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      Man Utd vs West Ham leads FA Cup fifth-round ties picked for TV coverage with Bristol City vs Man City also on ITV

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      MANCHESTER UNITED’S clash with West Ham has been picked for TV coverage in the FA Cup fifth round.And Manchester City’s trip to Bristol City will also be live on the box.
      Manchester United will host West Ham on March 1Credit: Getty
      Manchester City beat Arsenal to set up a fifth-round clash with Bristol CityCredit: Getty
      Four of the eight last-16 ties are on ITV – either their main channel or on ITV4, with each available on the ITVX hub online.
      City travel to Ashton Gate in a repeat of the 2017-18 Carabao Cup semi-final on Tuesday 28 February.
      Pep Guardiola’s men saw off Arsenal in the previous round, thanks to Nathan Ake’s winner.
      The Robins under Nigel Pearson, meanwhile, thumped West Brom 3-0 to reach the FA Cup for the third time in five seasons – after failing to get that far for 18 years.
      Then the following night West Ham head to Old Trafford to take on an in-form Red Devils side who may have ended their seven-year wait for a trophy just three days earlier at Wembley.
      United beat Reading in round four thanks to two goals from Casemiro and a third from fellow Brazil midfielder Fred.
      However, the victory came at a cost because Andy Carroll’s wild challenge on Christian Eriksen damaged ligaments in the Dane’s ankle.
      He looks set to be out for at least three months – until the beginning of May – and will be a cruel miss for Erik ten Hag as United battle on four fronts.
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      ITV also have the rights to Stoke v Brighton on Tuesday 28 and Southampton v Luton or Grimsby on Wednesday 1.
      It means the two of the other fifth-round ties will be available on the BBC.
      Fulham or Sunderland’s home clash with Leeds will be on BBC One and BBC iPlayer on Tuesday 28.
      And then Tottenham’s trip to face either Wrexham or Sheffield United takes place on the same channel 24 hours later.
      It means Leicester vs Blackburn and Ipswich Town or Burnley vs Sheffield Wednesday or Fleetwood are the two games not live on TV.
      Four of the fourth-round replays will take place next Tuesday before Sunderland host Fulham on Wednesday. More

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      Derby 0 West Ham 2: Bowen and Antonio strike to set up FA Cup fifth round clash at Man Utd for Moyes’ boys

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      DAVID MOYES must be relieved he didn’t decide to show Michail Antonio the door this month – despite the striker hinting he was heading for a January exit.Moyes’ decision to invest £12million on Aston Villa’s Danny Ings appeared to call time on Antonio’s eight-year reign at the London Stadium.
      Jarrod Bowen opened the scoring in the 10th minuteCredit: PA
      Michail Antonio scored his first goal since NovemberCredit: Reuters
      But with Everton, Wolves and Nottingham Forest all queuing up to offer the 32-year-old a final lucrative payday to bump up his retirement fund, Moyes put up the ‘Not for Sale sign.’
      Against Derby Antonio proved his boss was right as he sealed the Hammers’ place in the fifth round to set up a glitzy trip to Old Trafford to play Manchester United in the next round.
      With last season’s Player of the Year Jarrod Bowen also on the mark to get West Ham off to a flyer, it seemed Moyes had somehow turned back the clock to finally rediscover last season’s winning formula.
      Asked if Antonio could still go in the window, Moyes replied: “Money talks in football everywhere but at the moment I would say no chance.

