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      Watch Tammy Abraham’s late header off line to secure Chelsea win vs Barnsley as he reveals he was defender as kid

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      TAMMY ABRAHAM scored Chelsea’s winner against Barnsley but his man of the match gong was just as much down to his defending heroics.
      Abraham’s late header off his own line kept Chelsea’s lead in tact and ultimately secured their place in the FA Cup quarter-finals.

      Tammy Abraham headed the ball over the bar with goalkeeper Kepa strandedCredit: Reuters

      Abraham’s last-ditch defending denied spirited Barnsley an equaliserCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      Abraham celebrates scoring the only goal of the gameCredit: AP:Associated Press

      Thomas Tuchel’s men will host Sheffield United at Stamford Bridge and had the England striker to thank for his work at both ends of the field.
      The 23-year-old revealed he grew up as a defender in his post-match interview and clearly hasn’t lost his touch.
      Abraham told the BBC: “Well, I grew up being a defender so it was instinctive reactions, just getting in there.
      “And I just said ‘I have to do this, I have to try something’ and it worked.”

      Abraham’s tap-in from sub Reece James’ cross in the 64th minute was enough to secure a 1-0 win for an unconvincing Chelsea.
      And the former Aston Villa loanee praised the Championship side for making things difficult for the Blues at Oakwell.
      Abraham – who notched his fourth goal of the FA Cup campaign – added: “Give credit to them, they’re a good side.
      “We knew it would be hard.

      “I knew chances were going to come eventually and I just had to be in the right place at the right time.”
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      Abraham tapped in the winner for the Blues at OakwellCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      Former PSG boss Tuchel said he expected more of his team after they delivered a largely underwhelming performance.
      The German said: “We scored the goal and I had the feeling that they increased the risk but we stepped down in the little decisions.
      “Not enough courage and it was too deep for a long, long time.
      ‘We clearly can play better, so yes I expected more but not in terms that I am frustrated.
      “If you lack a rhythm and a bit of self-confidence and you have to show on this pitch, against an opponent that takes all the risk and plays the game of his life, that is not easy.
      “We can do better but I don’t want to be too hard on the players.”
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      Barnsley 0 Chelsea 1 LIVE REACTION: Tammy Abraham tap-in seals FA Cup quarter-final place for Blues – latest updates

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      CHELSEA made it through to the quarter-finals of the FA Cup thanks to a 1-0 win over Barnsley at Oakwell.
      Tammy Abraham notched the only goal of a torrid game and the Blues will now face Sheffield United in the last eight.
      RESULT: Barnsley 0-1 Chelsea
      Barnsley XI: Collins, Brittain, Sibbick, Helik, Andersen, Styles, Mowatt, Kane, Chaplin, Adeboyejo, Woodrow
      Chelsea XI: Kepa, Emerson, Christensen, Zouma, Alonso, Gilmour, Kante, Hudson-Odoi, Ziyech, Pulisic, Abraham

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      THAT’S ALL FOR TONIGHT!
      Chelsea are through to FA Cup quarter finals after beating Barnsley 1-0 at Oakwell.
      Tammy Abraham scored the only goal of the game, and the Blues will face Sheffield United in the next round.
      The other quarter finals are:
      Everton v Man City
      Bournemouth v Southampton
      Leicester v Manchester United
      Please join us on SunSport for more live blogs over the weekend.
      Goodnight!

      REACTION FROM VALERIEN ISMAEL
      The Barnsley boss told Talksport:
      “I think it was very important for us to stay true to ourselves, to show our principles against a side like Chelsea and I think we did it very well, especially in the first half.
      “We had to score in the first half, we had two big chances, in the second half Chelsea changed their shape and played with a back four and had more control of the game.
      “They scored with one moment where we didn’t keep the intensity of the pressure on the ball and we were punished, after that we came back into the game and were dangerous.
      (On there being no VAR for tonight’s game) ” I saw Sheffield United v Bristol City and I saw the VAR (being used) and I was delighted against Chelsea we would have it, but it didn’t happen.
      “We had to score in the first half, this was the most important thing, if we scored it could’ve been a different game.
      “We were very delighted with the performance, less with the result but we improved and tonight it was the next step for the guys to see how far we can bring our principles against a side like Chelsea and I think we saw that tonight.”

