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      Wrexham’s Tunnicliffe forced off after suffering freak injury during Sheff Utd’s goal celebration in FA Cup clash

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      WREXHAM defender Jordan Tunnicliffe was forced off in the FA Cup after suffering a freak injury. Oli McBurnie put Sheffield United 1-0 up just two minutes in at the Racecourse Ground.
      ordan Tunnicliffe was forced off in the FA Cup after suffering a freak injury
      But during his celebration, he managed to accidently injure Tunnicliffe.
      As McBurnie followed through with his bullet header, he collided into team-mate James McAtee, wiping out the midfielder.
      The striker then continued with momentum and crashed into Tunnicliffe.
      The centre-back lasted just three more minutes until he had to be subbed off for Max George Cleworth.
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      Wrexham’s woes then worsened just minutes later as they were forced into another change.
      Defender Aaron Hayden had to make way for James Jones, making it two forced substitutions inside 10 minutes.
      One half of Wrexham’s Hollywood ownership was in attendance for the cup match.
      Movie star Ryan Reynolds joined Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer and Mark Hughes on BBC 1.
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      But his business partner Rob McElhenney is still in America, where filming for the 16th series of his show It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia has started.
      Reynolds said: “I’m standing amongst legends here.
      “It has been the greatest experience of my entire life, not withstanding my family.
      “It’s going to be multi decade project, and everything it entails is just magic. We wanted to get involved.
      “We looked at a bunch of different clubs but Wrexham just spoke to us, the club was already perfect, it just needed a bit of awareness.
      “We’re not here to make decisions on the pitch. I look at this place like a church. It’s got a special place in my heart, and it’s spreading across the world.
      “The plan is to get to the Premier League, If it’s theoretically possible then why not? That is the goal.
      “Realistically the fact that we’re in this church, if I were Sheffield United, I’d be taking this game very seriously.”
      Wrexham co-owner Ryan Reynolds with Gary Lineker and Alan ShearerCredit: PA More

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      Casemiro fires warning to Arsenal and Man City after Man Utd star’s FA Cup double against Reading

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      CASEMIRO has warned Manchester City and Arsenal that he is coming to get them.The brilliant Brazilian knows it will take some time, but he is certain that Manchester United are on the right path and can now see their rivals on the horizon.
      Casemiro has warned Arsenal and Man City that United are ready to close the gapCredit: Getty
      The five-time Champions League winner has not come to Old Trafford just for one final pay day.
      The former Real Madrid midfield ace is here to make his own mark in the club’s rich history and that means beating their main rivals to the biggest prizes.
      Casemiro said: “We’re on a good path. This is the way to win titles, but we need to keep growing.
      “We know we’re progressing within a plan, step by step we’re building a well-structured team and this is important. To win titles in the future, you have to build a solid foundation.
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      “When you arrive at a new club, you always dream of making history, especially when you see the greatness of this club. We know the history.
      “But of course, I was aware of needing some time to adapt and of the rivals having a long-term plan before ours… Arsenal, Man City and Liverpool all have managers that have been there for a while and, therefore, have an advantage.”
      Still, it is United who are the only team in the country still in all four competitions, even if the title is now a distant dream again after recent slip-ups at Crystal Palace and Arsenal.
      Casemiro’s two goals against Reading on Saturday night put the Red Devils in the last 16 of the FA Cup with a Wembley date in the Carabao Cup final all but booked following their 3-0 semi-final first leg victory away to Nottingham Forest.
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      Then there is the mouthwatering knockout tie against Barcelona in the Europa League to come.
      Casemiro is central to it all, dictating games and, as we saw on Saturday, finishing them off too.
      He said: “Last time I scored twice in the same match was against Sevilla at Bernabeu and we won 2-1.
      “My main job is to give more balance to the defence, help my team-mates and give more quality to the build-up… but to score is also important and satisfying.”
      Casemiro is clearly loving life at Old Trafford.
      After achieving so much at Real Madrid there were obviously fears the 30-year-old may not be able to find the motivation to help raise a fallen giant.
      It was a challenge for me to keep growing and developing in my career (at United)Casemiro
      Quite the opposite. When he said he was relishing a new challenge he meant it, and how he has grasped it.
      He said: “I’m very comfortable at Man Utd, extremely happy to be here and enjoying every moment like a 15-year-old kid. But the most important thing is to see the team growing.
      “We have to see what the reality is and we are still a club under construction. Of course we are already respected, the opponents know we’re strong, that we have good dynamics, the manager is doing a good job, the players as well.
      “Manchester United is a big club, if we look at the titles, it’s the biggest in England. In our lives we have to have goals and challenges.
      “It was a challenge for me to keep growing and developing in my career.”
      A fine through ball from Antony on 54 minutes allowed Casemiro to open the scoring with a clipped finish over the advancing goalkeeper Joe Lumley before curling home a low 30 yarder for the second.
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      He said: “Every goal that we score is a result of a collective effort. Every goal we concede is a collective consequence, there’s no individual error in this squad, we’re together.
      “On my first goal, Antony’s pass was incredible. I know that people focus on who scored, but I wanted to give him a bit of love as the pass was magic. He’s an important player for us.”
      Fred came on to flick home number three with his instep on 66 minutes before Amadou Mbegeu got a consolation for the Championship side six minutes later.
      Andy Carroll’s return to a big stage had ended in the 65th minute for two bookings after a series of reckless challenges – one of which saw Christian Eriksen leave the ground on crutches.
      So for Reading boss and United title winner Paul Ince this was not quite the return to Old Trafford he had hoped for.
      Nor was the United team sheer as Erik Ten Hag showed no mercy in his quest for silverware.
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      Ince said: “You’re thinking all week who is going to play and then all of a sudden you look at the teamsheet and think Jesus, he’s going full throttle in this one.”
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      Brighton 2-1 Liverpool LIVE: Mitoma with stunning INJURY-TIME strike to knock out holders

