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    Ruben Amorim smiles as he and Man Utd stars arrive back in Manchester after FA Cup heroics against Arsenal

    MANCHESTER UNITED stars were all smiles as they headed home from dumping Arsenal out the FA Cup.The ten-men Red Devils put in a heroic performance and booked their place in the fourth round 5-3 on penalties.Ruben Amorim waved to fans after guiding United to victory over ArsenalCredit: Eamonn and James ClarkeThe manager was all smiles in his eye-catching PorscheCredit: Eamonn and James ClarkeAlejandro Garnacho and Amad Diallo shared a ride home in a Range RoverCredit: Eamonn and James ClarkeLisandro Martinez drove away in a Rolls-Royce with Manuel Ugarte next to himCredit: Eamonn and James ClarkeSkipper Bruno Fernandes left in a Bentley BentaygaCredit: Eamonn and James ClarkeMan Utd flew back from Luton Airport and were due to arrive in Manchester at 20:16.But the nerve-racking extra-time and penalties delayed their landing time to 21:52 last night.The players and staff were pictured leaving the airport in their luxury cars, looking thrilled with their second consecutive strong performance on the road after drawing 2-2 with Liverpool.Joshua Zirkzee has had a tough time at Old Trafford since his £36.5million move from Bologna in the summer but finally got the moment he has been dreaming about, converting the decisive spot-kick to knock Arsenal out.READ MORE ON MAN UTDThe striker was picked up by a friend in a Range Rover worth approximately £130,000.Zirkzee’s compatriot Matthijs de Ligt waved to fans by the car park’s exit as he sped off in the same model of car.Bruno Fernandes scored United’s goal in normal time and he was seen driving away in a new £250,000 Bentley Bentayga.In a similar car, Noussair Mazraoui went from wing-back to chauffeur as he took Tyrell Malacia home.Most read in FA CupFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSPenalty hero Joshua Zirkzee was picked up by a friendCredit: Eamonn and James ClarkeMatthijs DeLigt acknowledged fans from his £120,000 carCredit: Eamonn and James ClarkeNoussair Mazraoui and Tyrell Malacia went home in a Bentley BentaygaCredit: Eamonn and James ClarkeLisandro Martinez was behind the wheel of an eye-catching Rolls-Royce Phantom valued at close to £400,000 and had team-mate Manuel Ugarte in the passenger seat.Young wingers Alejandro Garnacho and Amad Diallo also shared the journey back in the Argentine’s gleaming white Range Rover.Arsenal and Man Utd stars in furious brawl as Harry Maguire goes for Kai Havertz as players hit the deck in mad scrambleManager Ruben Amorim departed in a £180,000 electric Porsche Taycan Turbo Estate.The boss was all smiles as he stopped and greeted supporters that had waited to get a glimpse of their heroes.Amorim is believed to have told fans that the players did not stop to meet them as they needed to get home and rest in preparation for Thursday’s clash against Southampton.Third-choice keeper Tom Heaton was also pictured in an Audi RSQ8 that can cost as much as £120,000.And club-legend-turned-chief Darren Fletcher was on the flight with the squad and went home in a Mercedes G-Wagon that are worth around £150,000.As United travelled home from their victory over Arsenal, Amorim’s side found out that former interim boss Ruud van Nistelrooy heads back to Old Trafford with Leicester in the next round.Darren Fletcher was seen leaving with the playersCredit: Eamonn and James ClarkeTom Heaton was behind the wheel of a Audi RSQ8Credit: Eamonn and James ClarkeMan Utd ratings vs Arsenal as Maguire and Co dig deep to win after Dalot’s moment of madnessMANCHESTER UNITED produced a heroic effort to squeeze past Arsenal and into the FA Cup’s fourth round on penalties.The Red Devils were forced to dig deep at the Emirates following Diogo Dalot’s 61st minute red card.On a freezing cold afternoon in North London, SunSport’s Kealan Hughes rates and slates each United performer…ALTAY BAYINDIR – 8Poor punch up in the air which allowed the ball to fall nicely for Gabriel to finish.Redeemed himself with a brilliant penalty save to keep the score level, before superbly denying Declan Rice twice.NOUSSAIR MAZRAOUI – 7Was assured on and off the ball if unspectacular. Got his body on the line as the Gunners pushed for a winner.MATTHIJS DE LIGT – 8Solid in defence and kept the backline well organised. Produced the best tackle of the match on the goalline to deny Leandro Trossard a certain goal.HARRY MAGUIRE – 8Commanding in the air and made several key blocks but gave away the penalty which Arsenal missed to go in front.Got away with an earlier error as he failed to clear – the ball landed at Kai Havertz’s feet but he somehow skewed wide with his effort.LISANDRO MARTINEZ – 7Had to be on high alert to deal with the movement of Arsenal forwards but it was a task he managed well.DIOGO DALOT – 3Booked for a mistimed lunge on Lewis-Skelly. He followed that up with another silly, late foul on Merino with the ball about to go out of play for his second yellow. Stupid red card.MANUEL UGARTE – 7A firefighter all across the pitch for his side, although spent most of the match in his own half given Arsenal’s dominance.Was booked for one foul too many just before the hour mark and was lucky to escape a red card as he went head-to-head with Havertz after the penalty incident.KOBBIE MAINOO – 6Lively in the middle and kept a close eye on Jorginho. Looked sharp on the ball and showed some clever touches.Should have done better to head clear before Gabriel’s equaliser.ALEJANDRO GARNACHO – 7Always an outlet on the counter which was much needed for the Red Devils.Made the most of a Gabriel error to burst in on goal and pass across to Fernandes to score.BRUNO FERNANDES – 7Was booked for throwing a trademark tantrum after claiming he was fouled on the edge of the box when lining up a shot.Showed his class with a brilliant first-time finish which he bent around a defender into the far corner.RASMUS HOJLUND – 3Failed to provide the focal point that United badly needed, which meant almost every pass forward was dealt with by the Arsenal centre-halves. Was fortunate there was no VAR to take a look at his apparent elbow on William Saliba, which left the Arsenal star bloodied.SUBSTITUTESAmad (for Garnacho, 80mins) – 6Lively on the counter too but just lacking a bit of quality – though was outnumbered every time he got the ball.Joshua Zirkzee (for Hojlund, 80mins) – 6Some very clever touches when he came on and provided a presence up front at a time United badly needed it.Toby Collyer (for Mainoo, 80mins) – 5Showed plenty of energy but was missing quality in some areas.Tyrell Malacia (for Ugarte, extra-time) – 6Stuck to his task well.Leno Yoro (for Maguire, 104) – 6Did his job well during the closing stages of the match. Converted his penalty in the shoot-out with aplomb. More

