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      Fans in hysterics at Graham Potter’s reaction to watching replay of Kai Havertz’s handball in FA Cup tie with Man City

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      FANS were left in hysterics by Graham Potter’s reaction to Kai Havertz’s baffling handball against Manchester City.Chelsea faced City for the third time of Potter’s short tenure in the FA Cup third round… and got off to a nightmare start.
      Graham Potter reacted to watching a replay of the incidentCredit: BBC
      Kai Havertz bafflingly punched a Man City cornerCredit: BBC Sport
      Riyad Mahrez gave Pep Guardiola’s side the lead after just 23 minutes with a brilliant free-kick.
      And things went from bad to worse just seven minutes later, after a moment of madness by Havertz.
      When a corner was swung into the box, the German PUNCHED the ball away to safety.
      His indiscretion was initially missed by officials, but a penalty was later awarded after a VAR check.
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      Cameras picked up Potter’s immediately response to viewing the incident – with fans convinced that he said: “F*** me.”
      One tweeted, followed by a laughing emoji: “Graham Potter after seeing Havertz’ handball: “F*** me”.
      A second wrote: “Haha. Say what you think Potter. ‘F*** Me’.”
      And a City fan chortled: “Graham Potter saw the replay and said, simply: ‘f*** me’.”
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      Potter’s woes grew even greater just eight minutes later, when Phil Foden tapped home from close range to make it 3-0.
      Man City completed a 4-0 win when Mahrez converted from the spot late in the second half.
      The former Brighton boss has endured a difficult start to life at Stamford Bridge.
      No Blues boss has recorded a worse points tally from their first 11 Prem games in the last 30 years.
      Potter’s side have won just one of their last eight matches in the Premier League.
      Their wretched form has seen them fall to tenth in the table. More

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      Chelsea pay touching tribute to Gianluca Vialli after death by wearing iconic No9 on training kit and minute’s applause

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      CHELSEA fans paid an emotional tribute to Gianluca Vialla before facing Manchester City.The legendary Italian passed away on Friday aged 58 following a battle with pancreatic cancer.
      Players and supporters joined together in a minute’s applause for Gianluca VialliCredit: AFP
      Chelsea’s warm-up tops had the No9 printed on the backCredit: Getty
      Vialli passed away on Friday aged 58Credit: EPA
      And in their first match since his tragic death, former club Chelsea honoured him in a touching way.
      The Blues stars warmed up for their FA Cup third-round clash at the Etihad all wearing Vialli’s No9 on the back of their tops.
      Chelsea’s players, staff and fans were then joined by their City counterparts before kick-off with a minute’s applause for the striker.
      Supporters in the stands held up banners and sang Vialli’s name to honour the popular figure.
      The 59-cap international moved to Stamford Bridge in 1996 and was immediately adored by fans, scoring 40 goals in 88 appearances.
      He helped the team win the FA Cup in his first season in England and took on the role as player-manager in 1998 when Ruud Gullit was sacked.
      Vialli led Chelsea to the Cup Winners’ Cup and the League Cup in the season he took over.
      When the sad news was announced this week, the football world mourned a “gentle soul” and “universally-loved guy”.
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      Chelsea tweeted: “You’ll be missed by so many. A legend to us and to all of football.
      “Rest in peace, Gianluca Vialli.”
      Vialli won the Cup Winners’ Cup in 1998 with ChelseaCredit: Alamy
      Blues fans held up banners and Italian flags in the away endCredit: AFP More

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      FA Cup 4th round draw LIVE: Stream FREE, start time, ball numbers, TV channel – draw UNDERWAY right now

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      THE FA Cup fourth round draw is taking place RIGHT NOW!Then following the draw, it’s a clash of the titans as Chelsea travel to Manchester City, just days after playing them in the Premier League.
      The third round of the competition got underway on Friday night as Manchester United beat Everton 3-1 at Old Trafford.
      And Tottenham, Sheffield Wednesday, Wrexham and Brighton join them in the next round
      The final game of the round will be played between Arsenal and Oxford on Monday.

