Sad indictment of FA Cup as Premier League elite learn to live without it quoting : ESPN FC

And at the 2013 FA Cup final, City manager Roberto Mancini, having finished 11 points behind Ferguson, spent his FA Cup final postmatch news conference deflecting (true) claims he was about to be sacked, rather than an embarrassing 1-0 loss to Wigan Athletic. English football's top teams are probably best out of the FA Cup, rather than trying to win it. Adding further to the ailing grandeur is the fate of those managers who have actively pursued the FA Cup. Has the FA Cup lost its magic? Another round of the FA Cup, another lament on the commitment shown to the competition by English football's leading clubs.




Although going from Europa League to Premier League and to the League Cup it's a bit different. Despite their hopes of a top eight finish, Redmond would probably much rather win the League Cup clash than the league one. His side are already off to a good start, however, beating Sunderland 4-0 in their last league game. Southampton winger Nathan Redmond is hoping to see his side turn their Premier League form around as the season draws to a close. ​The Saints have a League Cup final clash with Manchester United to look forward to later this month but have since fallen to 11th in the league after letting their form slip.
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