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    FA Cup 4th round draw in full LIVE: Man Utd and Liverpool’s opponents revealed as Tottenham land horror tie

    THE FA Cup fourth round draw has concluded – and there are some blockbuster ties to look forward to.Manchester United were first out of the hat as they were drawn at home to Ruud van Nistelrooy’s Leicester.Liverpool face a mammoth trip to Devon to take on Championship strugglers Plymouth.While, Chelsea face Premier League rivals Brighton and Tottenham travel to Aston Villa.FOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow our live blog below…FA Cup oddsThe odds, according to Paddy Power, to win the FA Cup make interesting reading.Who do you fancy to lift the trophy at Wembley?Copy linkCopiedUnited’s hero of the hourMan Utd’s hero Altay Bayindir spoke after the Red Devil’s famous victory over Arsenal.He said:I just helped my team. I’m working every team. I want to help this great team. Just I want to make everyone happy for this great club.If you’re not playing, it doesn’t matter. If you’re a Manchester United player you have to be ready always.”Every day [Amorim} is talking with us and trying to help us. We’re trusting him, he’s trusting us, we’re fighting together.”Copy linkCopiedTie of the roundAnd so it was…Arsenal vs Man Utd started off miserably, but became a real cup tie in the second half.Extra time was intriguing, while penalties had the inevitable whiff of a United win, after they held on for dear life with 10 men.Read what Charlie Wyett made of it all in his match report – in the tie of the round.Copy linkCopiedUnited’s admin excitedMan Utd’s X account is seemingly excited for the return of Ruud Van Nistelrooy to Old Trafford.Copy linkCopiedAmorim relishing Van Nistelrooy meetFirst of all, I’m going to meet, for the first time, Ruud van Nistelrooy.”I want to give him a hug! I will call him, he’s a class guy. But we want to win, to pass to the next round.”The FA Cup is a very good competition, I really enjoy it.”Copy linkCopiedFA Cup full drawFA Cup fourth-round draw in fullGames to played weekend of February 8 and 9.Man Utd vs LeicesterLeeds vs Millwall/Dagenham & RedbridgeBrighton vs ChelseaPreston/Charlton vs WycombeExeter City vs Nottingham ForestCoventry vs IpswichBlackburn vs WolvesMansfield/Wigan vs FulhamBirmingham vs NewcastlePlymouth Argyle vs LiverpoolEverton vs BournemouthAston Villa vs SpursSouthampton vs BurnleyLeyton Orient/Derby vs Man CityDoncaster Rovers vs Crystal PalaceStoke vs CardiffCopy linkCopiedGlamour tieAnother glam tie is Aston Villa vs Tottenham.Both sides score goals, so it should be a lively encounter.However, there’s an amazing stat that should give Spurs fans confidence.Aston Villa have only won two games against Tottenham at Villa Park since November 2004.Copy linkCopiedArteta reactionMikel Arteta’s Arsenal didn’t make the draw – after they were beaten on penalties by Man Utd.After the game, the Spaniard told BBC Sport: “It’s unbelievable.“Obviously, you measure the performance and what we did in relation to the position, you deserve to win the game by a mile. But the reality is we are out and the only thing that’s going to be judged but internally I can’t.”Copy linkCopiedCup drawRead our full reports on the Cup draw.Not many plum ties, but Van Nistelrooy’s return to Old Trafford with Leicester is a talking point.See the full draw below.Copy linkCopiedAmorim on facing Van NistelrooyI’m going to see Ruud? I talked to him before I came and I’m looking forward to seeing him, he’s a class guy.”But we need to win – maybe we will be divided. He loves this club, so we’ll see.”Copy linkCopiedAmorim reactionRuben Amorim was delighted his side made into the draw.After beating Arsenal on penalties, he said: “Sometimes we have the feeling that everything will be OK, in the second half, I feel it, the Arsenal side felt that, maybe today is not their day“I’m pleased with how they controlled the game without the ball, set-pieces we were really strong.“We were facing a great team, it was not just 90 minutes, it was more than that, they controlled the ball, but it was a sacrifice from my players.“We deserve to pass through, we suffered all together and showed character.”Copy linkCopiedRuud awakening Former Man Utd assistant Ruud van Nistelrooy with return to Old Trafford again with Leicester. The ex-Red Devils striker oversaw the Foxes 6-2 win over QPR on Saturday, a result that broke a run of five-straight defeats. Van Nistelrooy spent five years at United as a player, scoring 150 goals in 219 games.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopied4th Round draw in fullA couple of really tasty ties in there, with the winner of Leyton Orient’s clash against Derby on Tuesday welcoming Man City.Chelsea are on the road at Brighton, Man Utd host Leicester and Plymouth entertain Prem leaders Liverpool. All games will take place on the weekend of February 8.Manchester United vs Leicester CityLeeds United vs Millwall/Dagenham & RedbridgeBrighton vs ChelseaPreston/Charlton vs WycombeExeter City vs Nottingham ForestCoventry City vs Ipswich TownBlackburn Rovers vs WolvesMansfield/Wigan vs FulhamBirmingham City vs NewcastlePlymouth Argyle vs LiverpoolEverton vs BournemouthAston Villa vs TottenhamSouthampton/Swansea vs BurnleyLeyton Orient/Derby vs Manchester CityDoncaster Rovers vs Crystal PalaceStoke City vs CardiffCredit: AFPCopy linkCopiedGame 16Stoke City vs CardiffCopy linkCopiedGame 15Doncaster Rovers vs Crystal PalaceCopy linkCopiedGame 14Leyton Orient/Derby vs Manchester CityCopy linkCopiedGame 13Southampton/Swansea vs BurnleyCopy linkCopiedGame 12Aston Villa vs TottenhamCopy linkCopiedGame 11Everton vs Bournemouth Copy linkCopiedGame 10Plymouth Argyle vs Liverpool Copy linkCopiedGame 9Birmingham City vs Newcastle Copy linkCopiedGame 8Mansfield/Wigan vs Fulham Copy linkCopiedGame 7Blackburn Rovers vs WolvesCopy linkCopiedGame 6Coventry City vs Ipswich TownCopy linkCopiedGame 5Exeter City vs Nottingham ForestCopy linkCopied More

