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      New footage emerges of Man Utd stars Martinez and Ugarte confronting Havertz after Arsenal’s penalty miss

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      FOOTAGE has emerged of Manchester United stars Lisandro Martinez and Manuel Ugarte confronting Kai Havertz.The flash point happened in the seconds after Martin Odegaard’s penalty miss in the fiery FA Cup third round tie.Lisandro Martinez and Manuel Ugarte confronted Kai Havertz after Martin Odegaard’s penalty missCredit: https://x.com/doin_bitssThe Man Utd stars both shoved the striker after he attempted to get the reboundCredit: https://x.com/doin_bitssWhen the second half penalty was awarded, United defender Harry Maguire appeared to brand Havertz a “cheat” after he went down in the box to win the controversial spot-kick.It sparked a major scrap between the two teams, with Gabriel Magalhaes, Havertz and Maguire eventually booked.Gunners captain Odegaard went on to take the penalty but his effort was saved by Altay Bayindir.New footage from the aftermath of the miss, which emerged on social media after full-time, shows Havertz attempting to beat the United goalkeeper to the rebound.READ MORE ON MAN UTDWhen he fails to get there in time, both Martinez and Ugarte step in to give him a push.Fans took to social media to react to the incident, with one person writing: “I actually proper rate that.”Another commented: “I’ve missed this side of us. All instilled by the manager, what a guy”While a third said: “Ugarte they will never make me hate you.”Most read in FA CupFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSA huge scrap broke out after the referee awarded a controversial penaltyCredit: ReutersMan Utd went on to win the match on penalties – following a miss from Havertz in the shoot-out.The club social media account claimed “justice” was served at full-time.Arsenal and Man Utd stars in furious brawl as Harry Maguire goes for Kai Havertz as players hit the deck in mad scrambleReacting to the initial penalty incident, Man Utd boss Ruben Amorim said: “The players told me it was not a penalty, but let’s move on.”We are more resilient. More aggressive.”We showed a different spirit. We are improving that aspect.”The players were really tired but today was our day. I felt a connection with the fans.”Man Utd ratings vs Arsenal as Maguire and Co dig deep to win after Dalot’s moment of madnessMANCHESTER UNITED produced a heroic effort to squeeze past Arsenal and into the FA Cup’s fourth round on penalties.The Red Devils were forced to dig deep at the Emirates following Diogo Dalot’s 61st minute red card.On a freezing cold afternoon in North London, SunSport’s Kealan Hughes rates and slates each United performer…ALTAY BAYINDIR – 8Poor punch up in the air which allowed the ball to fall nicely for Gabriel to finish.Redeemed himself with a brilliant penalty save to keep the score level, before superbly denying Declan Rice twice.NOUSSAIR MAZRAOUI – 7Was assured on and off the ball if unspectacular. Got his body on the line as the Gunners pushed for a winner.MATTHIJS DE LIGT – 8Solid in defence and kept the backline well organised. Produced the best tackle of the match on the goalline to deny Leandro Trossard a certain goal.HARRY MAGUIRE – 8Commanding in the air and made several key blocks but gave away the penalty which Arsenal missed to go in front.Got away with an earlier error as he failed to clear – the ball landed at Kai Havertz’s feet but he somehow skewed wide with his effort.LISANDRO MARTINEZ – 7Had to be on high alert to deal with the movement of Arsenal forwards but it was a task he managed well.DIOGO DALOT – 3Booked for a mistimed lunge on Lewis-Skelly. He followed that up with another silly, late foul on Merino with the ball about to go out of play for his second yellow. Stupid red card.MANUEL UGARTE – 7A firefighter all across the pitch for his side, although spent most of the match in his own half given Arsenal’s dominance.Was booked for one foul too many just before the hour mark and was lucky to escape a red card as he went head-to-head with Havertz after the penalty incident.KOBBIE MAINOO – 6Lively in the middle and kept a close eye on Jorginho. Looked sharp on the ball and showed some clever touches.Should have done better to head clear before Gabriel’s equaliser.ALEJANDRO GARNACHO – 7Always an outlet on the counter which was much needed for the Red Devils.Made the most of a Gabriel error to burst in on goal and pass across to Fernandes to score.BRUNO FERNANDES – 7Was booked for throwing a trademark tantrum after claiming he was fouled on the edge of the box when lining up a shot.Showed his class with a brilliant first-time finish which he bent around a defender into the far corner.RASMUS HOJLUND – 3Failed to provide the focal point that United badly needed, which meant almost every pass forward was dealt with by the Arsenal centre-halves. Was fortunate there was no VAR to take a look at his apparent elbow on William Saliba, which left the Arsenal star bloodied.SUBSTITUTESAmad (for Garnacho, 80mins) – 6Lively on the counter too but just lacking a bit of quality – though was outnumbered every time he got the ball.Joshua Zirkzee (for Hojlund, 80mins) – 6Some very clever touches when he came on and provided a presence up front at a time United badly needed it.Toby Collyer (for Mainoo, 80mins) – 5Showed plenty of energy but was missing quality in some areas.Tyrell Malacia (for Ugarte, extra-time) – 6Stuck to his task well.Leno Yoro (for Maguire, 104) – 6Did his job well during the closing stages of the match. Converted his penalty in the shoot-out with aplomb. More