      REACTION FROM TUCHEL
      The Blues boss told Talksport:
      “We were lucky and we have admit, we were lucky in some situations, we had Kepa who saved two big chances in the first half and we had Tammy who saved the one on the goal line with his head. We struggled in the beginning of the game, it was a better second half.
      “It was a very, very good goal which I liked a lot, it was an excellent run from Reece and finish from Tammy. The Opponent took a lot of risks and played a physical game and we had difficulties coping with it.
      “We ended the last 15 minutes way too deep, we couldn’t push the game into the opponents half and in the end we have to admit we were a little bit lucky, but its not forbidden to be lucky in the cup.
      “The circumstances were very difficult, the pitch was very difficult, I don’t want to be too hard on the players. It’s clear we can do better, but we have to admit that our opponent played a very, very good game.
      “It was a rough day for us. It’s not easy, you arrive for a cup tie like this against a strong opponent who plays the game of their life and suddenly you lack rhythm and a little self confidence.”

      REACTION FROM ABRAHAM
      The Chelsea striker told the BBC:
      “Coming here is never an easy place, I’ve experienced it myself when I was in the Championship, they’re a good side, we knew it would be hard.
      (On his goal goal-line clearance) “I grew up being a defender so my instinctive reaction was just get in there and being in the right place, I saw the ball coming and I just said ‘I have to do this, I have to try something’ and it worked.”
      “It’s a 1-0 win, coming here is never easy so we’ll take that.”

      CHELSEA V SHEFF UTD IN THE QUATER FINALS

      CHELSEA ARE THROUGH

      ABRAHAM HEADS OFF THE LINE

      ABRAHAM SETTLED IT

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      BARNSLEY 0-1 CHELSEA

      BARNSLEY 0-1 CHELSEA
      90. There will be three minutes off added time.

      BARNSLEY 0-1 CHELSEA
      85. Barnsley still pressing, looking for that equaliser but Chelsea are looking fairly solid.
      They’re continuing to work hard but still lack the quality to punish Chelsea.

      BARNSLEY 0-1 CHELSEA
      82. Barnsley continuing to press forward but still looking toothless in attack.
      Chelsea seeing out the game relatively comfortably.

      BARNSLEY 0-1 CHELSEA
      80. Sub for Chelsea, Kovacic replaces Pulisic.

      BARNSLEY 0-1 CHELSEA
      77. Chance! A Barnsley free kick into the box is punched by Kepa, the ball falls to Sollbauer, he flicks the ball towards goal and Abraham heads it off the line!!!!!
      The corner is cleared and Chelsea survive a dangerous moment.

      BARNSLEY 0-1 CHELSEA
      76. Sub for Barnsley, Sibbick has been replaced by Sollbauer.

      BARNSLEY 0-1 CHELSEA
      73. Subs for Barnsley: Brittain and Kane have been replaced by Williams and Palmer.

      BARNSLEY 0-1 CHELSEA
      71. Barnsley showing plenty of spirit and endeavour but lack qaulity in their final third.
      Chelsea looking comfortable without looking threatening.

      BARNSLEY 0-1 CHELSEA
      68. Barnsley still showing fighting spirit and coming forward.
      Sub for Chelsea, Ziyech off and Anjorin on.

      BARNSLEY 0-1 CHELSEA
      65. Reece James runs tdown the right hand side and drills a low cross into the box which is met by Abraham and he side foots home!