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    Arsenal fans baffled by David Raya’s bizarre penalty technique as keeper goes wrong way EVERY TIME in Man Utd loss

    ARSENAL fans could not believe David Raya’s bizarre penalty technique.And it didn’t help that he went the wrong way for all five Manchester United penalties.David Raya came under fire from his own fansCredit: ReutersHe started diving before the Manchester United players took their penaltiesCredit: BBCRaya also did giant dives, nearly landing outside the goalCredit: ReutersAfter a blockbuster, ferocious 1-1 draw, the mammoth FA Cup third-round clash between the two giants had to be decided in a shootout.Kai Havertz was the only man to miss as Joshua Zirzkee fired in the all-important fifth spot-kick for United to book their place in round four against Ruud van Nistelrooy’s Leicester. The Dutch striker revelled in his moment in the spotlight while United’s back-up goalkeeper Altay Bayindir produced the heroics to be named man of the match – denying Havertz after saving from Martin Odegaard during normal time.However, as the United fans celebrated their victory, plenty of Arsenal supporters were lamenting their own goalkeeper’s efforts.READ MORE ON ARSENALRaya, 29, managed to dive the wrong way for Bruno Fernandes, Amad Diallo, Leny Yoro, Lisandro Martinez and Zirkzee. But not only did he manage a far-from-impressive zero per cent guessing success rate, it was the way he leapt across that confused his supporters.Raya seemingly made his mind up early.But he appeared to take a couple of shuffling side-steps across his goalline before performing a giant dive, landing all the way over by the post on some of the penalties.Most read in FA CupFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFor Yoro’s, for instance, he had already done the steps and started pushing off before the defender kicked the ball, enabling the Frenchman to whip it into the opposite corner with Raya helpless.And it sparked a wave of comments from viewers who noticed it on social media – including calling it “hilarious” and a “disgrace”.Arsenal vs Manchester United: Player Ratings (2)One said: “Where is Raya going?”Another wrote: “Why was Raya diving so early on some of them btw?”A third added: “What is actually wrong with David Raya? It’s like when you move the keeper on FIFA.”A United fan joked: “Thank you Raya. you are a good dude.”Arsenal ratings vs Man Utd as Martinelli looks lively but wasteful Havertz costs Gunners another trophy chanceKAI HAVERTZ missed two sitters and a penalty in the shoot-out as Arsenal were dumped out of the FA Cup.The Gunners huffed and puffed but failed to find a winner, even after extra-time, against Manchester United’s 10 men.And it all went wrong in the penalty shootout as Altay Bayindir saved Havertz’s effort.Here is how SunSport’s Kealan Hughes rated the Arsenal stars…DAVID RAYA – 6Could do nothing about United’s goal and produced a stellar stop to deny Zirkzee in extra-time.JURRIEN TIMBER – 7Very effective on the overlap and worked well being fed by Odegaard.Tested a couple of times by Alejandro Garnacho who proved a problem on the counter-attack.WILLIAM SALIBA – 7Dealt with Hojlund well although the striker did not pose much of a threat.GABRIEL – 6Terrible error to lose possession to Alejandro Garnacho who was put through on goal and set up Bruno Fernandes to score.Made amends with a brilliant finish Bukayo Saka would have been proud of.MYLES LEWIS-SKELLY – 5A quiet game at left-back, probably should have got forward more particularly after United went down to ten men and had Garnacho filling in at right-back.JORGINHO – 5Kept things ticking over in the middle and was always an outlet for his team-mates.MIKEL MERINO – 4Anonymous in the middle. Difficult to see what he brings to this Arsenal side.Missed a good chance to put his side ahead moments after the equaliser and was taken off shortly after that.MARTIN ODEGAARD – 7A pleasure to watch. Made everything happen, his ability to turn on the ball in the middle of the park created opportunities time after time.But he missed the chance to win the game from the penalty spot.GABRIEL JESUS – 6Lovely pass to break the lines and put through Martinelli, who found the back of the net but was offside.Fell awkwardly when defending a cross in the first half and was carried off on a stretcher.GABRIEL MARTINELLI – 7Was the main attacking threat in the first half with his direct style causing the visitors all sorts of problems.Produced good movement and a finish to match but his goal was disallowed for offside.KAI HAVERTZ – 3Won the penalty after a deft touch past Maguire.But he missed two sitters including one just three minutes from time to win the match, and his penalty miss proved decisive in the shoot-out.SUBSTITUTESRaheem Sterling (for Jesus, 40mins) – 6Looked sharp when he got the ball and did well in the build-up to Havertz winning the penalty.Declan Rice (for Merino, 73mins) – 6Almost scored with what might have been his first touch but his header was brilliantly saved.Should have grabbed the winner in the dying moments but his low effort was again superbly matched by Bayindir.Leandro Trossard (for Lewis-Skelly, extra-time) – 5Will wonder how he didn’t score after Matthijs de Ligt produced a goalline clearance to deny him.Blazed over with an effort from just outside the box.Thomas Partey (for Timber, 101mins) – 5Put in a few good crosses. Came close to a winner with an effort that was deflected narrowly over the bar.Kieran Tierney (for Jorginho, 113mins) -His arrival onto the pitch was greeted with a big cheer but he did not have much time to impact the match.A fifth replied: “Nearly every one of his attempted saves looked like something out of a comic book. Awful.”A sixth noted: “Raya really dived the wrong way on 5/5 pens, hands down the worst keeper for pens.”A seventh quipped: “Raya dives before the player even puts the ball down.”An eighth tweeted: “Raya diving in this video is like when you click the wrong button when you are playing a game of FIFA.”A ninth moaned: “Raya diving a second before the penalty is taken is not the approved method.”READ MORE SUN STORIESAnd a final user reacted: “Raya is jumping out of the way?”Supporters flooded social media with commentsCredit: BBCThe goalkeeper went the wrong way for all five United penaltiesCredit: AFP More

