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      Wolves 0 Liverpool 1 LIVE: Harvey Elliott screamer settles FA Cup tie as Reds book fourth round clash with Brighton

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      LIVERPOOL are into the fourth round of the FA Cup thanks to a 1-0 win over Wolves in tonight’s replay. The Reds went ahead in the second half through Harvey Elliott’s long-range effort, and they managed to hold on despite a dominant second half from the home side.

      RESULT: Wolves 0-1 Liverpool
      Wolves XI: 1 Sa, 81 Lembikisa, 4 Collins, 24 Toti, 19 Jonny, 59 Hodge, 8 Neves, 28 Moutinho, 37 A Traore, 9 Jimenez, 3 Ait-Nouri
      Liverpool XI: 62 Kelleher, 7 Milner, 2 Gomez, 5 Konate, 21 Tsimikas, 43 Bajcetic, 6 Thiago, 8 Keita, 19 Elliott, 28 Carvalho, 18 Gakpo

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      That’s all from Molineux
      And that’s all for Wolverhampton Wanderers in the FA Cup for this season.
      Julen Lopetegui’s side will feel hard done by given what happened in the first game at Anfield, but they simply didn’t show enough tonight to warrant a place in the fourth round.
      Instead, it is cup holders Liverpool that progress, and it will offer them an immediate chance of redemption at the scene of their latest debacle.
      The Reds will travel to Brighton in 12 days time to take on the side that dismantled them 3-0 in the Premier League at the weekend.
      Jurgen Klopp said his team played some excellent football this evening – they’ll need all that and more when they return to the south coast to face the Seagulls in round four.
      Thanks for joining us, and goodnight.
      Happy days return for Klopp
      Liverpool pressed and fought like a Jurgen Klopp team of old, and afterwards the German mastermind admitted that it felt just like the old days.
      I enjoyed that a lot. It is a pretty rare feeling, and it seems ages ago that we had that feeling when winning and playing well. We had to fight hard tonight. We were super passionate in our defending and we played some outstanding football. I had a few man of the matches tonight.Jurgen KloppBBC

      Elliott salutes Liverpool faithful
      Matchwinner Harvey Elliott has praised Liverpool fans for sticking by the team during their poor run of form, and hopes that tonight’s win can be the much-needed lift to better times ahead.
      It was a good turnaround. The last few results haven’t gone our way, but tonight is a stepping stone in the right direction. This is the perfect way to go into the next game and we’ll be full of confidence. I want to say a big thanks to the fans for sticking by us. We have the best fans in the world.Harvey ElliottBBC

      Match stats from Molineux
      It was a night that failed to live up to the entertainment of the first at Anfield, and the pre-match build-up in the BBC studio.
      Liverpool got the job done, but ultimately conceded more attempts and more possession to Wolves while only four of the game’s 18 shots were on target.

      Full time – Wolves 0-1 Liverpool
      The FA Cup holders are into the fourth round after seeing off a late Wolves onslaught of sorts.
      The tie was settled by Harvey Elliott’s early thumper as a much-changed Liverpool outfit served up a gritty performance following their shambolic showing at Brighton on Saturday.
      However, Reds fans shouldn’t get too excited; tonight’s victory means they have to travel back to the south coast to face the Seagulls in the fourth round.

