Chelsea will need discipline and defensive solidity if they are to find a way past Manchester City in Saturday's FA Cup final. There were encouraging signs in that regard last weekend, as interim head coach Calum McFarlane's switch to a back three (or five out of possession) yielded a 1-1 draw against Liverpool. The system offered greater protection in wide areas and a more compact defensive structure overall.
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'Anything can happen in a final' - Ait-Nouri
Manchester City defender Rayan Ait-Nouri says "anything can happen" in Saturday's FA Cup final against Chelsea. "It means a lot to me," he told Total Sport's Mark Crossley. Chelsea is a tough team, they have a lot of very good players.
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'Somewhere I've been really proud to call home' - Krafth leaving Newcastle
Emil Krafth believes the future is "really bright" for Newcastle United as the defender's seven-year stay at the club comes to an end. Newcastle have announced, as expected, that Krafth will be leaving when his contract expires this summer. The Swede, who is currently sidelined with a knee injury, will be given the chance to bid farewell to supporters at a half-time presentation during Sunday's game against West Ham at St James' Park.
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