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    Inside Tamworth big day as heroes almost cause FA Cup shock of the CENTURY from broken nets to breakfast at a theme park

    ANDY PEAKS repeated the mantra before, during and after the greatest two hours of his football career.“Believe in yourselves. Believe. Believe. Believe. I tell you week in, week out, people don’t want to come here. THEY certainly don’t want to be here. Stay in the game and see where it takes you.”Tamworth gave SunSport behind-the-scenes access for the FA Cup tie with TottenhamCredit: PAAndy Peaks can be proud of the way and he his team conducted themselvesCredit: GettyThe Lambs narrowly missed out on the biggest FA Cup shock of the centuryCredit: AFPIt all started with the net needing repairing and a delayed kick-offCredit: GettyThey were supposed to be Lambs to the slaughter — but for 120 glorious, sweat-drenched, fist-clenched minutes tiny Tamworth roared like lions.And I was privileged to be at the heart of it all as SunSport was given the kind of access rarely seen at this level.We love the FA Cup and, after Tamworth’s heroics, I am sure the nation has fallen head over heels for this unique, historic competition all over again after witnessing this epic David-versus-Goliath tie.I spent the week shadowing Tamworth manager Peaks, general manager Scott Rickards, club secretary Archie Baynham and the players, those red-and-black-clad warriors who went toe-to-toe with Tottenham.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLI was with them, scraping ice off cars at 10.30pm on Thursday in -4C conditions after their ONLY training session of the week.If that is what they could produce after just 90 minutes of preparation to face Ange Postecoglou’s millionaires think what they could have done if they were full-time? Peaks’ team included a taxi driver, building surveyor, bricklayer, marketing executive, financial adviser, engineer, teacher, sandwich-maker and even a zip salesman.But he has somehow found a way to mould this group of part-time warriors into serial scrappers and serial winners after back-to-back title wins.Most read in FA CupFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSI shared breakfast with the squad after they gathered at nearby Drayton Manor Hotel, within the grounds of the theme park, before the white-knuckle ride of their lives.And I sat with them on the team coach during the short hop to The Lamb, when over-eager security staff stopped us at the entrance — to make sure the luxury coach with Tamworth FC emblazoned on the front was indeed what it said on the tin.Why Daniel Levy will be fed PIE & CHIPS with Tottenham in for FA Cup shock at part-time TamworthThat comedy moment lightened the mood among the players ahead of the biggest game of their lives. The tension built during the pre-match warm-ups.I walked by the Spurs dressing room and witnessed some of their star players being strapped up on the treatment table they had brought with them – in the chilly corridor outside.And I was there to hear Peaks demand that his players believed this could be their day during his inspirational pre-match team talk.I was with them, scraping ice off cars at 10.30pm on Thursday in -4C conditions after their ONLY training session of the week.Then it was out to the roar of 3,000 Tamworth fans… and the murmurs of 800 Tottenham supporters who were probably still rubbing the sleep from their bleary eyes.Mighty Tottenham towered above fifth-tier Tamworth – a massive 96 places above them in the football pyramid.The build-up for both sides couldn’t have been much more polarised.Tamworth got home, bleary-eyed at 2.30am on Wednesday morning following a 1-0 FA Trophy defeat at Sutton United.Spurs warmed up with a 1-0 win over Liverpool in the semi-final of the Carabao Cup.SunSport’s Graeme Bryce spent the day with the Tamworth squadCredit: The SunBryce took his seat in the Tamworth dugoutCredit: Dan WestwellOur man even travelled on the team bus, which was stopped by overzealous security staffCredit: The SunSon Heung-min received a warm welcome from the Tamworth mascotsCredit: GettyTamworth’s players warmed up in their The Sun topsCredit: ReutersJames Maddison led his team out in unfamiliar surroundingsCredit: GettyBut first, there was an unexpected hiccup as kick-off was delayed for five minutes after one of the nets became unclipped from its hooks.Spurs stars looked bemused as a ladder and net technician were called for.However, Lambs winger Beck-Ray Enoru – usually a Sales Assistant for Zara – sprang into action, clambering on to the shoulders of giant defender Jordan Cullinane-Liburd to save the day.Job done, Tamworth’s army of fans in the Shed chanted: “We are Tamworth… we fix our own nets!” And then we were off.Tamworth got off to a flyer when Enoru almost found the Spurs net with a shot which goalie Antonin Kinsky did well to save.First-team coach Tim Dudding turned to me and said: “No matter what happens now… at least we’ve had a shot.”He needn’t have worried. By the end of a dramatic afternoon, Tamworth had rattled off 13 shots to Tottenham’s 17.As Peaks supped tea from a cardboard carton, it soon became evident something special was brewing.That was different class. You’ve all been part of an unbelievable day. Be disappointed because we came so close to rewriting the history books.Andy PeaksJas Singh – whose partner gave birth to a son on Saturday night – was defiant in the Tamworth goal, defying James Maddison more than once.Tom Tonks hurled in his trademark Howitzer long throws and Kinsky looked uneasy as he missed one completely, before going on to regain his composure.At half-time, honours even, Peaks urged his team for another big push: “Everyone’s performed their role. You’ve out-battled them, you’ve shut them down, we look a threat when we get it.“More of the same. More of the same. Do not switch off.“They’re probably going to get a rollicking because they’ve not hurt you.”As we settled down for the second half Peaks turned to me, smiled and said: “At least they’ve not got much on the bench to bring on.”However, Tamworth forced Postecoglou to send on all of his big guns as Lucas Bergvall, Dominic Solanke, Dejan Kulusevski, Son Heung-min and Djed Spence entered the fray.“We wanted Arsenal… we wanted Arsenal,” Tamworth fans taunted.Nathan Tshikuna was the unfortunate man to break the deadlock with his own goalCredit: RexThe Lambs more than held their own despite the 96-place differenceCredit: RexThe two sides could not be separated after 90 minutesCredit: Reuters3,000 Tamworth fans roared on their sideCredit: RexTom Tonks tried to cause chaos with his giant throw inCredit: GettyAnge kept his cool throughout but he breathed a sigh of relief when Tom McGlichey’s shot was blocked then Kinsky saved crucially to deny Cullinane-Liburd in the dying seconds.The deadlock was finally broken 11 minutes into extra-time when Spurs scored following a controversial free-kick, harshly awarded by ref Peter Bankes.Villain of the day Pedro Porro shaped up to shoot but slid the ball around the wall instead and in the chaos which followed the ball ricocheted off Nathan Tshikuna’s knee and landed in his own net.It was a cruel blow but Peaks reminded his side at the break: “Keep believing – you’ll get one chance.”It fell to McGlinchey whose audacious chip flew just over with Kinsky stranded.Sadly for the Lambs, Kulusevski and Brennan Johnson took theirs to flatter the visitors with a 3-0 win.Afterwards, Peaks was full of praise for his heroes.He told them: “That was different class. I don’t think you realise how good you were at times.“You’ve all been part of an unbelievable day. Be disappointed because we came so close to rewriting the history books.READ MORE SUN STORIES“The general performance, the attitude, they are raving on commentary about how good you were. Well done.”This was Peaks performance without a shadow of a doubt.Tamworth did have chances to get a winnerCredit: GettyJas Singh played a blinder in goal just hours after his baby son was bornCredit: AFPTottenham had to turn to the big hitters to eventually get the 3-0 winCredit: PAAnge Postecoglou would have been sweating over a possible nightmare exitCredit: AFPThe day will be remembered by everyone in attendanceCredit: AFPPeaks was full of praise of his part-time heroesCredit: PA More

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    ‘Hope you are ashamed of yourself’ says Kai Havertz’s wife Sophia as she reveals sick abuse following Arsenal vs Man Utd

