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      When is FA Cup final 2024? Date, kick-off time, TV channel and FREE live stream for showpiece final

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      THE FA Cup final is almost upon us – and Manchester City are eyeing back-to-back triumphs in the iconic competition.Pep Guardiola’s side booked their spot in the final two with a 1-0 victory over Chelsea in the semis.Manchester City are the current holders of the FA CupCredit: REUTERSBernardo Silva was the match-winner at Wembley with his 84th-minute strike past Djordje Petrovic.City will not be able to repeat last season’s historic Treble, but are still on course for a Premier League and FA Cup Double.Pep Guardiola’s side will face either Coventry City or bitter rivals Manchester United in this season’s FA Cup final – but when will it take place?When is FA Cup final?
      The FA Cup final will take place on Saturday, May 25.
      A kick off time has not been confirmed.
      Wembley Stadium will host.
      READ MORE IN FA CUPWhat TV channel is the FA Cup final on and can it be live streamed FREE?
      BBC and ITV will both broadcast the FA Cup final live on TV.
      You can live stream the big match for FREE on BBC iPlayer and ITVX.
      Alternatively, you can follow SunSport’s live blog to keep up to date with all the action from Wembley.
      Which club has won the most FA Cups?
      Arsenal – 14
      Manchester United – 12
      Chelsea, Liverpool, Tottenham – 8
      Aston Villa and Manchester City – 7
      Newcastle United and Blackburn Rovers – 6
      Everton, West Brom, Wanderers* – 5
      Wolverhampton Wanderers, Bolton Wanderers, Sheffield United – 4
      Sheffield Wednesday, West Ham United – 3
      Preston North End, Old Etonians, Portsmouth, Sunderland, Nottingham Forest – 2
      Huddersfield Town, Leicester City, Oxford University, Royal Engineers, Derby County, Leeds United, Southampton, Burnley, Cardiff City, Blackpool, Clapham Rovers, Notts County, Barnsley, Charlton Athletic, Old Carthusians, Blackburn Olympic, Bradford City, Ipswich Town, Coventry City, Wimbledon, Wigan Athletic – 1 More

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      Coventry City 1-3 Man Utd – LIVE SCORE: FA Cup semi-final ON NOW as Simms pulls one back for Sky Blues – latest updates

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are taking on Coventry City in a huge FA Cup semi-final at Wembley Stadium RIGHT NOW!And the Red Devils took the lead through Scott McTominay’s 23rd-minute finish.Right on half-time Harry Maguire doubled his side’s lead with a bullet header from a corner.United captain Bruno Fernandes made it 3-0 just before the hour mark after pouncing on a Coventry defensive error before Ellis Simms netted for 3-1 to set up a dramatic finish.Manchester City await the winner of this afternoon’s clash in the big final after their 1-0 win over Chelsea yesterday.
      TV channel/ live stream: ITV1/ ITVX
      Coventry City team: Collins, Latibeaudiere, Thomas, Kitching, Bidwell, Eccles, Sheaf, O’Hare, Van Ewijk, Simms, Wright
      Man Utd team: Onana, Dalot, Maguire, Wan-Bissaka, Casemiro, Mainoo, McTominay, Fernandes, Rashford, Garnacho, Hojlund
      BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERFollow ALL of the latest updates from Wembley below…GOOOOOAAAAALLLLLL!!!
      GAME ON AT WEMBLEY – O’HARE SCORES WITH 12 MINUTES TO GO!
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      75. United keeping the ball to take the sting out of things at the moment.
      Dalot and Antony combine before the latter tries to find Eriksen with a ball in behind but it’s overhit and scooped up by Collins.

