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      Do TONIGHT’S FA Cup games have replays or are extra-time and penalties used if it is a draw?

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      FA CUP action has returned – and the third round has thrown up some blockbuster ties.But fans are still confused about whether extra time and penalties are used if required or if there are replays for the teams who cannot be separated after 90 minutes.

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      Some rounds of the FA Cup continue to use replays to decide ties Will there be replays for the FA Cup fifth round?
      FA Cup replays have become a huge part of English football’s most famous cup competition.
      And there have been extensive changes in recent years regarding whether they are included.
      In the 2020-21 and the 2021-22 season, all replays were scrapped due to fixture congestion.
      But they were brought back for the  third and fourth rounds of the 2022-23 campaign.
      However, there will be NO replays in the fifth round which means that all encounters will be concluded on the night More

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      Wigan vs Man Utd FA Cup preview: Erik ten Hag’s men make the short trip to League One side for third round tie

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      MANCHESTER UNITED make the short trip to Wigan Athletic to cap off the FA Cup third round fixtures.The Red Devils will be hoping they can go one better in the competition this year and lift the prestigious trophy for the first time since 2016.
      Manchester United last lifted the FA Cup in 2016Credit: Times Newspapers Ltd

      Wigan beat Manchester City 1-0 to become 2013 FA Cup winnersCredit: EPA
      Erik ten Hag’s men were narrowly beaten in the FA Cup final last campaign by bitter rivals Manchester City.
      This season has been a nightmare for Man Utd as they have struggled to find any consistency in their performance.
      The Red Devils currently sit 8th in the Premier League table and are out of the Carabao Cup and Champions League, meaning the FA Cup is their only hope of silverware.
      Meanwhile, Wigan sit 17th in League One but would be much higher if they weren’t on the receiving end of an eight-point deduction at the start of the season.
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      In 2013, the Latics stunned Man City to lift the FA Cup trophy for the first time in their history.
      When is Wigan vs Man Utd?

      Wigan vs Man Utd will take place on Monday, January 8th.
      Kick off will be at 8.15pm GMT.
      The DW Stadium will host.

      What TV channel is Wigan vs Man Utd on and can it be live streamed FREE?

      Wigan vs Man Utd will be broadcast live on ITV1.
      You can live stream the match for FREE via the ITVX app/website.
      Alternatively, you can keep up to date with all the action by following SunSport’s live blog.

      Team news
      Wigan are expected to be without the defensive duo of Tom Pearce and Jason Kerr for their FA Cup clash with Man Utd.
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      Forward Stephen Humphrys missed the Latics’ 1-1 draw with Barnsley on New Year’s Day but will be pushing to return for Monday night.
      For Man Utd, Rasmus Hojlund was absent for the defeat to Nottingham Forest due to illness.
      Luke Shaw also didn’t feature at the City Ground after sitting out with a minor issue.
      Andre Onana has delayed linking up with Cameroon for Afcon so he can play between the sticks against Wigan on Monday night and Tottenham on January 14.
      Sofyan Amrabat has already flown off to join the Morroco squad, meaning he will be unavailable for the trip to the DW.
      Lisandro Martinez and Casemiro returned to training this week, but the Wigan clash may come too soon.
      Harry Maguire, Tyrell Malacia, Mason Mount, Victor Lindelof and Anthony Martial are expected to remain out.
      What are the odds?
      Match result
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      Wigan – 14/1
      Draw – 5/1
      Man Utd – 2/9

      *Odds courtesy of Ladbrokes and are correct at the time of publication. More

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      Chelsea vs Preston preview: Pochettino’s Blues host Championship side in huge FA Cup third round clash – team news

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      CHELSEA will host Championship side Preston North End in the third round of the FA Cup this weekend.The Blues will be hoping to lift the prestigious trophy for the first time since 2018.
      Chelsea last won the FA Cup in 2018Credit: GETTY
      Mauricio Pochettino’s side have performed better in cup competitions this campaign, with Chelsea in the semi-finals of the Carabao Cup.
      But it’s been a first half of the season to forget for the Blues as they sit 10th in the Premier League despite spending £425.7m (including add-ons) in the summer.
      Meanwhile, Preston sit 14th in the Championship but are just five points off the play-offs places as they chase a return to the top flight for the first time in 63 years.
      Chelsea edge North End on wins in the fixture historically, with the Blues tasting victory on 31 occasions and the Lilywhites winning 26 times.
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      When is Chelsea vs Preston?

      Chelsea vs Preston will take place on Saturday, January 6th.
      Kick off will be at 5.30pm GMT.
      Stamford Bridge will host.

