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    Incredible stats show how player who Man Utd let go for FREE and made unemployed is now best in his position in Europe

    DAVID DE GEA is the best goalkeeper in Europe despite being let go by Manchester United, according to the stats.Their decision to let long-term servant De Gea depart on a free transfer and replace him with £41m-recruit Andre Onana was bold.David de Gea is the best goalkeeper in Europe’s top leagues, according to the statsDe Gea enjoyed 14 years with the Red DevilsDe Gea has enjoyed a stunning return to form with Fiorentina after a YEAR away from the pitchAnd now the 33-year-old’s exploits in Italy are starting to raise further question marks about former manager Erik ten Hag’s decision.The Spaniard, who spent 12 seasons at Old Trafford, had to wait 446 days to enter the pitch again.He was often considered the Premier League’s best goalkeeper, and is now getting similar recognition in Serie A.READ MORE FOOTBALLThe stats show that De Gea is making more saves and from a higher quality of shots than any other keeper in Europe.He has saved a staggering 76 per cent of on-target attempts that have come his way so far this term, according to Opta via Fbref.In fact, no other shot-stopper performs better in that metric.And his rating of 7.61 makes him the highest rated goalkeeper in Europe this season, according to match ratings site WhoScored.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSDe Gea has been putting in brilliant displays for the Florence-based outfit on a regular basis.The ex-Old Trafford star sits top of the save per cent table, while he is also second in the saves per 90 minutes rankings and sixth in the goals prevented table.Olympic winner Keely Hodgkinson soaks up the atmosphere with Man Utd fans at Old Trafford De Gea has put in multiple man of the match performances this seasonThe Spaniard is adored by those in Florence as Fiorentina sit inside the Champions League spotsHe has five clean sheets so far to his name this term with Fiorentina sitting fourth in Serie A.Replacement Onana comes in close with 70 per cent of on-target shots saved in all competitions.And returning Newcastle keeper Nick Pope has a higher save per cent than Onana, but has faced less shots than the Man Utd No.1At other end – West Ham’s Alphonse Areola has been enduring a nightmare run of form and is low in both save quality and save quantity.Alphonse Areola lost his place in West Ham’s starting XI more than two months agoThis has seen the Hammers DROP the Frenchman and bring in veteran Lukasz Fabianski as they look to fend off a relegation battle going into Christmas.Elsewhere, the freshly-crowned world’s best goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez fell into the same bracket as Areola, as Aston Villa dropped to eighth in the Prem.Martinez has saved just 50 per cent of his opponent’s shots on-target.The Argentine World Cup winner’s recent display in Villa’s 3-0 defeat to Chelsea saw him hauled off injured at half-time.Meanwhile, during his time at United, De Gea won the player of the season award four times.He was also named in the PFA Team of the Year on five separate occasions, including for four consecutive years.READ MORE SUN STORIESWho are these famous footballers? More

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    Ruben Amorim reveals reason behind Man Utd not wearing LGBTQ+ rainbow coats and says ‘there’s three things to manage’

