Has the FA Cup lost its romance?

Often labelled as the greatest cup competition on the planet, the FA Cup started in 1871 and is loved for its ‘all or nothing’ match pace, giant-killings and its illustrious cup final day out to Wembley. The competition has been held in high prestige amongst clubs and its fans from all tiers since its creation.

FA Cup Shocks – The Biggest Giant Killings

With the FA Cup 4th round rapidly approaching, everyone hopes the minnows left in the competition can provide an upset, with Crawley Town away at Hull City offering a neutral the most hope for lower league representation in the 5th round. It is part of the magic of the FA Cup and why everybody loves the tournament so much, but here is a list of the Top 10 FA Cup shocks:

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain: Not the new Walcott

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain moved from Southampton to Arsenal as a teenager, commanding a £12 million fee.  He is comfortable playing on either wing and possesses great pace.  It’s easy to draw comparisons between Arsene Wenger’s latest wonderkid and Theo Walcott, but that’s a dangerous trap to fall into.