      Wolves 0-1 Liverpool
      90+4. For some inexplicable reason, Wolves opt to play the corner shot, resulting in Podence getting a pass all wrong.
      The home support are not impressed.
      Wolves 0-1 Liverpool
      90+3. A Phillips’ clearance goes only as far as Podence, who sees his return shot deflected away for another corner.
      Wolves 0-1 Liverpool – Gomez yellow card
      90+2. Joe Gomez becomes the second Liverpool player to see yellow for a cynical block on Daniel Podence during a Wolves attack.
      Wolves 0-1 Liverpool
      90+1. Into the five minutes of stoppage time, and centre-back Collins has gone up as another Wolves striker.
      Meanwhile, Nunes gets his head on a cross but it’s straight at the grateful Kelleher.
      Wolves 0-1 Liverpool
      90. Jones goes agonisingly close to sealing the tie.
      The midfielder takes Elliott’s pass in his stride on the left of the area, but arrows his drive across Sa inches beyond the far post.
      Liverpool’s English midfielder Curtis Jones (R) shoots the ball during the FA Cup third round football match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Liverpool FC at the Molineux stadium in Wolverhampton, central England on January 17, 2023. – – RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or ‘live’ services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. (Photo by Oli SCARFF / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or ‘live’ services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or ‘live’ services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. (Photo by OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty Images)
      Wolves 0-1 Liverpool
      89. Harvey Elliott is named the BBC’s Man of the Match by Alan Shearer.
      As it stands, the youngster’s early goal is the difference in this third round replay.
      Wolves 0-1 Liverpool
      87. The subs combine…
      …to no avail.
      Nunes finds Cunha, who crosses into the middle for Costa.
      The veteran striker does brilliantly to hold up and hold off before cushioning a pass back into the path of Cunha, who swipes well wide.
      Big chance for Wolves!
      Wolves 0-1 Liverpool
      85. Ben Doak once again looks a livewire.
      It would be no surprise to see the former Celtic starlet play some important cameos this season.
      Wolves 0-1 Liverpool
      83. A last throw of the dice for Julen Lopetegui, and what a throw it is.
      It’s not just a six, more like three of them.
      Football bad boy Diego Costa is given the nod to play the last seven minutes, replacing Raul Jimenez in the Wolves attack.
      The striker’s last goal in English football came in the FA Cup final.
      Wolves 0-1 Liverpool
      81. Wolves are really started to threaten now with Traore and Ait-Nouri enjoying themselves on their respective flanks.
      All of a sudden, the hosts fancy an equaliser.
      Wolves 0-1 Liverpool
      80. A little set-to involving Keita and Podence after the Liverpool man petulantly throws the ball away from the Wolves sub.
      In an act of frustration, Podence kicks out a leg, leading to Keita going down late and in instalments.
      Something and nothing.
      Wolves 0-1 Liverpool
      78. “What’s he going to do next?” asks commentator Steve Wilson as Adama Traore charges to the touchline.
      It’s the impossible question to answer because the Spaniard himself has no idea.
      On this occasion, however, he lifts a superb cross into the middle that has Raul Jimenez on the prowl.
      The Mexican striker should score, but somehow Gomez gets in front of him to clear.
      WOLVERHAMPTON, ENGLAND – JANUARY 17: Adama Traore of Wolverhampton Wanderers looks on during the Emirates FA Cup Third Round Replay match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Liverpool at Molineux on January 17, 2023 in Wolverhampton, England. (Photo by Isaac Parkin – WWFC/Wolves via Getty Images)
      Wolves 0-1 Liverpool – Liverpool double substitution
      75. Two more changes for the Reds that make it five in total.
      And as one teenager goes off, another comes on.
      Stefan Bajcetic can be very pleased with his night’s work, and he’ll be replaced by 17-year-old Ben Doak.
      Also on is Fabinho for Thiago.
      Liverpool’s German manager Jurgen Klopp (C) congratulates Liverpool’s Spanish midfielder Thiago Alcantara as he leaves the pitch during the FA Cup third round football match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Liverpool FC at the Molineux stadium in Wolverhampton, central England on January 17, 2023. – – RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or ‘live’ services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. (Photo by Oli SCARFF / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or ‘live’ services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or ‘live’ services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. (Photo by OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty Images)
      Wolves 0-1 Liverpool
      73. Neves takes aim from the set-piece! Just over!
      A swerving drive over the wall is straight down the middle, and keeps Kelleher on his toes as it soars inches above the crossbar.
      Neves complains to the referee that the goalkeeper got a slight touch on the ball, but when isn’t he moaning?
      Wolverhampton Wanderers’ Portuguese midfielder Ruben Neves shoots a penalty kick during the FA Cup third round football match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Liverpool FC at the Molineux stadium in Wolverhampton, central England on January 17, 2023. – – RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or ‘live’ services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. (Photo by Oli SCARFF / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or ‘live’ services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or ‘live’ services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. (Photo by OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty Images)
      Wolves 0-1 Liverpool – Phillips yellow card
      72. Here come Wolves again!
      An incisive run from Cunha ends with Phillips bringing the Brazilian down just outside the penalty area.
      It’s a yellow card for the Liverpool centre-back, and a free-kick to the hosts in a very dangerous position.
      Wolves 0-1 Liverpool
      71. A raking ball from Neves – his best involvement of the night – finds Cunha on the run, but the substitute is only able to lift a lob into the arms of Kelleher.
      There also may have been an offside flag up on the far side, but let’s not worry about that.
      Wolves 0-1 Liverpool
      69. A moment of mild excitement as Semedo gets to the byline and stands up a peach of a cross into the six-yard box.
      Cunha is lurking, but Konate is well placed to power a header clear.
      Wolves 0-1 Liverpool – Liverpool triple substitution
      67. And now it’s Liverpool’s turn to make changes, three in fact.
      Curtis Jones, Mo Salah and Nat Phillips all come on, signalling the end of the evening for Fabio Carvalho, Cody Gakpo and James Milner.
      Wolves 0-1 Liverpool – Wolves double substitution
      65. Two more changes for Wolves as Daniel Podence and Matheus Cunha are introduced.
      It’s the end of the night for Jonny and Joao Moutinho.
      Wolves 0-1 Liverpool
      64. Changes are being readied by both dugouts, and we approach the midway mark of the second half.
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      FA Cup fixture chaos as freezing weather sees Accrington Stanley replay with Boreham Wood called off at last minute