      “There are prices for every player but at the moment I don’t think there’s any price we’re interested in taking for Mich.”
      And Moyes hinted his other goalscorer Bowen was getting back to the sort of form that saw him only narrowly miss out on Gareth Southgate’s England squad for Qatar.
      He said: “For Jarrod, confidence is a big word, he needs it.
      “The way he took his goal tonight, he looked like a finisher.
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      “I’m hoping he’s closer to getting back to the form he showed to get into the England squad.”
      It may have taken an injury on Ings’ debut to convince West Ham it wasn’t time to say cheerio to Antonio but that’s how fickle football fate can be.
      And if you were Eddie Howe, you might just be a bit more nervous about facing a Hammers side this weekend with Bowen and Antonio riding the crest of a wave.
      West Ham fans might have feared losing their popular striker but Derby fans went through worse last season when they thought they were about to lose their CLUB!
      This FA Cup clash was the sort of occasion Rams fans feared they might lose forever as they lurched from crisis to catastrophe and stared oblivion in the face.
      Derby’s financial meltdown led to debts of £60million and took them to the brink of extinction.
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      In fact this showpiece tie against the Premier League Hammers took place exactly one year after 2,000 Rams fans hit the streets and marched from the city centre to Pride Park in support of their club.
      Thankfully their SOS was answered and, under Paul Warne, the resurgent Rams came into this tie with the confidence of a side who had already navigated three rounds and were unbeaten in 19 games.
      Despite those impressive stats Moyes made six changes to the side which had beaten Everton and handed skipper Declan Rice a seat on the bench.
      But it didn’t seem to hamper the Hammers who proceeded to carry out a thoroughly professional job to set themselves up for a much tougher task against United at Old Trafford in the next round.
      They burst Derby’s unbeaten bubble with early goals in each half to maintain their recent recovery and ease the pressure on their gaffer.
      Bowen was first up as he continued where he left off when he sank Everton with a double in his last Premier outing.
      The 26-year-old missed out on Gareth Southgate’s final 26-man squad for Qatar when his goals dried up.
      But Bowen scored for the first time in the league since October to trounce the Toffees and he was back on target last night as he opened the scoring after 10 minutes.
      Tomas Soucek played a quick one-two with Antonio and as Bowen left the ball, the Czech nodded it into his path for Bowen to beat Joe Wildsmith with a cute flick of his left boot.
      That deflated Derby who only had one flashing volley from James Collins to show for their efforts as their Premier opponents kept them at bay.
      And West Ham put the tie beyond Warne’s men when Antonio caught them cold five minutes after the break.
      Bowen was at the heart of it again.
      His low cross from the right caught Craig Forsyth at full-stretch and the ball flipped off the defender into the air.
      Antonio came storming in at the back post and headed beyond Wildsmith from close range.
      Derby should have had a penalty when Ben Johnson crashed into Curtis Davies in the box but this was a comfortable win for West Ham.
      West Ham were drawn to face United just before kick-off and Bowen said: “I found out on the bench when I asked Dec. It’s tough. But you’ve got to beat the best to be the best.”
      It will see Moyes return to the club he managed for 11 months.
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      He said: “We’ve got players who can play on the big stage and there’s none bigger than Old Trafford.”
      Derby chief Warne added: “I’m really proud. Before the match I showed them the video of the Derby fans marching to save the club and asked them to be the best version of themselves and they were.” More

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      Fans all say same thing as Hollywood A-listers Reese Witherspoon and Ashton Kutcher interviewed before live FA Cup draw

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      FOOTBALL fans were left bemused after Reese Witherspoon and Ashton Kutcher were interviewed before the FA Cup draw.The Hollywood actors appeared on The One Show to discuss their upcoming film Your Place or Mine.
      Reese Witherspoon and Ashton Kutcher were asked about investing in a football clubCredit: BBC
      Fans were bemused by the build-up to the FA Cup fifth round drawCredit: BBC
      But presenters Alex Jones and Jermaine Jenas also asked the actors about football ahead of the fifth-round draw.
      Witherspoon shared her love for Arsenal while Kutcher revealed he almost invested in a Premier League side last month.
      Kutcher said: “‘I’m a big United States soccer fan… but I do watch Premier League and I actually came very close to investing in a Premier League team in the last month.”
      Witherspoon was asked if she would invest and she replied saying: “Well if there’s space at Arsenal, all my sons, everybody would be really really excited because that’s our favourite team.
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      “We watched the game the other day it was bananas, that’s our team.”
      Despite showing some knowledge fans were perplexed by the build-up to the draw.
      One fan said: “Watching Reese Witherspoon and Ashton Kutcher talk ‘soccer’ was pretty excruciating…roll on the 5th round draw please.”
      Another added: “Why have they got Reese Witherspoon and Ashton Kutcher talking before the draw 🧐.”
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      A third wrote: “Why should I need to watch Jermaine Jenas talk to Ashton Kutcher to see fa cup draw.”
      And another commented: “I’m sat watching Reese Witherspoon and Ashton Kutcher lie about liking football on The One Show all because I want to see us get drawn away to Stoke in the FA Cup fith round. You’ve won this round BBC.” More

