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    Do Carabao Cup quarter-finals have extra-time or go straight to penalties after 90 minutes if draw?

    WE have reached what promises to be a thrilling quarter-final round of Carabao Cup fixtures – and there is always one question at the front of everyone’s mind.Is there extra time and penalties if the match ends all square after 90 minutes? Liverpool are the current Carabao Cup championsCredit: GETTYWill Carabao Cup fourth-round ties go to extra-time and penalties if needed?If the scoreline is level after 90 minutes, the match WILL go straight to penalties.Extra-time is only used in the Carabao Cup from the semi-finals and onwards.What happened in the final last year?Last year, Premier League giants Liverpool and Chelsea contested the Carabao Cup final.The Reds secured Jurgen Klopp a piece of silverware in his swansong season after Virgil van Dijk headed in a 118th-minute winner.The Dutchman’s winner in last gasp winner secured a 10th League Cup for Liverpool, the most in the competition’s history.What is the Carabao Cup quarter-final schedule?Wednesday, December 18Arsenal vs Crystal Palace (7.30pm)Newcastle vs Brentford (7.45pm)Southampton vs Liverpool (8pm)Thursday, December 19Tottenham vs Man Utd (8pm)Including the semi-final draw following the Spurs vs Man Utd from 10.15pm More

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    Awkward moment footballer sent off seconds after celebrating team-mate’s goal as he leathers ball into goalie’s face

    A FOOTBALLER has been sent off just seconds after his team scored for leathering the ball into the goalkeeper’s face.The awkward moment happened in Peterhead’s 1-1 draw at Forfar in the Scottish League Two.Andrew McCarthy booted a ball at the goalkeeper after his side scoredCredit: https://x.com/HutchisonjournoHe was shown a red card for his effortCredit: https://x.com/HutchisonjournoAndrew McCarthy was the unfortunate man to see red just seconds after his side took the lead.Kieran Shanks belted in the opening goal at Station Park Forfar in the 46th minute.McCarthy tried to join in the celebrations by booting the ball back into the goal.However, his powerful effort missed the goal and smashed into goalkeeper Marc McCallum.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLThe midfielder was met with a furious reaction from the home side’s players.To make matters worse, the referee instantly brandished a red card for “violent conduct”.McCarthy was in disbelief at what had happened as he fell to his knees at the sight of the red card.A clip of the moment has been shared on social media, and fans have found it hilarious.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSOne posted: “An utterly bizarre few seconds of football.”A second wrote: “Scottish football is the best.”What’s the ‘Unify League’ and which Prem teams would play in new version of European Super League?A third commented: “Scottish football simply unrivalled.”A fourth said: “Honestly, if I was marketing Scottish football I would lean into the madness.”Another added: “Scottish football has peaked.”Forfar would find an equaliser through Nathan Cannon in the 78th minute to grab a share of the spoils.Who are these famous footballers? More

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    Who is Liverpool wonderkid Rio Ngumoha, and why was he ineligible for the Champions League?

    RIO NGUMOHA has been included in Liverpool’s squad for their Carabao Cup quater-final clash with Southampton.But who is the 16-year-old that is currently the talk of the Anfield faithful?England Under-17 international Rio Ngumoha has been included in Liverpool’s squad to face SouthamptonCredit: REXThe 16-year-old recently started training with the Reds’ first-team squadCredit: AFPSunSport is on hand to shed some light on the starlet, who reckons he has the brightest of futures ahead of him.How long has Rio Ngumoha been at Liverpool?The teenager joined the Merseysiders in September from Chelsea in a deal that proved to be the last of Arne Slot’s first transfer window.Liverpool made their move to sign the 16-year-old in April after seeing his goalscoring exploits in Chelsea’s U17 Premier League Cup final win over Wolves.But the west Londoners’ fury at the Reds’ snapping up of Ngumoha meant he wouldn’t be able to play for the Kop club’s Under-18s until September.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSThe forward has impressed Slot during his brief stint at the club, so much so that he was called up to train with the first team last month.Ngumoha recently travelled with the Reds for their Champions League clash with Girona.But he was ineligible to play in the match as he didn’t meet the List B criteria for Europe’s elite club competition. The only way he could’ve played in the match would have been if he’d taken a place in the 25-man List A squad.Most read in SportLiverpool snapped up Rio Ngumoha from Chelsea in the summerCredit: GETTYWhat position does Rio Ngumoha play?The right-footed starlet can play across the front line but predominately features on the left wing.Arne Slot punished for X-rated blast about Arsenal because fourth official thought he was talking to him Has Rio Ngumoha represented England?Ngumoha has been capped at Under-15 and Under-17 level for the Three Lions, finding the back of the net twice for the former side.What has Rio Ngumoha said?Ngumoha isn’t short of confidence and has already set his sights on winning the Ballon d’Or – despite not having a single first-team appearance to his name.During an appearance on Inside the Academy, he said: “I truly believe I can win the Ballon d’Or one day.”I want to be regarded as one of the best players to ever play football and be a legend of the game.”The love for football started when I was four or five. Rio Ngumoha has represented England at Under-15 and Under-17 levelsCredit: REXThe starlet has ambitions of one day winning the Ballon d’OrCredit: AFP”I was watching my brother and I wanted to be like him.”I was going to academies from a young age and it was a big thing when so many clubs wanted to sign me.”I have learned you have to be resilient and believe in yourself. READ MORE SUN STORIES”You can have a few bad games but you have to have that belief that you are the best.”For me, if I am in bad form I just put it behind me and work hard.” More