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      FREEZING conditions have forced the game between Accrington Stanley and Boreham Wood to be called off, creating fixture chaos.The match was set to take place at the League One side’s ground tonight but it has been postponed at the last minute due to a frozen pitch.
      Boreham Wood’s trip to Accrington Stanley has been moved to next weekCredit: Getty
      An FA-appointed referee deemed the conditions “unplayable”.
      It is a third round replay tie after the first clash between the two ended 1-1.
      The fixture has now been rescheduled and will take place on January 24 at 7:45pm.
      Accrington or Boreham Wood are set to play Leeds or Cardiff in the fourth round of the cup at the weekend that commences on January 28.
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      It means the winner of the clash between the Whites and the Bluebirds won’t know who they are going to play until a matter of days before.
      Consequently, it hands fans an arranging problem and the managers of the teams little time to prepare for the game.
      Things are even worse for The ‘Owd Reds and The Wood because they both already had fixtures in place for January 24.
      Accrington’s league game versus Plymouth has subsequently been cancelled to fit in the FA Cup replay.
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      That clash will now happen on 21st March.
      As for Boreham Wood, they were set to welcome Dorking Wanderers in the National League, but now that match will also have to be moved to another time. More

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      Louis van Gaal broke down in tears over Man Utd sacking and wife knew it was the end after Sir Alex Ferguson change

