FA Cup/EPL Title Race

Stoke City and Bolton met today for the second semi final of the FA Cup. Stoke scored three goals in the first 30 minutes. They were dominating the match and this only continued into the second half, where Jonathan Walters got a double. Stoke city completely shut out Bolton with the final result being 5-0. It will be interesting to see how Stoke does in the final against Manchester City. Manchester is eager to a new trophy and they are the big guns in this final, but they cannot under estimate Stoke, of it will be a replay of the Carling Cup final, Arsenal v Birmingham City. Arsenal was looking to update their trophy cabinet after six years, but fell 1-2. Manchester City and Stoke meet at Wembley on May 14th.

Etherington celebrates scoring Stoke's first goal. Photograph: Neil Tingle/Sportsphoto

As for the EPL, Arsenal and Liverpool met today. Arsenal needed the win to keep up with Manchester United. Liverpool on the other hand are trying to make their way up the table after having a slow start this season. After making some large signings, Saurez and Carroll have brought the club some faith. The game’s regulation time ended 0-0, but it was in the 8 minutes of overtime that all the action took place. Both team got a penalty, Van Persie scoring the first one for Arsenal. The gunner thought they had the win but at the very last second, Liverpool was also awarded a penalty. Kuyt tucked it away and the final whistle was blown. It is a serious doubt whether Arsenal can keep up with United for the Premier League title as they are behind by six points. United will play Newcastle on Tuesday, April 19th.