    KAI HAVERTZ’S wife Sophia revealed she was subjected to horrific online abuse following Arsenal’s FA Cup defeat to Manchester United.Havertz, 25, missed a penalty in his side’s shootout loss at the Emirates on Sunday.Kai Havertz’s wife Sofia revealed she received vile messages off fans on SundayCredit: Instagram @kaihavertz29They came after Havertz missed a penalty against Man UtdCredit: AFPThe Arsenal star’s effort was saved by Altay Bayindir in the shootoutCredit: ReutersIt saw the Gunners crash out of the FA CupCredit: ReutersThe ex-Chelsea man saw his spot-kick saved by United goalkeeper Altay Bayindir as the Gunners crashed out of the competition.Havertz also spurned a glorious chance to nab a late winner for Arsenal during extra time, blasting a shot over the bar despite being in front of the net.While he became embroiled in a battle with Manuel Ugarte and Harry Maguire too as tempers threatened to spill over earlier in the game.But after full-time, Havertz’s wife Sophia screenshotted several DMs she had received on social media.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLEach one was filled with sick abuse aimed at the German influencer, 25, who announced her pregnancy in November.Sophia’s caption on the first screenshot read: “For anyone to think it’s okay to write something like this is so shocking to me.“I hope you are so ashamed of yourself.”A second caption from Sophia on another message added: “I’m not sure what to even say but please guys be more respectful.Most read in FA Cup“We are better than this…”Sophia and Havertz started dating in 2018 while the forward was still at Bayer Leverkusen.Arsenal vs Manchester United: Player Ratings (2)Havertz and Sophia started dating in 2018Credit: Not known, clear with picture deskShe is a regular at his football matchesCredit: GettyThe pair got engaged in 2023 and were married a year laterCredit: Instagram / @sophiaaemeliaSophia announced she was pregnant in NovemberCredit: Instagram @ kaihavertz29She followed him to Chelsea when the Blues paid £62million to sign him in 2020.And Sophia is now a regular fixture at Arsenal, who signed Havertz from Chelsea for £65m in 2023.The couple got engaged that same summer in lavish celebrations.And they got married in July 2024 after Havertz’s Germany were knocked out of Euro 2024.Sophia, like Havertz, is 25 years old and also hails from GermanyCredit: Instagram @sophia.weber__She is a major influencer on social mediaCredit: Instagram @sophia.weber__Sophia has been by Havertz’s side since his days at Bayer LeverkusenCredit: https://www.instagram.com/sophiaaemelia/?hl=enShe saw him win the Champions League for Chelsea in 2021Credit: Instagram @sophiaaemelia More

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    ‘This has run over into Countryfile ffs’ – Fans rage as iconic BBC show postponed as Arsenal v Man Utd goes to penalties

    SUNDAY evening television viewers were not happy Manchester United’s penalty shootout win over Arsenal in the FA Cup forced iconic BBC show Countryfile to be postponed.Ruben Amorim’s men sealed a memorable victory over their London hosts to seal their spot in next month’s fourth round.Viewers fumed as Countryfile was delayed due to Arsenal vs Man Utd going past 90 minutesCredit: GettyFans were not happy that Countryfile was delayedCredit: BBCAltay Bayindir, who had already saved a penalty in normal time, kept out Kai Havertz’s effort in the spot-kicks to help set up a tie against Leicester.However, because United vs Arsenal went past the 90 minute mark into a further 30 minutes of extra time – plus the shootout – it meant another TV show was put on pause.With the BBC showing the game, it meant fan favourite programme Countryfile was pushed back past its original time slot of 6pm.It led to an outpouring of rage on social media, with many lamenting the fact United vs Arsenal had run over into Countryfile’s allotted time slot.