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      Sheff Utd 1 Tottenham 0: Spurs knocked OUT of the FA Cup as Ndiaye sends Championship high-flyers into quarters

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      TRUST Tottenham to serve up a car crash of a performance in this week of all weeks.Spurs announced on Tuesday a 15-year “strategic partnership” with Formula One, a tie-up which would see them build London’s longest indoor electric go-kart track beneath the South Stand.
      Substitute Iliman Ndiaye scored to shock Spurs and send the Championship side throughCredit: Reuters
      Harry Kane looks on in disappointement as his side were knocked out of the FA CupCredit: Getty
      It raised a few eyebrows among fans, who will likely be appeased if it end up helping their team’s drive for success on the pitch.
      Yet now, thanks to sub Iliman Ndiaye’s fine, late solo goal, their side are out of the race for their most likely route to silverware for another season.
      It was no more than Spurs deserved, who were poor throughout against what was effectively Sheffield United’s reserve side.
      They rarely threatened, even when Harry Kane came on midway through the second half – though the England skipper did fluff his line with an injury-time header.
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      Both these sides were missing their managers from the dugout. 
      Antonio Conte was still back in Turin recovering from gallbladder surgery, with his assistant Cristian Stellini once again deputising.
      The Tottenham chief is expected to return this week, though possibly not until Sunday, the day after his side’s trip to Wolves. 
      While Blades chief Paul Heckingbottom was serving the first of a three-match ban given for volleying the fourth official’s board out of his hands in fury during last month’s home defeat to Middlesbrough.
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      Spurs sprang a few surprises with their team selection. 
      Richarlison started through the middle, despite Stellini hinting in the pre-match press conference that he would not, while Kane did not start at all, despite Stellini hinting he would.
      In-form Emerson Royal was also ruled out with a minor knee injury – though he should be fine for Wolves on Saturday – meaning deadline-day signing Pedro Porro came in.
      Sheffield United’s focus was clearly more on promotion to the Premier League, which was understandable given their seven-point cushion to third spot in the Championship.
      With a trip to rivals Blackburn to come on Saturday lunchtime, Paul Heckingbottom opted to leave big-hitters including Sander Berge, Iliman Ndiaye and Oli McBurnie on the bench.
      Instead, academy lad Andre Brooks was handed his first start.
      But it was the 19-year-old’s loose pass which handed Spurs their first chance of the game.
      It went  straight to the lesser-spotted Lucas Moura, who dribbled into the box and cut it back for Richarlison, but the ex-Everton man’s effort was blocked by Jack Robinson.
      Porro suffered a Spurs debut to forget in the 4-1 lashing at Leicester last month, having signed on loan from Sporting Lisbon with an obligation to buy for £45million.
      You feared how the Spaniard might cope in the wind and driving rain against a canny, Championship side like United.
      But he showed some neat touches, an intent to get forward and when he was cleaned out by Robinson’s firm-but-fair challenge, encouragingly, he just got up and got on with it.
      Davinson Sanchez was playing behind him and it was the Colombian who teed up Richarlison for Spurs’ best chance of the half.
      Brazil’s No9 beat the offside trap to race in down the right-hand side of the box, but smashed his shot from an acute angle over the bar.
      Moura then clipped the top of the crossbar when standing the ball up to the back post, looking for his compatriot Richarlison, causing the home fans to breathe a sigh of relief.
      That was then exactly what Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg was doing when his weak header let in Ismaila Coulibaly.
      Fortunately for Spurs, the Malian shanked his shot into the side netting, blowing the best chance of the half.
      But after a run of games WITHOUT individual errors cropping up, Conte will have been worried to see bad, old habits creeping back in as he watched on from his sofa.
      There was no VAR at this game and lucky for George Baldock, as the Blades right-back caught Ivan Perisic on the shin with a nasty tackle but got away with it.
      He was not so fortunate soon after the break when hacking down Son Heung-min and was booked, and the same fate awaited Pape Matar Sarr for a late challenge on Tommy Doyle.
      Things were not going well for Richarlison, who fired a shot so far wide it got the ‘What the bleeping hell was that’ treatment, before his attempted cross deflected back off him for a goal-kick.
      His frustrating night was brought to an end seconds later as Kane entered the fray.
      But the England captain’s introduction made little difference to Tottenham’s toothless attack and the home side grew in belief.
      They brought on their own star striker in Ndiaye and with ten minutes to go, he made the difference.
      In a match that was the football equivalent of go-karting, he provided the one moment of Formula One-esque quality, weaving through a crowd of Spurs defenders in the opposition penalty box before burying it in at Fraser Forster’s near post.
      Heckingbottom, wearing his ear buds, applauded from up in the stands.
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      Conte no doubt will have been screaming at the TV back home, frustrated that his side were not at the races once again in what has been an infuriatingly inconsistent season.
      The Blades shocked Spurs with a 1-0 victory at Bramall Lane that led them to the competition’s quarter-finals thanks to Iliman Ndiaye’s winner on 79 minutes. More