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      FORMER Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal broke down in tears after he was sacked by the club, his wife has revealed.The Dutchman’s partner Truus has claimed she knew he was going to be dismissed after a change in behaviour towards them from legend Sir Alex Ferguson.
      Louis van Gaal’s wife Truus has revealed she knew he was going to be sacked by Man UtdCredit: The Mega Agency
      Sir Alex Ferguson allegedly changed his behaviour towards Louis van Gaal’s wifeCredit: Getty – Contributor
      Van Gaal, 71, was sacked just two days after he led Man Utd to FA Cup glory over Crystal Palace in 2016.
      Reports had suggested he got told he was going to be fired hours after the final whistle at Wembley and the club had supposedly been having secret talks with Jose Mourinho.
      His wife Truus has said in an Amazon Prime documentary about his life that the ex-Netherlands boss was left heartbroken by the decision although she knew it was coming.
      Truus, 69, said: “I knew Louis would be fired by Manchester United. I felt it.
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      “We had a small boardroom there and it was always fun with the old legends, Ferguson, Bobby Charlton. We had a table there with good food and drinks.
      “Suddenly, they stopped greeting us, just waved from afar. Something was wrong. It was female intuition.
      “I said, ‘Louis, you’re going to be fired. Get wise to it.’ And I slammed the door of the apartment shut.
      “After the FA Cup final, I said, ‘Louis, they say you’ve been fired.’
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      “He got so angry. ‘Why did you have to spoil my party? Stop all this aggressive nonsense.'”
      When his wife returned to see him in person, Van Gaal was distraught.
      She adds: “His voice sounded broken. When I came home, I could see he’d been crying. I hugged him. I had tears in my eyes too.”
      This is not the first time revelations have been made about his sacking by the Red Devils.
      Van Gaal previously said: “The way Man Utd treated me was terrible. They have been mean and low.”
      He has also shared that the club had to pay him his full severance pay if he didn’t take a job for a year after his dismissal.
      Therefore, Van Gaal deliberately rejected management offers so United had to pay him the full amount as he cited “revenge”.
      Ex-Man Utd captain Wayne Rooney speaks in the documentary, expressing his disappointment that Van Gaal left.
      The now DC United gaffer said: “I was very disappointed because I felt that everything was moving in the right direction.
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      “I felt if you [Van Gaal] had one more year we would have been successful.”
      He was in charge at Old Trafford for two seasons and let go after the club missed out on qualifying for the Champions League. More

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      Wolves vs Liverpool: TV channel, stream FREE, kick-off time, team news for FA Cup 3rd round replay

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      LIVERPOOL will be happy to put their poor Premier League form aside for the moment when they take on Wolves in a third-round FA Cup replay.The Reds were held to a 2-2 draw in the reverse fixture courtesy of Hwang Hee-chan’s second-half strike.
      Hwang Hee-Chan’s equaliser stopped Liverpool from progressingCredit: Rex
      Jurgen Klopp apologised to the Liverpool fans for their poor performanceCredit: Reuters
      And things went from bad to worse seven days later as Liverpool suffered a 3-0 humiliation by Brighton in the league.
      Jurgen Klopp apologised to the traveling fans having witnessed his side’s abysmal display.
      However, progression for the FA Cup champions would inject some belief back into the team.
      But it won’t be easy as they play a Wolves outfit who recently secured a huge win over West Ham.
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      When is Wolves vs Liverpool?

      Wolves will be taking on Liverpool in their third round FA Cup replay TOMORROW – Tuesday, January 17.
      It is scheduled to get underway at 7:45pm GMT.
      Molineux in Wolverhampton is the allocated arena for this huge match and it can host around 32,050 fans.
      The reverse fixture ended 2-2.

      What TV channel is Wolves vs Liverpool on and can it be live streamed?

      Wolves vs Liverpool will be broadcast on BBC One in the UK.
      Coverage is scheduled to commence from 7:30pm – 15 minutes before kick-off.
      Viewers have the option to stream the action live on the BBC Sport website or BBC iPlayer.