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      73. United change:

      OFF: Mainoo
      ON: Eriksen

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      71. Well then…
      It’s a good move down the right. O’Hare picks out Tavares on the Coventry right.
      He looks up and picks out Simms in the middle with a cross. He’s virtually all alone, eight yards out. The ball is just behind him but he swings his right foot at it and powers it into the bottom corner.
      It’s actually off his SHIN. But he won’t mind. Neither the 36,000 behind the goal who go berserk.
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      COVENTRY HAVE ONE BACK – IT’S ELLIS SIMMS!
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      70. One of those funny moments (except when it happens to you).
      O’Hare collects the ball inside the box and after taking a touch, Maguire steps across and uses strength to push him off the ball for a United goal kick.
      Rob Jones points for a goal kick and the fans behind the goal cheer hugely, thinking a penalty has been awarded.
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      68. A rare effort at goal for Coventry.
      A cross from the right picks out O’Hare in the box ahead of the near post. He throws himself at it in a flying motion but misses the target by quite some way.
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      65. United change:

      OFF: Garnacho
      ON: Antony

      He’s not happy about it again, Garnacho. Someone hide his phone, quickly!

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      64. Another Coventry corner as a cross from the right takes a wicked deflection into the side of the net.
      Again, it’s curled onto the head of Maguire who heads away with ease.
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      63. Mark Robins makes a triple substitution:

      OFF: Kitching, Eccles & Latibeaudiere
      ON: Tavares, Binks & Torp

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      63. Maguire should have two to his name!
      The deep free kick finds Casemiro all alone who heads back into the danger area.
      The break of the ball lands to Maguire 10 yards out and he stabs an effort at goal but sends it over the bar!
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      62. Free kick United. Midway inside the Coventry half as the big men push forward.

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      60. Coventry win a corner from the restart.
      Again, United deal with it well.
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      59. A contrast in quality and it was shown there.
      Coventry with a chance to get one back when a deep cross finds Wright. He takes his time, dithers on it and allows United to get back into a shape.
      The move eventually breaks down after some slow play and it’s cleared to Garnacho who springs the counter.
      Fernandes and Rashford involved before the former picks the ball up inside the box and on his left foot, he works some room and smashes low and hard at goal, sneaking in at the front post.
      A Manchester derby final it is – again!
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      3-0 – BRUNO FERNANDES WRAPS UP THIS SEMI FINAL!
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      56. The marathon man has made it for the second half – just as he’d hoped!
      A respectable four hours, 30 minutes and 52 seconds it took Sir Jim Ratcliffe to complete the race this morning.

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      56. Defended easily.
      United almost spring a counter but Fernandes’ ball forward is poor and easily cut out.
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      55. Great defending from Wan-Bissaka to stop van Ewijk getting onto the end of a cross.
      He touches it behind for a corner to Coventry in front of their own fans.
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      54. Coventry just snapping into the tackle a bit more now.
      Fernandes and Garnacho both sent flying in the same move as the Sky Blues fans behind the goal start to get excited.
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      52. United lose the ball cheaply on the edge of their own box and Coventry are pressing higher here.
      The ball ricochets to Sheaf who snatches at a shot 25 yards from goal which rolls harmlessly wide.

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      50. Fernandes lays it off to Rashford to strike from 25 yards out at a better angle but it’s blocked and Coventry clear.
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      49. United launch a counter attack through Rashford, who drives 45 yards up the pitch.
      He cuts in from the left when approaching the box and is brought down.
      22 yards from goal but wide on the left. Probably too far left for a shot at goal.

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      47. So very nearly three!
      Fernandes picks the ball up on the left corner of the 18-yard box and works the ball onto his right foot.
      He sends a dipping, curling attempt towards the far post and it misses the post by a matter of centimetres. It had Collins scrambling anyway!
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      46. It does look like a change of shape for the Championship side, going to a back four.
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      Coventry City get the second half up and running!
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      I’m in a rush,’ Sir Jim Ratcliffe says live on BBC after running Marathon as he thinks Man Utd have ‘already kicked off’