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      Man Utd 3 West Ham 1: Quadruple hopes still alive as late Garnacho stunner sees Man Utd come from behind to top Hammers

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      DAVID MOYES CAN put those dancing shoes away, it is Erik ten Hag on course to do another Wembley jig of joy.The West Ham boss joked before the game that he would emulate his opposite number by dancing on the pitch in delight, as Ten Hag did on Sunday, if he were to win the FA Cup.
      Alejandro Garnacho fires Man United into the quarter-finalsCredit: PA
      Man United celebrate Garnacho’s late strikeCredit: Getty
      That won’t be happening after a dramatic comeback by Manchester United took them into the quarter-finals and keeps their quadruple dream alive.
      Behind to Said Benrahma’s 54th minute opener they were level through a Nayed Aguerd own goal on 77.
      The game looked to be heading into extra time but in the 90th minute Alejandro Garnacho fired home a curling low shot and Fred made it certain deep into injury time.
      The home fans may have feared they had been tempting fate when the silverware was shown off before the game.
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      Harry Maguire and Bruno Fernandes held up the Carabao Cup, Casemiro and women’s goalkeeper Mary Earps showed off their FIFA team awards collected in Paris on Monday.
      As if that wasn’t enough David de Gea was then presented with a silver glove to mark his club record 181st clean sheet achieved in that 2-0 Cup triumph on Sunday.
      Now they may need some more space in the Old Trafford museum where the silverware is stored for all to see.
      You wait six years for a trophy and then…
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      Nayef Aguerd bagged an unfortunate own goalCredit: PA

      Well there is still work to do but the momentum behind this club is mighty.
      Ten Hag emphasised in his programme notes how determined the team now were to add to their Carabao Cup success, writing: “They are not happy to ease up now that they have won a trophy and they are more determined than ever to keep winning more and more.”
      The United boss also said ahead of the game how much faith he had in his whole squad enabling him to make changes without the performance level dropping.
      With eight games in 26 days last month and now six inside three weeks in March, he will certainly need them.
      He made six changes from the side that started the Carabao Cup Final on Sunday including three of the back four.
      West Ham boss David Moyes had been dealt a huge blow ahead of the game with the news that number one goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski has a broken cheekbone and eye-socket.
      He suffered the horror facial injury after colliding with Nottingham Forest centre-back Felipe during their 4-0 home win on Saturday.
      Alphonse Areola who replaced him in the 69th minute of that game was one of four changes for the Hammers.
      Said Benrahma had struck West Ham into the leadCredit: Reuters
      The Hammers ace celebrates putting his side aheadCredit: Reuters
      Danny Ings was one of those left out due to him being cup tied and it was his replacement Michail Antonio who would have the chance of the first half.
      Put through by Said Benrahma in the 23rd minute he was left one-on-one on a slight angle.
      David De Gea came out to narrow the angles, stretched his arms out to make himself big and blocked the shot.
      That silver glove has clearly given him the taste for more clean sheets.
      Former Old Trafford boss Moyes will have been satisfied with his sides work at the break.
      They were hounding the home players down every time they got the ball and making it awkward for them to play it out from the back.
      Ten Hag brought Casemiro into the action for Scott McTominay to change things and get more of a foothold in the game but it was West Ham who took the lead.
      Those in red stopped when they thought the ball had gone out of play when Thomas Soucek tried to control it on the sideline.
      It hadn’t, he released Emerson who found Benrahma and his blistering shot into the far top corner gave De Gea no chance.
      The VAR checked to see if the ball had indeed stayed in play in the build up and it had.
      While Ten Hag may have talked up his squad he realised he needed his first choice players now to rescue this as Lisandro Martinez and top scorer Marcus Rashford were brought into the fray.
      But it was the Hammers who should have extended the lead when Antonio got through once more but De Gea came off best again.
      The home side thought they had the equaliser on 72 minutes when Casemiro nodded in Bruno Fernandes free kick but the VAR ruled the Brazilian’s outstretched arm had put him offside.
      They would only have to wait five minutes more as Fernandes corner into a packed six yard box was headed past his own goalkeeper by Nayef Aguerd.
      Old Trafford was lifted and as the clock ticked to the 90th minute a Wout Weghorst shot rebounded to Garnacho who curled a low shot into the far bottom corner.
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      Then in the last seconds Aguerd dithered on the ball, Weghorst won it and laid it back for Fred to finish.
      The Manchester United fans were bouncing, they regularly are these days. More

