FA Cup

WILD THING – you made our hearts sing.
Wycombe boss Gareth Ainsworth certainly had Jose Mourinho and his Spurs superstars rocking at Adams Park last night.

Tanguy Ndombele scored twice as Spurs came from behind against WycombeCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd

Fred Onyedinma fired Wycombe into a shock lead against TottenhamCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd

Gareth Bale got Spurs level just moments before the breakCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd

And everything was looking groovy for the Championship strugglers after Fred Onyedinma slotted them into a surprise 25th minute lead.
Even after Gareth Bale levelled for Tottenham on the stroke of half time, the Chairboys still refused to throw in the towel in the face of the Alamo.
And in the end it took a wonder strike from Harry Winks three minutes from time to break the resistance – before Tanguy Ndombele added two more at the death.
It left rocker Ainsworth – nicknamed Wild Thing – singing the blues but with a huge amount of pride.

As for Mourinho, he will be scratching his head after seeing his men hit a bum note again.
His Tottenham are struggling to make sweet music at the moment – tt is more like grunge.
But he is just about managing to get a tune out of his squad at the moment – even if it is not to their fans’ taste.
The Special One will be hoping Bale’s will be able to build on this display and his finishing.

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With five of their eight FA Cup successes coming in 1901, 1921, 1961, 1981 and 1991, it was always said to be lucky for Spurs when the year ended in one.
Well, you have to say the years starting in ‘2’ have not been that successful for them so far, in terms of silverware.
The appointment of Mourinho 14 months ago was clearly designed to change that.
Having already guided them to a place in April’s Carabao Cup Final – where they will face Manchester City – he saw his side take a step closer to another Wembley appearance as booked a fifth round trip to Everton.
Mourinho made TEN changes to his starting line-up from the 3-1 victory at Sheffield United in the Prem last time out – and FIVE from the one that began the 5-0 win at Marine in the previous round.
Just like at Marine, the Spurs squad had to get changed in the bar – which under the current conditions has been turned into a makeshift away dressing room.
With snow on the hills surrounding Adams Park, the groundstaff clearly did a grand job in keeping the pitch clear.

Harry Kane was called into action from the bench as Tottenham searched for a winnerCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
Though they must have wished they had not bothered when Bale headed Lucas Moura’s corner wide in only the fourth minute.
Chairboys chief Ainsworth famously fronts a rock band called The Cold Blooded Hearts – but let out a wail of despair as his striker Admiral Muskwe’s header was clawed away by Joe Hart.
Jacobson almost scored direct from the resulting corner with one of his trademark inswinging deliveries which have deceived several second tier defences this term.
Bale then fired wide again before Onyedinma put the hosts in front.
The last time the winger faced Spurs was as a sub for Millwall in their 6-0 quarter-final drubbing in N17 four years ago.
But he will have a better memory of facing the Lilywhites now after turning in a cross from Uche Ikpeazu for only his second goal of the season.

Gareth Ainsworth greets Jose Mourinho pitchside before the game got underwayCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
When Bale drilled another chance into the side-netting you wondered if it was going to be his or Tottenham’s night.
But after Moussa Sissoko and Japhet Tanganga had both seen efforts come back off the crossbar, Bale hooked in Moura’s cross for the equaliser in first-half stoppage time.
As expected it was all Spurs in the second half with Bale flashing another shot across goal and Erik Lamela and Moura also going close.
Mourinho sent on Harry Kane and then Son and Ndombele in a bid to break Wycombe’s resistance and Son missed a sitter when he blazed over in the 80th minute.
With extra time looming, Winks curled home a 25-yard shot to make it 2-1 to the visitors before Ndombele side footed a quickfire third 72 seconds later.
The Frenchman then grabbed his second of the night with a fine burst into the box and a powerful finish in stoppage time.

Spurs star Toby Alderweireld tussles with Wycombe’s Admiral Muskwe Credit: News Group Newspapers Ltd

Harry Winks finally got Tottenham ahead with just four minutes remainingCredit: AFP

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EDINSON CAVANI told Bruno Fernandes where to put his winning free-kick in Manchester United’s 3-2 FA Cup win over Liverpool at Old Trafford on Sunday.
The Portuguese star slammed home the 78th minute winner before revealing the tip from his Uruguayan team-mate.

Bruno Fernandes said Edinson Cavani told him where to put his winning free-kick against LiverpoolCredit: Rex Features

The Portuguese smashed a hard and low effort past Alisson in the 78th minuteCredit: AP:Associated Press

The scores were locked at 2-2 when United won a free-kick on the edge of Liverpool’s box.
Set-piece specialist Fernandes stepped up and drilled a hard and low effort towards Alisson’s side of the goal.
And such was the precision, Liverpool’s Brazilian goalkeeper could not scramble back across his goal to stop the ball nestling in the bottom right corner.
Fans and pundits heaped praise on Fernandes after the game but the 26-year-old was quick to credit his experienced team-mate Cavani.

He told BBC Sport: “I work a lot on these kind of goals, free-kicks. I tried, this one was good.
“Before the free-kick, Cavani told me, ‘Try the hard one on the side of the keeper’. I tried it and it went well.”
After the game Ole Gunnar Solskjaer revealed Fernandes stayed on at training to practice free-kicks on Saturday having been told he was starting on the bench.
Fernandes was again up to the job after replacing the muted Donny van de Beek midway through the second half.