    RUBEN AMORIM has lifted the lid on the decision of Manchester United players to not wear rainbow-themed jackets.Red Devils stars had been due to wear the jackets in conjunction with the Premier League’s Rainbow Laces campaign in support of the LGBTQ+ community ahead of their 3-0 win over Everton.Man Utd boss Ruben Amorim spoke about the team’s decision to not wear rainbow jackets before their match against EvertonCredit: APThe team acted in solidarity with Noussair Mazraoui who refused to wear it due to his religious beliefsCredit: GettyCaptain Bruno Fernandes has continued to wear the rainbow armbandCredit: RexHowever, the team decided not to wear them after Noussair Mazraoui – who is a devout Muslim – refused to, citing religious beliefs.Now a week on, manager Amorim has spoken about the three key factors which played a part in the decision and insisted there is “no doubt” of the club values.He said: “It was a group decision as players, as it should be. There’s three difficult things to manage. “On one side, it’s club values. There’s no doubt what this club believes and fights for. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”Then you have religion, which you have to respect. It’s our values to respect other opinions.”And the third thing is the group thing. ‘I won’t leave Nous alone, we’re a team’. The majority of the players believe in one thing, but they saw one guy alone and said let’s be together.'”It’s three things we have to manage and respect, and it’s a hard issue to address. I think we did it in a good way. “We need to respect everything but we also to respect the religion of Nous and his culture.”Most read in FootballAsked about it being a potential problem in the future, he said: “I don’t know if Nous is going to change his religion and his beliefs. “We will address at the time if it comes, but it’s a really hard decision.”Ruben Amorim discusses defensive strategy against Arsenal scoring from corners A Man Utd statement in the week said the club “welcomes fans from all backgrounds, including members of the LGBTQ+ community… We are strongly committed to the principles of diversity and inclusion”.It added: “We demonstrate these principles through a range of activities, including support for our Rainbow Devils supporters’ club, and campaigns to celebrate our LGBTQ+ fans and combat all forms of discrimination.”Players are entitled to hold their own individual opinions, particularly in relation to their faith, and these may sometimes differ from the club’s position.”However, the club’s LGBTQ+ fan group, Rainbow Devils, said they were “disappointed” by the decision.A statement said: “This was obviously a great disappointment to Rainbow Devils, but also to all those who had worked hard at the club to deliver this event.”We are aware of who the player concerned is, but we feel it isn’t our role to single him out, and risk spoiling all the other positive things that the majority of those at the club have done.”We respect the right of this player to have his own views, whilst also feeling disappointed that he put the rest of the squad into a position where they felt that they couldn’t wear their jackets.”We also worry what kind of negative effect this incident might have on any player at the club who may be struggling with their sexuality.”Captain Bruno Fernandes continued to wear the rainbow armband, doing so against Everton and the midweek defeat to Arsenal.Ipswich and Crystal Palace captains Sam Morsy and Marc Guehi also sparked controversy last weekend from the campaign.Morsy, like Mazraoui, cited his religious beliefs after twice refusing to wear a rainbow-coloured armband.Ipswich said they “respect the decision” but were “committed to being a fully inclusive club”.Meanwhile, Guehi – a devout Christian – did not refuse to wear the rainbow armband but twice wrote religious messaging on it, again citing religious beliefs.The FA spoke to Guehi and his club to remind them about the use of religious messaging but did not go any further.READ MORE SUN STORIESSpeaking to Sky Sports about the act, Guehi explained: “I think the message was pretty clear to be honest.”It’s a message of love and truth as well and a message of inclusivity, so it speaks for itself.”FA have disappeared down a rabbit hole again with absurd double standardsBy Dave Kidd Cast your mind back two years to the World Cup in Qatar.There, the FA and Harry Kane insisted that the England skipper would wear a rainbow armband in support of the LGBTQ+ community, after FIFA had awarded hosting rights to a nation which criminalises homosexuality.Six other western European nations were going to take the same stand.Until the point when FIFA insisted that those captains making this “political” gesture would be booked.Until the point where that gesture might have some sporting consequence – and therefore a more substantial meaning.At that point, the FA and their six allies all performed a late U-turn. They bottled it.That’s the thing with English football and its “support” for the LGBTQ+ community.READ THE FULL COLUMN HERE More

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    Unemployed ex-F1 star Daniel Ricciardo could be offered ‘blank cheque’ to make shock career move into iconic event