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      Ruben Amorim smiles as he and Man Utd stars arrive back in Manchester after FA Cup heroics against Arsenal

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      MANCHESTER UNITED stars were all smiles as they headed home from dumping Arsenal out the FA Cup.The ten-men Red Devils put in a heroic performance and booked their place in the fourth round 5-3 on penalties.Ruben Amorim waved to fans after guiding United to victory over ArsenalCredit: Eamonn and James ClarkeThe manager was all smiles in his eye-catching PorscheCredit: Eamonn and James ClarkeAlejandro Garnacho and Amad Diallo shared a ride home in a Range RoverCredit: Eamonn and James ClarkeLisandro Martinez drove away in a Rolls-Royce with Manuel Ugarte next to himCredit: Eamonn and James ClarkeSkipper Bruno Fernandes left in a Bentley BentaygaCredit: Eamonn and James ClarkeMan Utd flew back from Luton Airport and were due to arrive in Manchester at 20:16.But the nerve-racking extra-time and penalties delayed their landing time to 21:52 last night.The players and staff were pictured leaving the airport in their luxury cars, looking thrilled with their second consecutive strong performance on the road after drawing 2-2 with Liverpool.Joshua Zirkzee has had a tough time at Old Trafford since his £36.5million move from Bologna in the summer but finally got the moment he has been dreaming about, converting the decisive spot-kick to knock Arsenal out.READ MORE ON MAN UTDThe striker was picked up by a friend in a Range Rover worth approximately £130,000.Zirkzee’s compatriot Matthijs de Ligt waved to fans by the car park’s exit as he sped off in the same model of car.Bruno Fernandes scored United’s goal in normal time and he was seen driving away in a new £250,000 Bentley Bentayga.In a similar car, Noussair Mazraoui went from wing-back to chauffeur as he took Tyrell Malacia home.Most read in FA CupFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSPenalty hero Joshua Zirkzee was picked up by a friendCredit: Eamonn and James ClarkeMatthijs DeLigt acknowledged fans from his £120,000 carCredit: Eamonn and James ClarkeNoussair Mazraoui and Tyrell Malacia went home in a Bentley BentaygaCredit: Eamonn and James ClarkeLisandro Martinez was behind the wheel of an eye-catching Rolls-Royce Phantom valued at close to £400,000 and had team-mate Manuel Ugarte in the passenger seat.Young wingers Alejandro Garnacho and Amad Diallo also shared the journey back in the Argentine’s gleaming white Range Rover.Arsenal and Man Utd stars in furious brawl as Harry Maguire goes for Kai Havertz as players hit the deck in mad scrambleManager Ruben Amorim departed in a £180,000 electric Porsche Taycan Turbo Estate.The boss was all smiles as he stopped and greeted supporters that had waited to get a glimpse of their heroes.Amorim is believed to have told fans that the players did not stop to meet them as they needed to get home and rest in preparation for Thursday’s clash against Southampton.Third-choice keeper Tom Heaton was also pictured in an Audi RSQ8 that can cost as much as £120,000.And club-legend-turned-chief Darren Fletcher was on the flight with the squad and went home in a Mercedes G-Wagon that are worth around £150,000.As United travelled home from their victory over Arsenal, Amorim’s side found out that former interim boss Ruud van Nistelrooy heads back to Old Trafford with Leicester in the next round.Darren Fletcher