If the first test in Bridgetown was not the perfect advert for test cricket, then there is surely no hope for the format. With the Frank Worrell trophy almost safe in its slumber in Australian hands, the West Indies now need victory in the final two tests to have any chance of wrestling it from Australia’s record-breaking clutches. A tussle in Trinidad awaits. Do the West Indies have what it takes to turn the tide?
Fergie’s going to need another shipment of gum, because this race ain’t over. In a performance so uncharacteristic of a Man United team chasing a title, the Red Devils somewhat capitulated on Wednesday night, giving their rivals a scent of weakness, that they will no doubt pounce on. Cruising toward a 20th title, Fergie’s men seemed to take their foot off the pedal for just a moment, and they were soundly punished. Wigan were deserved winners, playing like men possessed, they bossed the match from start to finish. It goes to show that old adage, that there are no easy games at this stage of the season, still rings true. With the FA Cup semi-finals also being played this weekend, there is a shortened fixture list, but I’m sure there’ll be no shortage of talking points. 
British football’s many fans will again head to Wembley Stadium on Sunday to witness the second semi-final, featuring two of the London giants. The two clubs featured in the first all-London FA Cup Final in 1967 but this will be the first time that Spurs and Chelsea have met each other in a FA Cup Semi-Final. Spurs have won the FA Cup eight times, most recently in 1991, while Chelsea’s six wins include three at the new Wembley – 2007, 2009 and 2010. Both clubs have featured in an impressive 37 semi-finals between them with Chelsea leading the way with 19 appearances under their belt.
It’s derby weekend at Wembley with both FA Cup semi-finals featuring arch-rivals from Merseyside and London respectively. The ever so fierce Merseyside derby between Liverpool and Everton kicks the weekend off on Saturday. It will be the third time that both clubs have met each other at Wembley Stadium in the competition, with the Reds winning FA Cup finals against the Toffees in 1986 and 1989. The Merseyside giants have featured in a colossal 46 semi-finals between them, with the Goodison Park based side edging Liverpool 24-22. Liverpool have won the FA Cup seven times, most recently at the Millennium Stadium in 2006, while the last of Everton’s five wins came in 1995. 
