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      Are there FA Cup replays in the fifth round? Extra-time and penalties rules explained

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      THE FA Cup fifth round is underway with some huge ties taking place.And Football’s oldest competition is taking a slightly different look this season.All eyes are on the iconic FA Cup as the fifth round beginsLast term, Manchester United stunned neighbours Manchester City to win the trophy with a 2-1 victory at Wembley in May.Alejandro Garnacho and Kobbie Mainoo scored the goals as the red half of Manchester went wild in the capital.The win kept Erik ten Hag in a job for a few more months before he was sacked in October.However, in this season’s FA Cup, there is a major change which was already kicked off from the first round proper.Manchester United are the current holdersCredit: RexAre there replays in the FA Cup fifth round?From this season, there will not be replays in the FA Cup fifth round.Instead, the games that are level after 90 minutes will straight head into extra-time and then potentially penalties.This has been the case from the first round proper this season.FA chiefs agreed extra payments to compensate clubs for the abolition of all replays.Most read in FA CupAll 32 teams eliminated at the last 64 stage will be paid £25,000 from Wembley funds, with the winners each receiving £115,000.What are the FA Cup fifth round ties?Friday, February 28Aston Villa 2-0 Cardiff CitySaturday, March 112.15pm – Crystal Palace v Millwall12:15pm – Preston North End v Burnley3pm – Bournemouth v Wolverhampton Wanderers5.45pm – Manchester City v Plymouth ArgyleSunday, March 21.45pm – Newcastle United v Brighton & Hove Albion4.30pm – Manchester United v FulhamMonday, March 37.30pm – Nottingham Forest v Ipswich Town More

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      What is semi-automated offside and how will the technology be used in FA Cup 5th round?

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      THE FA Cup fifth round will create history in English football, as semi-automated offsides will be used for the first time.Seven of the eight FA Cup fifth round fixtures will use the new technology, aiming to speed up the VAR offside decision-making process.VAR will introduce the new system, after already introducing in-stadium announcements in the Carabao CupCredit: GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty ImagesManchester United are the current holders of the FA CupCredit: Marc Aspland The TimesPreston vs Burnley will not use the technology, as the new system will only be used in Premier League grounds.The system has already seen success in competitions such as the World Cup, Champions League, Serie A and La Liga.What is semi-automated offside?The semi-automated offside technology uses tracking cameras to help referees know when a player is offside.The technology will help eliminate long wait times in games with VAR, as it will flag when players are offside rather than spending long periods of time drawing lines on still images.Read more FA CupCameras around the ground will track players during the game, and if at any point during a key moment, such as a penalty or red card, a player is offside, the VAR will be sent an alert.It is a similar concept to the semi-automated offsides seen in the World Cup 2022 and the Champions League.However, Tony Scholes, Premier League chief football officer, has said the Premier League have been developing a different system.FA Cup fifth round drawPreston vs Burnley is the only game not using the new technology, as the rest of the ties take place in Premier League grounds.Most read in FA CupThe full draw is available here:Aston Villa vs Cardiff – Fri, Feb 28 – 8pm GMT – ITV1Crystal Palace vs Milwall – Sat, Mar 1 – 12:15pm GMT – BBC OnePreston vs Burnley – Sat, Mar 1 – 12:15pm GMT – BBC iPlayerBournemouth vs WolvesManchester City vs Plymouth – Sat, Mar 1 – 5:45pm GMT – ITV4Newcastle v Brighton – Sun, Mar 2 – 1:45pm GMT – ITV1Man United vs Fulham, Sun, Mar 2 – 4:30pm GMT – BBC OneNottingham Forest vs Ipswich – Mon, Mar 3 – 7:30pm GMT – ITV4 More

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      Lewis Crocker vs Paddy Donovan: Fight time, TV channel, live stream and FULL card as Irish stars clash 