was seen leaving with the playersCredit: Eamonn and James ClarkeTom Heaton was behind the wheel of a Audi RSQ8Credit: Eamonn and James ClarkeMan Utd ratings vs Arsenal as Maguire and Co dig deep to win after Dalot’s moment of madnessMANCHESTER UNITED produced a heroic effort to squeeze past Arsenal and into the FA Cup’s fourth round on penalties.The Red Devils were forced to dig deep at the Emirates following Diogo Dalot’s 61st minute red card.On a freezing cold afternoon in North London, SunSport’s Kealan Hughes rates and slates each United performer…ALTAY BAYINDIR – 8Poor punch up in the air which allowed the ball to fall nicely for Gabriel to finish.Redeemed himself with a brilliant penalty save to keep the score level, before superbly denying Declan Rice twice.NOUSSAIR MAZRAOUI – 7Was assured on and off the ball if unspectacular. Got his body on the line as the Gunners pushed for a winner.MATTHIJS DE LIGT – 8Solid in defence and kept the backline well organised. Produced the best tackle of the match on the goalline to deny Leandro Trossard a certain goal.HARRY MAGUIRE – 8Commanding in the air and made several key blocks but gave away the penalty which Arsenal missed to go in front.Got away with an earlier error as he failed to clear – the ball landed at Kai Havertz’s feet but he somehow skewed wide with his effort.LISANDRO MARTINEZ – 7Had to be on high alert to deal with the movement of Arsenal forwards but it was a task he managed well.DIOGO DALOT – 3Booked for a mistimed lunge on Lewis-Skelly. He followed that up with another silly, late foul on Merino with the ball about to go out of play for his second yellow. Stupid red card.MANUEL UGARTE – 7A firefighter all across the pitch for his side, although spent most of the match in his own half given Arsenal’s dominance.Was booked for one foul too many just before the hour mark and was lucky to escape a red card as he went head-to-head with Havertz after the penalty incident.KOBBIE MAINOO – 6Lively in the middle and kept a close eye on Jorginho. Looked sharp on the ball and showed some clever touches.Should have done better to head clear before Gabriel’s equaliser.ALEJANDRO GARNACHO – 7Always an outlet on the counter which was much needed for the Red Devils.Made the most of a Gabriel error to burst in on goal and pass across to Fernandes to score.BRUNO FERNANDES – 7Was booked for throwing a trademark tantrum after claiming he was fouled on the edge of the box when lining up a shot.Showed his class with a brilliant first-time finish which he bent around a defender into the far corner.RASMUS HOJLUND – 3Failed to provide the focal point that United badly needed, which meant almost every pass forward was dealt with by the Arsenal centre-halves. Was fortunate there was no VAR to take a look at his apparent elbow on William Saliba, which left the Arsenal star bloodied.SUBSTITUTESAmad (for Garnacho, 80mins) – 6Lively on the counter too but just lacking a bit of quality – though was outnumbered every time he got the ball.Joshua Zirkzee (for Hojlund, 80mins) – 6Some very clever touches when he came on and provided a presence up front at a time United badly needed it.Toby Collyer (for Mainoo, 80mins) – 5Showed plenty of energy but was missing quality in some areas.Tyrell Malacia (for Ugarte, extra-time) – 6Stuck to his task well.Leno Yoro (for Maguire, 104) – 6Did his job well during the closing stages of the match. Converted his penalty in the shoot-out with aplomb. More