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      Southampton woes get even worse as they’re knocked out of FA Cup at home to LEAGUE TWO Grimsby

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      GRIMSBY TOWN delivered the Cup upset of the season as the League Two side dumped out Premier League Southampton.Two Gavan Holohan penalties gave Paul Hurst and his boys in blue a night they will never forget, as the Mariners reached the last quarter-finals for the first time since 1939.
      Gavan Holohan celebrates with his team-matesCredit: Getty
      Holohan nets at St Mary’s for the League Two sideCredit: Getty
      More than 4000 superb Grimsby fans had made the 480-mile round trip to St. Mary’s, having bought a remarkable 1200 Harry the Haddock inflatables from the club shop.
      The blow-up fish have become a hallmark of the club’s big games, with Saints having initially banned them before backing down.
      Bosses at the club may have wished they’d stuck to their guns.
      The travelling supporters gave terrific backing to their side and made St. Mary’s their own, as the increasingly quiet home support looked on in disgust – their desperate season reaching a new, unimaginable low before their eyes.
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      Ruben Selles’ side tried to fight back after Duje Caleta-Car got a goal back, but they didn’t deserve anything more.
      Grimsby may be sitting 16th in League Two, 64 places below their hosts, but the Mariners had got the better of teams from higher divisions in each round of the Cup this season, including Championship Luton Town.
      With Southampton having made nine changes, starting a front four with a combined four goals all season, Grimsby arrived on the south coast smelling blood.
      A shoddy start from the Saints, wasting good openings, only lifted the spirits of those in black and white packing out the Northam Stand.
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      Grimsby had just 25% possession, and zero corners
      Things were going their way, and they knew it.
      The Saints thought they had a breakthrough when Sekou Mara fired a low shot home from Moussa Djenepo’s cut-back, but the linesman’s flag quickly ruled that the Mali winger was offside before playing the cross.
      Southampton were in control but, even against lower league defenders, were showing the same lack of cutting edge they’ve had in the final third all season.
      That sloppy side extended to the back line late in the first half.
      The hosts let Mariners winger Josh Emmanuel slip through the net down the right wing, with the No7 looking to pick out Harry Clifton.
      Brazilian livewire Lyanco ducked to head the ball clear but instead made contact with his right arm and, after an inexplicably long VAR check, Holohan was allowed to step up and write himself into Grimsby Town history.
      The away end was a sea of bouncing Haddocks, buoyed further when, in the final minute of added time at the end of the first half, Mara blazed a simple effort over the bar from an Orsic corner.
      Five minutes into the second half, Southampton’s torrid evening spiralled even further out of control.
      After a long ball forward, Danilo Orsi crumbled in the Southampton box. The back line laughed away his efforts to win a penalty, but ref Thomas Bramall bought them and pointed to the spot for a second time.
      Replays showed that Saints defender Caleta-Car, making his first appearance since being sent off against Newcastle in the Carabao Cup semi-final, had given Orsi a slap on the back, with the Grimsby man hitting the deck.
      Holohan powered home his second of the night and this time got to celebrate on his knees in front of the delirious away end.
      While the visitors celebrated, the staggered Southampton stared at Bramall in disbelief, though Caleta-Car had to shoulder the blame for giving him a decision to make, no matter how contentious.
      Ruben Selles responded by calling for captain James Ward-Prowse, who began his rescue job minutes later.
      The England midfielder bent a looping corner to the far post where, waiting for redemption, Caleta-Car volleyed home from close range to halve the deficit.
      But the Mariners continued to believe, and a second disallowed goal for Southampton, this time Walcott, only increased the volume.
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      Kyle Walker-Peters saw a late effort fizz past the far post as the Saints looked to force extra time, but this was Grimsby’s night.
      Does anyone know Wembley’s policy on Harry Haddocks?
      Grimsby fans celebrate with their inflatable fishCredit: Rex More