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      Here we go
      The FA Cup draw is about to begin…
      Ball numbers continued…
      21. Leicester City
      22. Forest Green Rovers or Birmingham City
      23. Bristol City or Swansea City
      24. Stoke City
      25. Fulham
      Ball numbers continued…
      16. Oxford United or Arsenal
      17. Fleetwood Town
      18. Liverpool or Wolverhampton Wanderers
      19. Grimsby Town
      20. Blackpool
      Ball numbers continued…
      11. Burnley
      12. Wrexham
      13. Blackburn Rovers
      14. Aston Villa or Stevenage
      15. Luton Town or Wigan Athletic
      Ball numbers continued…
      6. Boreham Wood or Accrington Stanley
      7. Tottenham Hotspur
      8. Derby County
      9. Cardiff City or Leeds United
      10. West Ham United
      Here are the ball numbers for each team
      1. Preston North End
      2. Brighton & Hove Albion
      3. Chesterfield or West Bromwich Albion
      4. Manchester City or Chelsea
      5. Walsall
      Today’s latest results
      Cardiff City 2 Leeds United 2
      Stockport 1 Walsall 2
      Hartlepool 0 Stoke City 3
      Norwich City 0 Blackburn Rovers 1
      Stockport 1 Walsall 2
      Drama at the death as Walsall’s Andy Williams nets from the spot.
      And with that Stockport have been knocked out of the FA Cup and Walsall will go into the hat for the fourth round.
      Cardiff City 2 Leeds 2
      OH WOW!
      Leeds have equalised in added-time and it’s young star Sonny Perkins with the goal.
      Perkins left the West Ham academy for Elland Road in the summer and was highly rated in East London.
      Both teams will be in the draw.
      Cardiff City 2 Leeds 1
      Rodrigo has pulled a goal back for Leeds and has also had a penalty saved!
      Joel Bagan has also received his marching orders for the home side.
      Nervy end to the game for Cardiff.
      FA Cup top scorer
      Wrexham’s Paul Mullin is the FA Cup’s top scorer so far.
      His last game came in the third round 4-3 win over Coventry.
      Wrexham – owned by Hollywood actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney – are ball No12.

      Today’s scores

      FT: Derby 3 Barnsley 0
      FT: Bristol City 1 Swansea 1
      64′ Cardiff City 2 Leeds 0
      64′ Stockport 0 Walsall 0
      64′ Hartlepool 0 Stoke City 3
      64′ Norwich City 0 Blackburn Rovers 1

      There’s three third round fixtures yet to be played.
      Two get underway at 4.30pm on Sunday, with the last taking place on Monday.

      4.30pm: Man City vs Chelsea
      4.30pm: Aston villa vs Stevenage
      Monday: Oxford United vs Arsenal