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      ‘He sent Saliba back to St Etienne’ say fans as Joshua Zirkzee nutmegs Arsenal defender TWICE before he falls over

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      JOSHUA ZIRKZEE embarrassed William Saliba during Manchester United’s FA Cup win over Arsenal.The Dutchman had a match to remember as he netted the winning penalty in the shoot-out to send United through to the fourth round.Joshua Zirkzee brought the ball down and flicked it between William Saliba’s legsHe then nutmegged his opponent a second time with a quick change of directionA befuddled Saliba fell over as Zirkzee created an attackHe only came on in the 80th minute but it did not take him long to make an impact.Zirkzee proved a big threat on the counter-attack for the ten-man Red Devils and showcased his skill and trickery.Just six minutes after coming on he gave Saliba the runaround, leaving fans aghast.Zirkzee, 23, brought the ball down and with his second touch flicked it between Saliba’s legs.READ MORE ON MAN UTDThat put him under pressure with three Arsenal players swarming, including Saliba.But another magical touch from Zirkzee saw him nutmeg Saliba again, causing the defender to fall over which allowed him space and time to feed Amad, who then passed back to Zirkzee who had a shot on goal.Fans were wowed by the skill and used it as an opportunity to poke fun at Saliba.One reacted saying: “Zirkzee sending Saliba back to Saint-Etienne.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSMan Utd ratings vs Arsenal as Maguire and Co dig deep to win after Dalot’s moment of madnessMANCHESTER UNITED produced a heroic effort to squeeze past Arsenal and into the FA Cup’s fourth round on penalties.The Red Devils were forced to dig deep at the Emirates following Diogo Dalot’s 61st minute red card.On a freezing cold afternoon in North London, SunSport’s Kealan Hughes rates and slates each United performer…ALTAY BAYINDIR – 8Poor punch up in the air which allowed the ball to fall nicely for Gabriel to finish.Redeemed himself with a brilliant penalty save to keep the score level, before superbly denying Declan Rice twice.NOUSSAIR MAZRAOUI – 7Was assured on and off the ball if unspectacular. Got his body on the line as the Gunners pushed for a winner.MATTHIJS DE LIGT – 8Solid in defence and kept the backline well organised. Produced the best tackle of the match on the goalline to deny Leandro Trossard a certain goal.HARRY MAGUIRE – 8Commanding in the air and made several key blocks but gave away the penalty which Arsenal missed to go in front.Got away with an earlier error as he failed to clear – the ball landed at Kai Havertz’s feet but he somehow skewed wide with his effort.LISANDRO MARTINEZ – 7Had to be on high alert to deal with the movement of Arsenal forwards but it was a task he managed well.DIOGO DALOT – 3Booked for a mistimed lunge on Lewis-Skelly. He followed that up with another silly, late foul on Merino with the ball about to go out of play for his second yellow. Stupid red card.MANUEL UGARTE – 7A firefighter all across the pitch for his side, although spent most of the match in his own half given Arsenal’s dominance.Was booked for one foul too many just before the hour mark and was lucky to escape a red card as he went head-to-head with Havertz after the penalty incident.KOBBIE MAINOO – 6Lively in the middle and kept a close eye on Jorginho. Looked sharp on the ball and showed some clever touches.Should have done better to head clear before Gabriel’s equaliser.ALEJANDRO GARNACHO – 7Always an outlet on the counter which was much needed for the Red Devils.Made the most of a Gabriel error to burst in on goal and pass across to Fernandes to score.BRUNO FERNANDES – 7Was booked for throwing a trademark tantrum after claiming he was fouled on the edge of the box when lining up a shot.Showed his class with a brilliant first-time finish which he bent around a defender into the far corner.RASMUS HOJLUND – 3Failed to provide the focal point that United badly needed, which meant almost every pass forward was dealt with by the Arsenal centre-halves. Was fortunate there was no VAR to take a look at his apparent elbow on William Saliba, which left the Arsenal star bloodied.SUBSTITUTESAmad (for Garnacho, 80mins) – 6Lively on the counter too but just lacking a bit of quality – though was outnumbered every time he got the ball.Joshua Zirkzee (for Hojlund, 80mins) – 6Some very clever touches when he came on and provided a presence up front at a time United badly needed it.Toby Collyer (for Mainoo, 80mins) – 5Showed plenty of energy but was missing quality in some areas.Tyrell Malacia (for Ugarte, extra-time) – 6Stuck to his task well.Leno Yoro (for Maguire, 104) – 6Did his job well during the closing stages of the match. Converted his penalty in the shoot-out with aplomb.Another added: “Saliba made Zirkzee look like prime Messi. That’s pretty hard to do.”A third wrote: “Zirkzee just ended William Saliba.”Arsenal vs Manchester United: Player Ratings (2)And another commented: “Best defender in the world they said 😂” More

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      Real Madrid 2 Barcelona 5: Frustrated Bellingham barely gets a kick as Los Blancos THRASHED in Clasico Super Cup