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    Newcastle outcast Miguel Almiron offered Premier League lifeline as three clubs battle it out over January loan transfer

    NEWCASTLE outcast Miguel Almiron could be loaned out to a Premier League rival in the upcoming January transfer window.Almiron, 30, has hardly featured this season for the Geordies as he has only amassed a mere eight appearances across all competitions.Newcastle outcast Miguel Almiron could be loaned out to a Premier League rivalCredit: GettyCrystal Palace, Leicester and Wolves are all monitoring Almiron from NewcastleCredit: GettyAnd the Magpies are reportedly keen to offload the winger by the end of the season.And SunSport understand the Paraguay international could be set for a loan move in January with three Premier League clubs interested in him.Crystal Palace, Leicester and Wolves are all monitoring Almiron, who is also believed to be desperate to move away from the North East.There is also interest from abroad with Marseille and Stuggart following developments.Read More on FootballThe Toon have decided to sell the forward to comply with Financial Fair Play rules and progress with other transfer targets.An unnamed Saudi Pro League club approached Newcastle last January to buy the Paraguayan. However, the move collapsed after talks between the two sides fell through.Many teams are now showing interest in Almiron and an official offer is expected to arrive soon.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSThe ex-Atlanta United star has been with Newcastle for the last six seasons. The 2022-23 campaign was his personal best as he scored 11 goals and registered two assists in 34 Premier League appearances.Miguel Almiron shows his skills at Newcastle training Last season, he netted five times and gained three assists in 45 appearances across all competitions. More

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    Jude Bellingham wins yet another trophy as Real Madrid become first winners of Fifa’s brand new tournament

    JUDE BELLINGHAM has added another trophy to his cabinet.The football superstar has enjoyed a spectacular year on and off the pitch.Jude Bellingham has added another trophy to his collectionCredit: AFPReal Madrid beat C.F. Pachuca to win the Intercontinental CupCredit: AFPThe LaLiga giants are the first-ever winners of the tournamentCredit: AFPBellingham, 21, won the LaLiga and Champions League titles earlier this year in his debut season with Real Madrid.The midfielder finished the campaign with a sensational 23 goals from 42 appearances.He was instrumental in England’s run to the final in Euro 2024, during which he scored a spectacular overhead kick against Slovakia.The former Birmingham City academy graduate has now added the Fifa Intercontinental Cup to his trophy haul.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLReal Madrid ran out 3-0 winners over Mexican outfit C.F. Pachuca, who featured former West Brom, Newcastle and Everton striker Salomon Rondon at the Lusail Stadium in Qatar.Kylian Mbappe netted the opener in the first half before Rodrygo doubled the lead in the 53rd minute.Vinicius Junior wrapped the result in the 84th minute as he squeezed his penalty kick under goalkeeper Carlos Moreno.Bellingham did not see the game through as he was replaced in the 88th minute by Arda Guler.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSThe tournament pitted Real Madrid as the Uefa representative against the Challenge Cup winner.Pachuca won the cup after qualifying as the CONMEBOL representative.Moment Jude Bellingham video chats sick child in hospital after ex-team-mate calls him out of the blueKylian Mbappe opened the scoringCredit: AFPVinicius Junior netted the third from the penalty spotCredit: ReutersItalian legend Andrea Pirlo brought out the trophy ahead of its presentation to Real Madrid.Speaking ahead of the game, Bellingham insisted that the title would mean “a lot” to win.He said: “It means a lot, you know? It’s an opportunity for another title and to tick off a good year of football for the club.”We’ve earned our right to be here, just like the opposition, because of what we did in the Champions League.”And it feels like we need to win this game to try to complete that achievement.”So it means a lot to us to try and win another trophy.”READ MORE SUN STORIESDue to playing in the match, Bellingham was unable to attend the BBC Sports Personality of the Year Award.The award was won by Olympic hero Keely Hodgkinson and the runner-up was darts sensation Luke Littler.Bellingham’s trophy haulHere is a look at the trophies Jude Bellingham has won in his career so far…Borussia DortmundDFB-Pokal – 2021Real MadridLaLiga – 2024Champions League – 2024Supercopa de Espana – 2024Uefa Super Cup – 2024Intercontinental Cup – 2024England U17Syrenka Cup – 2019 More