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      BRIGHTON have knocked out holders Liverpool in a thrilling FA Cup fourth round tie.Mitoma struck in the 91st minute as the Seagulls won 2-1 to book their place in the fifth round draw.

      Result Brighton 2-1 Liverpool
      Brighton XI: Steele, Lamptey, Webster, Dunk, March, Mac Allister, Gross, Welbeck, Mitoma, Ferguson, Estupinan
      Liverpool XI: Alisson, Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Gomez, Robertson, Bajcetic, Thiago, Keita, Elliott, Salah, Thiago

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      When speaking to ITV, the Liverpool defender said: “Bitterly disappointing. I thought it was a good cup tie, end to end and both had chances.
      “We were more competitive than two weeks ago but that didn’t take much. We created chances and were more compact but at the end of the day we are out of the cup.
      “At a club like Liverpool, fans expect a lot and to lose with the last kick of the ball it’s disappointing. We need to start winning games. It’s easy to say but harder to fix.
      “This season has been nowhere near good enough. At the start of the year, we wanted a fresh start but that hasn’t happened. We’ve been worse. In the league, we haven’t been good enough and now we’re out of both cups now.
      “You can’t put your finger on one thing, it’s more than that. You can tell we’re not as confident in front of goal and in defence we are a wee bit open. We had two clean sheets coming into today but then go and concede two goals.
      “We need to get the confidence back, it’s easier said than done, and that’s how we will get results.
      “We need to do it quick and we’re not. That it doesn’t help the fans, I’m sorry for them and the way we are putting on a show. We let them down again.”
      Credit: AFP
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      Kaoru Mitoma has either scored or assisted in eight of his last 11 appearances for Brighton in all competitions.
      Credit: Reuters
      Lewis Dunk reacts
      When speaking to ITV, the Brighton defender said: “Of course I didn’t [mean to score], it just hit me but I needed one like that it has been a while.”
      “Sometimes you have to win a game like that.
      “We weren’t great today but managed to grind it out against a top side. They are top players and top strikers, especially after the win 15 days ago when we were very good and beat them.
      “We knew they wanted to come back but we dug in. We feel like we can beat anyone on our best days and we showed here we can do it on our not so good days. We just need to keep pushing on.”
      When speaking about Kaoru Mitoma, he said: “It’s nice to have him in our side, I’m glad I’m not chasing him. He’s a top player and he’s come out of nowhere.
      “We are lucky to have him in our team and hopefully we can keep him. We’ll take it game by game.”
      Credit: Getty
      Full Time – Brighton 2-1 Liverpool
      What a comeback from the Seagulls!
      Roberto De Zerbi’s men deservedly earn a spot in the next round of the FA Cup following a fantastic performance against Liverpool.
      Kaoru Mitoma was the stand-out player throughout as he continued to cause problems for Trent Alexander-Arnold and James Milner. His winning goal in the final minutes of the game was taken with an incredible level of skill and composure, leaving the Reds stunned as a result.
      Lewis Dunk also proved to be a pivotal player. He did an outstanding job to keep Mohamed Salah and Cody Gakpo at bay.
      Full Time – Brighton 2-1 Liverpool
      Brighton seal a place in the next round of the Cup!