      Cup holders in the draw… JUST
      FA Cup holders Liverpool ARE in the draw, but aren’t guaranteed a spot in the fourth round.
      The Reds were held to a 2-2 draw at Anfield by Wolves, and the game will go to a third round replay.
      However, Wolves believed they had snatched it late on with Toti Gomes flicking home.
      The defender ripped his shirt off and wheeled away in celebration, pulling off a Thierry Henry-like kneeslide before being mobbed by his Wolves team-mates.
      But after a lengthy VAR check, in which no camera angle showed a hint of an offside, the decision stood and the goal was chalked off.
      VAR wasn’t the only thing that left fans furious.
      Gomes somehow escaped a booking despite his “unsporting” celebration.
      Credit: Getty
      When will the FA Cup fourth round take place?
      The FA Cup fourth round will take place between January 27-30.
      This is after the replays have been played.
      Arsenal in third round action
      Premier League leaders Arsenal complete the FA Cup third round (before replays) tomorrow night when they travel to League One Oxford United.
      The Gunners were knocked out at the third round stage last year, losing 1-0 to then-Championship Nottingham Forest.
      Will lightning strike twice?
      Cardiff stunning Leeds
      On team who looks to be in the hat is Cardiff City.
      The Championship side are currently beating Premier League Leeds 2-0.
      The match kicked off at 2pm.
      Credit: Getty
      How many teams are in the hat?
      There will be 32 teams in the hat for the FA Cup fourth round draw.
      Some teams will have to wait a little longer to find out their true fourth round fate, however, because of potential replays.
      Replays, in the event of a draw, are back this season up until, and including, the fourth round.
      Credit: Getty
      Ball numbers continued
      21 Leicester City
      22 Forest Green Rovers or Birmingham City
      23 Bristol City or Swansea City
      24 Hartlepool United or Stoke City
      25 Fulham
      26 Southampton
      27 Sheffield United
      28 Sunderland
      29 Sheffield Wednesday
      30 Manchester United
      31 Reading 
      32 Ipswich Town
      Ball numbers continued
      11 Burnley
      12 Wrexham
      13 Norwich City or Blackburn Rovers
      14 Aston Villa or Stevenage
      15 Luton Town or Wigan Athletic
      16 Oxford United or Arsenal
      17 Fleetwood Town
      18 Liverpool or Wolverhampton Wanderers
      19 Grimsby Town
      20 Blackpool
      What are the ball numbers?
      Here are those all-important ball numbers for the fourth round.
      1 Preston North End
      2 Brighton & Hove Albion
      3 Chesterfield or West Bromwich Albion
      4 Manchester City or Chelsea
      5 Stockport County or Walsall
      6 Boreham Wood or Accrington Stanley
      7 Tottenham Hotspur
      8 Derby County
      9 Cardiff City or Leeds United
      10 West Ham United
      FA Cup fourth round draw is here
      Hello and welcome to coverage of the FA Cup fourth round draw!
      The huge draw is taking place right before Manchester City host Chelsea in the third round, and is expected to get under way from around 4.05pm.
      Manchester United booked their place in the draw with a 2-1 win over Everton on Friday night.
      Though fellow in-form Premier League side Newcastle won’t be joining them.
      The Magpies lost 2-1 at Sheffield Wednesday and have exited at the third round.
      Prem table toppers Arsenal – who were knocked out at the third round to Nottingham Forest last year – take on Oxford United in the final third round tie tomorrow night.
      So sit back as we bring you all of the latest updates and reaction to the big draw. Here we go!
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      Watch bonkers scenes as Cardiff ace sent off for goal-line handball, Rodrigo misses pen and Leeds snatch late leveller

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      A CHAOTIC last ten minutes at the Cardiff City stadium saw a player sent off and a missed penalty before Sonny Perkins snacthed a dramtic last-minute equaliser.With Leeds trailling 2-1 Junior Firpo’s strike was blocked on the line by the hand of Joe Bagan, who was promptly sent off.