    DANIEL RICCIARDO could snub an immediate return to F1 thanks to a shock offer, it’s been claimed.The beloved Australian was brutally ditched by Red Bull in September and replaced by Kiwi Liam Lawson.Daniel Ricciardo is currently a free agent following his mid-season axing by Red BullCredit: GETTYBut the Aussie is reportedly being lined up to race in two new sportsCredit: GettySpeculation over his future has been rife, with many Formula One fans believing he’ll return to the sport next season to drive for Cadillac.But according to reports, he’s set to receive an offer to race in the Australian Supercars series and NASCAR.Race.com claims Toyota are keen on having Ricciardo race for them in both competitions next year.The Japanese carmaker is said to view the 35-year-old as the ideal driver for their Supras in both competitions.READ MORE F1 NEWSIt’s also said they see Ricciardo “as someone who can drag in fans in huge numbers because of his natural charisma”.Toyota are reportedly willing to break the bank to secure Ricciardo’s services.Their pursuit of the former Renault and Toro Rosso star has been likened to a “blank cheque operation”.A Toyota source reportedly told Race.news: “[Akio Toyoda] can’t see any downside with having [Ricciardo] as the face of Gazoo Racing, which really is his pet project.Most read in MotorsportBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSIt’s unclear whether Ricciardo will be keen on racing in the Aussie Supercars series or NASCAR.He did, however, reveal he was open to a new adventure when breaking his silence on his Red Bull departure.Formula 1 star Daniel Ricciardo labeled ‘great fit’ for Nascar with Williams youngster also named as ‘possible’ targetHe wrote on Instagram: “I’ve loved this sport my whole life.”It’s wild and wonderful and been a journey.”To the teams and individuals that have played their part, thank you.”To the fans who love the sport sometimes more than me, haha, thank you.”It’ll always have its highs and lows but it’s been fun and truth be told I wouldn’t change it. Until the next adventure.” More

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    How Enzo Maresca’s obsession with chess has transformed Chelsea from ‘billion-pound bottle jobs’ to title contenders

    ENZO MARESCA has strategically transformed Chelsea into Premier League title contenders.Cole Palmer might have rolled his eyes at the idea, while Noni Madueke has played down the Blues’ chances, but a 5-1 win over Southampton midweek has got pundits talking.Deep thinker Enzo Maresca’s love of chess could be linked to how he sees footballCredit: GettyMaresca wrote about the similarities between chess and football while studying at the Italian coaching centreCredit: GettyMaresca has transformed the Blues into title contendersCredit: GettyThey sit in second place, seven points behind leaders Liverpool, and are poised to challenge should the Reds falter.Much of their success is down to deep thinker Maresca, 44, who arrived at the club in the summer.In February, Gary Neville called Chelsea the ‘billion-pound bottle jobs’ after they lost to Liverpool in the Carabao Cup final.But only ten months later, they are title contenders under the impressive guidance of Maresca.Read more football newsThe Italian came through the legendary Italian coaching centre, Coverciano.It was there his love of chess was revealed, where he compared the beautiful game to the ancient board game.That encouraged the tactician to write his thesis comparing the two and their similarities.His dissertation was fittingly called, ‘Football and Chess’.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS“There are a lot of similarities,” Maresca revealed.“The most important is positional play and strategy. For a coach, it’s important to have the mentality of a chess player: develop a plan, study counter moves, choose the arrangement of the pieces.”Maresca’s philosopy’The arrangement of the pieces’ was evident in Maresca’s team selection at the St Mary’s.Enzo Maresca insists identity of Chelsea is starting to take shape Joao Felix and Christopher Nkunku were drafted in, with a potentially overloaded Nicolas Jackson on the bench.With a large squad of talented stars at his disposal, Romeo Lavia, Enzo Fernandez, and Jadon Sancho are all rotated.It’s not uncommon to see a totally different side selected for Premier League or Europa Conference League.Maresca is not stuck to one philosophy. Quite often, he will pick a team suited to the opposition his team’s play.As a strategist, he makes subtle tweaks every week.One example saw Moises Caicedo, reborn in central midfield this term, playing at right-back against Aston Villa.That allowed the Ecuadorian to invert into midfield, when Chelsea were in possession, with Enzo Fernandez supporting the attack in a CAM position, and gave Cole Palmer more space.If you’ve played 5D chess, a game that becomes increasingly complex through a series of alternate timelines, it’s comparable to how Maresca’s thought-process when Chelsea are in action.Maresca has helped Chelsea find their identity againCredit: GettyVersatility and rotation of star players has been key to Maresca’s successCredit: Alamyread more sport features’We’ve got our Chelsea back’For a few years, they hadn’t under the Todd Boehly and Behdad Eghbali regime.But at Southampton, the away support were fully behind their club singing, ‘We’ve got our Chelsea back.’There was also a youthful exuberance about the team that played the Saints.The average age of the team selected was 24 years and 162 days old.Incredibly, that was the oldest first eleven Maresca has picked in this campaign – and the 14th youngest used by any Premier League club.However, given the club’s transfer activity in recent windows, it was telling there were no Cobham graduates in the starting line-up.Only Levi Colwill, who was tracked by Bayern Munich in the summer, was the only academy starlet in the squad.Of course, given their players ages, should the squad develop how Maresca wants it to, they should come into their prime in the years to come and mount consistent title challenges.Although, they won’t admit that yet.Chelsea average more than two goals per game in the Premier LeagueNoni Madueke has played down Chelsea’s title hopesCredit: GettyWith many players 24 and under, Chelsea’s young squad look primed to challenge for years to comeCredit: Rex”We are up for it but whether we are in it or not is a different question,” Madueke said.”We are taking every game as it comes.”Goals, goals, goalsChelsea have found a new lease of life under Maresca, thanks to a different style of play being implemented.Goaded in the past for being ‘Cole Palmer FC’, they are far from that. There are attacking threats all over the pitch now.When Sancho netted against Southampton, he became the 15h different player to score for the West London giants.Another mad stat is that they have already scored seven more goals (31) than they did in their entire 2022-23 season.READ MORE SUN STORIESCole Palmer is no longer Chelsea’s only threat on the pitchNicolas Jackson is one of 15 different goal scorers for Chelsea this seasonCredit: GettyBetter still, if it’s entertainment and ska favourite Harry J All-Stars’ Liquidator you want, head down to Stamford Bridge, where the home side is averaging a club record 2.6 goals per match.You never know. Come May, you might just see them lifting the Premier League trophy too. More