      Can Wolves vs Liverpool be watched for FREE?
      Yes! Wolves’ third round FA Cup replay for free in the UK as long as you have a valid TV license.
      What is the team news?
      Julen Lopetegui will once again be without long-term absentees Chiquinho, Sasa Kalajdzic, Pedro Neto and Boubacar Traore.
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      And the Wolves manager could also have Diego Costa and Joao Moutinho unavailable to him for this huge clash following fitness doubts.
      Elsewhere, Jurgen Klopp is in deep water as he’ll be forced to continue without key figures such as Virgil van Dijk, Luis Diaz, Roberto Firmino and Diogo Jota.
      Arthur also remains out but Darwin Nunez could make his return to the side after a minor setback.
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      Wolves 29/10
      Draw 13/5
      Liverpool 9/10

      To qualify (incl ET and pen)

      Wolves 17/10
      Liverpool 4/9

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      Leeds striker Joe Gelhardt wanted by Blackburn in loan transfer and could leave after FA Cup clash with Cardiff

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      BLACKBURN want to sign Leeds hitman Joe Gelhardt for their promotion push.Rovers are keen on a loan deal for the 20-year-old.
      Blackburn Rovers are trying to sign Joe Gelhardt on loan from LeedsCredit: Getty
      He may be allowed out after the FA Cup replay with Cardiff this week and he is eager to stay in the north.
      Old club Wigan are dreaming of a return and Swansea fancy Gelhardt too — but the deciding factor in the chase will be game time.
      He joined Leeds in 2020 from the Latics and this season has made 15 appearances in the Premier League.
      However, he is yet to register a goal in the league and could benefit from a spell in the Championship.
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      Blackburn are also battling Blackpool for Bournemouth midfielder Gavin Kilkenny, 22, on loan.
      Rovers right-back Jay Haddow, 18, is the focus of an international tug-of-war.
      Haddow has played youth level for Japan as he qualifies through his mum but Scotland want him as he has grandparents from there.
      Their promotion hopes took a knock today as they were thrashed by 19th placed Rotherham.
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      Rovers were humbled 4-0 by the strugglers and have dropped to 5th in the table.
      They in turn were overtaken by Middlesbrough after they beat Milwall 1-0. More

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      FA Cup 4th round TV games revealed with mouth-watering Man City vs Arsenal clash on Friday night

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      ARSENAL’S trip to Manchester City will kick-off live TV coverage of the FA Cup fourth round.The match-up between the Prem’s top two is the highlight tie of the round and will be screened by ITV with an 8pm start on Friday January 27.
      Mikel Arteta and Pep Guardiola will do battle in the tie of the roundCredit: AP
      Paul Ince will return to Old Trafford as Reading bossCredit: Rex
      Arsenal’s North London neighbours Spurs feature in the first of the two BBC live ties, with their match at Preston a 6pm kick-off the following day.
      The other live game on Saturday January 28 is Manchester United’s home clash with former midfield ace Paul Ince’s Reading, an 8pm start shown on ITV4 and streaming service ITVX.

      ITV’s third match will see Brighton at home to the winners of the replay between Wolves and Liverpool, with a 1.30pm kick-off on Sunday January 29.
      And the Beeb complete their choices with non-league Wrexham – owned by Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney – against Derby at 4.30pm and then West Ham’s visit to Derby on ITV4 and streaming from 7.45pm on Monday January 30.
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      The remaining ten ties’ kick-off times are yet to be confirmed.
      Confirmed further ties include Southampton vs Blackpool, Ipswich vs Burnley, Derby vs West Ham and Stoke vs Stevenage.
      Walsall will also host Leicester, Fulham will welcome Sunderland and Fleetwood will travel to Sheffield Wednesday.
      Other ties remain subject to replays.
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      Blackburn will take on Forest Green or Birmingham City.
      Bristol City or Swansea City have drawn Chesterfield or West Brom.
      Underdogs Boreham Wood or League One Accrington Stanley will be at home to the winner of Cardiff and Leeds’ replay.