      Sonny Perkins scored a dramatic late equaliser for LeedsCredit: Getty
      Jaden Philogene celebrates opening the scoring against LeedsCredit: PA
      Sheyi Ojo doubled Cardiff’s lead with a brilliant half volleyCredit: Getty
      Rodrigo’s header gave his side a glimmer of hopeCredit: Reuters
      But Rodrigo missed the resulting spot-kick and Leeds appeared to be heading out of the FA Cup.
      But Perkins produced a close range finish to set up a replay and Jesse Marsch will be thanking his lucky stars.
      The Whites manager looked as though he was on borrowed time when Rodrigo’s limp penalty was heroically saved by Jak Alnwick on 80 minutes to leave them trailing 2-1.
      Afterall the under-fire Leeds boss has only just two wins in his last 15 and to make matters worse Cardiff were without a victory in seven.
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      The Bluebirds hadn’t even scored a goal since December 17 until Jaden Philogene and Sheyi Ojo’s first-half strikes.
      But the comeback was on for Leeds when Rodrigo pulled one back after the break before his missed penalty.
      And Perkins was there to pick up the pieces with the precious leveller on 93 minutes.
      The visitors were victims of their wasteful finishing in the early stages.
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      Darko Boateng Gyabi wreaked havoc for the hosts but curled a warning shot just wide.
      He then shimmied between Jack Simpsona and Tom Sang but again cracked another effort inches from the post.
      Crysencio Summerville took the baton and blazed over the bar in front of virtually an open goal after pouncing on a kamikaze clearance from Tom Sang.
      Jesse Marsch fumed over a penalty shout on Degnand Gnoto who was actually booked for diving
      Leeds were even more shambolic at the back – and Mark Hudson’s side made the pay.
      Pascal Struijk dilly dallied with the ball, gifting a blistering run on goal for Mark Harris.
      His initial effort was saved by Joel Robles but only as far as Isaak Davies before it bobbled to Jaden Philogene to lash in from close-range on 24 minutes.
      The visitors had been making all the racket up till then, but it was the home fans’ turn for a knees up.
      They snarled and cupped their ears at the away end where you could hear a pin drop.
      It was only a matter of time before they were serenaded to a rendition of “Leeds are falling apart again”.
      But they didn’t just fall apart in the first-half, they were blown into smithereens.
      Cardiff smelt blood and began another ferocious onslaught at Leeds’ goal as the visitors shirked their duties at the back once again.
      A mouth-watering Andy Rinomhota chip floated into the box, off Diego Llorente’s head and smack bang into the path of Ojo to rifle in on 31 minutes.
      Leeds had a rocket up their jacksies after the break after a suspected tongue-lashing from boss Jesse Marsch.
      He brought on Rodrigo Moreno on 59 minutes who made an instant impact.
      The Spanish striker pulled one back as he met Sam Greenwood’s inch-perfect cross from a well worked corner routine to find the net just six-minutes after coming onto the pitch.
      Was the comeback on?
      Too right it was, as Leeds cramped Cardiff into their own half Junior Firpo unleashed a rasping shot at goal which Joel Bagan saved virtually on the line with his HAND.
      The English youngster left referee Jarred Gillett with no choice but to send him packing and point to the penalty spot.
      Rodrigo stepped up but jaws hit the deck when his tame effort was expertly saved by ice-cool Jak Alnwick on 79 minutes.
      The Cardiff shot-stopper put his finger to his lips to silence the 6,000 travelling fans who had been giving him hell behind the goal throughout the second half.
      The nightmare continued for Leeds with Mateo Joseph hoofing over an inch-perfect Rodrigo cross into the gods.
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      But Perkins saved the day in the dying seconds by poking home Junior Firpo’s neat flick on after a scramble in the box.
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      Man City vs Chelsea LIVE: Stream FREE, TV channel, team news for TODAY’S FA Cup third-round clash

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      CHELSEA travel to Manchester City TODAY for their third clash of the season. The Blues lost 1-0 to the champions of England in the Premier League on Thursday night thanks to Riyad Mahrez’s goal.
      They were also defeated by City in the Carabao Cup at the end of 2022, losing 2-0 at the Etihad.
      But Graham Potter’s side will be out for revenge this afternoon, having performed well in their defeat at Stamford Bridge earlier this week.
      The FA Cup fourth round draw is taking place just before the game.

      Kick-off: 4.30pm UK
      TV channel: BBC One
      Live stream: BBC iPlayer
      Man City XI: Ortega Moreno, Walker, Akanji, Laporte, Gomez, Rodrigo, Bernardo, Palmer, Mahrez, Alvarez, Foden
      Chelsea XI: Kepa; Chalobah, Humphreys, Koulibaly, Hall; Kovacic, Jorginho; Gallagher, Mount; Ziyech, Havertz

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      Norwegian breaking records for fun
      Erling Haaland is tearing up the record books this season.
      If he plans to do so in this competition, he should know Wrexham’s Paul Mullins have a six-goal head start.
      The Norwegian striker starts on the bench today.