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAnd that was before the draw for the fourth round of the FA Cup had even been remembered.One fan said: “This has run over into Countryfile ffs.”Another declared: “Countryfile viewers will be thrilled to know we haven’t had the draw yet.”One added: “Countryfile will follow this episode of Harry Maguire calling someone a s***house.”Most read in FA CupFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSRed Devils supporters won’t have minded pushing back the episode though.United took the lead early on in the second half thanks to a goal from captain Bruno Fernandes.Arsenal vs Manchester United: Player Ratings (2)But things turned sour moments later when Diogo Dalot was sent off for a second yellow.It allowed Arsenal to fight their way back as a goal from Gabriel Magalhaes levelled things up.United then gave away a penalty but Martin Odegaard’s effort was kept out by Bayindir.The goalie was the hero again in the shootout as he saved Havert’s penalty.United scored all five of theirs, with Joshua Zirkzee netting the decisive won to set up a tie against Leicester.Man Utd ratings vs Arsenal as Maguire and Co dig deep to win after Dalot’s moment of madnessMANCHESTER UNITED produced a heroic effort to squeeze past Arsenal and into the FA Cup’s fourth round on penalties.The Red Devils were forced to dig deep at the Emirates following Diogo Dalot’s 61st minute red card.On a freezing cold afternoon in North London, SunSport’s Kealan Hughes rates and slates each United performer…ALTAY BAYINDIR – 8Poor punch up in the air which allowed the ball to fall nicely for Gabriel to finish.Redeemed himself with a brilliant penalty save to keep the score level, before superbly denying Declan Rice twice.NOUSSAIR MAZRAOUI – 7Was assured on and off the ball if unspectacular. Got his body on the line as the Gunners pushed for a winner.MATTHIJS DE LIGT – 8Solid in defence and kept the backline well organised. Produced the best tackle of the match on the goalline to deny Leandro Trossard a certain goal.HARRY MAGUIRE – 8Commanding in the air and made several key blocks but gave away the penalty which Arsenal missed to go in front.Got away with an earlier error as he failed to clear – the ball landed at Kai Havertz’s feet but he somehow skewed wide with his effort.LISANDRO MARTINEZ – 7Had to be on high alert to deal with the movement of Arsenal forwards but it was a task he managed well.DIOGO DALOT – 3Booked for a mistimed lunge on Lewis-Skelly. He followed that up with another silly, late foul on Merino with the ball about to go out of play for his second yellow. Stupid red card.MANUEL UGARTE – 7A firefighter all across the pitch for his side, although spent most of the match in his own half given Arsenal’s dominance.Was booked for one foul too many just before the hour mark and was lucky to escape a red card as he went head-to-head with Havertz after the penalty incident.KOBBIE MAINOO – 6Lively in the middle and kept a close eye on Jorginho. Looked sharp on the ball and showed some clever touches.Should have done better to head clear before Gabriel’s equaliser.ALEJANDRO GARNACHO – 7Always an outlet on the counter which was much needed for the Red Devils.Made the most of a Gabriel error to burst in on goal and pass across to Fernandes to score.BRUNO FERNANDES – 7Was booked for throwing a trademark tantrum after claiming he was fouled on the edge of the box when lining up a shot.Showed his class with a brilliant first-time finish which he bent around a defender into the far corner.RASMUS HOJLUND – 3Failed to provide the focal point that United badly needed, which meant almost every pass forward was dealt with by the Arsenal centre-halves. Was fortunate there was no VAR to take a look at his apparent elbow on William Saliba, which left the Arsenal star bloodied.SUBSTITUTESAmad (for Garnacho, 80mins) – 6Lively on the counter too but just lacking a bit of quality – though was outnumbered every time he got the ball.Joshua Zirkzee (for Hojlund, 80mins) – 6Some very clever touches when he came on and provided a presence up front at a time United badly needed it.Toby Collyer (for Mainoo, 80mins) – 5Showed plenty of energy but was missing quality in some areas.Tyrell Malacia (for Ugarte, extra-time) – 6Stuck to his task well.Leno Yoro (for Maguire, 104) – 6Did his job well during the closing stages of the match. Converted his penalty in the shoot-out with aplomb. More