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      SIR JIM RATCLIFFE declared he was in a “rush” after mistakenly thinking Manchester United had already kicked off at Wembley after he’d completed the London Marathon.The 71-year-old billionaire recently completed his purchase of a 25 per cent stake in the club and takeover of football operations.Sir Jim Ratcliffe completed the London Marathon before heading to watch Man UtdCredit: ReutersThe Utd chief told BBC he was in a ‘rush’ to get to Wembley as they interviewed him afterwardsCredit: BBCSir Jim was spotted in his seat at Wembley just after half timeCredit: BBCHe continues to make a number of changes off the pitch, while United are hoping for some joy on it this afternoon.The Red Devils face Coventry City at Wembley in the FA Cup semi final this afternoon, where the winner will face holders Man City after they beat Chelsea yesterday.However, Ratcliffe joined the thousands of other runners in the capital this morning for the London Marathon and recorded a personal best time of 4hrs 30mins 52secs.And after Ratcliffe had crossed the finish line, he joined the BBC for a quick chat before making the dash to Wembley.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLRatcliffe started his conversation with BBC presenter Gabby Logan with: “I’m in a rush… I need to get to the match.”Even though he still had 45 minutes to go until the action got underway at Wembley, he then mistakenly said: “They’ve already kicked off haven’t they, so I’ll have to be quick.”After revealing that he recorded a time of around four-and-a-half hours, he then got down to discussing a potential Manchester derby against City in the FA Cup Final.After awkwardly mishearing Logan refer to Coventry as underdogs, he thought that she was talking about the Red Devils’ chances against their neighbours.Most read in FA CupCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSRatcliffe said: “We are definitely the underdog. Unfortunately. Not for long though.”Asked to compare running a marathon to his progress at United, he replied: “There are some parallels, I have to say. It just sort of requires some grit.Sir Jim Ratcliffe says Man Utd’s ‘Wembley of the North’ could be 100,000-seat mega-stadium if they leave Old Trafford“Always, in the marathon, after 30k it gets quite difficult. “I don’t think we are quite at 30k in the football yet, we’ve still got some way to go.”When asked if it equated to a half marathon, he replied: “No, not even there really… probably only the first 10k.“But it’s a long journey really the football because one of the biggest problems is that you get these new guys to come into the team, really capable people, but they are all on gardening leave.“So it takes you six months, a year or 18 months – it’s a real issue in football. “They can’t work for us, the fans are impatient and I have some sympathy with that.“But it’s a journey and, whether they like it or not, they have to be a bit patient. It’s not a lightswitch, it takes a bit of time.”United confirmed the appointment of Jason Wilcox as technical director this week from Southampton.Wilcox, whose previous roles include technical director at Southampton and academy director at Manchester City, will report to the sporting director.The new sporting director has not yet been appointed but is expected to be Newcastle’s Dan Ashworth.The London MarathonSome of the other celebrities that were spotted crossing the finish line along with Ratcliffe:

      Singer Tom Grennan
      Comedian Romesh Ranganathan
      Sky Sports F1 presenter Natalie Pinkham
      Actress Ruth Wilson
      Actor Christopher Eccleston
      Actor Phil Dunster
      Actor Jamie Borthwick
      Actress Emma Barton 

      Wilcox’s arrival comes after Man Utd revealed ex-Man City man Omar Berrada as their new chief executive.Another thing Ratcliffe and INEOS want to do is transform Old Trafford – or build a completely new stadium and make it a “Wembley of the North”.When asked about that by Logan, He replied: “I’d love to do that. I think that would be fantastic for the north of England.“I think that whole area of southern Manchester, it’s where the industrial revolution began, and that’s why they built Old Trafford there.“The workers would finish their shift, walk to the ground – so it was where industry and manufacturing began.“It’s a really important area but it’s run down, so to regenerate that area and build a Wembley of the North would be a marvellous project and we could achieve it.”READ MORE SUN STORIESSuddenly, he intervened again to cut-short the conversation by signing off with: “Anyway, I need to get to the match.”Although he did have time before he dashed off to reveal that it would definitely not be the tube that he would be using to get to the national stadium.Sir Jim reiterated his desire to build a ‘Wembley of the North’ new stadium More

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      The FA have long been a disgrace to the game, but scrapping cup replays should be final nail in the coffin