      Full Time – Brighton 2-1 Liverpool
      Brighton knock Liverpool OUT of the FA Cup in dramatic fashion!
      90+6. Brighton 2-1 Liverpool
      Brighton make a late change.
      Van Hecke replaces Lamptey.
      90+3. Brighton 2-1 Liverpool
      What a comeback for Brighton!
      And what a finish!
      Gross sends a free kick towards Estupinan at the back post, who crosses the ball to Mitoma on the edge of the six yard box.
      The winger brings the ball down with two composed touches before poking it into the back of the net!
      Credit: PA
      90+2. GOOOOOOAAAAAAAALLLLLLLLLLL BRIGHTON!!!!
      Mitoma fires home a potential late winner for the Seagulls!

      90+1. Brighton 1-1 Liverpool
      Now Robertson is booked for a late challenge on Mac Allister.
      Brighton have a free kick in a dangerous position.
      Five minutes have been added on…
      88. Brighton 1-1 Liverpool
      No red card for Fabinho.
      The midfielder was perhaps lucky to get away with that one.
      He scraped the back of Ferguson’s achilles with a lunging challenge which has forced the Brighton star off as a result.
      He has been replaced by Undav.
      86. Brighton 1-1 Liverpool
      Fabinho is booked for a clumsy challenge on Ferguson immediately after coming on.
      But, VAR is checking for a potential red card…
      85. Brighton 1-1 Liverpool
      Liverpool make another change.
      Fabinho is on to replace Bajcetic.
      82. Brighton 1-1 Liverpool
      Brighton appeal for a free kick just outside the box as Mac Allister goes to ground following a challenge from Konate.
      Replays show that the defender appeared to push the midfielder, which led to him landing awkwardly.
      Nothing is given.
      After receiving treatment for the knock, Mac Allister looks to play on.
      Credit: Reuters
      80. Brighton 1-1 Liverpool
      Brighton break forward as March makes a run down the right.
      He sends a cross in towards the six-year box, but Gomez is there to attempt the clearance.
      The ball then falls to the feet of Ferguson, but his shot is saved by Alisson.
      79. Brighton 1-1 Liverpool
      Another substitution for Liverpool.
      Thiago is replaced by Jones.
      76. Brighton 1-1 Liverpool
      Liverpool go on the attack again.
      Robertson receives the ball on the left before crossing it into the box, but Steele is there to claim it.
      71. Brighton 1-1 Liverpool
      Huge chance for Brighton!
      A fantastic pass is sent over to Mitoma on the right, who crosses the ball to March in the box with the outside of his boot.
      The midfielder attempts to direct the ball towards goal with his first touch, but Alisson makes the save.
      The ball then deflects back off of March and out for a goal kick.
      69. Brighton 1-1 Liverpool
      Liverpool appeal for a penalty as Milner goes to ground following a challenge from Estupinan, but the referee dismisses all claims.
      67. Brighton 1-1 Liverpool
      Another change for Brighton.
      Welbeck is replaced by Gilmour.
      63. Brighton 1-1 Liverpool
      Gakpo receives the ball in midfield before driving towards goal.
      But, Dunk stops him in his tracks by pulling his shirt back.
      The defender is then shown a yellow card as a consequence.
      Credit: PA
      62. Brighton 1-1 Liverpool
      Konate is booked for a clumsy challenge on Mac Allister.
      60. Brighton 1-1 Liverpool
      Huge chance for Liverpool!
      Milner sends a fantastic pass through to Salah in the box, who is forced wide by Dunk.
      The winger attempts to cross the ball in to Gakpo, but Lamptey is there to make the clearance.
      59. Brighton 1-1 Liverpool
      Liverpool make three changes.
      Alexander-Arnold is replaced by Milner.
      Elliott is replaced by Nunez.
      Keita is replaced by Henderson.
      57. Brighton 1-1 Liverpool
      Alexander-Arnold sends a fantastic cross into Brighton’s penalty area, but Gakpo and Salah get in each other’s way so the ball runs out for a goal kick.
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      Brighton 2 Liverpool 1: Mitoma scores stunning injury-time winner to give hosts deserved FA Cup win