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    Spurs vs Chelsea: Get £50 in free bets, plus 16/1 Bet Builder tips for Premier League Super Sunday clash with Betfred

    IT’S always feisty when Tottenham and Chelsea meet and the pair do battle once again this Sunday.So our team of betting experts have selected a Bet Builder for the heavyweight encounter, which Betfred have priced up at a generous 14/1.Not just that! New Betfred customers who register an account with Betfred and stake a tenner on football will receive £50 in sports free bets!Find The Sun’s betting publishing principles hereHow to claim..Betfred welcome offerVisit the Betfred website HERE*Register an account using the Promo Code: BETFRED50Deposit £10 using a Debit CardPlace your first bet of £10 or more on any qualifying Sportsbook markets, at odds of Evens or greaterOnce that bet has settled, Betfred will credit your account with £50 in Free BetsBetfred: Get your £50 in free bets – Claim here*Tottenham vs Chelsea tipsOur Bet Builder selections: Chelsea to win, over 3.5 goals, Madueke to score anytime and over 59.5 booking points – 14/1 ADD TO YOUR BET SLIP HERE!Back our 16/1 Bet BuilderHere’s why we’ve made those selections..Chelsea to win: High-flying and quietly going about their business. Definitely in title mix-up as things stand and huge squad all playing their part. Good win here last time.Over 3.5 goals: 11 goals scored in Chelsea’s last three and Prem’s top scorers heading into the weekend. Goals in both of these attacks.Noni Madueke to score: A key player for Chelsea out on their right and keeping some big names out the side. Ended goal drought with strike against Southampton and a real threat down that side.Over 59.5 booking points: Eight bookings and five bookings in last two games between these sides here in what is a notoriously feisty clash. Can be the same again.Back our 16/1 Bet BuilderRemember to gamble responsiblyA responsible gambler is someone who:Establishes time and monetary limits before playingOnly gambles with money they can afford to loseNever chase their lossesDoesn’t gamble if they’re upset, angry, or depressedGamcare – www.gamcare.org.ukGamble Aware – www.gambleaware.orgFind our detailed guide on responsible gambling practices here.For help with a gambling problem, call the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133 or go to www.gamstop.co.uk*New customers only. Register with BETFRED50. Deposit £10+ via Debit Card and place first bet £10+ at Evens (2.0)+ on Sports within 7 days to get 3 x £10 in Sports Free Bets & 2 x £10 in Acca Free Bets within 10 hours of settlement. 7-day expiry. Eligibility & payment exclusions apply. T&Cs apply. More