      TV SCHEDULE IN FULL
      Friday 27 January
      Man City vs Arsenal, 8pm ITV1
      Saturday 28 January
      Preston vs Tottenham, 6pm BBC One
      Manchester United vs Reading 8pm ITV4
      Sunday 29 January
      Brighton vs Liverpool/Wolves, 1:30pm ITV1
      Wrexham vs Sheffield United, 4:30pm BBC One

      Monday 30 January
      Derby vs West Ham, 7:45pm ITV4 More

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      ‘They don’t want us to win’ – Wolves’ Neves in astonishing attack on English refs after Liverpool & Forest controversies

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      RUBEN NEVES has launched a blistering attack on the shocking state of English refereeing.And demanded to know why Wolves were prevented from progressing in the FA Cup and Carabao Cup by a series of controversial match-changing blunders.
      Wolves have been on the end of some dodgy decisions latelyCredit: Getty
      And Ruben Neves launched an astonishing rant about itCredit: Rex
      “I’m not sure what is going on,” raged the Portuguese World Cup star. It feels like they don’t want us to win.”
      Wolves’ fury erupted after they crashed out of the Carabao Cup following a dramatic penalty shoot-out defeat at Nottingham Forest in midweek.
      Neves believes the tie should never have made it that far after his team-mate Matheus Nunes was denied a late penalty when Emmanuel Dennis’s studs caught Nunes’ heel, ripping the midfielder’s boot off in the process.
      That controversy came hard on the heels of an equally contentious FA Cup decision at Anfield on Saturday when Toti’s late ‘winner,’ was disallowed despite the fact there was no VAR camera angle to support the onfield decision.
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      Wolves also believe they suffered from a flawed offside call which allowed Mo Salah to score Liverpool’s second goal from a blatantly offside position.
      Their simmering frustration boiled over at the City Ground and rival players clashed after Forest’s dramatic shoot-out win set up a semi-final showdown with Manchester United at Wolves’ expense.
      In an astonishing post-match tirade, Neves:

      Accused referee Graham Scott of going AWOL while a post-match free-for-all broke out on his watch.
      Speculated it would require a broken leg for Wolves to be awarded a penalty.
      Claimed the image of English football has been tarnished by recent controversies.
      And challenged referees to have the courage of their convictions to explain their decisions in post-match interviews.

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      Wolves players feel they haven’t only been battling relegation this season, they have also been battling against officialdom.
      With no VAR in operation during League Cup ties, Neves presented Scott with Nunes’ ripped boot as evidence – only to be told he could only award the foul if the offence had occurred OUTSIDE the box!
      Nunes rapped: “What happened last week was a shame for English football and what happened here is really bad for English football as well.
      “The referee said to me the contact was not enough for him to give a penalty.
      “Maybe it was not enough for him, but how can a referee decide if the contact is enough or not?
      “Maybe if I stepped on his foot, like their player stepped on Matheus, he’d ask for a foul.
      “He told us if the foul was in the middle of the pitch he would give it to us but that the criteria in the box is different and the contact was not deemed to be enough.
      “Do we need to start breaking legs to have penalties in football?
      To compound his frustration Neves also saw his penalty in shootout savedCredit: Getty
      “I showed him Matheus’ boot, it was completely ripped!
      “There’s no excuses. He didn’t give the penalty because he didn’t want to give it, that’s it.”
      Neves’ mood darkened even further when his penalty was one of the two saved by Dean Henderson in the resulting shoot-out as Forest set up a glamour semi-final showdown with Man United.
      Afterwards, the Portuguese ace spoke from the heart and took full responsibility for his costly miss, claiming referees should also be accountable for their actions.
      Wolves are due to meet with new referees chief Howard Webb this week to flag up their concerns.
      But Neves would prefer referee Graham Scott to explain his decision-making process to the public – rather than disappearing up the tunnel, to be protected by a wall of silence.
      “At the end of the game everyone was fighting on the pitch and the referee was in the dressing room. That’s not normal,” said Neves.
      “He should be outside seeing what is happening and which players need to have a red card. Instead he was inside while everyone was fighting.
      Players erupted in a melee at the end of the Carabao Cup clashCredit: Getty
      “Now I’m here talking about my s**t penalty, and he’s going home and he will not talk to anyone. It’s too easy for them.
      “For me, I’m really sad because I really wanted to help my team win but I missed my penalty, and now I’m here talking to you.
      “I really wanted him to say to the public what he said to me on the pitch. He said to me that the contact is not enough.
      “How can a referee see the boot coming off the foot of a player and say the contact is not enough?
      “If a boot comes off, you cannot play. He would stop the game.
      “I cannot shoot the ball without the boot on my foot.
      “Imagine, Matheus wanted to shoot with the ball and he had no boot on his foot. How can that happen?
      “That’s not normal. There’s no excuse for it.
      Julen Lopetegui spoke with the ref after the game against LiverpoolCredit: PA
      Wolves asked for an explanation from the FA over the Liverpool decision
      “Even the small details. I did a foul on Aurier, I stopped in front of him and he kicked my leg, then he screamed. I got a yellow card.
      “I was asking why he gave me a yellow card and he said to me ‘no worries, if they do the same it will be a yellow card as well’.
      “Morgan (Gibbs-White) kicked Max (Kilman) in exactly the same way and he said it wasn’t the same.
      “We saw everything on the pitch and it’s really sad. I’m going home thinking about that really poor penalty, and he’s going home and doesn’t need to talk to anybody.”
      Asked for his opinion on the post-match bust-up Neves replied: “Ask the referee!
      “That’s why he’s here – to see what happened – ask him if he saw something.
      “I was with our fans thanking them for their support. When I turned around everyone was fighting and the referee was not on the pitch.
      “He was inside and that’s a mistake. I’m sure someone would have taken a red card, and that can change the next game.
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      “We should have won the game in the 90 minutes, but again it’s a big decision against Wolves.
      “I’m not sure what is going on, because it feels like they don’t want us to win.” More