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      Chelsea player ratings: Abraham takes chance to impress Tuchel as Ziyech fails to get going

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      CHELSEA overcame a nervy encounter against Barnsley to reach the FA Cup quarter-finals.
      Tammy Abraham scored the only goal of the game as Thomas Tuchel’s Premier League giants were given a run for their money by the mid-table Championship outfit.

      Tammy Abraham scored as Chelsea beat Barnsley 1-0 in the FA CupCredit: PA:Press Association

      Chelsea will now take on Sheffield United in the next stage for a place in the semis.
      Here, Simon Phillips delivers his player ratings on the night…
      Kepa Arrizabalaga – 7/10
      Kept Chelsea in the game early on with a point blank save from close range. 
      Dealt with a couple of awkward crosses well.

      Kurt Zouma – 6
      Looked a bit uncomfortable in the middle of the back three and struggled with the high press. 
      Much more comfortable in a back four when it was switched at half time.
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      Kepa Arrizabalaga made an important point-blank stop for the BluesCredit: Reuters

      Andreas Christensen – 5
      Also some very uncomfortable moments from him, looked panicked on the ball on occasions and could not settle into the game. 

      Replaced by Rudiger at half time.
      Emerson Palmieri – 6
      Probably didn’t do too much to help his cause for more minutes, but then he has probably never played as a centre back before. 
      Moved to his more familiar left back in the second half and was a bit better.
      Callum Hudson-Odoi – 8
      Chelsea’s liveliest attacker in the first half – but that wasn’t hard among his lacklustre team mates. 
      He continued to threaten with his direct style of play and pace and helped Chelsea finally get their win.

      N’Golo Kante had a decent game in midfield for ChelseaCredit: AFP
      N’Golo Kante – 6
      Some tidy touches and important interceptions, but he never looked comfortable receiving the ball in tight areas as Chelsea were very heavily pressed.
      Billy Gilmour – 8
      Very smart and tidy play from him, and very comfortable on the ball. 
      Made a good pass for Abraham in the first half that almost led to a penalty. 
      Great work to get the pass off to James who setup Abraham to score the opener.
      Marcos Alonso – 4
      Bit lost out wide really and many sloppy touches from him. 
      Didn’t involve himself enough and was taken off at half time.

      Hakim Ziyech struggled to impress against the Championship sideCredit: Reuters
      Hakim Ziyech – 4
      A few decent touches and long passes from Ziyech, but wasn’t really doing enough to help his team play out from deep and was a bit too weak on the ball. 
      His second half turned into a real nightmare and he couldn’t put a foot right. 
      Removed for teenager Tino Anjorin before 70 minutes.
      Christian Pulisic – 4
      Looked very sloppy in the first half and didn’t bring enough to the table. 
      Like Ziyech, he was a poor outlet to play out to and didn’t do enough with the ball when he did get it.
      Tammy Abraham – 9
      Bit better than his fellow attackers at holding the ball up and looked a constant threat. 
      Won two clear penalties, neither of which were given by the referee. 
      Held the ball up very well and got the opening goal. 
      His defensive contributions were also very important – saved a clear goal when he headed off the line late on.

      Tammy Abraham was Chelsea’s match winner and star man on the nightCredit: AFP
      SUBS
      Antonio Rudiger for Christensen (HT) – 7
      Calmed Chelsea down a little and almost scored with a header.
      Reece James for Alonso (HT) – 8
      Gave Chelsea a lot more balance after he came on.
      Great work down the right to set Abraham up to score and automatically made the Blues look a lot more stable in possession. 
      Faustino Anjorin for Ziyech (68 mins) – 8
      Physically great on the ball and made a positive impact when he came on.
      Mateo Kovacic for Pulisic (79 mins) – N/A

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      FA Cup quarter-final draw LIVE: Stream FREE, TV channel as Man Utd get Leicester and Everton host City – latest updates