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    Tottenham vs Chelsea prediction: Betting tips, odds and Premier League preview

    THERE’S no love lost between Tottenham and Chelsea and their rivalry will be on full show when the pair meet on Sunday.SunSport betting experts have previewed the Premier League contest and selected the best bets, tips and exclusive sign-up bonuses from our leading betting partners.Find The Sun’s betting publishing principles hereNew sign-up offersSunSport exclusivesTottenham vs Chelsea price boostsTottenham to lead at half time & to win – was 7/2 NOW 4/1 – CLAIM HEREChelsea to win to nil – was 15/4 NOW 9/2 – CLAIM HERECole Palmer over 1 shot on target & Chelsea to win by 2 or more goals – was 4/1 NOW 9/2 – CLAIM HERETottenham vs Chelsea previewIt’s one of the top fixtures in the country and there’s lots on the line on Sunday when Tottenham and Chelsea meet.Spurs come here off the back of a defeat at Bournemouth in midweek and the fans weren’t happy.It’s now just one win from their last six games, granted it was some win when thumping Man City 4-0.They’re left down in 10th place as a result, averaging exactly two goals per game across their 14 Premier League fixtures.Their form is a contrast to Chelsea’s, who are flying at the minute going seven unbeaten – winning five of those – and winning all of their last four games.The Blues are the highest scorers in the division and though their squad size was mocked in the summer, they’re utilising it very well with players coming in and making a difference.First scorer and correct score predictionsFirst scorer: NONI MADUEKE – 13/2 with William Hill – CLAIM HERECorrect score: 1-3 – 13/1 with BetMGM – HERETottenham vs Chelsea latest oddsOdds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.How to claim..William Hill £60 welcome bonusVisit the William Hill website HERE*Register an account using the Promo Code: T60Once your account is registered, click ‘opt in’ on the ‘Vegas Promotion’ pageDeposit a minimum of £10 in your main account to receive a £20 Vegas Bonus for use on Selected GamesThen place a bet with a minimum stake of £10 at odds of 1/2 or greater on any football marketOnce that’s settled, your account will be credited with £40 in free betsWilliam Hill: Claim £60 welcome bonus – click here*Tottenham vs Chelsea prediction and betting tipsGoals and cardsWhere these sides go, goals follow. 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Full T&Cs apply.Remember to gamble responsiblyA responsible gambler is someone who:Establishes time and monetary limits before playingOnly gambles with money they can afford to loseNever chase their lossesDoesn’t gamble if they’re upset, angry, or depressedGamcare – www.gamcare.org.ukGamble Aware – www.gambleaware.orgFind our detailed guide on responsible gambling practices here.For help with a gambling problem, call the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133 or go to www.gamstop.co.uk More

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    Spurs vs Chelsea: Get £40 welcome bonus when you stake £10 on football with Tote