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      LEWIS CROCKER and Paddy Donovan go head-to-head on Saturday night as they main event a great night of boxing.The winner will be in for a chance to fight IBF welterweight champion Errol Spence Jr after the bout was announced as a title eliminator.Lewis Crocker, left, and Paddy Donovan, right, face off in BelfastCredit: SportsfileLewis Crocker, 28, has an unbeaten record of 20 wins and 0 losses with 11 of the victories coming by knockout.In 2024, Crocker fought twice, most recently beating Conah Walker by decision – the other fight being a fantastic TKO victory against Jose Felix in the 5th round.With the event held at the SSE Arena in Belfast, Crocker will have the hometown advantage.While Donovan, 26, is coming into this fight with a record of 14 wins and 0 losses having won 11 of them by knockout.Fighting out of Limerick, Donovan is currently riding a sensational five fight TKO streak and has not gone to a decision since 2022.He also fought twice last year, with big victories over Lewis Ritson and Williams Andres Herrera.The huge bout headlines a stacked card in BelfastCredit: PacemakerWhen is Lewis Crocker vs Paddy Donovan?Lewis Crocker vs Paddy Donovan is set to take place Saturday, March 1.The card starts from 7pm GMT on DAZN.Crocker and Donovan are expected to make their ring walks at 9:49pm GMTThe fight will take place at the SSE Arena in Belfast.What TV channel is Lewis Crocker vs Paddy Donovan on and can it be live streamed?Lewis Crocker vs Paddy Donovan will be shown live on the DAZN streaming platform.Subscribers of the platform will be able to stream the full fight card with no additional costs.Fans without a subscription will have to buy a monthly plan of £14.99 a month or a monthly flexible pass that can be cancelled anytime, for at a price of £24.99.Alternatively, SunSport will blog all the action as it happens. Most read in BoxingFull CardLewis Crocker vs Paddy DonovanCraig Richards vs Padraig McCroryKurt Walker vs Leon WoodstockTommy McCarthy vs Steven WardRuadhan Farrell vs Gerard HughesAaron Bowen vs Ali HusseinJack O’Neill vs Rodrigo Matias Areco More

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      When is FA Cup quarter-final draw? Date, start time and FREE live stream as iconic competition reaches business end

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      THE last 16 teams in the FA Cup fifth round take centre stage to toil against one another in hopes of reaching the quarter-finals. Clubs will be setting their sights on a trip to Wembley by claiming a quarter-final place, which would put them within one stage of reaching the home of English football.The FA Cup is heading towards the business end of the competitionCredit: GettyAfter Plymouth Argyle’s outstanding win against Premier League leaders Liverpool, their FA Cup run hasn’t gotten any easier, with a trip to the Etihad to face Manchester City on the horizon.Other fifth-round fixtures include the current holders of the competition, Manchester United hosting Fulham at Old Trafford. The fifth round of the FA Cup will be sure to have some surprise teams advance to the quarter-finals, as nothing is ever predictable in this hallowed competition.When does the FA Cup quarter-final draw take place?The draw will take place on Sunday, March 2. READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThis is following Manchester United vs Fulham, with the draw set to start at 6.30pm GMT approx.How to watch the FA Cup quarter-final draw for FREEThe FA Cup quarter-final draw will take place on BBC One after the United and Fulham match has concluded. You can live stream the draw for FREE via the FA Cup’s YouTube channel.Alternatively, you can find out all the ties as they are drawn by following SunSport’s live blog.FA Cup fifth round fixtures and resultsPreston North End vs BurnleyAston Villa vs Cardiff City Most read in FA CupCrystal Palace vs MillwallManchester United vs Fulham Newcastle United vs Brighton & Hove AlbionAFC Bournemouth vs WolvesManchester City vs Plymouth ArgyleNottingham Forest vs Ipswich Town More

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      Why is Arne Slot not on the touchline for Liverpool vs Newcastle?

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      LIVERPOOL welcome Newcastle for a huge Premier League clash TONIGHT!The Reds are flying high at the top of the Prem table, sitting 11 points clear of Arsenal in second.Arne Slot was involved in a firey exchange with the match officials after Liverpool’s 2-2 draw away at Everton earlier this monthCredit: ReutersArne Slot will not want his side to take their foot off the gas despite their hefty advantage.Liverpool will need to be on their A-game this evening against Champions League hopefuls Newcastle.But the Reds will be without their gaffer on the touchline – SunSport details the reason why below.Why is Arne Slot not on the touchline for Liverpool vs Newcastle?Slot will be missing from the touchline for Liverpool’s next two games as a result of being handed a two-game touchline ban plus a £70,000 fine for his actions post-match at the Merseyside derby earlier this month.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLLiverpool were informed of the FA’s decision to ban Slot yesterday (Tuesday), which means he will be absent from the touchline for Newcastle tonight and their following Premier League game on March 8, which is Southampton. Following the full-time whistle of the pulsating 2-2 draw between the two Merseyside clubs, Slot was seen exchanging words with one of the assistant referees before shaking hands with referee Michael Oliver, who showed him a straight red card.The FA deemed Slot acted in “an improper manner and/or used insulting and/or abusive words and/or behaviour towards both the match referee and an assistant referee after the match had finished.”Slot admitted the charge.Most read in FootballThe Dutchman’s assistant, Sipke Hulshoff, was also handed a straight red and a £7,000 fine, so he, too, will miss Liverpool’s next two Premier League fixtures for a similar charge.Former Everton defender Johnny Heitinga is expected to be the man in the dug-out for both games as Liverpool aim to close in on the title.What’s been said?Here’s what Arne Slot had to say on his red card following the Liverpool vs Everton match: ”Emotions got the better of me. If I could do that differently, if I look back I would love to do that differently, and I hope to do that differently next time.”I think what happened was that the extra five minutes ended up being eight. It happened a lot.”I should have acted differently after the game, but it’s an emotional sport and sometimes individuals make wrong decisions and that’s definitely what I did.” More

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      Why is Alexander Isak not playing for Newcastle?