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      THE FA Cup quarter-final draw gets underway this evening and there are still some big names left in the competition, including Man Utd and Chelsea.
      The Blues take on Barnsley tonight, while United beat West Ham on Tuesday. Man City overcame Swansea on Wednesday evening, with Premier League teams Everton and Leicester still in the competition too.
      Start time: 7.45pm GMT
      TV/Live stream: BBC One/iPlayer
      Ball numbers: 1. Bournemouth, 2. Man Utd, 3. Sheff Utd, 4. Wolves/Southampton, 5. Barnsley/Chelsea, 6. Everton, 7. Man City, 8. Leicester

      Follow ALL the draw with our live blog below…

      DRAW TO A CLOSE
      Well that’s all from me.
      Thanks for tuning in and make sure you’re following the SunSport’s blog between Leicester and Liveprool on Saturday.
      Good night.

      TUCH OF CLASS
      Thomas Tuchel on the victory: “We changed to a back four and took Marcos [Alonso] out for this tactical change. Andreas [Christensen] had to go out because he had a headache.
      “The changes made it a little easier to get into the opponents half and overcome the first press.
      “We did it well at the start of the second half and played constantly in the opponents half.
      “We scored the goal and I had the feeling that they increased the risk but we stepped down in the little decisions. Not enough courage and it was too deep for a long, long time.
      “We clearly can play better, so yes I expected more but not in terms that I am frustrated.
      “If you lack a rhythm and a bit of self-confidence and you have to show on this pitch, against an opponent that takes all the risk and plays the game of his life, that is not easy. We can do better but I don’t want to be too hard on the players.”

      BLYE BEAUTY
      Tammy Abraham has praised Barnsley following his match-winning goal against the Yorkshire side.
      He said: “Coming here is never easy.
      “Give credit to them they are a good side.
      “I knew chances would come eventually I just had to be in the right place at the right time.”

      TAM’S THE MAN
      And Chelsea are through to the FA Cup quarter-final!
      Tammy Abraham scored the only goal of the game after tapping home from close range.
      Have a look at his strike below.

      ABRA CADABRA
      Tammy Abraham has fired Chelsea in front.
      Abraham tapped home after being picked out by Reece James.
      The Blues have been growing in confidence in the second half and that goal will help settle the nerves for the West London outfit.

      SAN STORM
      Wolves boss Nuno Espirito Santo has spoke of his frustration after his side crashed out of the FA Cup at the hands of BT Sport.
      He told BT Sport: “It was a tight game, tough, competitive with few spaces against a good side.
      “In the second half, the way we conceded the first goal – I’m very disappointed with that, very disappointed.
      “We are not producing enough. The final touch is not there and we are not clinical enough. We have problems in the final third of the pitch.
      “It requires improvement. It requires better decisions and it is our job to improve our players.
      “On Sunday we are going to face Southampton again and we need to give them a better fight.”

      WRECK IT RALPH
      Southampton boss Ralph Hasenhuttl has stated he sacrificed points in the Premier League to try and reach the FA Cup quarter-finals.
      He told BT Sport: “It’s not been an easy time the last few weeks. We’ve had tough games and disappointments.
      “But we deserved to win today and we are still in the Cup, which is fantastic. 
      “We said once we were more comfortable in the league we can focus on the Cup and so we picked a strong team against Arsenal which cost us two injuries – and perhaps Premier League points.
      “That is the bill we had to pay. But we want to go for the FA Cup that’s why we took the risk because this is a chance for us to win something.
      “It’s not easy to create chances against Wolves but we never stopped believing.”

      HALF-TIME
      Chelsea are being held at Oakwell, and Barnsley should be ahead as the two teams make their way into the dressing rooms.
      Thomas Tuchel’s side just haven’t clicked going forward.
      A big 45 minutes is needed from the Blues.

      ICYMI
      Here is the full FA Cup draw for those just joining.