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      Roy Keane gives withering verdict on award presentation before Man Utd clash as he lashes out at De Gea AGAIN

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      ROY KEANE issued a withering verdict on Manchester United’s pre-match trophy presentation ahead of their FA Cup clash with West Ham.The legendary Red Devils captain, who put Declan Rice on blast ahead of kick-off, was back in top form again but at half-time after the two sides played out a goalless opening 45 minutes.
      Harry Maguire and Bruno Fernandes paraded the Carabao Cup at Old TraffordCredit: Getty
      David de Gea was also presented a trophy after keeping his 181st clean sheetCredit: Getty
      United legend Roy Keane fumed at the trophy presentationCredit: Rex
      Keane, 51, lashed out at Man Utd’s pre-match trophy presentation, which saw Sunday’s Carabao Cup paraded, as well as David de Gea and Casemiro being presented with trophies.
      Long-time servant De Gea was honoured after claiming his 181st clean sheet for the club in Sunday’s cup final against Newcastle.
      He overtook legendary goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel to write his name in the United history books.
      Despite this, Keane fumed on ITV’s half-time coverage: “No intensity, very sloppy. Going through the motions.
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      “Before the game, a lot of presentations, everyone is getting awards for anything these days.
      “But they’ve just not turned up, obviously the manager has taken a gamble making so many changes and he’s got great options off the bench. 
      “You still expect united to do the business off the second half but nowhere near good enough and a I’m little bit angry.”
      It’s not the first time Keane has slammed De Gea either.
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      Keane is a critic of De Gea for his occasional blunders.
      United weren’t any better at the start of the second half either.
      They found themselves 1-0 down inside ten minutes of the restart.
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      ‘I did play in midfield’ – Roy Keane fumes at Ian Wright after Arsenal legend’s astonished reaction to Declan Rice rant

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      ROY KEANE fumed at fellow pundit Ian Wright after ranting about West Ham midfielder Declan Rice.The punditry pair were at Old Trafford to run the rule over Manchester United’s FA Cup tie against the Hammers.
      Roy Keane and Ian Wright were on punditry duties alongside Joe ColeCredit: Getty
      Declan Rice has made 30 appearances in all competitions for the HammersCredit: Getty
      West Ham have done well in the cups this season, despite underwhelming in the Premier League.
      Discussing David Moyes’ side’s struggles, Keane ripped into England midfielder Declan Rice.
      The Irishman, appearing on ITV, said: “I don’t think Rice has been great this season.
      “I really don’t. He’s not really kicked on.
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      “For all the talk about him and the good PR coming out of West Ham, about how much money he is worth, I think he needs to do a lot more.
      “Doesn’t get enough goals, doesn’t get enough assists…”
      Wright was left astonished by Keane’s rant, responding: “Wow.”
      Frosty Keane glared upon Wrighty’s reaction, eventually responding: “Do you disagree with me? That’s good.
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      “I hope you disagree with me. Because I think I know what I’m talking about.
      “I played a bit in midfield.”
      West Ham skipper Rice has just over a year remaining on his contract, although the Hammers possess the option to extend it by a further 12 months.
      He has been linked with the likes of Manchester United, Chelsea and Arsenal – although West Ham will charge more than £100million for his signature.
      Rice has made 30 appearances for the Hammers this term, scoring two goals and laying on three assists. More

