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FOOTBALL DAILY: Simons to miss the WC. Chelsea's FA Cup date with Manchester City, and Andrews looks to take down United again

Season 26 Episode 488 Published 1 month, 2 weeks ago

Phil Egan previews Monday’s Football Daily, highlighting injury news, FA Cup action, and key title races.

Xavi Simons ruled out for the rest of the season and the FIFA World Cup with a torn ACL.

The injury occurred during Tottenham Hotspur’s win over Wolverhampton Wanderers after a collision with Hugo Bueno.

Simons joins James Maddison, Wilson Odobert, and Radu Drăgușin in suffering ACL injuries.

Chelsea FC beat Leeds United 1-0 to reach the FA Cup Final.

Calum McFarlane leads Chelsea to Wembley shortly after Liam Rosenior’s dismissal.

Enzo Fernández scores the decisive goal for Chelsea.

Daniel Farke says the occasion affected his side’s performance.

Michael Carrick remains focused on results despite uncertainty over his role at Manchester United.

Brentford FC target a move into European places but must end a run of draws, says Keith Andrews.

Coventry City lift the title after beating Wrexham AFC, with manager Frank Lampard praising the fans.

Heart of Midlothian FC move closer to the title after beating Hibernian FC.

Rangers FC lose to Motherwell FC, but boss Danny Röhl insists the race is still alive.

Arsenal W.F.C. beat Olympique Lyonnais Féminin 2-1, with Renée Slegers praising her team’s mentality.

Discussion on Ireland’s ‘Granny rule’ featured on OTB Football, before Phil Egan signs off and teases the next episode.

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