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    Why Willliam Saliba was NOT allowed to take Arsenal penalty in Man Utd shootout thanks to little-known rule

    WILLIAM SALIBA was ineligible to take a penalty in Arsenal’s FA Cup defeat to Manchester United due to a little-known rule.The Gunners were dumped out in the third round after a dramatic shootout loss to the ten-man Red Devils at the Emirates on Sunday following a 1-1 draw.Manchester United emerged 5-3 winners in their FA Cup penalty shootout against ArsenalCredit: APGunners defender William Saliba was unable to take a penalty due to a little-known ruleCredit: GETTYMikel Arteta’s men dominated the match but were unable to find a winner – despite having an extra man due to Diogo Dalot’s second-half red card.And Dalot’s dismissal resulted in Saliba not being able to take a spot kick.FA Cup rules prohibits a team from having more available penalty takers than their opponents in a shootout.That meant one of the Gunners had to choose one player to step aside ahead of the shootout, with France international Saliba the sidelined star.READ MORE ON ARSENAL V MAN UTDUnited ran out 5-3 winners in the shootout, with striker Joshua Zirkzee scoring the decisive penalty.Kai Havertz missed the Gunners’ second penalty after Martin Odegaard made amends for his own spotkick miss in normal time.Havertz’s failure to convert from 12 yards added to a catalogue of earlier misses.And sick trolls ended up targeting the Germany international’s wife, Sophia, with vile messages after the final whistle.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSArsenal ratings vs Man Utd as Martinelli looks lively but wasteful Havertz costs Gunners another trophy chanceKAI HAVERTZ missed two sitters and a penalty in the shoot-out as Arsenal were dumped out of the FA Cup.The Gunners huffed and puffed but failed to find a winner, even after extra-time, against Manchester United’s 10 men.And it all went wrong in the penalty shootout as Altay Bayindir saved Havertz’s effort.Here is how SunSport’s Kealan Hughes rated the Arsenal stars…DAVID RAYA – 6Could do nothing about United’s goal and produced a stellar stop to deny Zirkzee in extra-time.JURRIEN TIMBER – 7Very effective on the overlap and worked well being fed by Odegaard.Tested a couple of times by Alejandro Garnacho who proved a problem on the counter-attack.WILLIAM SALIBA – 7Dealt with Hojlund well although the striker did not pose much of a threat.GABRIEL – 6Terrible error to lose possession to Alejandro Garnacho who was put through on goal and set up Bruno Fernandes to score.Made amends with a brilliant finish Bukayo Saka would have been proud of.MYLES LEWIS-SKELLY – 5A quiet game at left-back, probably should have got forward more particularly after United went down to ten men and had Garnacho filling in at right-back.JORGINHO – 5Kept things ticking over in the middle and was always an outlet for his team-mates.MIKEL MERINO – 4Anonymous in the middle. Difficult to see what he brings to this Arsenal side.Missed a good chance to put his side ahead moments after the equaliser and was taken off shortly after that.MARTIN ODEGAARD – 7A pleasure to watch. Made everything happen, his ability to turn on the ball in the middle of the park created opportunities time after time.But he missed the chance to win the game from the penalty spot.GABRIEL JESUS – 6Lovely pass to break the lines and put through Martinelli, who found the back of the net but was offside.Fell awkwardly when defending a cross in the first half and was carried off on a stretcher.GABRIEL MARTINELLI – 7Was the main attacking threat in the first half with his direct style causing the visitors all sorts of problems.Produced good movement and a finish to match but his goal was disallowed for offside.KAI HAVERTZ – 3Won the penalty after a deft touch past Maguire.But he missed two sitters including one just three minutes from time to win the match, and his penalty miss proved decisive in the shoot-out.SUBSTITUTESRaheem Sterling (for Jesus, 40mins) – 6Looked sharp when he got the ball and did well in the build-up to Havertz winning the penalty.Declan Rice (for Merino, 73mins) – 6Almost scored with what might have been his first touch but his header was brilliantly saved.Should have grabbed the winner in the dying moments but his low effort was again superbly matched by Bayindir.Leandro Trossard (for Lewis-Skelly, extra-time) – 5Will wonder how he didn’t score after Matthijs de Ligt produced a goalline clearance to deny him.Blazed over with an effort from just outside the box.Thomas Partey (for Timber, 101mins) – 5Put in a few good crosses. Came close to a winner with an effort that was deflected narrowly over the bar.Kieran Tierney (for Jorginho, 113mins) -His arrival onto the pitch was greeted with a big cheer but he did not have much time to impact the match.Victory in London has earned United a fourth-round clash with Leicester City, who they’ll welcome to Old Trafford on February 8.Red Devils boss Ruben Amorim said: “We deserved to win, Arsenal didn’t deserve to lose but we deserved to win.Arsenal vs Manchester United: Player Ratings (2)”The way we played, the way we fought was really tough since the beginning. “We didn’t have the ball too much but we had control without the ball.”I want to also say thank you to all the fans. It was unbelievable.”I did not understand that all that area was our supporters, so it was a good day for us now we have to rest the players, I’m already thinking about the next game they’re really tired.”Sometimes we have the feeling that everything in the end is going to be okay.”I felt that since the beginning of the second half, even after the penalty. I think the Arsenal team felt that maybe today is not their day.READ MORE SUN STORIES”I’m really pleased for the way they controlled the game without the ball. We defended very well, set pieces we were really strong.”It was a good day but now I’m thinking about the next game and worried about the next game.”Kai Havertz missed the crucial penalty for ArsenalCredit: REX More