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And he confirmed set-piece practice is a huge part of his weekly routine.
Asked how often he practices, he told MUTV: “I think almost every day.
“Sometimes he [Solskjaer] has to kick me out of the training to stop.
“I’m always working on that kind of situation. I like to watch and learn from Juan [Mata] because I think he is a really good specialist.
“I think in training we stay there most of the time – me and Juan stay longer, but also Alex [Telles], Rashy [Marcus Rashford], Fred also stays with us.
“I think normally a little bit more long distance is for Rashy. I think he feels more comfortable from there.”
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ZLATAN IBRAHIMOVIC has stunned fans by unveiling a shocking bald look… but some are not convinced the striker has axed his famous top knot.
The AC Milan star has sported long hair for most of his career with his iconic ponytail becoming synonymous with his look in recent years.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic posted a photo showing a shaved headCredit: Instagram @iamzlatanibrahimovic

But fans are not convinced the AC Milan star has really got rid of his long hairCredit: AP:Associated Press

Ibrahimovic, 39, has netted 12 goals in just eight Serie A starts this season – with only Cristiano Ronaldo above him in the scoring charts.
Yet he drew a rare blank for the league leaders this weekend as they fell to a surprise 3-0 home defeat to Atalanta on Saturday.
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But the Swede still managed to grab the headlines by apparently unveiling a new hairdo on Instagram, alongside the caption: “All in.”

One fan tweeted: “Looking like Stone Cold Steve Austin, as if defenders weren’t scared before, now they’ll be terrified.”
Another said: “Serie A aint ready, bald Zlatan seems more dangerous.”
A third added: “Bald Zlatan looks like an extra from Game of Thrones.”
However, some suspicious fans noted that a mysterious smudge behind the ex-Manchester United striker’s head may have been the giveaway sign of some Photoshop shenanigans.

When Ibra is not sending fans wild on social media, he is busy helping Diogo Dalot settle in Italy.
The Portuguese full-back has recaptured his form on-loan in Milan after falling out of favour at Old Trafford.
And after missing out on the chance to play with Ibrahimovic during his two-year stint at the Red Devils, the 21-year-old has credited the Swedish international for bettering him.

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DOMINIC CALVERT-LEWIN rediscovered his Sheffield Steel to help Everton down Wednesday.
The ex-Sheffield United youngster ended his six-game goalscoring drought and two-game injury lay-off in South Yorkshire style.

Everton sailed into the FA Cup fifth round by beating Sheffield WednesdayCredit: Reuters

Dominic Calvert-Lewin ended his own mini drought in front of goalCredit: Getty Images – Getty

The England star was restored to the starting line-up after his comeback from injuryCredit: Getty Images – Getty

Richarlison and Yerry Mina’s second half headers then sealed the deal as the Toffees secured a fifth-round spot for the first time in five years.
Sheffield Wednesday will be sick of the sight of the former Blades babe Calvert-Lewin – who also scored twice in a Carabao Cup third round tie at Hillsborough last season.
And recovering from his hamstring troubles, Calvert-Lewin looks back to his delightfully domineering best just in time for a 2021 surge.
Boss Carlo Ancelotti is adamant that will not include a challenge for the Prem title – mind games of the most experienced kind from the trophy-laden Italian coach, perhaps.

But it proves Ancelotti has eyes for FA Cup glory, and a desire to lift the trophy – or any trophy for that matter – for the first time since their last Wembley glory of 1995.
Ancelotti knows his Goodison history, revealing in his programme notes he watched Everton’s 1966 FA Cup final victory over Wednesday upon his arrival on Merseyside.
But ahead of the club’s first meeting with the Owls in this competition for 31 years, his focus was on the present – keen to avoid another cup scare after being taken to extra-time by Rotherham in the third round.
It explained his strong team selection, with big-hitters Calvert-Lewin, Richarlison and James Rodriguez all starting alongside Andre Gomez and Gylfi Sigurdsson.

And their superiority showed from the off – Richarlison forcing Owls keeper Joe Wildsmith to tip his header onto the bar after eight minutes.
The Brazilian striker then went one better, curling into the bottom corner from a perfectly-weighted Rodriguez pass only to have it chalked off for offside.
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Yerry Mina (middle) and Richarlison (right) both netted as the Toffees sunk the OwlsCredit: Reuters
Chances came and went as Calvert-Lewin saw an effort from a tight angle well blocked by Wildsmith after a gorgeous flowing move.
And Wednesday were beginning to have some success on the counter as home frustrations grew with Kadeem Harris finding space down the right.
But that optimism was crushed by their old foe Calvert-Lewin, tapping in at the far post after Gomes twisted and turning the Wednesday defence before a fizzed delivery across goal.
His 15th goal in 20 games in all competitions this season – his last coming away at Burnley on December 5.
It is also his first in the FA Cup in Everton blue – and first at Goodison since October.
Ancelotti’s half-time advice was one of encouragement to kill the game as quickly as possible, judged by his side’s aggressive approach to the second half.
That approach was rewarded with a second goal in the 59th minute – Richarlison rising highest to flick Rodriguez’ corner into the far side netting.
And three minutes later came the third in identical circumstances. Rodriguez’ corner and this time fellow Colombian Yerry Mina found space to nod home.
Calvert-Lewin came close to a second and Everton’s fourth moments later after a cheeky chip over Wildsmith but for Ciaran Brennan’s pre-emptive goal-line clearance.

Brazil ace Richarlison rose highest to head home Everton’s secondCredit: Reuters

His work was done – subbed off soon after for an early shower ahead of a league clash with European rivals Leicester on Wednesday – as was Everton’s.
The fifth round awaits, with either Tottenham or Wycombe travelling to Goodison.
Whoever it is, the odds of Ancelotti taking his foot off the pedal for a long-awaited Wembley return are very slim indeed.

Yerry Mina added a third minutes laterCredit: Reuters More