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    Forgotten Arsenal star, 27, returns to starting XI for Crystal Palace clash almost 600 DAYS since last start for Gunners

    KIERAN TIERNEY has been named in the Arsenal starting XI for the first time in almost 600 DAYS.Mikel Arteta handed the defender the opportunity to play in the Carabao Cup clash against Crystal Palace.Kieran Tierney starts against Crystal PalaceCredit: GettyTierney, 27, last featured for the Gunners in the Community Shield against Manchester City in 2023.He then spent the season out on loan at LaLiga outfit Real Sociedad.But his previous start for the team was on May 14 in 2023, a day few Gunners fans will remember in a hurry.Mikel Arteta’s side were thumped 3-0 at home to Brighton in a game that all-but ended their title hopes.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSDespite having countless chances to take the lead, Arsenal fell behind in the 51st minute courtesy of a Julio Enciso goal.Denis Undav and Pervis Estupinan added two late goals to inflict further misery on Arsenal and leave them four points behind Manchester City with two games to play in the race for the Premier League title.Ahead of Wednesday’s clash with London rivals Palace, Arteta handed a number of fringe players a chance to impress, and gave some of his marquee stars a rest too.Teenage wonderkid Ethan Nwaneri starts alongside Mikel Merino and Jorginho in midfield, while Raheem Sterling and Gabriel Jesus were also handed rare starting spots.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSPervis Estupinan celebrates scoring Brighton’s third against ArsenalCredit: The TimesArsenal’s starting XI in Tierney’s last start for the clubYoung goalkeeper Tommy Setford was named on the bench too, with second-choice goalkeeper Neto cup-tied having played for Bournemoth in the competition earlier this season.Arsenal academy graduate Eddie Nketiah was also named on Crystal Palace’s bench for the London derby.Arsenal starting XI vs Crystal Palace: Raya, Partey, Timber, Kiwior, Tierney, Jorginho, Merino, Nwaneri, Sterling, Trossard, JesusCrystal Palace XI: Henderson, Kporha, Chalobah, Lacroix, Guehi, Mitchell, Lerma, Hughes, Sarr, Eze, Mateta More

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    Marcus Rashford MISSING from Man Utd’s travelling squad for Tottenham clash as Alejandro Garnacho covers up