      What TV channel is Chelsea vs Preston on and can it be live streamed FREE?

      Chelsea vs Preston will be broadcast live on the BBC Red Button service.
      You can live stream the match for FREE via the BBC iPlayer, providing you have a valid TV license.
      Alternatively, you can keep up to date with all the action by following SunSport’s live blog.

      Team news
      Pochettino is expected to give a number of youngsters and fringe players some game time due to Chelsea’s upcoming Carabao Cup semi-final meeting with Middlesborough.
      The Blues will definitely be without the injured list of Reece James, Trevoh Chalobah, Robert Sanchez, Marc Cucurella and Carney Chukwuemeka for Saturday’s clash at the Bridge.
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      Nicolas Jackson will also be unavailable after he joined up with the Senegal squad ahead of Afcon 2023.
      Preston have been without former Premier League winger Robbie Brady in recent weeks and will be a doubt for their trip to London.
      What are the odds?
      Match result

      Chelsea – 1/7
      Draw – 6/1
      Preston – 14/1

      *Odds courtesy of Paddy Power and are correct at the time of publication. More

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      FA Cup fourth round draw: Stream FREE, TV channel and ball numbers as lower league sides hope to avoid Prem teams

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      FA CUP football is BACK and nothing beats a good old fourth round draw to jangle the nerves.Record-holders Arsenal and English giants Liverpool face off in the tie of round three.
      Manchester City are the the holdersCredit: Getty
      Manchester United face a tough trip to the DW Stadium where Wigan Athletic awaits.
      And fans will take a trip down memory lane as Newcastle look to book their fourth round draw spot against bitter rivals Sunderland.
      But when exactly is the draw and what are the full fixtures?
      When is the FA Cup fourth round draw?

      The FA Cup fourth round draw will take place on Monday, January 8.
      It is scheduled to get underway during the coverage of Manchester United’s trip to Wigan which starts at 7:30pm GMT – kick-off is at 8:15pm GMT.
      Fourth round matches are set to be played on the weekend of Saturday, January 27 and Sunday, January 28.

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      What TV channel is it on can it be live streamed?

      The FA Cup fourth round draw will be broadcast LIVE on ITV in the UK.
      Fans can also stream the entire action through ITV X or the ITV Sport website.
      Alternatively, follow SunSport’s live blog to see who is paired in the draw as it is announced which will then be followed by Wigan vs Manchester United.

      Can I watch it for FREE?
      YES!
      The FA Cup fourth round draw will be shown on ITV for FREE as long as you have a valid TV license.
      What is the full FA Cup third round fixtures?
      Thursday, January 4
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      Crystal Palace vs Everton

      Friday, January 5

      Brentford vs Wolves
      Fulham vs Rotherham
      Tottenham vs Burnley

      Saturday, January 6

      AFC Wimbledon vs Ipswich
      Coventry vs Oxford
      Maidstone vs Stevenage
      Millwall vs Leicester
      Sunderland vs Newcastle
      Blackburn vs Cambridge
      Gillingham vs Sheffield United
      Hull vs Birmingham
      Newport County vs Eastleigh
      Norwich vs Bristol Rovers
      Plymouth vs Sutton
      QPR vs Bournemouth
      Stoke vs Brighton
      Watford vs Chesterfield
      Chelsea vs Preston
      Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa
      Sheffield Wednesday vs Cardiff
      Swansea vs Morecambe

      Sunday January 7

      Luton vs Bolton
      Manchester City vs Huddersfield
      Nottingham Forest vs Blackpool
      Peterborough vs Leeds
      Shrewsbury vs Wrexham
      West Brom vs Aldershot
      West Ham vs Bristol
      Arsenal vs Liverpool

      Monday January 8

      Wigan vs Manchester United More

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      Arsenal vs Liverpool FA Cup preview: Gunners host Reds in a mouthwatering third round tie – stream FREE, TV, team news

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      ARSENAL welcome Liverpool to north London for a thrilling FA Cup third round tie – and they’ll be eager to make the end of 2023 a distant memory.The Gunners have completely capitulated from when they were top of the tree at Christmas.
      Arsenal had a poor ending to 2023Credit: Rex
      Mohamed Salah’s double inspired Liverpool to a 4-2 win against NewcastleCredit: PA
      Mikel Arteta’s men suffered two consecutive London derby defeats to West Ham and Fulham which has now seen them plummet down to fourth.
      And their opponents Liverpool capitalised by controversially beating Newcastle and replacing Arsenal at the summit.
      But this upcoming match is all about the FA Cup – a competition that no other side has lifted more than the Gunners.
      Furthermore, Arsenal went on to win the iconic tournament when the sides were last paired against each other in 2014.
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      When is Arsenal vs Liverpool?

