Does the FA Cup only matter to the fans? Is there any real magic left in a competition that is slave to the TV companies? Do we need it to validate our season? Vass Koni has a look at these questions.
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'Since Wimbledon’s win in 1988 the cup has been won just five times outside of Liverpool, Woolwich, Chelsea and Manchester United.'
I think many miss the point. The above statistic is the reason we need to win it. It is expected that MC will feature as winner more regularly now. IF we are to be considered a fully paid up member of the top 6 teams, we need not only to qualify for CL frequently but also win the domestic tournaments as the other top 6 teams do. Leicester won the league without any real cup distraction, top teams do well in all competitions.
I think many miss the point. The above statistic is the reason we need to win it. It is expected that MC will feature as winner more regularly now. IF we are to be considered a fully paid up member of the top 6 teams, we need not only to qualify for CL frequently but also win the domestic tournaments as the other top 6 teams do. Leicester won the league without any real cup distraction, top teams do well in all competitions.