      Can we play you every week
      Pep Guardiola’s side came away from Stamford Bridge on Thursday with a 1-0 victory.
      After he refused to make any changes until the 87th minute against Everton, the City boss seemed to have learned from his mistakes as he made changes early in West London.
      This is the third time these teams have faced each other this season, with City having a 100% record.
      Credit: Getty
      Latest match odds for game
      The bookies have Man City as heavy favourites for this game.
      Man City 2/5
      Draw 7/2
      Chelsea 6/1
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      Chelsea subs:
      13. Bettinelli, 28. Azpilicueta, 4. Badiashile, 32. Cucurella, 6. Thiago Silva, 30. Chukwuemeka, 20. Zakaria, 56. Hutchinson, 27. Fofana
      Chelsea starting XI:
      The good news for Graham Potter is that Mason Mount is fit to play after picking up an injury in the last game.
      1. Kepa, 42. Humphreys, 26. Koulibaly, 14. Chalobah, 67. Hall, 8. Kovacic, 5. Jorginho, 19. Mount, 22. Ziyech, 29. Havertz, 23. Gallagher
      Credit: @ChelseaFC
      Man City subs:
      31. Ederson, 4. Phillips, 5. Stones, 6. Ake, 7. Cancelo, 8. Gundogan, 9. Haaland, 17. De Bruyne, 82. Lewis
      Man City starting XI:
      Pep Guardiola rotates his squad considering the three big games they have within the next 7 days.
      18. Ortego Moreno, 2. Walker, 25. Akanji, 14. Laporte, 21. Gomez, 16. Rodrigo, 20. Bernardo, 80. Palmer, 26. Mahrez, 19. Alvarez, 47. Foden
      Credit: @ManCity
      Etihad ready for trilogy conclusion
      This will be the third time these two teams have met this season.
      Guardiola’s side have beaten The Blues in the EFL Cup 2-0 before recently winning in the Premier League 1-0 at Stamford Bridge.
      The Spaniard will be looking to make it three wins on the spin against Graham Potter’s side today.
      Credit: EPA
      Guardiola looking to make it three in a row
      Having dumped Chelsea out of the EFL Cup with a 2-0 victory, the pair have met in the Premier League since, with City winning 1-0.
      The Spanish manager has a chance today to make it a trio of wins.
      With the large quality at his disposal, he is expected to field a strong side today.
      Potter conjures up new signings
      Chelsea have completed some early transfers in this window.
      The signings of David Datro Fofana, Benoit Badiashile and Andrey Santos have all been finalised.
      It is unlikely that any of the trio will be ready to feature today though.
      Youth with chance to shine
      Up and coming starlets such as Carney Chukwuemeka, Omari Hutchinson and Lewis Hall could all have the opportunity to step in with Chelsea’s injury crisis.
      They were forced to come on early in the league game against Man City.
      The trio will get a rare chance to show what they are made of in the first team, something not usually given to young players at the West London outfit.
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      Man City welcome Chelsea to The Etihad this afternoon as the two giants lock horns for the second time in the space of four days, this time in the FA Cup third round.
      City could be without only two players for today’s game in Aymeric Laporte and Ruben Dias, who are nursing back and hamstring issues respectively.
      World Cup winner Julian Alvarez should be considered for some minutes in this game after his Qatar adventure.
      Super subs Grealish and Mahrez could make a start, along with England midfielder Kalvin Phillips.
      Guardiola may want to make the bulk of his changes for this week’s EFL Cup showdown with Southampton.
      In contrast, Chelsea have no fewer than 10 players on the sidelines, although Graham Potter will be hoping some may be close to full fitness again.
      It is unlikely that Mount, Sterling or Pulisic will be available for this game after picking up injuries against Man City in their recent league encounter.
      The Blues remain without Reece James, Armando Broja and Edouard Mendy.
      It remains to be seen if Wesley Fofana, Ben Chilwell and Ruben Loftus-Cheek can make their comebacks in this one.
      Pierre Emerick-Aubameyang will be hoping for another chance after coming on for Sterling before being taken off again on Thursday.
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      FA Cup round-up: Derby breeze past League One rivals Barnsley as Bristol City fight back to force Swansea replay

