Women's Football: FA Cup final - Arsenal vs Bristol Academy on May 21

Published: 19 May, 2011
by STEVE BARNETT

ARSENAL Ladies midfielder Steph Houghton revealed that the team is hungrier than ever for success ahead of Saturday’s FA Cup final against Bristol Academy. 

The Gunners know they’re in for a tough game at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry, with the Vixens boasting an array of international talent. 

But having been beaten by Everton in last season’s final Houghton and her team-mates are determined to avoid the heartache of losing out on the cup again. 

“There was a lot of talk of revenge when we played Everton in the fifth round, that final defeat really spurred all the girls on,” she said. “I know they do not want to go through that losing feeling again. We just need to make sure we are prepared on the day. We are taking nothing for granted.”