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      JUDE BELLINGHAM was given another El Clasico lesson — as Barcelona routed Real Madrid to win the Spanish Super Cup.Less than three months after Barca’s 4-0 triumph at the Bernabeu, Bellingham and Co were crushed in Jeddah.Barcelona lifted the Clasico Super Cup with a 5-2 thrashing of Real MadridCredit: RexJude Bellingham and Kylian Mbappe were on the receiving end of another thumping from Real’s rivalsCredit: ReutersKylian Mbappe put Madrid ahead on five minutes, but Lamine Yamal’s superb 22nd-minute equaliser proved a game changer and allowed Hansi Flick’s side to run riot.Barcelona’s stars then stepped up to seal their FIRST piece of silverware since clinching LaLiga in 2023.Robert Lewandowski’s penalty put them ahead on 36 minutes — after VAR spotted that Eduardo Camavinga’s high foot had caught Gavi on the knee.Madrid were still reeling from that decision when Jules Kounde found Raphinha and he headed home their third on 39 minutes.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLIt somehow got worse in the tenth minute of first-half stoppage time when Madrid were cut apart once  more — this time Raphinha turning provider for Alejandro Balde to grab their fourth.Barca have collapsed in the LaLiga title race — losing four of their last seven games to fall behind both Madrid clubs.But they were back to their early-season best and sealed the game three minutes after the break with their fifth.More wayward Madrid defending allowed Brazil star Raphinha to race through, cut back on to his stronger left foot, and fire past a shell-shocked Thibaut Courtois.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSIt was a scoreline that simply no one saw coming when Mbappe’s first El Clasico goal got Madrid off to a flier.A blistering counter-attack ended with the Frenchman skinning Pau Cubarsi and expertly sliding past former Arsenal goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny.Wholesome moment Jude Bellingham leaves a young Real Madrid fan crying with happiness as he hands him his shirtLamine Yamal continued his fine run of formCredit: AFPRobert Lewandowski netted yet another goal for BarcaCredit: AFPBut Carlo Ancelotti’s men were never in control and had no answer to Barcelona’s 36-MINUTE goal blitz.They had conceded NINE times in the space of 94 minutes against their bitter rivals — following October’s horror show.Madrid and Bellingham, who hardly had a sniff all night, had no answer as their hopes of retaining the trophy they won 12 months ago went up in smoke.It was the first time Madrid have conceded five in a competitive game since they were thumped 5-1 by Barcelona at the Nou Camp back in October 2018.Szczesny did offer hope on 56 minutes when he was sent off for bringing down Mbappe with a desperate tackle — and four minutes later Rodrygo’s free-kick found the top corner.Madrid rallied and could have made the scoreline look slightly more respectable, but their nightmare first half left them too much to do.Former Leeds man Raphinha struck twiceCredit: AFPEx-Arsenal goalie Wojciech Szczesny was sent off for a foul on MbappeCredit: AFPAnd it was Barcelona left celebrating in Saudi.Speaking after the win, Barca star Jules Kounde hailed his team’s efforts, saying: “It’s really nice, it had been a season since we won a trophy, it’s always special and on top of that in a Clasico against Real Madrid.”We had a lot of calm and patience, knowing that if we applied the plan we would win.”I’m very proud and happy with the team… right after the red card, we got together and said we were going to have to suffer, sit back, but we had a big advantage and this can’t escape us.”Meanwhile, Real boss Carlo Ancelotti blamed his side’s defeat on poor defending.READ MORE SUN STORIESThe Italian said: “We defended badly and that cost us the game – they found their goals quite easily.”We’re sad, like all our fans, it’s disappointing and we don’t have to hide that… we have to look forwards, there’s nothing else we can do.” More

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      Miedema ready to move forward after goalscoring return for Man City in FA Cup tie following ‘frustrating’ injury spell