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      KAORU MITOMA ripped the FA Cup from Liverpool’s grasp with a sensational stoppage-time winner for rampant Brighton.The Japanese international struck right at the death with an unstoppable 92nd minute shot into the top corner to pile even more pressure on the struggling Merseysiders.
      Kaoru Mitoma scored a dramatic winner for BrightonCredit: Reuters
      Mitoma kept his cool to send Brighton into the fifth round of the FA CupCredit: AFP
      Harvey Elliott had put Liverpool ahead on the half hour markCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      Lewis Dunk diverted in the equaliser from a Tariq Lamptey shotCredit: Reuters
      And Jurgen Klopp must be wondering how he stops the rot after a ninth defeat of the season left his team deep in the doldrums.
      The visitors had been fortunate to get away with a blatant foul on the edge of the area by Ibrahima Konate which appeared to deny a clear goalscoring opportunity to Alexis Mac Allister.
      But Roberto De Zebri’s unflappable Seagulls refused to settle for an Anfield replay and were full value for their place in the fifth round draw.
      Yet Liverpool could have been ahead as early as the fourth minute when Naby Keita set up Mo Salah for a shot which was blocked by Adam Webster before the Egyptian’s follow-up was hooked off the line by Lewis Dunk.
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      And it was clear right from the off that the visitors were not going to just sit back and allow Brighton to dictate the pace like they had done when they last visited the Amex two weeks ago.
      But those attacking intentions also left them vulnerable to the counter attack and they were fortunate not to fall behind when Andy Robertson was caught out of position after 15 minutes.
      The full-back’s absence allowed Solly March to race into the vacant channel before delivering a low cross for Evan Ferguson’s low shot to draw a goal-line clearance from Trent Alexander-Arnold.
      Liverpool were again struggling to cope with the pace and trickery of Mitoma, whose recent emergence was behind the club’s recent decision to allow Leandro Trossard to join Arsenal.
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      The Japan international looked a threat every time he received the ball and one mazy run and exchange of passes with Ferguson was only halted by a full-stretch save from Alisson.
      Liverpool, though, kept throwing men forward and should have been ahead when Harvey Elliott’s 25th-minute through ball sent Salah bearing down on goal.
      But with only keeper Jason Steele to beat, Salah uncharacteristically dragged his shot wide of the far post.
      Yet Brighton failed to heed that warning and were finally undone by the same Liverpool combination five minutes later.
      This time it was Salah who was the provider, sliding in a low cross for Elliott to burst into the box and beat Steele with an unerring shot into the far corner.
      Not so long ago that goal would have been enough to see off a Brighton team who were notorious for dominating possession without ever finishing their good approach work.
      But those days are long gone and within nine minutes of falling behind they were back on level terms.
      Alexander-Arnold’s clearing header from Mac Allister’s cross dropped invitingly for Tariq Lamptey to try his luck from the edge of the area but his shot still needed a massive deflection off skipper Dunk to wrong-foot Alisson.
      After such a breathless first-half, it was hardly surprising that the relentless pace dropped after the break as both teams tried to find an opening.
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      Brighton thought they had achieved that aim when Mitoma’s magnificent outside-of-the-boot cross picked out March right in front of goal.
      But Alisson threw himself at the midfielder’s feet and was able to pull off a save which the travelling Liverpool fans thought would be enough to secure an Anfield replay until Mitoma’s last-gasp intervention.
      Mitoma celebrates after his late winnerCredit: AP
      Roberto De Zerbi congratulates Mitoma at full-timeCredit: AP More

