‘The FA Cup is everything to me’ – Keown backs Man City to break Chelsea hearts at Wembley
Martin Keown expresses his deep affection for the FA Cup, recalling how it inspired his love for football as a child. He reminisces about watching a memorable final that motivated him to pursue a career in the sport. As a former player, Keown emphasizes the significance of the Cup, highlighting both the joy of victories and the pain of defeats.
- ▪Martin Keown considers the FA Cup to be everything to him.
- ▪He was inspired to play football after watching a Cup final as a child.
- ▪Keown won the FA Cup three times with Arsenal during his career.
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