FA Cup

MANCHESTER UNITED fans are loving Fred’s tribute to Wout Weghorst after he scored against West Ham.The Red Devils progressed to the FA Cup quarter-finals after beating the Hammers 3-1.

Fred recognised Wout Weghorst’s contribution to the goal by pointing at the strikerCredit: Alamy
Manchester United fans praised Weghorst for his tireless work rateCredit: AFP
They were forced to come from behind and equalised through a Nayef Aguerd own-goal before Alejandro Garnacho put them in front in the 90th minute.
There was still time for one more however thanks to the tireless work of Weghorst, who pressured Aguerd into a mistake inside the box.
The ball fell kindly to Fred who smashed in a deflected effort to confirm the victory.
Fred immediately pointed at Weghorst to show his appreciation for the Dutchman’s efforts, before sliding in front of the Stretford End in celebration.
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United fans loved Weghorst’s workrate and praised the striker for his contribution to the goal.
One said: “94th minute and he’s still pressing and hassling. Amazing 👏”
Another added: “I love this guy Weghorst. The love he has for Man Utd is unbelievable, I pray he scores goals too. Pressing machine.”
A third wrote: “Sign him permanently.”
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Another praised Fred saying: “Fred really doing great these days.”
United boss Erik ten Hag also sang Weghorst’s praises after the match.
He said: “He was one of the best players on the pitch.
“He was involved. He was in front when he got up there with Harry to force the own goal from the opponent.
“The goal from Garnacho he was pressing and he was definitely [pressing] in the third goal when he was doing a good press and forced the opponent to make a mistake so Fred can score.
“He understands positioning. In and out of possession he is doing a really good job for the team.” More

TOMMY DOYLE wants to emulate his legendary grandfathers and make it to Wembley.The Sheffield United whizkid, on loan from Manchester City, helped his side pull off one of the shocks of the FA Cup fifth round as they dumped out Premier League Tottenham.
Tommy Doyle is hoping to emulate his legendary Man City grandfathersCredit: PA
It set up a last-eight clash at home to fellow Championship outfit Blackburn and if they win that, they will be going to the Home of Football for the semi-finals.
That would see Doyle follow in the footsteps of both his grandads, Mike Doyle and Glyn Pardoe, two of Manchester City’s biggest icons.
England Under-21 starlet Doyle said: “You dream of it. Everyone says that but growing up, you do. 
“You watch games at Wembley and I have had the pleasure of seeing my grandads play at Wembley as well so that is even more of an incentive for me to do it myself.”
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Doyle will only have seen footage of his famous grandads on the hallowed turf as they played there well before he was born.
But the memory of their achievements in City’s Sky Blue will live on forever in the club’s history.
Doyle’s paternal grandfather, Mike Doyle, is City’s third-highest appearance-maker with 570 games for the club.
While Pardoe, Doyle Jnr’s maternal grandpa, still holds the record of being City’s youngest-ever player, making his debut aged 15 years and 314 days.
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Both played in City’s 1969 FA Cup final triumph over Leicester, lining up in defence at Wembley.
While they each scored in City’s 2-1 victory in the League Cup final against West Brom a year later on the same ground.
Mike Doyle was captain of the club for the League Cup final 2-1 win over Newcastle in 1976.
Pardoe retired that year and joined the coaching staff, having suffered a horrific leg break in the Manchester derby in 1970 inflicted by George Best’s tackle.
The injury was so bad there were initial fears the limb may have to be amputated and though, mercifully, that was not necessary, it kept Pardoe out for two years and he never returned to the same level.
Sadly, should Doyle Jnr reach Wembley, his grandfathers will not be around to see it, as Mike Doyle died in 2011 aged 64 and Pardoe passed away three years ago aged 73.
Despite the 18 places in the football pyramid between promotion hopefuls Sheffield United and Champions League-chasing Spurs, Doyle Jnr revealed he was expecting a home win.
Glyn Pardoe poses back in his Maine Road heydayCredit: PA
Mike Doyle is Man City’s third-highest appearance-makerCredit: PA
It was duly delivered thanks to Iliman Ndiaye’s excellent solo goal with 11 minutes to go.
Doyle, 21, said: “We wanted to win the game, we prepared to win the game and I expected us to win. 
“That is the confidence I have in the lads and I think we performed really well. 
“We just felt comfortable, we were aggressive off the ball and on the ball we played great passes and were calm and composed. 
“It is a massive win and I think it will give us a push in the league as well. We have competed with a top team, and for me I thought we were the better team.”
Doyle is on his third loan away from City, having previously been farmed out to Hamburg in Germany and Cardiff.
He knows he is massively up against it to make it one day at his parent club and is learning from another player who was in a similar situation earlier in his career.
Midfielder Oliver Norwood began his career across the road at Manchester United and though he did not make the grade at the Red Devils, has forged out a fine career which has included three promotions to the Premier League.
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Doyle added: “He is a fantastic footballer with a great technique, he is someone I have looked at as to how I can improve my game.
“To have someone like Ollie, who has helped me a lot is special for me.” More