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      Ryan Reynolds’ shock takeover of Wrexham has surprising impact on town

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      HOLLYWOOD star Ryan Reynolds has triggered a jobs boom in Wrexham following his takeover of the city’s football team.The Deadpool actor and co-owner Rob McElhenney have been credited with creating a feelgood factor that has seen a surge in investment and employment opportunities.
      Ryan Reynolds has triggered a jobs boom in Wrexham following his takeover of the city’s football teamCredit: Getty
      One property firm has paid £136million for 56 acres at an industrial estate on the back of the celebrity duo’s takeover in February 2021.
      Tim Knowles, founder and managing director of FI Real Estate Management, which bought the land, said the two actors had created a real buzz in the North Wales city.

      He added: “There’s never been a more exciting time to be in Wrexham than 2023.
      “When our peers were looking towards the big cities in the South for development opportunities, we kept our focus on Wrexham.”
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      Reynolds, 46, and McElhenney, 45, have also been thanked for record sales at a local boozer after buying the National League club, who were denied a historic FA Cup fourth round shock on Sunday when a late equaliser by Championship side Sheffield United pegged them back to 3-3.
      The pair have drunk in The Turf, next to the club’s Racecourse Ground, several times — and the pub is featured in their Disney+ series Welcome To Wrexham.
      Turf landlord Wayne Jones, 40, said the show had sent thirsty tourists flocking to his bar — with the past three months the busiest he has known in 14 years.
      He added: “Wrexham as an economy was going through a bit of a rough time.
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      “But Rob and Ryan coming in almost two years ago completely transformed the town. It’s thriving.”
      Wayne, said his trade has practically doubled thanks to the documentary.
      He said: “It’s been seen by millions around the world.”
      And more good times could be ahead, with a last 16 tie against Spurs the prize if they win their FA Cup replay. More

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      Man Utd host Derby or West Ham with Tottenham facing Wrexham or Sheffield United as FA Cup fifth round draw revealed

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have been drawn at home to West Ham in the FA Cup fifth round.Erik ten Hag’s side comfortably beat Reading 3-1 in the previous round on Sunday, with the Hammers winning away at Derby.
      The FA Cup fifth round draw in full
      Erik ten Hag is aiming to end Manchester United’s trophy droughtCredit: PA
      The Red Devils have been handed a home tie for the third round running and will welcome West Ham to Old Trafford.
      Manchester City have been dealt an easier tie against Bristol City after beating Chelsea and Arsenal to reach the fifth round.
      Tottenham are the next highest-placed side left in the competition and will meet Wrexham or Sheffield United for a place in the quarter-final.
      Antonio Conte’s side are aiming to win the FA Cup for the first time since 1991, having previously claimed it eight times.
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      While United are seeking their first FA Cup victory since 2016, when a Jesse Lingard winner saw them lift the trophy under Louis van Gaal.
      His compatriot Ten Hag is determined to win silverware in his debut season as manager but admitted his side have a lot of work to make that a reality.
      After the win over Reading he said: “We are here for trophies but we have a long way to go.
      “We’re building.”
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      Southampton vs Luton or Grimsby
      Leicester vs Blackburn or Birmingham
      Stoke vs Brighton
      Wrexham or Sheffield United vs Tottenham
      Fulham vs Leeds
      Bristol City vs Manchester City
      Manchester United vs Derby or West Ham
      Ipswich or Burnley vs Sheffield Wednesday or Fleetwood More

