters

Official website: www.stokecityfc.

com


Current manager: Tony

Pulis

FA Cup 2009/10:

Quarter-finals

Current Player of

the Year: Matthew

Etherington

Key players:

Matthew Etherington,

Ryan Shawcross,

Kenwyne Jones

Stoke City FC profile

Stoke are one of the most physical teamsaround and use the long ball game togreat effect. However, teams have startedto work out how to counteract theirstyle of play and the Potters will haveto adopt a good plan B to have successin the Cup this season. Tony Pulis hasbuilt a very capable side, with the likesof Kenwyne Jones and Ryan Shawcrossin their ranks, but they will have tohope they are drawn at home againstclassy opponents or they could come

unstuck.

FA Cup facts

Freddie Steele scoring 19 goals in thecompetition is the most in the clubshistory.


League honours: Football LeagueChampionship runners up: 2007/08Football League Division Two titles:1992/93, 1962/63, 1932/33League Cup: 1971/72Auto Windscreen Shield/Auto GlassTrophy: 2000, 1992

Did you know?

Stoke legend Sir Stanley Matthews was a vegetarian teetotaler, which may explain how he remained fit enough to win the FA Cupwith his second club Blackpool aged 38.




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SUNDERLAND

Team: Sunderland

Nickname: The Blackcats

Official website: www.safc.com


Current manager: Steve Bruce


Current Player of the Year: Darren

Bent

Key players: Asamoah Gyan, Darren

Bent, Lee Cattermole

Sunderland FC profileSunderland have started the

season promisingly, despite their5-1 thrashing at the hands of rivals

Did you know?

The creator of the FA Cup, Charles William Alcock, was from Sunderland. The same man was influential inthe creation of international football and cricket.

Reserve goalkeeper Trevor Carson is the nephew of comedian Frank Carson.

Newcastle United back in October. SteveBruce has constructed a team that cancompete with the top sides in the leaguebut their main concern is consistencyand their poor disciplinary record. TheBlackcats may not have the experienceto string enough wins together to reachthe latter stages but could trouble thetop sides in the Premier League shouldthey come across them in a one-offmatch.

FA Cup facts

The 1973 FA Cup Final triumphmeant Sunderland qualified for the

UEFA Cup Winners Cup, the clubsonly appearance in Europeancompetition.

Trophy cabinet (past andpresent)League honours: FootballLeague Championship/first division/second divisiontitles: 2006/07,2005/04,1999/98,

1996/95,1976/75



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TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR

Nickname: Spurs, Lilywhites

Official website: www.tottenhamhotspur.

com


Current manager: Harry Redknapp

FA Cup 2009/10: Semi-finals

Current Player of the Year:

Michael Dawson

Key players: Gareth Bale, Luka Modric,

Rafael van der Vart

Tottenham Hotspur FC profileTottenhams place in the Champions

League may go against them when theyplay in the FA Cup, like it has done inthe Premier League this season, as they

focus their energies into the Europeancompetition. However, an exit from theirpriority competition could mean theNorth London clubs attentions turn tothe FA Cup. That said, Harry Redknapphas a squad with good depth and will bevery tough to beat at White Hart Lane.

FA Cup facts

Bobby Smiths goal in the 1962 finaltook Spurs to 2-1 up and in doing somade him the only player for the next40 years to net in consecutive finals

until Arsenals Freddie Ljungbergmanaged it in 2001 and 2002.

Trophy cabinet

(past and present)

League honours: Football LeagueFirst Division/Second Division titles:1960/61, 1950/51, 1949/50, 1919/20FA Cup: 1991, 1982, 1981, 1967, 1962,1961, 1921, 1901League Cup: 2008, 1999, 1973,1971FA Charity Shield:1991, 1981, 1967,1962, 1961, 1951, 1921UEFA Cup: 1984,

1972, 1963Anglo-Italian LeagueCup: 1970/71

Did you know?

Dave Mackay borrowed a dinner jacket from the restaurant manager of the Savoy Hotel for the Tottenham

1962 victory banquet. His brother Tommy had been denied admittance because he was wearing a sports top.




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WEST BROMWICH ALBION

Nickname: Baggies

Official website: www.wba.co.uk


Current manager: Roberto Di Matteo


Current Player of the Year: Graham

Dorrans

Key players: Chris Brunt, Peter

Odemwingie, Gonzalo Jara

West Bromwich Albion FC profileWest Brom have been the surprise

package so far this season in the Premier

League, and managed to beat Arsenal

away from the Hawthorns. Roberto Di

Matteo has kept the majority of his

promotion-winning squad but added

some quality to a good squad. The

acquisitions of Peter Odemwingie and

Gonzalo Jara seem to be masterstrokes

by the Italian boss and the duo could

be key members in taking the Baggies to

the latter stages of the Cup.