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      Liverpool ace Fabinho escapes red card just two minutes after coming on for horror challenge on Brighton’s Evan Ferguson

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      FABINHO escaped a red card after a horror challenge on Brighton’s Evan Ferguson.The midfielder was on the field for only two minutes of Liverpool’s FA Cup defeat before he sunk his studs into the back of the Seagulls striker.
      Fabinho escaped a red card after a horror challenge on Brighton’s Evan FergusonCredit: AFP
      Fabinho was only shown yellow and VAR didn’t overturn the decisionCredit: Reuters
      Evan Ferguson was helped off the field after Fabinho’s lungeCredit: Reuters
      Fabinho was shown yellow but VAR refused to overturn it to a red – as the Brazilian avoided a sending off.
      It left fans puzzled and they vented their disbelief at the decision on social media.
      One said: “Fabinho literally knew it was a red and they still haven’t given it.”
      Another said: “VAR is an absolute joke. Fabinho’s challenge on Ferguson is the clearest and most obvious red card you’ll see all season.”
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      One added: “That Fabinho challenge is one of the worst you’ll ever see.
      “Absolutely f***ing shocking. How the f*** is VAR not turning that to a red card.”
      Another added: “Should be a straight red for Fabinho there. Hope Ferguson is alright, lucky his Achilles is intact..”
      Ferguson was taken off, replaced by Deniz Undav, and had to be helped down the tunnel as he cut a worried figure.
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      The drama on the field did not stop there though, as Brighton grabbed a dramatic late winner.
      Left-back Pervis Estupinan took down a free-kick from Pascal Gross and lofted it into the box.
      He picked out winger Kaoru Mitoma, who produced two magical touches to create space and fire pass Alisson.
      But the celebrations could only really get started after a VAR check ruled Estupinan onside.
      Harvey Elliott had opened the scoring on the half-hour mark only for Lewis Dunk to level nine minutes later.
      And the Premier League sides looked to be heading for an Anfield replay before Mitoma’s late winner.
      Kaoru Mitoma celebrates Brighton’s winnerCredit: AFP More

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      Cheeky Man Utd fans demand statue of Adrien Rabiot’s mum after Casemiro’s stunning FA Cup double

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      MANCHESTER UNITED fans were left thanking Adrien Rabiot’s mum after last night’s FA Cup victory over Reading. Casemiro’s double saw United gain passage to the fifth-round of the competition as the Brazilian once again stole the show at Old Trafford.
      Veronique Rabiot is a notoriously tough negotiatorCredit: Getty
      Casemiro has managed to replicate his fantastic Real Madrid performances in England – and is even chipping in with goalsCredit: Getty
      His formidable performances since arriving in August have gained plaudits from fans and pundits – but it may have all been so different.
      Rabiot was originally United’s main target to fill the hole in their midfield but the deal could not be done.
      It has been reported that the robust demands of his agent mother, Veronique Rabiot, was the reason the move collapsed.
      United fans could not help but pay tribute to her role in allowing Casemiro to wind up in Manchester.
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      One fan said on Twitter: “Thank you, Veronique Rabiot for giving us the best defensive midfielder in the world.
      One supporter went even further with a tongue-in-cheek demand to “dedicate a statue” in the agent mum’s honour.
      Another said: “Rabiot, we’ve all forgotten about him. Thank you, Véronique!”
      And another fan, trying to underline the importance of Casemiro, said: “I’m telling you now. Take Casemiro out of that United side and replace him with Rabiot and we’d be 10 points worse off in the league at least.
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      “He’s absolutely pivotal to the improvement in this side.”
      United are enjoying their most competitive season in years under Erik ten Hag.
      A brilliant run of form following the World Cup had even sparked talk of a title challenge before last week’s defeat at the Emirates when Casemiro was suspended.
      Despite that disappointment, United have bounced back with two victories in the cup competitions this week.
      The Red Devils now have a FA Cup fifth round draw to look forward to and have one foot at Wembley for the Carabao Cup.
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      Watch Christian Eriksen limp out of Old Trafford on crutches as Man Utd star suffers injury after Andy Carroll tackle