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      FA Cup 5th round draw LIVE REACTION: Man Utd vs West Ham, Wrexham could face Spurs – latest

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      THE FA Cup fifth round draw has concluded with some tasty ties drawn!Jermaine Jenas and Alex Scott conducted the big draw during The One Show.
      Manchester United have been rewarded for their win over Reading with a home match against West Ham.
      The Hammers beat Derby 2-0 in the final fourth-round tie.
      While Ryan Reynold’s non-league Wrexham could face Tottenham if they beat Sheffield United in their replay.

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      Follow ALL of the latest draw reaction below…
      When is the FA Cup fifth round?
      The FA Cup fifth round will be taking place during the week commencing February 27.
      Just like last year it will be a MIDWEEK round.
      And there will be no replays from this stage.
      FA Cup fifth round draw in full
      Here is the updated FA Cup fifth round draw.
      Southampton vs Luton or Grimsby
      Leicester vs Blackburn or Birmingham
      Stoke City vs Brighton
      Wrexham or Sheff Utd vs Tottenham
      Fulham or Sunderland vs Leeds
      Bristol City vs Man City
      Man Utd vs West Ham
      Ipswich or Burnley vs Sheff Weds or Fleetwood
      West Ham to face Man Utd
      So there will be one guaranteed all-Prem clash after all.
      West Ham have beaten Derby County 2-0.
      So will now go forth to visit Manchester United in the fifth round.
      Credit: Reuters
      When are the FA Cup fifth round ties played?
      The FA Cup fifth round will be taking place during the week commencing February 27.
      Just like last year it will be a MIDWEEK round.
      And there will be NO replays from this stage
      FA Cup fifth round draw – updated
      Southampton vs Luton or Grimsby
      Leicester vs Blackburn or Birmingham
      Stoke City vs Brighton
      Wrexham or Sheff Utd vs Tottenham
      Fulham or Sunderland vs Leeds
      Bristol City vs Man City
      Man Utd vs West Ham
      Ipswich or Burnley vs Sheff Weds or Fleetwood
      FA Cup draw reaction latest
      Manchester United – who face West Ham next – are seeking their first FA Cup victory since 2016, when a Jesse Lingard winner saw them lift the trophy under Louis van Gaal.
      His compatriot Ten Hag is determined to win silverware in his debut season as manager but admitted his side have a lot of work to make that a reality.
      After the win over Reading he said: “We are here for trophies but we have a long way to go. We’re building.”
      FA Cup draw reaction latest
      Manchester City have been dealt an easier tie against Bristol City after beating Chelsea and Arsenal to advance to the fifth round.
      Tottenham are the next highest-placed side left in the competition and will meet Wrexham or Sheffield United for a place in the quarter-final.
      Antonio Conte’s side are aiming to win the FA Cup for the first time since 1991, having previously claimed it eight times.
      FA Cup fifth round draw in full – updated
      Here is the FA Cup fifth round draw following West Ham’s victory over Derby County tonight.
      Southampton vs Luton or Grimsby
      Leicester vs Blackburn or Birmingham
      Stoke City vs Brighton
      Wrexham or Sheff Utd vs Tottenham
      Fulham or Sunderland vs Leeds
      Bristol City vs Man City
      Man Utd vs West Ham