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      Arsenal charged AGAIN for failing to control players in Oxford FA Cup tie, days after surrounding ref against Newcastle

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      ARSENAL have been charged with failing to control their players for the second time in a week.The Gunners stars were penalised for their antics in the 0-0 draw against Newcastle on January 3.
      Arsenal demanded a penalty from David Coote against OxfordCredit: Getty
      And six days later, they surrounded the referee on the way to beating Oxford in the FA Cup.
      Mikel Arteta’s men remonstrated with David Coote in the 34th minute of Monday’s third-round clash at the Kassam Stadium.
      Albert Sambi Lokonga’s shot deflected wide for a corner after striking an Oxford defender on the arm.
      The referee did not award a penalty and there was no VAR on hand to review the decision, sparking a furious reaction.
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      And that has now prompted another response from the FA, who said: “Arsenal FC has been charged with breaching FA Rule E20.1 during its tie against Oxford United FC in The FA Cup on Monday 9 January 2023.
      “It’s alleged that Arsenal FC failed to ensure its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion during the 34th minute, and the club has until Monday 16 January 2023 to respond.”
      Goals from Mohamed Elneny and an Eddie Nketiah double ensured a safe passage into the fourth round, where Arsenal will face Manchester City in the standout tie.
      However, the game is also being looked into by the FA over allegations of spot-fixing leading to suspicious betting patterns.
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      English football’s governing body are investigating evidence sent to them including WhatsApp messages claiming Ciaron Brown would definitely be booked in the match.
      Oxford left-back Brown, 24, may also have his phone records – including calls, texts and social media – checked as part of the probe following his 59th-minute yellow card.
      Against Newcastle, Granit Xhaka’s cross brushed Jacob Murphy on the elbow from point-blank range in the 95th minute, prompting a similar angry response from the players – as well as Arteta on the sidelines.
      The Gunners boss flapped his arms wildly and gesticulated as his desperate pleas for a spot-kick fell on deaf ears.
      He later described the decision not to give two penalties in the goalless draw at the Emirates as “scandalous”
      But fans watching on at home called on Arteta to be hit with a touchline ban for his antics.
      The Gunners wanted a penalty in the closing seconds against NewcastleCredit: PA More