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      THE FA have long been a disgrace to our national game.And their announcement last week about scrapping FA Cup replays from the first round should be the final nail in their coffin of integrity.The decision to scrap FA Cup replays only profits Premier League clubs playing in EuropeCredit: ReutersThe FA are letting the prestigious competition downCredit: PAThe football regulator cannot come soon enough to take control away from these hapless men in grey blazers.How the hell can this organisation make such a sweeping change to the oldest domestic cup competition in the world without consulting 712 of the 732 clubs that entered it this season?They did not discuss it with the EFL, they didn’t mention it to the National League or any of the grassroots divisions.They simply dictated to them: Our entire game must revolve around the Premier League.Read More on FootballAnd let’s face it, this decision is only about pleasing the SEVEN clubs who play in Europe.It’s ironic when you think that the glory that Sir Alex Ferguson delivered to Manchester United might well never have happened had it not been for cup replays.Coventry boss Mark Robins scored a winner in a semi-final replay against Oldham in 1990 that saved him from being sacked.And Fergie’s first trophy was also won after they beat Crystal Palace following a replay in the final that year.Most read in FA CupBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERThe FA Cup is a crown jewel of our football heritage and the blazers at Wembley are happy to further damage this wonderful competition.Let’s not forget it wasn’t long ago that these same idiots wanted to sell our national stadium to Fulham owner Shahid Khan. They actually were going to do that had it not been for a huge stink-up.Thiago Silva breaks down in tears on Wembley pitch after Blues crumble against Man CiyuTimes have changed in terms of the amount of games the elite clubs play in Europe – but that doesn’t mean we should be watering down our flagship competition to accommodate that.When the FA scrapped replays from the fifth round, it was a fair compromise. It allowed the smaller clubs the chance to force a replay and generate much-needed revenue.Given that the FA don’t allow these clubs to switch home ties to their opponents’ bigger stadiums anymore, it’s a massive deal for a Sutton United or Boreham Wood snatching a draw at home against someone like Man Utd or Arsenal.When Cambridge United earned a replay against the Red Devils in 2015, it saved the club from financial meltdownThe FA blame the expanding European tournaments that are adding to the fixtures.But it always amazes me when I hear people like Jurgen Klopp and Pep Guardiola whinge about the schedule.FIXTURE CONGESTION MYTHCity will finish this season having played 59 games in all competition – and we all have to get the violins out.But what about League One club Peterborough United who could end their campaign having played SIXTY-FOUR? I never hear Posh boss Darren Ferguson complaining about that.Nor did I ever once hear George Elokobi complain about his FA Cup giantkillers Maidstone United having to play SIXTY games so far. If the National League South side reach their division’s play-off final, they will have ended up playing SIXTY-THREE matches!And most of their players have to do a five-day week of work on top of their football too!This contrasts hugely with say the Premier League’s bottom club Sheffield United, who will finish their miserable season having played only 41 games in all competitions.It is a huge myth that the FA Cup adds a huge burden to clubs’ fixtures.ALL ABOUT THE MONEYThe real reason why the top seven in particular don’t want to play the extra games is purely finance. Don’t let them fool you otherwise.West Ham for example won more money for topping their group in the Europa Conference League last season than what Manchester City won for lifting the FA Cup.If the cup paid out more than European football, they would instead be complaining about the expanding UEFA competitions.It is bad enough that most of these clubs don’t bother playing pre-season friendlies anymore against the lower-league teams, preferring instead to push their brands across other continents so they can get richer and richer.Personally, I’d love it if a football regulator had the power to kick the likes of United, City, Chelsea, Liverpool, Tottenham and Arsenal out of English football completely.And I’d enjoy it even more if they force them to play ALL their games outside the country in their much-wanted breakaway European Super League.Never in the long and proud history of English football have our top clubs been so out of touch with the heartbeat of the game in our country.READ MORE SUN STORIESEnough is enough. Football must be regulated because the whole way the game is run here is rotten to its core.And those in power at the FA should be booted into row Z once and for all. More

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      Sky Sports presenter sends fans wild with bold outfit as she admits she’s ‘smiling through the pain’ at Wembley