      Ipswich or Burnley vs Sheff Weds or Fleetwood
      Updated FA Cup draw
      So there will be one guaranteed all-Prem clash after all.
      West Ham have beaten Derby County 2-0.
      So will now go forth to visit Manchester United in the fifth round.
      Credit: Getty
      When are the FA Cup fifth round ties?
      The FA Cup fifth round will be taking place during the week commencing February 27.
      Just like last year it will be a MIDWEEK round.
      And there will be no replays from this stage
      West Ham 2-0 up
      West Ham are now winning 2-0 at Derby.
      Michail Antonio ha doubled the Hammers’ lead after Jarrod Bowen’s opener.
      Manchester United await in the fifth round.
      Credit: Getty
      FA Cup fifth round draw in full
      Southampton vs Luton or Grimsby
      Leicester vs Blackburn or Birmingham
      Stoke City vs Brighton
      Wrexham or Sheff Utd vs Tottenham
      Fulham or Sunderland vs Leeds
      Bristol City vs Man City
      Man Utd vs Derby or West Ham
      Ipswich or Burnley vs Sheff Weds or Fleetwood
      When is the FA Cup fifth round?
      The FA Cup fifth round ties will be taking place the week commencing February 27.
      And, just like last year it will be a MIDWEEK round.
      There will be no replays from this stage!
      West Ham leading Derby
      West Ham are leading 1-0 at Derby in the final fourth round tie tonight.
      Jarrord Bowen has scored the only goal of the game with a trip to Manchester United up for grabs for the winner in the fifth round.
      Credit: Reuters
      FA Cup fifth round draw in full
      Here’s your FA Cup fifth round draw.
      And remember, there are no replays from this stage.
      Southampton vs Luton or Grimsby
      Leicester vs Blackburn or Birmingham
      Stoke City vs Brighton
      Wrexham or Sheff Utd vs Tottenham
      Fulham or Sunderland vs Leeds
      Bristol City vs Man City
      Man Utd vs Derby or West Ham
      Ipswich or Burnley vs Sheff Weds or Fleetwood
      FA Cup draw reaction latest
      Manchester United – who face Derby or West Ham – are seeking their first FA Cup victory since 2016, when a Jesse Lingard winner saw them lift the trophy under Louis van Gaal.
      His compatriot Ten Hag is determined to win silverware in his debut season as manager but admitted his side have a lot of work to make that a reality.
      After the win over Reading he said: “We are here for trophies but we have a long way to go. We’re building.”
      FA Cup draw latest
      Manchester City have been dealt an easier tie against Bristol City after beating Chelsea and Arsenal to reach the fifth round.
      Tottenham are the next highest-placed side left in the competition and will meet Wrexham or Sheffield United for a place in the quarter-final.
      Antonio Conte’s side are aiming to win the FA Cup for the first time since 1991, having previously claimed it eight times.
      When is the FA Cup fifth round?
      The FA Cup fifth round will be taking place the week commencing February 27.
      Just like last year it will be a MIDWEEK round.
      And there will be no replays from this stage
      We’re into extra-time and penalties territory.
      Magic of the cup
      There could be NO all-Premier League clashes in the next round.
      Though this depends on Derby vs West Ham tonight and Fulham winning their replay over Sunderland.
      What an exciting FA Cup we’ve had this season.