      Arsenal’s huge FA Cup third round tie against Liverpool will take place on Sunday, January 7.
      It is scheduled to get underway at 4:30pm GMT.
      Emirates Stadium is the allocated arena for this thrilling match and it can host approximately 60,704 fans.
      It was all square when the two English giants met in a Premier League contest last month.

      What TV channel is it on and can it be live streamed?

      Arsenal vs Liverpool will be broadcast LIVE on BBC One in the UK.
      Coverage is expected to get underway at 4pm GMT – 30 minutes before kick-off.
      Fans can also head to BBC iPlayer or the BBC Sports website to stream the entire action.
      Alternatively, follow SunSport’s live blog for minute-by-minute coverage of the whole match.

      Can I watch it for FREE?
      YES!
      Arsenal’s FA Cup match against Liverpool can be watched for FREE as long as you have a valid TV license in the UK.
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      What is the team news?
      Mikel Arteta is set to lose Takehiro Tomiyasu once again despite the defender just returning from a calf injury.
      Tomiyasu will be joining up with Japan for the Asia Cup, while Mohamed Elneney is also on international duty but with Egypt for AFCON.
      Oleksandr Zinchenko (calf), Thomas Partey (groin), Jurrien Timber (knee) and Fabio Vieira (groin) are all likely to be unavailable too.
      Elsewhere, Jurgen Klopp has received two huge blows as Mohamed Salah will be joining Elneny with Egypt and Wataru Endo is participating in the Asian Cup along with Tomiyasu.
      Salah will miss the FA Cup clash against ArsenalCredit: Reuters
      Dominik Szoboszlai is also a major doubt having left the field early against Newcastle holding his hamstring.
      While Thiago (hip), Stefan Bajecetic (abductor), Andy Robertson (shoulder), Kostas Tsmikias (shoulder) and Joel Matip (knee) will also miss the trip to the Emirates.
      What are the latest odds?

      Arsenal to win 19/20
      Draw 14/5
      Liverpool to win 23/10

      *Odds courtesy of Paddy Power are correct at time of publication More

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      Why will Arsenal wear white for FA Cup clash against Liverpool and can fans buy it?

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      ARSENAL face Liverpool in a huge FA Cup clash – but the Gunners will be wearing white instead of red.Mikel Arteta’s men are in need of a victory after such a horrible ending to 2023.
      Arsenal will wear an all-white kit against LiverpoolCredit: Instageam @arsenal
      Arsenal are hoping to send a message by wearing their all-white kitCredit: Instageam @arsenal
      And the Gunners gaffer will be hoping that this change strip sends out a rightful message as well as driving his team to victory.
      But why are Arsenal ditching their famous colours for a third consecutive year?
      Why will Arsenal wear white for FA Cup clash against Liverpool?
      Arsenal will be wearing white instead of red against Liverpool to mark the third year of their No More Red campaign with Adidas.
      It was first launched in 2022 to support work done by the Gunners to keep young people safe from knife crime and youth violence.
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      And pictures of the kit have been released on Thursday, January 4 with the likes of Declan Rice and Eddie Nketiah wearing it.
      Eddie Nketiah and Declan Rice have been pictured in the all-white stripCredit: Instageam @arsenal
      The Office of National Statistics reports that were 13,503 knife-enabled crimes in London from June 2022 to the same month in 2023.
      So along with the kit, Adidas and Arsenal have revealed that they will invest more in safe spaces to play football with the opening of a third refurbished community pitch at Mayville Estate.
      Declan Rice believes that the all-white kit can have a ‘massive’ impact on the community.
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      Will the kit be on sale?
      The No More Red kit will not be put up for sale despite it being so popular amongst fans.
      However, a bespoke community t-shirt will be available to purchase instead for £30 on Monday, January 29.
      Funds generated from the shirt will then be donated in equal proportions to several No More Red’s charity partners including the Arsenal foundation, Box Up Crime and Stephen Lawrence Day Foundation.
      Who did Arsenal last wear the kit against?
      Arsenal first wore the No More Red kit in a 1-0 FA Cup defeat against Nottingham Forest in 2022.
      And they put on the all-white kit again for a 3-0 away win at Oxford in last season’s FA Cup third round. More

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      Who is Anna Woolhouse? Presenter and face of Sky Sports darts and boxing coverage