FA Cup facts

West Brom contested three FA CupFinals against local rivals Aston Villabetween 1887 and 1895, Villa winningtwo and Albion one.

Tony Browns 54 appearances in thecompetition is the most in the Baggieshistory to date.


League honours:Football LeagueChampionship/FirstDivision/SecondDivision titles:2007/08, 1919/1920,1910/11, 1901/02FA Cup: 1968, 1954,1931, 1892, 1888League Cup: 1966FA CharityShield:

1954,1920

Did you know?

The West Bromwich town arms were worn on the badge of the players shirts for the 1931, 1935 and

1954 FA Cup finals.



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WEST HAM UNITED

Nickname:The Hammers

Official website: www.whufc.com


Current manager:Avram Grant


Current Player of the Year: Scott Parker

Key players: Matthew Upson, Robert

Green, Scott Parker

West Ham United FC profile

It has not been the start that Hammers

fans would have been hoping for andAvram Grant has a huge task to keepWest Ham in the Premier League thisseason. So often struggling teams usethe Cup competitions as a way to ignite

their season and they will be hoping anextended run in the FA Cup could offersome light at the end of the tunnel. Tostand a chance of reaching the quarter-finals at best, skipper Scott Parker willneed to be on top form.

FA Cup facts

The Hammers were the last club to winthe competition with a team made upof English-born players in 1975.


League honours: Football League FirstDivision/Second Division titles: 1980/81,1957/58

Football LeagueChampionship/Division Oneplay-off: 2005,1912/13FA Cup: 1980,1975, 1964FA CharityShield: 1964UEFA CupWinners Cup:

1965UEFAIntertotoCup: 1999

Did you know?

Between 1964 and 1966, West Ham and England captain Bobby Moore lifted three trophies: The FA Cup,the European Cup-Winners Cup and the famous World Cup triumph for England.




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WIGAN ATHLETIC

Nickname:The Latics

Official website: www.wiganlatics.co.uk


Current manager: Roberto Martinez


Current Player of the Year:Titus Bramble

Key players: Charles NZogbia, Hugo

Rodallega, James McCarthy

Wigan Athletic FC profile

Wigan started this season with a loss

to Blackpool and a 6-0 drubbing at thehands of Chelsea but form has graduallyimproved, though the Latics will do

well to avoid relegation in a strongleague. Roberto Martinez side lack thedefensive quality and physicality tobe serious contenders in this seasonsCup. Nevertheless, the beauty ofthe competition means it would beunreasonable to totally rule them out.

FA Cup facts

In the 1934/35 cup, Wigans 61triumph against Carlisle United in the

first round was a Cup record for thebiggest victory by a non-league clubover a league club.

Trophy cabinet

(past and present)

League honours:Football LeagueSecond Division/Third Divisiontitles: 2002/03,1996/97FootballLeagueTrophy

winners:1998/99,1984/5

Did you know?

The Latics have never been further than the quarter-finals in the competition.



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WOLVERHAMPTON WANDERERS

Nickname:The Wanderers

Official website: www.wolves.co.uk


Current manager: Mick McCarthy


Current Player of the Year: Jody

Craddock

Key players: Matt Jarvis, Karl Henry,

Stephen Hunt

Wolverhampton Wanderers FC

profile

Tough-tackling Wolves have faced

their critics this season which MickMcCarthy would say was somewhatunjustified. One thing is for sure, they

will need to adapt their play if they areto improve on last seasons performance.An extended FA Cup run is not out ofthe question but they will need MattJarvis to provide the service, and StevenFletcher and Kevin Doyle to get amongthe goals to gain any success.

FA Cup facts

John Richards 24 goals is currently themost for the club in the competition.


League honours: Football LeagueFirst Division/Second Division/ThirdDivision/Fourth Division titles :

2008/09, 1989/88, 1987/88, 1977/76,1958/59, 1957/58, 1953/54, 1931/32,1924/23Football League First Division play-offwinners: 2003FA Cup Winners: 1960, 1949, 1908,1893, 1908Football League Cup Winners: 1974,1980FA Charity ShieldWinners:1960, 1959,1954, 1949

FootballLeagueTrophy: 1988

Did you know?

In 1888, Wolves became a founder member of the Football League and reached the FA Cup Final losing to

Preston North End by 3-0 at The Oval.

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