    MANCHESTER UNITED ace Marcus Rashford has again been left out of the squad as Ruben Amorim’s team travelled to Tottenham for a crunch Carabao Cup clash.Alejandro Garnacho was recalled by United manager Amorim after he left both the Argentina international and Rashford, 27, out of the team that beat Manchester City on Sunday’s derby.Manchester United ace Alejandro Garnacho has been recalledCredit: ZenpixGarnacho was left out of the Man Utd squad that beat Manchester CityCredit: ZenpixHowever, there was no sign of Man Utd ace Marcus RashfordCredit: Eamonn and James ClarkeA lot of Man Utd players travelled to Stockport train station via coachCredit: Eamonn and James ClarkeBruno Fernandes took off for Tottenham for the quarter-final clash with TottenhamCredit: Eamonn and James ClarkeRashford hinted that he will leave Man Utd soonCredit: GettyGarnacho, 20, had a snood pulled over his mouth and wore a black beanie hat before the trip to north London and Thursday’s quarter-final clash at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.A lot of the Red Devils’ players travelled to Stockport train station by coach after gathering at the airport car park.However, Rashford was unaccounted for at the Manchester giants’ rendezvous point.Rashford outlined his wish to leave United in an interview on Tuesday, having reported unwell for training on Monday. Read More on Man UtdUnited players were given Tuesday off by Amorim. England international Rashford told journalist Henry Winter: “For me, personally, I think I’m ready for a new challenge and the next steps.”Nevertheless, in a press conference before Wednesday’s training session, Amorim confirmed that both Garnacho and Rashford would be in contention to return to the squad against Tottenham.Amorim said: “If they train well then I have to make a choice. We will see see at the end of training.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS”Of course [I expect a reaction]. I expect the best of each player every day so we will see after training.”Amorim was quite vague when explaining Garnacho and Rashford’s omission from the 2-1 victory against City but insisted it wasn’t due to a disciplinary matter.Man Utd player ratings: Amad Diallo experiences greatest moment of his career but Diogo Dalot doesn’t do enough vs CityThe Man Utd boss said: “It is important to say why, it was not a disciplinary thing. Next week, next game new life, they are fighting for their places.”But for me it is important the performance in training, the performance in games, the way you dress, the way you eat, they way you engage with your teammates, the way you push your team-mates. “Everything is important in our context in the beginning of something when we want to change a lot of things, when people in our club are losing their jobs, we have to put the standards really high.”For that, they have to fight for their place in the team and today the team we proved we can leave anyone outside the squad and manage to win if you play together.”I’m going to say again it was not a disciplinary thing. It’s the small details. You can see the games like I see, there are some things that have to change. “But it is a new life, it’s not a disciplinary thing, it’s the performance in training, the performance in game and then I have to change, to choose players.”If it was disciplinary, I would say that here and it will be a bigger problem but it was not that. “It was just that I want to improve my players and you understand that for so long, for example with Rash, we tried a thing and it doesn’t work. Let’s continue to do the same thing or try something different?”So it’s as simple as that. If they train well with the talent they have we will be so much better with them. Both of them. READ MORE SUN STORIES”But they have to work hard, they do, today they trained really hard so it’s a good thing. New week, new life, let’s see the next one.”According to the Manchester Evening News, this is the full squad for the trip to Spurs: Onana, Bayindir, Heaton, Dalot, Mazraoui, Yoro, De Ligt, Maguire, Lindelof, Evans, Martinez, Malacia, Ugarte, Casemiro, Fernandes, Eriksen, Mainoo, Antony, Garnacho, Zirkzee, Hojlund, AmadMan Utd will face Tottenham in the quarter-finals of the Carabao Cup in north LondonCredit: Eamonn and James ClarkeManager Ruben Amorim and other Man Utd players drove to the train stationCredit: Eamonn and James ClarkeMan Utd beat Man City on Sunday in the derby at the EtihadCredit: Eamonn and James ClarkeHarry Maguire and co will face Tottenham in the quarter-finalsCredit: Eamonn and James ClarkeMan Utd star Casemiro was seen at the train stationCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke More

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    ‘Absolutely awful’: West Ham star admits ‘risky’ transfer hasn’t paid off less than four months after joining

    NICLAS FULLKRUG has admitted that his move to West Ham has not paid off just four months after joining.The German international signed for the Hammers in the summer transfer window in a £27.5million deal.Niclas Fullkrug has been hampered with injury at West HamCredit: AlamyFullkrug, 31, has struggled to make an impact in East London with injuries hampering his time on the pitch.The striker has only made five appearances in the Premier League and has scored once.The former Borussia Dortmund man has opened up on his time at the club and admitted the transfer was a “risk”.He told the Copa TS podcast: “Absolutely awful.READ MORE ON FOOTBALL”Of course, I also had very intensive discussions about such a risky step.”Because I knew that I was taking a step deeper and taking a certain risk that I wouldn’t play internationally (in Europe) next year, maybe not the year after that either, and that I would make a big, big change.“I was aware of that, I communicated a lot with the coach, spoke a lot with Tim Steidten, who I know from my time at Bremen, which is how we got in touch so closely.”Of course, we had completely different goals. Things were going really badly for me too, to put it bluntly.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSFullkrug has missed a lot of football this season due to an injury to his Achilles tendon.He scored on his return in West Ham’s 3-1 defeat to Leicester City and was close to getting another against Bournemouth on Monday.West Ham fans pay emotional tribute to Michail Antonio with ninth-minute applauseFullkrug is now hoping to stay fit to prove himself but did insist his injury was “catastrophic”.He added: “I was injured for three months and didn’t even reach my top performance because I’ve only been training for a week and a half.”It seemed like I was back at a good level relatively quickly because I came in and scored the goal.”My Achilles tendon was inflamed and it was really annoying.”I’ve had something like that before, it lasted six weeks, now it’s taken a bit longer and this phase is catastrophic.”You just want to play and you feel like you’re close, but then there’s another setback.”READ MORE SUN STORIESManager Julen Lopetegui will be counting on the forward due to the absence of Michail Antonio.The striker has been ruled out for the foreseeable after his horror car crash left him with a broken femur.Who are these famous footballers? More