In 1909, Manchester United won their first FA Cup, and their live mascot — a goat named Billy — joined the team in celebrations. According to club folklore, he got drunk on champagne, died from poisoning, and later had his head displayed in a museum.

Former Stoke City manager Tony Pulis has admitted to feeling cheated over his side's defeat to Manchester City in the 2011 FA Cup final. This comes in the wake of the Citizens being found guilty on 114 charges of breaching Premier League financial regulations.

Winter sweeps across East Anglia with a biting wind that cuts to the bone. These flatlands offer no hills to shield against the icy gusts. In this harsh agricultural region, two clubs have historically dominated — Norwich City from Norfolk and Ipswich Town from Suffolk. Both sides have often seemed dwarfed by the giants from London, Manchester, or Liverpool, yet their modest provincial status has never hindered their potential for surprises.

The Football Association has fined Hull City £30,000 following discriminatory chanting by supporters. The incident occurred in February during an FA Cup match against Chelsea at the MKM Stadium, where the hosts were defeated 4-0.

Norwegian striker Erling Haaland has found himself at the centre of a worrying statistical anomaly: the prolific forward has failed to score a single goal in any cup finals representing Manchester City.

This Sunday, August 16, Arsenal and Manchester City will clash in the battle for the Community Shield.