      HE’S A KEPA
      Chelsea should be losing to Barnsley and they have Kepa Arrizabalage to thank for keeping them on level terms.
      The Spanish shot-stopper denied Callum Brittain from close range after Alex Mowatt whipped in a floated delivery.

      KICK OFF
      Chelsea’s clash away at Barnsley has kicked.
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      TUCH AND GO
      Thomas Tuchel has spoken of how he desperately wants to win the FA Cup.
      He said: “Any competition we want to win, this is what our club is all about, and that is the mentality we expect.”
      Commenting on the players that have been picked to start, he added: “They deserve it because they have shown on the training ground that I can count on them.
      “We have to not over-do it today, they don’t have to show everything today, just a solid team performance so the expectations are not too high on them. The main point is that we trust them.”

      BLUE IS THE COLOUR
      Attention now shifts to Oakwell where Barnsley host Chelsea.
      Thomas Tuchel has made ten changes for the encounter in Yorkshire.
      But anything other than a win for the West Londoners will be seen as one of their worst results in recent history.

      DRAW RECAP
      Two great games in the FA Cup quarter-final to get excited for.
      Everton vs Manchester City has the potential to be the match of the round.
      While you can expect end-to-end action for Leicester’s clash against Man Utd.
      Should Chelsea beat Barnsley, they will face Sheffield United in what is another favourable tie for the Blues.
      And finally you can expect fireworks in the south coast derby between Bournemouth and Southampton.

      BLUE MOON
      Barnsley/Chelsea vs Sheffield United

      FOX HUNT
      Leicester vs Man Utd

      SOUTH COAST DERBY
      Bournemouth vs Southampton

      FIRST UP
      Everton vs Man City!
      What a tie that will be!

      HERE WE GO
      The draw is finally about to start.
      Get ready folks, there could be some crackers to be played out in the next round…

      ALMOST READY
      The FA Cup draw starts in just over ten minutes!
      Stay tuned to find out what the ties will be.

      SAINTS GOT MARCHING
      And Southampton have got a late second goal through Stuart Armstrong!
      That’s it!
      Southampton are through to the FA Cup quarter-finals.
      Find out who they will face in the last eight with the hour.

      BARNSLEY TEAM NEWS
      And this is how the hosts Barnsley will line-up against the Blues.

      TEAM NEWS
      Thomas Tuchel has chosen to start the likes of Kepa Arrizabalaga, Billy Gilmour, N’Golo Kante and Hakim Ziyech for the clash against Barnsley.
      Kai Havertz and Timo Werner have not been named in the squad.

      KAY’S THE ROOF
      Nearly 13 years ago, striker Kayode Odejayi’s header dumped holders Chelsea out of the FA Cup and gave Barnsley a shock place in the semi-finals for the first time since 1912.
      Take a look at his goal down below.

      SAINTS ROW
      Southampton have taken the lead at Molineux!
      Danny Ings has fired the visitors into the lead in the 49th minute away at Wolves.
      The south coast side are looking to reach the quarter-finals for the first time since the 2017-18 season.

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      Chelsea verdict: Academy products like Abraham and James lead the way as big-money signings flop at Barnsley

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      CHELSEA have one of the finest academies in world football and the 1-0 FA Cup win at Barnsley proved just how important the youth movement has become.
      The Blues struggled immensely to see off their stubborn and intense Championship hosts to set up a home quarter-final with Sheffield United – and they have to thank the players who were raised at Cobham.

      Reece James and matchwinner Tammy Abraham were the stars as Chelsea’s youngsters outshone many of their senior players in the 1-0 win at BarnsleyCredit: PA:Press Association

      James slotted the ball across for Abraham to ruin the Tykes’ nightCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      The same academy that produced John Terry is now the one bringing through players who have become crucial to the Chelsea first team.
      First under Frank Lampard in the last couple of seasons and now under new boss Thomas Tuchel as well. 
      The Blues have invested heavily in new signings over the last few years, but a few of them didn’t show up at all at Oakwell. 
      Hakim Ziyech and Christian Pulisic were particularly poor and didn’t stand up to be counted when they were needed. 