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      FA Cup quarter-final draw LIVE REACTION: Man Utd take on Fulham while Man City host Burnley in last-8 – latest

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      THE FA Cup quarter-final draw has been concluded – and there are some blockbuster ties in the offing.Manchester United were paired with Premier League rivals Fulham.
      While Manchester City are set to take on Championship leaders Burnley – who are managed by former City captain Vincent Kompany.
      However, Tottenham failed to make it to the last-8 after getting knocked out by Sheffield United.

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      Tottenham assistant coach Cristian Stellini revealed Harry Kane was dealing with an illness before the FA Cup clash with Sheffield United.
      Stellini added: “He was ill one week ago and he didn’t train on some days because he was very ill.
      “After he played a game with a fever he was very ill, so he didn’t.
      “For that reason we decided to keep him on the bench and maybe play a part of the match. A player like this also needs to work not only to play”
      Why Kane didn’t start
      Tottenham assistant head coach Cristian Stellini revealed Harry Kane didn’t start at Sheffield United because he had to “take care” of his best player.
      Stellini said: “It is not a regret. We need to look in the medium period, we have many games.
      “Harry Kane played in the last six games, one time with fever, one time with a problem, we have to take care of our best player.
      “It’s not about Harry because we played with Richarlison, Lucas Moura and Sonny [Son Heung-min].
      “I think it is good enough to play in this competition and against this sort of team”
      Trophy drought continues
      Tottenham are on course to miss out on a trophy for yet another season.
      Spurs have just been eliminated from the FA Cup’s fifth round after losing 1-0 at Sheffield United.
      The North Londoners were also knocked out of the Carabao Cup in the third round last November.
      Antonio Conte’s men are still in the Champions League, but are not among the favourites and will have to overturn a 1-0 deficit from AC Milan at home in the Last 16.
      Tottenham are also fourth in the Premier League table with 15 points away from the top.
      Therefore, it looks like the trophy drought will be extended to 15 years
      Ten Hag scolding
      Manchester United skipper Harry Maguire revealed manager Erik ten Hag gave the players a scolding at half-time when the score was goalless.
      Maguire told MUTV: “He [Ten Hag] went fairly strong, to be honest, he knew we had to up it.
      “We knew it, or we’d lose the game. To come out as well and for them to score a great goal, although we thought it was out. I know you have to play to the whistle and I’m sure we’ll get a telling-off from the manager, but the last 30 minutes we found something.
      “The crowd sucked the ball into the back of the net at the Stretford End. It was a tough game. The first half we weren’t at our best, a bit slow, I don’t know why. Maybe Sunday, with the celebrations, as we lacked a little bit of tempo.
      “We spoke about the game, tonight was all about winning and progressing. I must say the last 30 minutes were really good, relentless from the lads and great fight. After having the goal disallowed, we could have dropped out heads and sulked.
      “The second one is a stand-out from [Alejandro] Garnacho, so really pleased for him and I’m sure he’s going to score more matchwinners in front of the Stretford End”
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      Interesting FA Cup pairs
      The FA Cup quarter-final draw put together some interesting pairs.
      Burnley manager Vincent Kompany will return to the Etihad to take on his former club Manchester City where he enjoyed tremendous success as a player.
      Manchester United, who are looking to add another trophy under Erik ten Hag after just winning the Carabao Cup, take on in-form Fulham at Old Trafford.
      Brighton host this season’s Cinderella story Grimsby from League Two.
      And Sheffield United lock horns with Blackburn in an all Championship tie at Bramall Lane
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      And we are having the first pairs out
      FT: Manchester United 3-1 West Ham
      Manchester United have punched their ticket to the FA Cup quarter-finals.
      Fred sealed United’s win against West Ham at Old Trafford in the fifth minute of stoppage time.
      Follow all the reaction in SunSport’s live blog HERE
      Credit: PA
      Sheffield United 1-0 Tottenham
      Tottenham are 1-0 behind against Sheffield United at Bramall Lane.