      FA Cup fifth round draw
      Roll up, roll up. Here is your FA Cup fifth round draw…
      Southampton vs Luton or Grimsby
      Leicester vs Blackburn or Birmingham
      Stoke City vs Brighton
      Wrexham or Sheff Utd vs Tottenham
      Fulham or Sunderland vs Leeds
      Bristol City vs Man City
      Man Utd vs Derby or West Ham
      Ipswich or Burnley vs Sheff Weds or Fleetwood
      Derby vs West Ham follows
      Derby County vs West Ham United is taking place tonight with a 7.45pm kick-off.
      And the stakes have now been raised for the game.
      The winner has a trip to Manchester United in the fifth round.
      FA Cup fifth round draw dates
      The FA Cup fifth round will be taking place on the week commencing February 27.
      And, just like last year it will be a MIDWEEK round.
      There will be no replays from this stage.

      FA Cup fifth round draw in full
      So that’s that for the FA Cup fifth round draw.
      And some tasty looking ties have been drawn…
      Southampton vs Luton or Grimsby
      Leicester vs Blackburn or Birmingham
      Stoke City vs Brighton
      Wrexham or Sheff Utd vs Tottenham
      Fulham or Sunderland vs Leeds
      Bristol City vs Man City
      Man Utd vs Derby or West Ham
      Ipswich or Burnley vs Sheff Weds or Fleetwood
      FA Cup fifth round draw
      Man Utd vs Derby or West Ham
      Ipswich or Burnley vs Sheff Weds or Fleetwood
      FA Cup fifth round draw
      Fulham or Sunderland vs Leeds
      Bristol City vs Man City
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      When is FA Cup 5th round draw? Start time TONIGHT, live stream FREE, TV channel, ball numbers

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      THE FA Cup is rolling on at some pace this season, and we’re nearly ready for the fifth round draw TONIGHT!Manchester City beat Arsenal in the marquee tie of the fourth round courtesy of Nathan Ake’s second-half strike.
      All eyes will be on the fifth round drawCredit: Getty
      Eight ties are being drawnCredit: Getty
      And Manchester United beat Paul Ince’s Reading to progress to the fifth round.
      Here is all the information you need for the FA Cup fifth round draw…
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      When is the FA Cup 5th round draw?
      The FA Cup fifth round draw will take place on Monday, January 30.
      The draw will commence during the One Show on BBC 1 from 7pm.
      Eight ties will be drawn.
      What live stream and TV channel is the FA Cup 5th round draw on?
      The FA Cup fifth round draw will be broadcast on BBC1 on TV.
      And it will be live streamed on the official Emirates FA Cup Twitter and Facebook channels.
      What are the FA Cup 5th round draw ball numbers?
      1 Tottenham Hotspur2 Southampton3 Wrexham or Sheffield United4 Ipswich Town or Burnley5 Manchester United6 Luton Town or Grimsby Town7 Derby County or West Ham United8 Stoke City9 Blackburn Rovers or Birmingham City10 Leicester City11 Sheffield Wednesday or Fleetwood Town12 Manchester City 13 Bristol City14 Brighton & Hove Albion15 Fulham or Sunderland16 Leeds United
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      Ryan Reynolds makes hilarious comment about Sheffield United – leaving BBC studio in stitches before Wrexham’s 3-3 draw

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      WREXHAM owner Ryan Reynolds left BBC pundit Alan Shearer in stitches before Sunday’s 3-3 FA Cup thriller with Sheffield United.Canadian actor and Hollywood star Reynolds, 46, completed a takeover of the non-league club in 2021 with Rob McElhenney.
      Ryan Reynolds left BBC pundit Alan Shearer in stitchesCredit: Rex
      Ryan Reynolds is the co-owner of non-league side Wrexham, who will contest an FA Cup fourth round replay against Sheffield UnitedCredit: Instagram
      The National League leaders missed out on promotion last season but are targeting a cup run this year.
      Wrexham beat Championship side Coventry in the third round of the FA Cup to set up their clash with Sheffield United.
      Ahead of kick-off, Reynolds joined Match of the Day host Gary Lineker and pundit Shearer.
      And he left the studio in stitches as he claimed it would take a miracle to beat his high-flying team.
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      Reynolds said: “I get nervous for a match like today.
      “Sheffield United are three leagues above us, 70 teams above us. It’s a classic David vs Goliath.
      “You guys know this more than anybody on Earth, this is football.
      “This is the beautiful game.
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      “And I’m going to go on record and say there’s a chance – albeit a slim chance – that Sheffield United pulls off a miracle today.”
      A miracle did in fact happen at the Racecourse Ground.
      Wrexham were minutes from booking their place in the fourth round of the cup with a 3-2 win over ten-men Sheffield United.
      However, John Egan scored right at the death in the fifth minute of added time to send the game to a replay. More