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      DERBY COUNTY secured their place in the FA Cup fourth-round draw in style.The Rams beat Barnsley 3-0 at Pride Park to continue their fine form under Paul Warne.
      Tom Barkhuizen helped power Derby into round four of the FA CupCredit: Reuters
      Antoine Semenyo equalised for Bristol City to force a replay against SwanseaCredit: Getty
      James Collins dispatched a penalty in first-half injury time.
      Tom Barkhuizen sealed the victory with an emphatic powerful finish before Jason Knight’s rebound wrapped it up.
      Derby will be joined by both Swansea and Bristol City in the hat for the draw after their stalemate at Ashton Gate.
      Robins defender Rob Atkinson gifted the Welsh side an early opener, with his horror back pass allowing Liam Cullen to set up Joel Piroe for a tap-in.
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      Nigel Pearson’s men battled back, though.
      And Antoine Semenyo headed in from a teasing cross meaning they will do it all over again in South Wales.
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      Bristol City 1-1 Swansea CityDerby County 3-0 Barnsley
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      Watch Bristol City defender Atkinson’s horror howler to gift Swansea crucial FA Cup lead as Piroe scores simple tapin

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      SWANSEA CITY striker Joel Piroe was gifted a goal after some calametous defending from Bristol City.The Championship sides met in the FA Cup third round today and with the game still goalless in the 15th minute.

      Bristol City’ Robert Atkinson passed the ball straight to Liam CullenCredit: BBC Sport
      Atkinson and goalkeeper Max O’Leary tried to rush CullenCredit: BBC Sport
      But the Swansea man passed to Joel Piroe who tapped homeCredit: BBC Sport
      That was until a poor backpass from Bristol City defender Robert Atkinson went astray and straight to Swansea’s Liam Cullen.
      The forward showed no signed of panic as he controlled the ball and looked up to see Piroe in space in the centre of the box.
      As Atkinson and goalkeeper Max O’Leary rushed to close down Cullen he was able to square the ball to the striker.
      And Piroe made no mistake with the finish as he scored what will be one of the easiest goals of his career.
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      It was not the first howler of the FA Cup weekend as Crystal Palace goalkeeper Vicente Guaita was caught out by Adam Armstrong.
      The gola proved costly as Armstrong’s goal proved to be the winner for Southampton.
      Liverpool’s Alisson was also at fault last night as he passed the balle straight to Wolves striker Goncalo Guedes, with the Portuguese international almost not believing his luck.
      Regardless he made no mistake, controlling the ball before smacking it into the back of the net.
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      Liverpool managed to fight back and the game finished 2-2 menaing there will be a replay between the sides.
      Manchester United’s David De Gea was also found wanting against Everton on Friday night.
      The usually reliable Spaniard failed to deal with a low cross at from Neal Maupay, seeing the ball cannon off both feet before it squirmed through his legs to allow Conor Coady to tap in.
      However luckily for De Gea, the mistake did not cost the Red Devils as they went on to win the game and advance to the next round. More

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      Cody Gakpo blasts his debut as ‘sloppy’ as new Liverpool star fails to make impact in FA Cup draw with Wolves

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      LIVERPOOL’s star signing Cody Gakpo admitted he got “sloppy” on his debut against Wolves.Gakpo started for the Reds in Saturday’s FA Cup third-round tie at Anfield after his £37million move from PSV Eindhoven.
      Liverpool star signing Cody Gakpo admitted he had a “sloppy” debutCredit: Reuters
      The Merseysiders drew 2-2 and the winger failed to have an impact before being replaced by Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain on 84 minutes.
      The Netherlands international gave himself an honest assessment after the final whistle as he conceded he struggled at times against Julen Lopetegui’s side.
      But the 23-year-old is confident that he will drastically improve in the next few matches with Liverpool, including the FA Cup replay with Wolves.
       Gakpo told Liverpoolfc.com: “Really great atmosphere.
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      “For my own game, I think I showed some good moments and some sloppy moments.
      “So, I can also still improve on those points and keep working and try to help the team as much as I can.
      “Of course, you learn the most when you’re playing games, so I’m looking forward [to more].”
      Gakpo added: “I think we played in phases really good football but in the end, we didn’t score enough, so that’s a pity.
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      “But I think we showed what we could do, but we can still improve on some points and let’s work on that. I think we showed real team spirit at moments, so that’s good.
      “I think we have to go there [Molineux] with great determination and just go for the win.”
      Boss Jurgen Klopp was also honest about his new signing.
      He told ITV: “He fitted into the game. It was not easy for a first step.
      “We cannot expect it to be perfect, but he showed good signs. We have to get him in better positions but that will come no doubt.” More