      The hosts lead thanks to Iliman Ndiaye’s opener on 79 minutes.
      We are closing in on the 90th minute
      Man Utd 2-1 West Ham
      Manchester United have turned the game around as we approach full-time at Old Trafford.
      United equalised with Nayef Aguerd’s own goal on 77 minutes.
      And Alejandro Garnacho turned the game on its head in the 90th minute
      Follow all the action in SunSport’s live blog HERE
      Credit: Getty
      FA Cup results
      Grimsby provided yet another FA Cup upset as they knocked Southampton out of the competition.
      The Mariners beat Saints 2-1 at St Mary’s to punch their ticket to the quarter-finals.
      Burnley also beat Fleetwood 1-0 to make it through to the last eight
      Man Utd 0-1 West Ham
      West Ham have broken the deadlock against Manchester United at Old Trafford.
      And it’s Said Benrahma who opened the scoring for the Hammers after 54 minutes.
      Follow all the action in SunSport’s live blog HERE
      Southampton 1-2 Girmsby
      Grimsby are 2-1 up against Southampton in their FA Cup fifth-round clash at St Mary’s.
      Gavan Holohan opened the scoring in the first minute of stoppage time.
      Holohan doubled the visitors’ lead with a penalty kick on 50 minutes.
      Duje Caleta-Car put Saints on the scoreboard in the 65th minutes
      Fode for thought
      Manchester City star Phil Foden admitted he is suffering “one of the lowest parts” of his career after his FA Cup heroics.
      Foden said: “I feel much better with my feet. I feel 100 per cent fit now and comfortable.
      “It’s been one of the worst parts of my career but everyone goes through them and it is how you react.
      “Discomfort in my feet and not playing as much. I love to play football and when I don’t I am a bit frustrated”
      Credit: PA
      How to watch
      The FA Cup quarter-final draw will be broadcast LIVE on BBC One here in the UK.
      However, the official FA Cup social media channels are also set to stream the entire action.
      Fans can watch the FA Cup quarter-final for free on BBC One as long they have a valid TV license.
      But SunSport will be updating you with all the latest news of the draw
      How did we get here?
      Southampton, Grimsby, Sheffield United, Tottenham, Manchester United and West Ham are still fighting it out for a place in the quarter-finals.
      But Blackburn, Brighton, Fulham and Manchester City have already punched their ticket to the final eight.
      Rovers stunned Leicester with a 2-1 win at King Power Stadium whereas the Seagulls eliminated Stoke away.
      The Cottagers offloaded Leeds whereas City knocked Bristol City out
      FA Cup ball numbers
      Here are all the allocated ball numbers for each team that qualified for the FA Cup quarter-finals:
      1 Southampton or Grimsby
      2 Blackburn
      3 Brighton
      4 Sheffield United or Tottenham Hotspur
      5 Fulham
      6 Manchester City
      7 Manchester United or West Ham United
      8 Burnley or Fleetwood
      Welcome football fans
      Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, Kostas here and welcome to SunSport’s live coverage of the FA Cup draw.
      This is it, soon we will all know the final pairings for the quarter-finals and we are sure promised some immense action.
      We will get the show underway after the conclusion of the Last-16 clash between Sheffield United and Tottenham.
      So far, Blackburn, Brighton, Fulham and Manchester City are the only teams to have officially punched their ticket.
      However, Southampton, Grimsby, Sheffield United, Spurs, Manchester United, West Ham, Burnley and Fleetwood have yet to seal their fate.
      All of the upcoming quarter-final encounters will be played across the weekend of Saturday, March 18.
      The winners will then qualify for Wembley where they will fight it out for a place in the FA Cup Final.
      It’s all goalless across the board, except for the clash at St Mary’s as Grimsby are 1-0 ahead against Saints
      Credit: Reuters
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      Man Utd 3 West Ham 1 LIVE RESULT: Garnacho inspires United comeback against wasteful Hammers in thrilling FA Cup tie

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      MANCHESTER UNITED’S quest for the quadruple is still on after beating West Ham in a gruelling FA Cup clash.Said Benrahma’s excellent finish fired the visitors ahead completely against the run of play.
      However, Nayef Aguerd’s own goal levelled up the score before Alejandro Garnacho’s wonder strike completed the comeback.
      And Fred sealed the deal at Old Trafford to book United a quarter-final spot against Fulham.