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      ALEXANDER ISAK will not play for Newcastle against Liverpool tonight due to an INJURY. With 19 goals in 24 appearances this season, the Newcastle striker has been one of the Premier League’s most imperious players. Isak has been an ever-present for Newcastle this season but will not feature in the crucial clash at AnfieldOnly Mohamed Salah has scored more goals than the Swede in the division.However, Isak, 24, has been pulled out of the Magpies’ team for this evening’s blockbuster match on Merseyside due to a “slight groin problem.”After recovering from a hamstring injury, Eddie Howe selected Callum Wilson to start in his stead. This is the England international’s first start of the Premier League season.LIVERPOOL VS NEWCASTLE LIVE – LATEST UPDATESREAD MORE IN NEWCASTLE UNITEDAgainst the table-toppers, Wilson, who entered the game as a late replacement in Newcastle’s 4-3 victory against Nottingham Forest, will be flanked by Antony Gordon and Jacob Murphy.A short statement on Newcastle’s official X account stated, “Alexander Isak misses out through a slight groin problem this evening,” prior to kickoff. More

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      Liverpool vs Newcastle live stream: How to watch huge Premier League clash TONIGHT

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      MIDWEEK Premier League action sees fans treated to a preview of the Carabao Cup final at Anfield as Newcastle take on Liverpool.Arne Slot’s Reds and Eddie Howe’s Toon are set to clash next month at Wembley. Mo Salah is having arguably his best season in a Liverpool shirtCredit: EPA/ADAM VAUGHANAlexander Isak has helped Newcastle reach a cup final and challenge for the top fourCredit: GettyThe Reds have seen the teams chasing them continuously falling over hurdles and must feel as though they already have one hand on the Premier League title.Arne Slot is close to the title in his first season, extending Liverpool’s Premier League lead to 11 points after his side beat City and Arsenal were beaten by West Ham last weekend.In what could be his final season at Liverpool, Mo Salah is putting on a show for Premier League fans.Dubbed “the Egyptian King,” Salah has scored in EIGHT consecutive Premier League games.Read more FootballHowever, Newcastle are not coming to serenade the king and will be looking to add three crucial points to their Champions League charge.Eddie Howe and the Toon know the value of a victory here is worth more than three points – as a win at Anfield would give them a psychological edge ahead of Wembley next month.How to watch Liverpool vs Newcastle and is there a live stream?ALL of the Premier League games between Tuesday, February 25 and Thursday, February 27 are LIVE in the UK.Liverpool vs Newcastle will be live on TNT Sports 1 on Wednesday, February 26.The game will also be available for stream on Discovery+.Alternatively, follow along with SunSport’s live blog.Liverpool vs Newcastle kick-off timeLiverpool vs Newcastle will kick off at 8:15pm GMTAction from Anfield is available LIVE on TNT Sports 1 or for streaming on Discovery+Most read in Football More

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      Tottenham vs Man City live stream: How to watch huge Premier League clash TONIGHT

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      MANCHESTER CITY travel to Tottenham as they look to move back into the top four in the Premier League.Pep Guardiola will be hoping to put the woes of defeat to his great rivals Liverpool behind him as City travel to the capital.Pep Guardiola was beaten by Premier League leaders Liverpool last weekendCredit: GettyAnge Postecoglou is under pressure as Spurs sit in the bottom halfCredit: GettyThe Citizens are usually there or thereabouts when it comes to Premier League title races, but this season are nowhere to be found.For the quality of Guardiola’s side, they are having an “off season,” but they are still in the hunt for Champions League qualification, only nine points behind Arsenal in second.The Gunners will be hoping their north London rivals Tottenham can do them a favour and halt City from making any further ground on them.While Ange Postecoglou’s promise of delivering a trophy in his second season still bears fruit in the Europa League, their Premier League season has been one to forget.Read more FootballThe Lily Whites are way off where they want to be, closer to West Ham in 16th than Fulham in 10th.However, Spurs weirdly almost always manage to pull off a result against City, with their 4-0 win over Guardiola’s side in November being their only win in eight during that spell. How to watch Tottenham vs Man City and is there a live stream?ALL of the Premier League games between Tuesday, February 25 and Thursday, February 27 are LIVE in the UK.Tottenham vs Man City will be live on TNT Sports 3.The game will also be available for stream on Discovery+.Alternatively, follow along with SunSport’s live blog.Tottenham vs Man City kick-off timeTottenham vs Man City will kick off at 7:30pm GMTAction from the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium is available LIVE on TNT Sports 3 or for streaming on Discovery+Most read in Football More