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      OLIVIA BUZAGLO sent her fans wild with a bright pink outfit at Wembley Stadium.The presenter revealed she was “smiling through the pain” as she watched Chelsea lose to Manchester City in the FA Cup semi-finals.Olivia Buzaglo sent her fans wild with a bright pink outfit at Wembley StadiumCredit: INSTAGRAM @oliviabuzagloThe presenter ‘smiled through the pain’ as she watched Chelsea lose to Manchester CityCredit: INSTAGRAM @oliviabuzagloHer beloved Blues were beaten 1-0 on Saturday through Bernardo Silva’s second half strike.However, Buzaglo was all smiles pitchside as she hosted coverage for the Sony Sports Network.The reporter shared a trio of snaps from the match to Instagram as she stunned in a bright pink jacket and trousers.As well as appearing next to the famous Wembley turf, Buzaglo also posed with the FA Cup trophy and interviewed Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino.READ MORE IN SPORTAlongside the snaps, she wrote: “Smiling through the pain. But so lucky to have been pitchside for such a big game. Exciting things coming.”Her fans were quick to praise Buzaglo in the comments, with one saying: “You are sooo cool.”Another added: “Queen of Chelsea.”Meanwhile, a third follower also commented: “You are a legend.”Most read in FootballBuzaglo spoke to Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino for the Sony Sports NetworkCredit: INSTAGRAM @oliviabuzagloShe has also hosted boxing coverage for Dazn in the pastCredit: Instagram @oliviabuzagloBuzaglo has amassed 58,300 followers on Instagram, where she often shares snaps from her presenting work.The fan-favourite reporter has hosted football and boxing coverage for the likes of Sky Sports, DAZN, Chelsea and the Premier League.Sky Sports racing presenter Kate Tracey dazzles in bold outfit as fans say she looks ‘absolutely incredible’ She has also appeared ringside and back stage with the microphone at recent Misfits Boxing events.As well as work-related uploads, Buzaglo has also shared pictures from her trips to watch Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.Her followers are also regularly treated to glamorous snaps of her daring outfits both in and out of the studio.Buzaglo has become a fan-favourite with her regular appearances on Sky SportsCredit: instagram @oliviabuzagloShe also often shares glamorous snaps with her 58,300 Instagram followersCredit: INSTAGRAM @oliviabuzaglo More

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      Man Utd fans ‘scared’ after learning who will start at centre-back for FA Cup semi-final against Coventry

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      MANCHESTER UNITED fans are “scared” after learning who will start at centre-back in the FA Cup semi-final against Coventry.The Red Devils line up for this afternoon’s game means midfielder Casemiro is playing in the back-line.Man Utd fans are ‘scared’ to see Casemiro play centre-back against CoventryCredit: GettyErik ten Hag’s team sheet for this afternoon’s games has concerned fans as they guess who will play in defence.In defence the Dutch boss has put Aaron Wan-Bissaka on the left next to Harry Maguire and Diogo Dalot on the right.Means fans suspected Casemiro will join the trio in the back line as they only have Maguire in the centre back position.One fan tweeted: “Casemiro cb I am scared.”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLWhile another added: “This actually means you play just one CB?”A third then put: “Casemiro at cb tears.”The Brazilian has occasionally played as centre-back, so will be familiar if one of them has to play in the defensive line.The defensive midfielder last season played in the United back-line notably in the Carabao Cup.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERThis follows as United have suffered three more injuries to take their toll for the season to a staggering 60 cases of injury or illness.On Saturday Willy Kambwala, Mason Mount and Sofyan Amrabat were not part of the travelling squad for the FA Cup semi-final against Coventry.Manchester United’s fall from glory since Sir Alex Ferguson Meaning defender and academy star Louis Jackson, 18, has been promoted to the matchday squad.THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY..The Sun is your go to destination for the best football, boxing and MMA news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video.Like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TheSunFootball and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSunFootball. More

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      Chelsea star spotted ‘LAUGHING’ with Jack Grealish while team-mate cries over defeat – days after penalty controversy