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      VIVIANNE MIEDEMA is relieved to be back in action and scoring for Manchester City after a “frustrating” three months out of action.  The prolific forward helped the Cityzens get their FA Cup charge motoring with a Sunday fourth-round win against Ipswich Town. Vivianne Miedema scored for the first time since last September as Man City cruised into the Women’s FA Cup fifth roundCredit: PAJill Roord broke the deadlock for City 20 minutes into their clash with IpswichCredit: GettyLaura Coombs doubled the hosts’ lead with her first goal of the season in their second half of the fourth round tieCredit: GettyHer first goal since September sealed a 3-0 victory with the Netherlands star back in action for the first time since her knee operation in October.A well-timed pass from Chloe Kelly was followed by Miedema’s bottom corner effort fired past Tractor Girls goalkeeper Natalia Negri. The result saw Man City return to winning ways after back-to-back losses to Barcelona and Everton in Europe and the top-flight before Christmas. The WSL record goalscorer and her team-mates will find out who they face in the contest’s fifth round with the draw taking place on Monday.  Read more football storiesMiedema said: “Obviously it’s been a while and it’s been frustrating for me to have to sit out“But I’ve come back in (and for the goal) Chloe played a really good ball into me, so I’m happy to start scoring again and hopefully I’ll stay fit now.“It now feels like that’s the end of my rehab and I can move on.“When you come back from injury, and especially for players like me, people expect you to score goals again, and I’m happy that I scored and I can move forward now.”Most read in FootballThe last FA Cup encounter between City and Ipswich ended with the latter on the wrong end of a 10-0 thumping five years ago. While all eyes were on Miedema, who started on the bench it was one of the hosts’ other Dutch stars who broke the deadlock. Stand-in skipper Jill Roord struck in the 20th minute netting the Manchester giants first goal of this year. The forward fired a low shot into the bottom corner beyond Tractor Girls keeper Natalia Negri after an assist from January signing Rebecca Knaak. It was the only shot the hosts had on target in the first half despite dominating possession and keeping the visitors pinned back. City, who handed starts to young trio Laura Blindkilde Brown, Gracie Prior and Lily Murphy, had chances to double their lead later in the half. Blindkilde Brown fired an effort into the side netting before Murphy saw her 40th-minute shot fly over the crossbar. The hosts cranked up the pressure in the second half with Laura Coombs tapping in after her flicked 54th-minute effort hit the crossbar. Gareth Taylor’s triple substitution saw Miedema enter the fray with just under half an hour of normal time left. She rounded off a comfortable shift for the Citizens with her first goal since September preceded by Kelly’s angled assist. Miedema and her pals will be aiming for victory at the Etihad against Man United on January Sunday with the WSL returning to action following the winter break. Gareth Taylor’s will host the Red Devils at the Eithad in their first league game of this year after the WSL’s winter breakCredit: GettyThe Cityzens are chasing a first title win since 2016 and a first Champions League crown as well as both domestic cups. READ MORE SUN STORIESMiedema added: “I’ve not always been there this year, and that’s sad. “Hopefully in the next few weeks or months I can be part of the team a lot more and help the team.” More

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      FA Cup 4th round draw in full LIVE: Man Utd and Liverpool’s opponents revealed as Tottenham land horror tie