VINCENT KOMPANY says his children will have a big decision to make when he makes an emotional return to Manchester City in the quarter finals.That’s because they will be torn between supporting Pep Guardiola’s men and Kompany’s own Burnley side.
Vincent Kompany’s kids are torn between supporting Burnley and Man City in the FA CupCredit: Getty
Burnley boss Kompany let City to great success as captainCredit: Reuters
A last minute goal from defender Connor Roberts against Fleetwood Town earned Burnley a place in the quarter finals for the first time in two decades.
And they will make the short trip to the Etihad – where ex-City captain Kompany played with such distinction for 11 years until he left in 2019.
The former Belgium international said: “It’s a double feeling, I have to be honest. 
“My ties are strong with the club. The kids will have a tough decision to make on the day.
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“I’ll look forward to it, I’ve a few games now that are more important but it will be a special day.
“The players have earned the right to look forward to such a game, good for them but I’m really calm about it.
“Past the hugs and high fives there’s a machine there, that wants to win every game. 
“I’ve gone back a few times, when you live in Manchester like I do – it’s a good thing to do on a Sunday.
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“You go to the cinema so many times, you take the kids to the museum so many times and then you go to watch City or United. It’s still an easy decision for me.
“I’m the same as them, what they feel, I feel it as well. I still kick every ball when I watch them because I know the players.
“But I’m not as fast as I used to be, I’ve got half a belly now – so maybe I belong on the touchline.” More

TOTTENHAM star Son Heung-min nutmegged the referee during tonight’s FA Cup clash with Sheffield United, only to then get clattered.The South Korean was in action as Spurs travelled north to face their Championship opponents in the FA Cup fifth round.

Son Heung-min nutmegs ref John BrooksCredit: https://twitter.com/BBCSport
The South Korean was subsequently clatteredCredit: https://twitter.com/BBCSport
In the 47th minute Son embarked on a darting run… only to find referee John Brooks in his way.
The ball trickled through Brooks’ legs, only for Son to be wiped out by a challenge moments later.
Brooks was forced to blow for a free-kick, even brandishing a yellow card to George Baldock as Son writhed in agony.
Son and Co were left in even more anguish at the final whistle, after being dumped out of the cup by the Blades.
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Iliman Ndiaye mustered the game’s only goal, weaving through feeble challenges before slotting past Fraser Forster on 79 minutes.
Spurs opted to rest Harry Kane from the start, instead starting Richarlison up-front with Son Heung-min and Lucas Moura on the flanks.
They would turn to talisman Kane on 65 minutes, but even the England skipper couldn’t salvage a limp display.
Tottenham assistant boss Cristian Stellini apologised to fans for his side’s dreadful performance.
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He told BBC Radio 5 Live: “If you don’t win a game like this its because something was not perfect and today our energy was not enough to put the opponent in a great difficulty.
“We had opportunities to score, but now we have to analyse the goal we conceded. In the moment if you concede a goal you need time to recover.
“There was more energy from the changes, but we have to improve a lot.
“I can only apologise to the fans for our performance and they deserve much more than this.”
Tottenham slumped to a devastating defeatCredit: Getty More

VINCENT KOMPANY will take his Burnley side to his old stomping ground Manchester City in the FA Cup quarter-finals.Manchester United, meanwhile, will host Marco Silva’s Fulham.
Vincent Kompany will take his Burnley side to Manchester CityCredit: Getty
Man City booked their place in the quarter-finals with a 3-0 winCredit: Rex
Brighton will host League Two Grimsby Town, while Sheffield United welcome Blackburn Rovers in an all-Championship tie.
It was Grimsby that provided the upset of the round, winning 2-1 at Southampton.
Gavin Holohan bagged two penalties to put the fourth tier side two goals up, before Duje Caleta-Car pulled one back for the Saints.
Sheffield United produced a great result of their own, knocking out hapless Spurs 1-0 at Bramall Lane, courtesy of Iliman Ndiaye’s 79th minute strike.
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Meanwhile Man United beat West Ham 3-1, with late goals by Alejandro Garnacho and Fred completing their comeback.
While Kompany’s Championship leaders Burnley finally overcame ten-man Fleetwood 1-0 thanks to Connor Roberts’ 90th minute effort.
The previous night, Manchester City comfortably booked their place in the quarter-finals with a 3-0 win at Bristol City, despite the raucous Ashton Gate atmosphere.
Phil Foden’s double and Kevin De Bruyne’s brilliant strike saw off Nigel Pearson’s men.
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Elsewhere Blackburn upset Prem 2021 winners Leicester with a stunning 2-1 win at the King Power, thanks to goals by Tyrhys Dolan and Sammie Szmodics – Kelechi Iheanacho’s strike turning out to be a consolation.
Meanwhile, Brighton managed to prevail 1-0 at Championship Stoke thanks to breakout star Evan Ferguson’s 30th minute goal.
Fulham brushed Leeds aside 2-0 at Craven Cottage, courtesy of strikes by their brilliant summer signings Joao Palhinha and Manor Solomon.
Ties will be played between March 17-20.
FA Cup Quarter-Final draw
Burnley vs Manchester City
Manchester United vs Fulham
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Grimsby Town
Sheffield United vs Blackburn Rovers More