      Barnsley pressed high throughout and gave Chelsea zero time on the ball. In fact, the Tykes were very unlucky to lose the match. 
      The home side’s tactics gave Chelsea some major problems, above all Ziyech and Pulisic failing to deal with Barnsley’s physical and close attentions. 
      So it was left to the academy lads to stand up and save Chelsea once again, as they have done so on many occasions in the last couple of seasons. 
      Reece James came on and was absolutely superb on the right. But it was Tammy Abraham who was the star of the show and scored the important winning goal, from a James assist. 

      Tammy Abraham tucked the clincher on 64 minutes from a Reece James cross, following brilliant work from Billy GilmourCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      Academy product Billy Gilmour set up Chelsea’s winner for Tammy AbrahamCredit: Reuters

      Thomas Tuchel will have learnt much about Chelsea’s character from their hard-fought 1-0 win at Championship side BarnsleyCredit: Reuters
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      But not only did he score and play well, Abraham was at the back putting his body on the line late on – he saved a certain goal after heading an effort over the bar while stood on the line defending a corner.
      Another Cobham-created player, Faustino Anjori,n came on and helped Chelsea win the match as well with some good touches and physicality.  
      Billy Gilmour is not a Chelsea product – growing up at Rangers and joining the Blues as a finishing school – but he too was also heavily involved in anything they did good on the night. 
      This just goes to show that these Chelsea academy players are good enough to mix it with the best, and they will continue to be top class players regardless of who the manager is. 
      Chelsea were hugely lucky to win the game on the night, but fair play to Tuchel for continuing to show the faith in the youngsters.
      They won the game for him at Oakwell.

      Chelsea’s stand-in keeper Kepa Arrizabalaga, seen thwarting Callum Brittain, will be delighted with his clean sheet in the FA Cup last-16 victoryCredit: Getty Images – Getty

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      Barnsley 0 Chelsea 1: Abraham sets up FA Cup quarter-final tie with Sheff Utd as Blues avoid second Tykes giant-killing

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      THOMAS TUCHEL is already just one step away from managing a team at Wembley – and he has only been in charge at Chelsea for five matches.
      The German coach saw his team struggle past Barnsley and they needed a winner from Tammy Abraham which looked suspiciously offside.

      Reece James and Tammy Abraham celebrated after combining to finally break the deadlock against BarnsleyCredit: PA:Press Association

      Abraham poked home James’ perfect cross to give Chelsea a second-half leadCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      At the very least, without the benefit of VAR, it looked a tight decision.
      Now, Tuchel needs only to guide his team past Sheffield United at Stamford Bridge in the next round and already, he will be on his way to the national stadium for the semi-finals.
      Yet while last year’s beaten finalists moved forward in the FA Cup, some of Tuchel’s players went backwards in his thinking as there was several poor performances.
      There was a first start under Tuchel for his former player at Dortmund, Christian Pulisic, but he chedid little.ches

      Also, Hakim Ziyech was given a run-out but all he did was moan the entire evening at the officials.
      So at least Abraham took his chance, however controversial, for his 12th goal of the season and fourth in the cup.
      Most importantly of all, he delivered a stunning goal-line block to deny Michael Sollbauer.
      In fairness to Abraham, he showed plenty of running and hard work to get himself in the good position for his 64th minute strike but from the rest of his team, it was a generally lethargic performance.

