Managers could do without FA cup distraction - Lambert

Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert believes the majority of top-flight managers would rather do without the distraction of the FA Cup.

Thu, 02 Jan, 2014 - 18:17

Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert believes the majority of top-flight managers would rather do without the distraction of the FA Cup.

Lambert will take his side into Saturday’s third round tie against League One Sheffield United with a brutally honest message with regard to his side’s priorities.

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