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      FANS think Noni Madueke was LAUGHING alongside Jack Grealish after Chelsea were knocked out of the FA Cup at Wembley.The Blues suffered more heartbreak under the arch after a late winner from Bernardo Silva cemented another trophyless season for Chelsea.Thiago Silva was left in tears after Chelsea lost in the FA Cup semi-finalCredit: RexNoni Madueke and Jack Grealish appeared to be laughing and joking behind himAfter the final whistle had blown on Man City’s 1-0 victory, Chelsea fans and players appeared dejected at their last chance of silverware this season coming to an end.Thiago Silva looked to be particularly downcast with the Brazilian veteran reduced to tears at the thought of his Chelsea career ending on such a low.However not every player in the Blue of Chelsea appeared to have the same reaction, with fans spotting Noni Madueke joking around with opposition player Jack Grealish behind the tears of Silva.Madueke appeared to be laughing and smiling with Grealish despite being knocked out of the cup just moments beforehand.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAnd it’s not the only controversial moment that the 22-year-old has been involved in this week either.The tricky winger was caught up in an on-field argument with team-mates Nicolas Jackson and Cole Palmer on Tuesday night when he tried to take a penalty during Chelsea’s 6-0 thrashing of Everton.Madueke picked up the ball to demand he took the spot kick while Chelsea were 4-0 up, but was put in his place by designated penalty taker Palmer who took the ball off him converted from 12 yards.Chelsea fans are growing concerned with Madueke’s behaviour with the two controversial interactions in the space of a week causing many to voice their opinions online.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSMadueke was seen arguing with Cole Palmer over who should take a penalty on Tuesday night against EvertonCredit: AlamyOne fan wrote: “Noni Madueke’s immaturity is showing and getting worse. From the penalty incident to this. I don’t know what to say anymore.”While another added: “Thiago Silva crying and Noni Madueke laughing and joking around behind him. And people genuinely question what’s wrong with this Chelsea squad.”reveals reason behind Chelsea penalty bust-up and insists team-mates were ‘laughing and joking about it’A third posted: “Tend to avoid the silly pseudo psychologists that weigh in on how a player acts etc.”But in the space of a week we’ve seen Madueke, at least initially, more upset that he couldn’t take a penalty at 4-0 than to lose a semi-final in the FA Cup, can’t say that’s a good thing to see.”Madueke arrived at Stamford Bridge in January last season and has struggled to cement himself as a regular starter under Mauricio Pochettino.The former PSV star has only started six Premier League games this term and has made a further 10 cameos from the bench. More

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      Thiago Silva ‘makes decision on Chelsea future’ with star available to leave on free transfer in weeks

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      THIAGO SILVA has made his decision on his future at Chelsea and is set to reveal his plans in the coming days.The 39-year-old defender will become a free agent this summer after his contract at Stamford Bridge is set to expire in June.Thiago Silva has made a decision on his future at ChelseaCredit: GettyThe 39-year-old was in tears after crashing out of the FA Cup on Saturday against Manchester CityCredit: RexSilva was spotted in tears on Saturday after their 1-0 defeat to Manchester City in the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley.For the Brazilian, this opportunity represented his final bid to claim silverware with Chelsea before his scheduled departure at the end of the season.When asked if he had made a decision about leaving Chelsea, Silva said: “You are going to know in the coming days. “I don’t want to say anything now after a defeat.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL“I’m sad about the result, but sooner or later, the news will come out.“I do have a decision made in my mind, but it’s not the moment to share it.”In 2020 Silva joined Chelsea on a free transfer from Paris Saint-Germain.And the centre-back was a key part of the Blues squad who won the Champions League in 2021.Most read in FootballHe has since made 149 appearances in the west London outfit and won the UEFA Super Cup and FIFA Club World Cup as well as reaching the FA Cup final twice.BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERAfter the crashing out of the FA Cup Silva says he has no plans to retire, adding: “My four years here were very good. “Not that I didn’t believe in myself, but with my age and the intensity of this league…it’s rare to see players in a high level at 39.Chelsea’s top summer transfer targets“I don’t like to talk about myself, but you can see this. Today, I was ready to play the extra time! I can see I have some years in me to keep enjoying football.” More