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      ERIK TEN HAG has been left to sweat over the fitness of Christian Eriksen after he was spotted leaving Old Trafford on crutches. Eriksen, 30, was on the receiving end of a nasty challenge from Andy Carroll during the FA Cup clash between Manchester United and Reading on Saturday.
      Christian Eriksen was filmed leaving Old Trafford on crutches after the gameCredit: Twitter/@xiw4n
      He appears to have suffered an ankle injuryCredit: Twitter/@xiw4n
      Carroll received two yellow cards in the space of five minutes for fouls on Tyrell Malacia and Man of the Match Casemiro.
      Fans went online to blast the “crazy” challenges, but it was a scissor kick from behind against Eriksen – which went unpunished – that is set to have the biggest impact.
      The Danish international went off in the 57th minute for Fred.
      However, Ten Hag and United fans alike will now be sweating over his fitness after Eriksen was spotted leaving Old Trafford on crutches with a suspected ankle injury.
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      Following the game, Ten Hag said: “It’s always difficult to say so soon after the game finished, but it’s an ankle [injury] and we have to see what the diagnosis is.
      “It will be a minimum of 24 hours before we know that, and then I can say more.”
      Eriksen, who joined for free in the summer after his short-term contract at Brentford expired, has been a key component of United’s engine room throughout the season.
      He has featured in all but one game across all competitions for the club.
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      But now it seems he could be handed a prolonged absence, which will come as a bitter blow to United with some key fixtures coming up next month.
      This includes a Carabao Cup final – should they not lose their three-goal lead over Nottingham Forest – the return of the Europa League and the top four race.
      With Donny van de Beek’s season prematurely concluded through injury as well, one might be forgiven for believing United’s midfield could do with some extra cover.
      He was on the end of a nasty Andy Carroll challengeCredit: PA
      Carroll was given no additional punishment for the foulCredit: Reuters
      Fred replaced Eriksen in the 57th minuteCredit: PA
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      Birmingham goalkeeper Neil Etheridge ‘shaken up’ by alleged racist abuse vs Blackburn with game briefly halted

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      BIRMINGHAM keeper Neil Etheridge claimed he was racially abused in yesterday’s 2-2 FA Cup draw at Blackburn.The Philippines captain, 32, reported it to ref Keith Stroud, who briefly halted the tie.
      Neil Etheridge claims he was racially abused during Birmingham’s FA Cup tie with BlackburnCredit: Getty
      Etheridge was furious and the game was briefly halted after the alleged abuse from a fanCredit: Getty
      And FA chiefs will now investigate.
      City boss John Eustace said:  “Neil was racially abused, which is bang out of order.
      “There is simply no room for that in society.
      “It’s really disappointing that this happened. We don’t condone it at all.
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      “The referee will report it and it will be for the authorities to take action. It’s a very serious issue.
      “Neil was shaken up after the game. The lads got right behind him and made sure he was OK.”
      The keeper was furious amid claims of a slit-eyed gesture from a fan during the fourth-round clash.
      Blackburn said: “We are aware of allegations of racist abuse.
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      “The club has a zero-tolerance policy for all forms of abuse and discrimination, and will take the strongest possible action against anyone identified committing such offences.”
      Birmingham added: “We will assist the FA and authorities accordingly.
      “There is no room for racism in the game.” More