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      Abraham netted midway through the second-half much to the relief of Blues fansCredit: AFP

      Recalled Kepa was forced to make a sharp save in the first-halfCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      At half-time, Tuchel made a double change at the back with Reece James and Antonio Rudiger replacing Alonso and Andreas Christensen and there was certainly an improvement as Barnsley had edged the first half.
      Under Valerien Ismael, Barnsley are one of the better footballing teams in the Championship even though they are only around mid-table.
      And their high-energy football caused Chelsea some problems, particularly at the start and end of the first half.
      Chelsea would have been handed a first half penalty had there been VAR after a clear foul on Tammy Abraham. VAR is being used in the FA Cup but only at Premier League grounds. 
      While the decision may not please everyone, due to the costs of setting up the technology, particularly in the current financial climate, it is understandable when it is not being used at EFL clubs.
      Kepa delivered a stunning point blank save to deny Callum Brittain after Alonso switched off.
      Although it was a terrific stop, Brittain should still have scored from so close.
      Kepa was making his first start for Tuchel with his previous start coming in the 3-1 win over Luton, which proved to be Frank Lampard’s final game.
      Surprisingly, Barnsley were camped in the Chelsea half and the Blues’ new coach Tuchel shouting: “Guys, wake up!”
      Yet Chelsea should have been handed a penalty when Abraham was fouled by Toby Sibbick.

      Neither side was able to break the deadlock in the first-halfCredit: Reuters

      Tuchel brought on James at half-time in a tactical tweak, allowing Hudson-Odoi to play further forwardCredit: PA:Press Association
      Referee Martin Atkinson signalled that he thought the home defender had won the ball but in fact, Sibbick had only made contact with the England forward.
      It was a definite penalty.
      Barnsley caught out Chelsea with a corner just before the break but Brittain’s strike was deflected wide by Victor Adeboyejo 
      Callum Hudson-Odoi was Chelsea’s brightest spark but his best effort was to curl a shot wide.
      Chelsea then showed a rare moment of class when Mason Mount played a neat ball to James and his cross was perfect for Abraham who had a simple tap-in.
      It was their first shot of the game, which basically summed up the performance.
      But you still have to give credit to Barnsley who are a team on the rise, even though a play-off spot is a little bit too far away this season.
      And then they thought sub Sollbauer had given them a leveller before Abraham headed over.
      On a freezing night in Yorkshire, Tuchel will have been glad to have left Oakwell with his team still in the competition,
      Equally, some of the players did themselves no favours whatsoever.

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      FA Cup draw: Man Utd travel to Leicester in pick of quarter-final games as City face tricky Everton tie

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      MANCHESTER UNITED will travel to Leicester in the pick of the FA Cup quarter-finals, as Man City face Everton away.
      Both Manchester clubs will face a tricky away tie as they aim to book a spot in the semi-finals.

      Man Utd booked their quarter-final spot with an extra-time win over West Ham – and next face LeicesterCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      Leicester beat Brighton in the final minute to make it to the quarter-finalsCredit: AP:Associated Press

      Meanwhile, South Coast neighbours Bournemouth and Southampton were drawn together.
      Chelsea host Sheffield United after sneaking past Barnsley immediately after the draw was undertaken.
      All FA Cup quarter-final games will be played over the weekend of March 20.
      Man Utd booked their spot in the last-eight after edging past West Ham thanks to an extra-time winner from Scott McTominay.

      Kelechi Iheanacho scored a last-gasp winner as Leicester stunned Brighton to make it into the pot for Thursday night’s draw.
      And the two high-flying Premier League giants will now do battle at the King Power Stadium.
      Man City – fresh from ties against lower league sides Swansea and Cheltenham – will face their first real test.
      They take on an Everton side fresh from a 5-4 extra-time win over Tottenham in the fifth round.