      RESULT: Man Utd 3-1 West Ham
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      TV channel: ITV1 
      Man Utd XI: De Gea; Dalot, Maguire, Lindelof, Malacia; Sabitzer, McTominay; Antony, Fernandes, Garnacho; Weghorst
      West Ham XI: Areola; Johnson, Aguerd, Ogbonna, Emerson; Soucek, Rice, Paqueta; Fornals, Anotnio, Benrahma

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      United have that winning mentality
      Erik ten Hag has manage to instil a confidence within his squad where they fight until the final whistle.
      They have managed to grind out results even when they are not at their best.
      Keeping their winning run going, it breeds a mentality where they will feel they can beat anyone as they showed against Barcelona.
      Next stop, Anfield and their bitter rivals on Sunday.
      Big month ahead for Red Devils
      Man Utd have five games coming up that will really decide the course their season takes.
      They travel to Anfield on Sunday to play Jurgen Klopp’s underperforming Liverpool side where the form guide is torn up for such a game.
      Add to that European ties against Real Betis before a league game against a Newcastle side looking to exact revenge for an EFL Cup final defeat.

      Bruno provides sucker punch
      Bruno Fernandes turned on the style in the second half with some pinpoint crossing that really stretched West Ham.
      Supplying Casemiro for a goal that was chalked off for offside, it was his corner that led to the equaliser and Aguerd’s own goal.
      He was a constant danger with his passing and eventually managed to provide the crosses that allowed Man Utd to win the game.

      It’s all gone Pete Tong
      1-0 up with fifteen minutes left to play, David Moyes must have fancied his chances of a place in the quarter finals of this season’s FA Cup.
      It went pear-shaped for The Hammers as Nayef Aguerd heads it passed his keeper who is in no-man’s land as the ball nestles in the back of the net.
      Alejandro Garnacho then scores a pearler in the 90th minute to give ten Hag’s side the lead, before Fred made it three deep into added time.
      Credit: PA
      FT: Man Utd 3-1 West Ham
      Erik ten Hag’s side head into the quarter finals of the FA Cup after leaving it late here at Old Trafford.
      He will be pleased how they came back with three goals in the last thirteen minutes of the game.
      The quadruple is still on for the Red Devils.

