The Fiver | Questioning the very point of this grand old three-handled tin can

In today’s Fiver: Milk Cup thrills, another sorry saga and Tevez making friends

It was another exciting evening in the Milk Cup. Manchester United conceded a goal. Manchester City conceded a goal. Chelsea conceded a goal. And Arsenal nearly conceded a goal. More please, English football! But despite all the rollocking entertainment enjoyed by hundreds of fans in half-packed stadiums across the nation, some cynics are questioning the very point of this grand old three-handled tin can. Well, when we say some cynics, we really just mean one person. And that person is José Mourinho, who wondered whether English football would be better off without a second cup competition clogging up the schedule, came up with the resounding conclusion of “maybe”, and yes it has been a slow Fiver news day.

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