The FA Cup is not very good... but that doesn't really matter
Want to ‘save’ the FA Cup? Easy: reintegrate the Premier League back into the Football League, switch the Champions League to a knockout format, and reverse 30 years of global capitalism
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Jonathan Liew is Chief Sports Writer at The Independent, and is one of the most highly-regarded reporters of his generation. Particularly strong on cricket, football and, curiously, darts, Liew was named the Young Sports Writer of the Year in 2011. He joined The Independent in October 2017.
Chelsea's towering interloper Giroud offers a new weapon
Olivier Giroud's first goal for Chelsea, scored in a 4-0 thrashing of Hull City in the FA Cup fifth round, showed what can be unlocked when he is used in the right way
Rashid’s decision to walk away from Test cricket is sensible - but sad
The chilling thing about all this is that nobody is to blame at all. Not Rashid, not economics, not even Test cricket itself
Who can really blame Clarke for jumping back into bed with Qatar?
Three cheers for the venerable chairman of the Football Association, whose not at all morally dubious goodwill trip to Qatar appears to be progressing swimmingly
Alli insists Tottenham won't underestimate Rochdale in FA Cup clash
The midfielder also shrugged off concerns over the state of the pitch at Spotland
Eriksen delivers on his first night in the full glare of the spotlight
Tottenham's away match against Juventus was Eriksen’s first in the knockout stages of the Champions League. And with the pressure on, he delivered a performance to be proud of
Pochettino recounts meeting Mason and opens door to Spurs return
Mason retired at the age of 26 on Tuesday following his skull fracture
Proud Pochettino: We dominated Juventus
Spurs fought back from a horrific start to claim the ascendancy in the tie after goals from Harry Kane and Christian Eriksen
Pochettino defends decision to leave Alderweireld at home for Spurs
Pochettino held a two-hour meeting to explain his decision to Alderweireld
Juventus vs Tottenham: A European encounter that will test both sides
All the pre-game talk about this being the ultimate test for Tottenham tells only half the story. It could well prove the ultimate test for Juventus, too
Lascelles: 'Manchester United's centre-halves didn't know what to do'
Manchester United seem to be mislaying their sense of purpose at just the moment it is most urgently required, and Newcastle took full advantage at St James' Park
United slim title chances gone as Newcastle aid relegation fight
Newcastle United 1 Manchester United 0: Matt Ritchie's first goal of the season was enough for secure the win
Why the Second City derby is defined by its glorious gleeful pettiness
The Second City derby has a rich and rocky history: it is English football’s equivalent of a clan dispute, passed on from generation to generation like the family silver
Kane's career is a reminder that great players are made and not born
The forward has been influenced by a number of unique internal and external forces that have helped turn the player into one of the game's most exciting prospects
Why disjointed United could learn a lot from Tottenham’s teamwork
Tottenham's 2-0 win over Manchester United gave us an insight into the fundamental difference between these two clubs
Chelsea's Alonso could not suit 2018 any better
In the same way that streaming services discovered reggaeton for a new audience, a free-wheeling wing-back has come into his own in 2018 when it mightn't have been possible in a different period
Chelsea cruise past Newcastle side whose lack of ambition is laid bare
Chelsea 3 Newcastle United 0: Michy Batshuayi scored twice to improve his chances of having a long-term future at Stamford Bridge with Marcos Alonso sealing the win
Goldie Lookin Chain on Newport vs Spurs, death and vans
Billy Webb, one eighth of rap group Goldie Lookin Chain, speaks to Jonathan Liew ahead of the biggest match to come to Newport's Rodney Parade
Did you really expect any better from Leeds' new crest?
Every company is trying to thrust an inspirational message upon consumers, writes Jonathan Liew, so why should a football club be any different? At least Leeds United tried
Monreal, the unsung indispensable hero, sends Arsenal back to Wembley
The Spaniard arrived not as a marquee signing but has proven as important as one
Frustrated Conte admits he is clueless when it comes to transfers
Conte has made little secret of the fact that he wants to bring in a tall, physical striker during the January transfer window, but isn’t sure if he’s going to get one