      FT: Man Utd 3-1 West Ham
      The referee brings the game to a close.
      What an ending to the game, United turning the game on its head as we seemed to be heading to extra-time.
      Confidence at Old Trafford is sky-high at the moment.
      Man Utd 3-1 West Ham
      90+5. As West Ham throw numbers forward, United work the ball into the box again.
      Fred finds himself unmarked on the penalty spot and sidefoots a shot towards goal.
      It seems to take a deflection, wrong-footing the keeper and ending in the back of the net.
      Goal – Fred (Man Utd)
      Man Utd 2-1 West Ham
      90+4. This is heartbreak for the visitors.
      To give away a lead and then concede a second so late on will really hurt them.
      This Man Utd side do not seem to know when they are beaten.
      Man Utd 2-1 West Ham
      90+2. With four minutes of added time remaining.
      West Ham are on the attack but it breaks down and United immediately come away on the break.
      The ball is played to Rashford who tries to bury it in the far corner but it goes agonisingly wide.
      Man Utd 2-1 West Ham
      90. Fernandes finds Weghorst whose shot is blocked by the defender.
      The ball ricochets out to Garnacho who takes one touch and bends it into the top corner.
      Areola does not even move.
      What a time to score.
      Credit: AFP
      Goal – Alejandro Garnacho (Man Utd)
      Man Utd 1-1 West Ham
      88. It remains to see if either side can create one more chance here to win this game.
      The last thing Man Utd will want is another 30 minutes with two big games coming up in the next 7 days.
      Both sides would probably take penalties right now.
      Man Utd 1-1 West Ham
      86. Bruno Fernandes has put some great crosses into the box in this second half.
      Pinpoint accuracy from the Portuguese midfielder.
      Sabitzer makes way for Fred.
      Antonio comes off for Scamacca.
      Man Utd 1-1 West Ham
      84. Fernandes puts another ball straight onto the head of Casemiro in the box.
      This time he cannot divert it passed Areola.
      Fred is about to come on for Man Utd.
      Man Utd 1-1 West Ham
      82. Garnacho cuts into the box and goes down in a heap screaming for a penalty.
      The referee is not interested at all.
      As the replay proves him right, the United youngster tripped over his own feet.
      Man Utd 1-1 West Ham
      80. The hosts are piling on the pressure now.
      United feel they can get another goal to save themselves having go to extra-time.
      What a moment that was when Antonio shot instead of squaring it for a tap in.
      Credit: Alamy
      Man Utd 1-1 West Ham
      78. What a comedy of errors from the West Ham defence.
      Fernandes’ corner comes in, Areola comes out to punch and Aguerd heads passed his keeper into his own net.
      Old Trafford erupts as Weghorst runs away acting like he had scored the goal.
      If only there was no cameras here Wout.
      Goal – Nayef Aguerd (own goal)
      Man Utd 0-1 West Ham
      76. Strange decision from ten Hag to going 1-0 down, bringing on a centre back in Martinez.
      He tries to thread a pass through from the halfway line but it runs straight out for a goal kick.
      Big fifteen minutes for United to keep their quadruple dreams alive.
      Man Utd 0-1 West Ham
      74. Jarrod Bowen comes on for Pablo Fornals.
      What a time it would be for him to get a goal off the bench.
      West Ham have had a reprieve with that VAR decision.
      Man Utd 0-1 West Ham
      72. VAR is taking an age to check this one.
      It is crazy how long these take.
      The goal has been disallowed, Casemiro began his run too soon and was offside.
      Big cheer from the away end.
      VAR is checking the goal
      Goal – Casemiro (Man Utd)
      Man Utd 0-1 West Ham
      70. It is West Ham on the attack again.
      They seem to believe that their best way to protect this lead is to get a second goal.
      It is getting a little untidy from both teams as they both give away possession far too easily.
      Credit: Reuters
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      ITV make huge Sabitzer gaffe ahead of Man Utd FA Cup clash with West Ham as fans all say the same thing

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      ITV made a big error with Marcel Sabitzer on their line-up graphic ahead of Manchester United’s FA Cup clash with West Ham. The midfielder, who signed on loan from Bayern Munich in January, is part of the starting XI for tonight’s game.
      Marcel Sabitzer was drafted in on deadline day after an injury to Christian EriksenCredit: Getty
      But ITV failed to include an image of him in the graphic before the game.
      His picture is invisible while all the other United players can be seen.
      As one of the newer signings, it’s possible the 28-year-old does not yet have a squad photo for ITV to use.
      But fans were still baffled by his absence from the line-up photo given the star has been with United for weeks.
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      One said: “Why is Sabitzer invisible? Haha.”
      Another said: “Errrr……do we have a ghost playing for us??? If not, then why is Sabitzer not worthy of having a headshot image??!! Come on ITV, sort your graphics.”
      While another joked: “ITV coverage is that tinpot that they couldn’t even be bothered to photoshop a picture of Sabitzer.”
      The Austrian starts alongside Scott McTominay in a rotated Man United team as Erik ten Hag opted to rest some of his stars.
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      ITV didn’t have a photo of Sabitzer
      Also coming in are the likes of Harry Maguire, Victor Lindelof and Tyrell Malacia.
      The FA Cup game comes only days after United won the other domestic trophy, the Carabao Cup, with a 2-0 win over Newcastle.
      With the club still within touching distance of league leaders Arsenal and into the Europa League last 16, a quadruple remains possible for United.
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