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      STUNNING Sky Sports darts presenter Anna Woolhouse continues to wow fans as one of their lead presenters.Host Anna has become a main fixture of Sky Sports’ darts coverage – and the boxing – and will be on host duties for the World Darts Championship final between Luke Humphries and Luke Littler.
      Anna Woolhouse is one of Sky Sports’ most popular presentersCredit: Instagram @woolyanna1
      Fan favourite Anna is the main host for Darts and Boxing coverage on the channelCredit: Instagram @woolyanna1
      She has wowed fans with her outfits throughout the tournament at Ally PallyCredit: Instagram @woolyanna1
      She will be on host duties for the final between Luke Humphries and Luke LittlerCredit: Instagram @woolyanna1
      Anna Woolhouse is also hugely popular on social media and has around 170k followersCredit: Instagram / woolyanna1
      Here Anna Woolhouse stands with Eddie Hearn (right) and Lawrence Okolie (left)Credit: Instagram @woolyanna1
      Credit: Instagram @woolyanna1
      Who is Anna Woolhouse?
      Born in Market Deeping in 1984, Anna graduated from Leeds University where she achieved a BA Honours degree in music.
      As a result, music and dance are among her hobbies.
      Anna later gained a post-graduate degree in broadcast journalism and pursued a career in the media.
      Anna began her career in radio, before she joined Sky Sports.
      She has also presented Netball, Ice Hockey and F1 shows – where she gained experience on the ‘Midweek Report’.
      Anna is a fitness fanatic and regularly posts workout pictures and videos online.
      Anna Woolhouse covered Kell Brook vs Errol Spence Jnr in Sheffield, with Tony Bellew and Anthony Joshua in attendanceCredit: Instagram @woolyanna1
      When boxing returned to our screens, so did Anna
      Anna pictured at Matchroom’s Fight Camp
      She is frequently ringside as she presents Sky’s pay-per-view and regular boxing coverage.
      During lockdown, Anna was involved in the ‘Doing the Round’ series, conducting interviews from home.
      When boxing returned to our screens, so did Anna, working alongside Joshua, Tony Bellew and Johnny Nelson.
      Credit: Instagram @woolyanna1
      Anna Woolhouse has become a huge asset to Sky Sport’s coverage at home and abroad
      The former Sky Sports News presenter has become a big fan with boxing and darts TV viewersCredit: Instagram @woolyanna1 More

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      Sunderland vs Newcastle – FA Cup third round preview: Black Cats host Magpies in first Tyne-Wear derby for seven years

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      NEWCASTLE will make the short trip to fierce rivals Sunderland in the first Tyne-Wear derby in seven years.The Magpies have lost their last three games and go to the Stadium of Light in need of a huge performance.
      Newcastle were beaten 4-2 at Liverpool on New Year’s DayCredit: GETTY
      Sunderland beat Preston 2-0 last time outCredit: ALAMY
      It’s been a rocky season for Newcastle, with Eddie Howe feeling the full effects of their European journey as many of Toon’s first-team regulars have been out injured for large parts of the season.
      Kieran Trippier is the latest player with an issue, as he missed the 4-2 defeat at Liverpool on New Year’s Day.
      Meanwhile, Sunderland have taken seven points from their last three games as they look to secure a place in the Championship Play-Offs come May.
      The Black Cats hold a far superior record in the last five Tyne-Wear derbies, winning four and drawing one of the last five meetings.
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      Newcastle are without a win against their bitter rivals since August 2011.
      When is Sunderland vs Newcastle?

      Sunderland vs Newcastle will take place on Saturday, January 6th.
      Kick off will be at 12.45pm GMT.
      Stadium of Light will host.

      What TV channel is Sunderland vs Newcastle on and can it be live streamed FREE?

      Sunderland vs Newcastle will be broadcast live on ITV1.
      You can live stream the match for FREE via the ITVX app/website.
      Alternatively, you can keep up to date with all the action via SunSport’s live blog.

      Team news
      Former Manchester City winger Patrick Roberts was missing from Sunderland’s win over Preston and is a doubt for Saturday’s huge clash.
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      Full-back Dennis Cirkin has returned to training following a hamstring injury and could be involved against Newcastle.
      Bradley Dack is also a doubt for the match, but midfielders Corry Evans and Elliot Embleton will be unavailable.
      Newcastle’s Kieran Trippier and Callum Wilson missed the match at Liverpool on Monday and may not return in time for the Tyne-Wear derby.
      Harvey Barnes, Joe Willock, Nick Pope, Jacob Murphy and Sandro Tonali will all remain unavailable.
      What are the odds?
      Match result

      Sunderland – 3/1
      Draw – 3/1
      Newcastle – 8/11

      *Odds courtesy of Paddy Power and are correct at the last time of publication. More