    SUPER SUNDAY comes from the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium as Spurs welcome Chelsea in a potential blockbuster clash.And bookmakers Tote are celebrating by offering brand new customers a whopping £40 in free bets and bonuses to spend on the top-flight showdown when you sign up and stake £10!Find The Sun’s betting publishing principles hereSpurs vs Chelsea: Get £40 welcome bonus — claim here*How to claim..Tote special offerVisit the Tote website HERE*Register a brand new account using the Promo Code: B10G40Deposit and place your first bet of at least £10 on either horse racing or football at odds of Evens or greaterOnce your Qualifying Bet is settled you will receive a £40 welcome bonusSpurs vs Chelsea: Get £40 welcome bonus — claim here*Spurs vs Chelsea: Get £40 welcome bonus — claim here*Tote have a fantastic promotion available for brand new customers with a colossal £40 welcome bonus up for grabs.It’s easy to claim. Simply visit the Tote website and register a new account using the Promo Code: B10G40Once that’s sorted, deposit and place your first bet of at least £10 on either racing, football or other sports at odds of Evens or greater.Once your Qualifying Bet is settled — win or lose — you will receive £20 Tote Credit, £10 Free Sports Bet and 50 Free Spins on Big Bass Bonanza.Spurs vs Chelsea: Get £40 welcome bonus — claim here*Remember to gamble responsiblyA responsible gambler is someone who:Establishes time and monetary limits before playingOnly gambles with money they can afford to loseNever chase their lossesDoesn’t gamble if they’re upset, angry, or depressedGamcare – www.gamcare.org.ukGamble Aware – www.gambleaware.orgFind our detailed guide on responsible gambling practices here.For help with a gambling problem, call the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133 or go to www.gamstop.co.uk*Tote. New customers online only. Eligibility restrictions apply. Only valid with code B10G40 on registration. £10 min qualifying bet at 1/1 (2.0) odds or greater across sports or racing (if EW then min £10 Win + £10 Place). Receive £20 Tote Credit, £10 Free Sports Bet and 50 Free Spins on Big Bass Bonanza within 48 hours of qualifying bet settlement. 7-day expiry on free bets & Tote Credit. Your first bet will be your qualifying bet. One per customer. UK & ROI customers only. 18+. Full T&Cs apply. Gambleaware.org. Full T&Cs apply. More

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    Fans blast ‘FA Cup is dead’ after discovering third round games being played on THURSDAY as full schedule confirmed