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      THE FA Cup fourth round draw has concluded – and there are some blockbuster ties to look forward to.Manchester United were first out of the hat as they were drawn at home to Ruud van Nistelrooy’s Leicester.Liverpool face a mammoth trip to Devon to take on Championship strugglers Plymouth.While, Chelsea face Premier League rivals Brighton and Tottenham travel to Aston Villa.FOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow our live blog below…FA Cup oddsThe odds, according to Paddy Power, to win the FA Cup make interesting reading.Who do you fancy to lift the trophy at Wembley?Copy linkCopiedUnited’s hero of the hourMan Utd’s hero Altay Bayindir spoke after the Red Devil’s famous victory over Arsenal.He said:I just helped my team. I’m working every team. I want to help this great team. Just I want to make everyone happy for this great club.If you’re not playing, it doesn’t matter. If you’re a Manchester United player you have to be ready always.”Every day [Amorim} is talking with us and trying to help us. We’re trusting him, he’s trusting us, we’re fighting together.”Copy linkCopiedTie of the roundAnd so it was…Arsenal vs Man Utd started off miserably, but became a real cup tie in the second half.Extra time was intriguing, while penalties had the inevitable whiff of a United win, after they held on for dear life with 10 men.Read what Charlie Wyett made of it all in his match report – in the tie of the round.Copy linkCopiedUnited’s admin excitedMan Utd’s X account is seemingly excited for the return of Ruud Van Nistelrooy to Old Trafford.Copy linkCopiedAmorim relishing Van Nistelrooy meetFirst of all, I’m going to meet, for the first time, Ruud van Nistelrooy.”I want to give him a hug! I will call him, he’s a class guy. But we want to win, to pass to the next round.”The FA Cup is a very good competition, I really enjoy it.”Copy linkCopiedFA Cup full drawFA Cup fourth-round draw in fullGames to played weekend of February 8 and 9.Man Utd vs LeicesterLeeds vs Millwall/Dagenham & RedbridgeBrighton vs ChelseaPreston/Charlton vs WycombeExeter City vs Nottingham ForestCoventry vs IpswichBlackburn vs WolvesMansfield/Wigan vs FulhamBirmingham vs NewcastlePlymouth Argyle vs LiverpoolEverton vs BournemouthAston Villa vs SpursSouthampton vs BurnleyLeyton Orient/Derby vs Man CityDoncaster Rovers vs Crystal PalaceStoke vs CardiffCopy linkCopiedGlamour tieAnother glam tie is Aston Villa vs Tottenham.Both sides score goals, so it should be a lively encounter.However, there’s an amazing stat that should give Spurs fans confidence.Aston Villa have only won two games against Tottenham at Villa Park since November 2004.Copy linkCopiedArteta reactionMikel Arteta’s Arsenal didn’t make the draw – after they were beaten on penalties by Man Utd.After the game, the Spaniard told BBC Sport: “It’s unbelievable.“Obviously, you measure the performance and what we did in relation to the position, you deserve to win the game by a mile. But the reality is we are out and the only thing that’s going to be judged but internally I can’t.”Copy linkCopiedCup drawRead our full reports on the Cup draw.Not many plum ties, but Van Nistelrooy’s return to Old Trafford with Leicester is a talking point.See the full draw below.Copy linkCopiedAmorim on facing Van NistelrooyI’m going to see Ruud? I talked to him before I came and I’m looking forward to seeing him, he’s a class guy.”But we need to win – maybe we will be divided. He loves this club, so we’ll see.”Copy linkCopiedAmorim reactionRuben Amorim was delighted his side made into the draw.After beating Arsenal on penalties, he said: “Sometimes we have the feeling that everything will be OK, in the second half, I feel it, the Arsenal side felt that, maybe today is not their day“I’m pleased with how they controlled the game without the ball, set-pieces we were really strong.“We were facing a great team, it was not just 90 minutes, it was more than that, they controlled the ball, but it was a sacrifice from my players.“We deserve to pass through, we suffered all together and showed character.”Copy linkCopiedRuud awakening Former Man Utd assistant Ruud van Nistelrooy with return to Old Trafford again with Leicester. The ex-Red Devils striker oversaw the Foxes 6-2 win over QPR on Saturday, a result that broke a run of five-straight defeats. Van Nistelrooy spent five years at United as a player, scoring 150 goals in 219 games.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopied4th Round draw in fullA couple of really tasty ties in there, with the winner of Leyton Orient’s clash against Derby on Tuesday welcoming Man City.Chelsea are on the road at Brighton, Man Utd host Leicester and Plymouth entertain Prem leaders Liverpool. All games will take place on the weekend of February 8.Manchester United vs Leicester CityLeeds United vs Millwall/Dagenham & RedbridgeBrighton vs ChelseaPreston/Charlton vs WycombeExeter City vs Nottingham ForestCoventry City vs Ipswich TownBlackburn Rovers vs WolvesMansfield/Wigan vs FulhamBirmingham City vs NewcastlePlymouth Argyle vs LiverpoolEverton vs BournemouthAston Villa vs TottenhamSouthampton/Swansea vs BurnleyLeyton Orient/Derby vs Manchester CityDoncaster Rovers vs Crystal PalaceStoke City vs CardiffCredit: AFPCopy linkCopiedGame 16Stoke City vs CardiffCopy linkCopiedGame 15Doncaster Rovers vs Crystal PalaceCopy linkCopiedGame 14Leyton Orient/Derby vs Manchester CityCopy linkCopiedGame 13Southampton/Swansea vs BurnleyCopy linkCopiedGame 12Aston Villa vs TottenhamCopy linkCopiedGame 11Everton vs Bournemouth Copy linkCopiedGame 10Plymouth Argyle vs Liverpool Copy linkCopiedGame 9Birmingham City vs Newcastle Copy linkCopiedGame 8Mansfield/Wigan vs Fulham Copy linkCopiedGame 7Blackburn Rovers vs WolvesCopy linkCopiedGame 6Coventry City vs Ipswich TownCopy linkCopiedGame 5Exeter City vs Nottingham ForestCopy linkCopied More

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      ‘There were emotions on the pitch’ – Arsenal legend apologises after horror KNEE-HIGH tackle in five-a-side match

