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Arsenal left feeling Blue after FA Cup defeat

Birmingh am knocked FA Cup holders Arsenal out of the competition yesterday, thanks to a Marisa Ewers second-half strike.

For the Gunners, it was a complete contrast to the 10-0 victory over Tottenham two weeks ago where they could not miss — this time drawing a blank thanks to the heroics of Blues keeper Ann-Katrin Berger.

Birmingham boss Marc Skinner said: “Ann-Katrin is one of the best goalkeepers in the world and she’s shown that today. We brought her to the club for a reason and you could see why.

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