    FOOTBALL fans are outraged following the announcement that the FA Cup third-round fixtures will begin on a THURSDAY.Tradition has it that FA Cup rounds typically start on a Saturday – during the years when the competition was the pinnacle of domestic footie.Fans are outraged by the FA Cup’s bizarre scheduling for the third-round properFulham v Watford has been moved to a Thursday and will only be shown overseasBut only 10 of the 32 third-round games will actually be played at 3pm on Saturday January 11 due to TV demands.The move reduces what is usually one of the busiest and most interesting afternoons of the season into a handful of games.An incredible 22 games have been moved to Thursday, Friday, Sunday or Monday.And some will be played on Saturday earlier or later than 3pm.READ MORE FOOTBALLIn fact, the round kicks off with Cardiff City’s trip to Sheffield United on Thursday 9 January. While Everton’s clash against Peterborough United and Fulham’s hosting of Watford will be played on the same night.And NONE of them will be televised live in England on Thursday, instead fans can catch Everton on BBC iPlayer and Fulham overseas.Peterborough have since criticised the decision to host their game midweek.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSThe Posh’s statement read: We were very confident of taking a full allocation of tickets for our ever first visit to Goodison Park and what is the final ever third round tie there. “On learning that the tie will take place on Thursday 9 January we are incredibly disappointed that the needs of our supporters have not been taken into consideration in this decision.”Gary Neville tells Salford captain ‘you’re getting sacked in the morning’ after comment live on BBC during FA Cup drawThe full schedule for the Emirates FA Cup third round properThursday 9 January 2025 – 7pm GMTSheffield United v Cardiff City (Live on BBC Wales)Thursday 9 January 2025 – 7.45pm GMTEverton v Peterborough United (Live on BBC iPlayer)Fulham v WatfordFriday 10 January 2025 – 7.45pm GMTWycombe Wanderers v PortsmouthFriday 10 January 2025 – 8pm GMTAston Villa v West Ham United (Live on ITV1, ITVX and STV)Saturday 11 January 2025 – 12pm GMTBristol City v Wolverhampton WanderersBirmingham City v Lincoln CityMiddlesbrough v Blackburn RoversSaturday 11 January 2025 – 12.15pm GMTLiverpool v Accrington Stanley (Live on ITV1, ITVX and STV)Saturday 11 January 2025 – 3pm GMTExeter City v Oxford UnitedPreston North End v Charlton AthleticAFC Bournemouth v West Bromwich AlbionReading v BurnleySunderland v Stoke CityNottingham Forest v Luton TownBrentford v Plymouth ArgyleNorwich City v Brighton & Hove AlbionChelsea v Morecambe (BBC Extended Highlights)Leicester City v Queens Park Rangers (BBC Extended Highlights)Saturday 11 January 2025 – 5.45pm GMTMan City v Salford City (Live on BBC One and iPlayer)Leeds United v Harrogate Town (Live on BBC iPlayer)Saturday 11 January 2025 – 6pm GMTLeyton Orient v Derby CountyCoventry City v Sheffield WednesdayMansfield Town v Wigan AthleticSunday 12 January 2025 – 12pm GMTHull City v Doncaster RoversSunday 12 January 2025 – 12.30 GMTTamworth v Tottenham Hotspur (Live on ITV1, ITVX and STV)Sunday 12 January 2025 – 3pm GMTArsenal v Man Utd (Live on BBC One and iPlayer)Newcastle United v Bromley (Live on BBC iPlayer)Ipswich Town v Bristol RoversCrystal Palace v Stockport CountySunday 12 January 2025 – 4.30pm GMTSouthampton v Swansea City (Live on BBC Wales)Monday 13 January 2025 – 7.30pm GMTMillwall v Dagenham & Redbridge (Live on ITV4 and ITVX)”We feel a better solution could have been found to ensure all our supporters who wish to travel to the game would have been able to do so.”They also pointed out the lack of public transport available from Liverpool to Peterborough on the evening of the match, meaning fans must travel by car or coach. They added: “We have never played a competitive game at Goodison Park and interest in the game is very high.” Peterborough United Chief Executive Dawn Gore said: “To learn that the game has been arranged for a Thursday night is bitterly disappointing. Whilst we understand there are logistical challenges, we do not feel the supporters have been considered in this approach.”Everton cannot share the same game day with Liverpool, who are scheduled to play at Anfield on Saturday.Other fans were quick to vent their anger at perhaps the most bizarre rescheduling to date.One wrote: “FA Cup 3 Rd on a Thursday evening. A sad demise of a once great cup competition.”A second said: “The FA are really saying ‘let’s make it a Thursday night for overseas coverage so kids can’t come’.”A third wrote: “Sickening. The only games that should be playing on a Thursday night are European ties.”While another added: “This is genuinely the worst possible time for the Everton game. I don’t get it, the weekend was free.”Just can’t f***ing help themselves can they.”On the overseas broadcast option, one fan to commented: “Who the f** is going to watch Fulham v Watford in another country?”The FA website had originally announced that the third-round would take place between January 10 – 13, with another fan writing: “@EmiratesFACup is just dead isn’t it.”Only six games will be shown on live TV – five of which include a Premier League team.Fans were particularly fuming with the decision to televise all Prem clash Aston Villa v West Ham on Friday.Many believed that the magic of the cup should’ve allowed League Two side Bromley to pick up the TV money that comes along with a trip to Newcastle.While Harrogate’s clash with Leeds at Elland Road has also missed out on selection.READ MORE SUN STORIESInstead, Bromley will be shown on BBC iPlayer at 3pm on Sunday, as Manchester United’s trip to Arsenal will be live on BBC One.The other ties being shown are Liverpool vs Accrington Stanley, Manchester City vs Salford, Tamworth vs Tottenham and Millwall vs Dagenham & Redbridge. 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