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      ARSENAL legend Lukas Podolski has apologised after smashing an opponent with a horror knee-high tackle during a five-a-side game.The shocking incident came as the German World Cup winner, 39, took part in a tournament in Poland.Lukas Podolski apologised after a horror knee-high tackle in a five-a-side gamePodolski, initially unrepentant, was only shown a yellow for the crazy tacklePodolski was turning out for Gornik Zabrze in the eight-team Spodek Super Cup when his moment of madness occurred.The former Arsenal striker, who retired from professional football in October, was clearly eager to win the ball back during a third-place play-off match.But instead of producing a regular tackle, he dived off the floor before going in with both feet on his unwitting opponent.Podolski, who now runs a £180million kebab empire from Cologne, caught the player high on the knee with his left boot – sending him to the ground in agony.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe opponent writhed around on the floor as other competitors looked on in shock.But Podolski appeared to feel the man was play-acting.And instead of helping him up, Podolski instead berated him before throwing a football in his direction.The ex-Bayern Munich star was immediately booked for his sins before watching the rest of the game from the sidelines.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS Podolski’s side went on to win the match 4-1.Yet he must have had a change of heart over the incident, with Podolski later apologising for his actions and blaming it on the heat of the moment.Shocking moment TV host is ‘impaled’ by ‘one-in-a-million’ ball from Ashes legend as he’s left bleedingPodolski spent three years at Arsenal and won the FA CupCredit: ReutersHe now runs a £180million kebab empire from CologneCredit: SplashHe said on social media; “There were emotions on the pitch but after the match there is an agreement.“Sorry for the hard foul. All the best in the season.”Podolski joined Arsenal in 2012 after spells with Bayern and Cologne.He scored 31 goals in 82 games while winning an FA Cup and Community Shield.Podolski spent some time on loan with Inter Milan before joining Galatasaray in 2015.He later played for Japanese side Vissel Kobe, Turks Antalyaspor and Polish giants Gornik Zabrze.Podolski also won 130 caps for Germany, resulting in 49 goals scored and the 2014 World Cup trophy. More

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      Kyle Walker & Annie Kilner plotting move to Italy in bid to save marriage as love rat lines up deal with Serie A giants

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      LOVE cheat Kyle Walker is lining up a move to Italy — with long-suffering wife Annie Kilner due to join him in a bid to save their marriage.The Manchester City and England ace, 34, is ready to finalise a shock loan deal with Inter Milan this month. Kyle Walker is lining up a move to Italy with long-suffering wife Annie in a bid to save their marriageCredit: Eamonn and James ClarkeThe Manchester City ace is ready to finalise a shock loan deal with Inter MilanCredit: GettyWalker fathered a second child with ex-mistress Lauryn GoodmanCredit: GettyThe couple hope to leave behind the Manchester City captain’s tangled love life and focus on the future.Kyle has been linked to two top clubs in the trendy Italian city.A source said a loan agreement with Inter Milan had been reached in principle, despite huge rivals AC Milan also expressing an interest.Insiders said he shocked City bosses last week by saying he wanted a move, and 31-year-old Annie is likely to move with him, despite filing for divorce in August.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLOne said: “Neither of them know what the future holds. But they’re hopeful a switch to Italy will give them the breathing space they desperately need to see if things can be worked out.“It’s been impossible to do that in England due to the pressure they’ve been under for the last 12 months.“They’re hoping time alone will help them decide if there’s anything left they can salvage.“Annie is keen to press ahead with the divorce in order to sort the finances out and Kyle won’t oppose that. But they haven’t yet fully given up on one another.”Most read in FootballTheir four kids — Roman, 12, Riaan, eight, six-year-old Reign and baby Rezon — will also make the move from their home in Prestbury, Cheshire.The news comes after The Sun revealed last year that Walker had fathered a second child with ex-mistress Lauryn Goodman.Annie, pregnant with Rezon at the time, vowed it was the last straw and kicked him out.Then, in an exclusive interview with The Sun, the football ace ­publicly apologised and begged for forgiveness.Pep Guardiola reveals Kyle Walker has asked to LEAVE Man City with England defender set or £400K-A-WEEK Saudi transferIn the summer, Walker returned from England’s Euros defeat to face 33-year-old Lauryn in court over financial arrangements for year-old daughter Kinara.Papers revealed he had in­c­reased Lauryn’s housing budget from £1.85million to £2.4million after she threatened to move within ten minutes of his family home.Walker’s bombshell request to quit City was revealed after he was left out of the squad ahead of ­Saturday’s 8-0 FA Cup demolition of Salford City.Rumours persisted of a move to the lucrative Saudi league but the source said Walker, capped 93 times by England, still hopes to reach 100 — and fears that move would end his chances.Annie and Kyle’s four kids will also make the move to Italy from their home in Prestbury, CheshireCredit: Instagram More