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      Man City were too strong for Swansea as they brushed them aside in the fifth roundCredit: Reuters

      Southampton beat Wolves 2-0 shortly before the draw as they were paired with Bournemouth – who beat Burnley 2-0 earlier in the week.
      Chelsea will go toe-to-toe with Sheffield United after Tammy Abraham’s tap-in ensured the Blues didn’t lose to Barnsley in the FA Cup for a second time, having famously slumped to defeat at Stamford Bridge in 2008.
      The Blades edged past Bristol City thanks to a penalty from local hero Billy Sharp.
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      Barnsley FA Cup hero Kayode Odejayi opens up on THAT goal against Chelsea.. and is hoping for another shock tonight

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      NEARLY 13 years ago, striker Kayode Odejayi’s header dumped holders Chelsea out of the FA Cup and gave Barnsley a shock place in the semi-finals for the first time since 1912.
      Tykes fans – whose game against Derby last Saturday was called off due to a waterlogged pitch – will be hoping that lightning strikes twice on Thursday when the two clubs meet at Oakwell in the fifth round and another hero like Kayode can stun Blues again.

      Kayode Odejayi soared high to KO Chelsea in the 2007-08 FA Cup quarter-finals for an iconic moment in Barnsley’s historyCredit: AFP – Getty

      Tyes’ team-mates helped striker Kayode Odejayi end his goal drought in spectacular fashion, with a piece of FA Cup giant-killingCredit: AFP – Getty

      Since the FA Cup sprinkled it’s magic on Odejayi, he played for seven more clubs (two on loan), quit the game two years ago and now has his own personal fitness business in Yorkshire.
       Kayode, whose father is a preacher, recalled: “It was an incredible time and an unforgettable result for the team.
      “While the game was goalless we always had a chance. Just after the hour mark Martin Devaney hit a wonderful cross to the far post and it fell beautifully for me to nod past Chelsea keeper Carlo Cudicini. Oakwell erupted!
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      “I have goosebumps on the back of my neck just thinking about that moment. It was unreal. It;s a moment every Barnsley player and fan will remember with such fondness.”
      “From a personal point of view it’s wonderful to take the plaudits for the win, but the whole management and the rest of the players were outstanding.
      “I am so grateful for the memories. It  would be unbelievable if the club could pull off another shock on Thursday. 
      “The only sadness is that there will be no fans at Oakwell. For me they made it so special 13 years ago.”

       The winning goal also led to Odejayi getting an international call up – playing for Nigeria against Austria two months later.
      “When my Barnsley manager Simon Davey called me to say the Nigeria football association had been in touch to join their squad, I thought he was playing a prank and having a laugh.
      “My dad wasn’t at the Chelsea match, but I am so proud he was at the Nigeria game against Austria when I came on for Kwankwo Kanu.
      “It was such a proud moment for me in my career.”

      Kayode Odejayi was with Barnsley from 2007-10 in a much-travelled careerCredit: Times Newspapers Ltd
      Odejayi came over to the UK from Nigeria with his family when he was a year old and always had dreams of becoming a footballer.
      “These days kids are snapped up when they are nine or ten years old.
      “I was a bit late into the game. It wasn’t until I was 19 I got my breakthrough at Bristol City.
      “I had been on loan at Forest Green, when I was then released by Bristol City. Had I been younger, I think I might have walked away from the game.
      “But I was determined and after a year at Forest Green, moved to Cheltenham.
      Manager John Ward arrived at the club, really believed in me, and we ended up getting promotion in 2005-06 and I was top scorer.
      “I owe John so much for having faith in me. My four years with Cheltenham were among my most enjoyable in my 20-year career.”
      From Cheltenham, he was signed by Barnsley for £200,000 at the end of the 2006-07 season and a year later he was the talk of the Tykes for his header against Chelsea.
      After Barnsley, Kayode had spells on loan at Scunthorpe, Accrington and also joined Colchester, Rotherham, Tranmere, Stockport and finally Guiseley.

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      Today, Odejayi has his own personal fitness business while his wife owns a shop. They have two children, Kruz and Koko.
      “Like everyone else we are following all the guidelines during the pandemic, so life right now is looking after the children and then we will resume our everyday work again.
      “It’s been a difficult year. But I’ll be hoping and watching for Thursday and hoping Barnsley can repeat our feat from 2008.”

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