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    ‘That’s CRAZY’ – Fans spot what Joshua Zirkzee did after scoring Man Utd’s winning penalty to dump Arsenal out of FA Cup

    FANS were in stitches after spotting Joshua Zirkzee’s celebration after his winning penalty knocked Arsenal out of the FA Cup.The Manchester United striker, 23, has struggled in his debut season with the Red Devils following his £36.5million transfer from Bologna.Joshua Zirkzee brilliantly waved after sending Manchester United into the FA Cup fourth roundCredit: GettyZirkzee sent David Raya the wrong way with the decisive spot-kickCredit: ReutersBut he grabbed his magic moment in the spotlight with both hands in the shootout after the thrilling 1-1 draw.Zirkzee stepped up and sent David Raya the wrong way to fire home the winning penalty.And he immediately ran off to celebrate with his jubilant supporters, with 8,000 travelling United fans housed behind the goal where the shootout took place.Delighted Zirkzee could not hide his joy and brilliantly waved towards the fans as they roared and punched the air as the holders knocked their old rivals out of the FA Cup at the first hurdle.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLThe forward then pretended to shoot a gun – after firing his side through. Zirkzee’s team-mates – including hero of the day Altay Bayindir – joined him by the corner flag, jumping on him and clearly buzzing for their under-pressure pal. But plenty of viewers watching the celebrations reckon there may have been a cheeky, subliminal message from Zirkzee aimed at hosts Arsenal as they crashed out. One said: “These players let Zirkzee come to Emirates and wave us bye-bye out of the cup, I’m sick.”Most read in FA CupFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSAnother wrote: “Zirkzee waving to the Arsenal fans in their own stadium.”A third added: “Zirkzee waving us goodbye is CRAZY.”Arsenal and Man Utd stars in furious brawl as Harry Maguire goes for Kai Havertz as players hit the deck in mad scrambleMan Utd ratings vs Arsenal as Maguire and Co dig deep to win after Dalot’s moment of madnessMANCHESTER UNITED produced a heroic effort to squeeze past Arsenal and into the FA Cup’s fourth round on penalties.The Red Devils were forced to dig deep at the Emirates following Diogo Dalot’s 61st minute red card.On a freezing cold afternoon in North London, SunSport’s Kealan Hughes rates and slates each United performer…ALTAY BAYINDIR – 8Poor punch up in the air which allowed the ball to fall nicely for Gabriel to finish.Redeemed himself with a brilliant penalty save to keep the score level, before superbly denying Declan Rice twice.NOUSSAIR MAZRAOUI – 7Was assured on and off the ball if unspectacular. Got his body on the line as the Gunners pushed for a winner.MATTHIJS DE LIGT – 8Solid in defence and kept the backline well organised. Produced the best tackle of the match on the goalline to deny Leandro Trossard a certain goal.HARRY MAGUIRE – 8Commanding in the air and made several key blocks but gave away the penalty which Arsenal missed to go in front.Got away with an earlier error as he failed to clear – the ball landed at Kai Havertz’s feet but he somehow skewed wide with his effort.LISANDRO MARTINEZ – 7Had to be on high alert to deal with the movement of Arsenal forwards but it was a task he managed well.DIOGO DALOT – 3Booked for a mistimed lunge on Lewis-Skelly. He followed that up with another silly, late foul on Merino with the ball about to go out of play for his second yellow. Stupid red card.MANUEL UGARTE – 7A firefighter all across the pitch for his side, although spent most of the match in his own half given Arsenal’s dominance.Was booked for one foul too many just before the hour mark and was lucky to escape a red card as he went head-to-head with Havertz after the penalty incident.KOBBIE MAINOO – 6Lively in the middle and kept a close eye on Jorginho. Looked sharp on the ball and showed some clever touches.Should have done better to head clear before Gabriel’s equaliser.ALEJANDRO GARNACHO – 7Always an outlet on the counter which was much needed for the Red Devils.Made the most of a Gabriel error to burst in on goal and pass across to Fernandes to score.BRUNO FERNANDES – 7Was booked for throwing a trademark tantrum after claiming he was fouled on the edge of the box when lining up a shot.Showed his class with a brilliant first-time finish which he bent around a defender into the far corner.RASMUS HOJLUND – 3Failed to provide the focal point that United badly needed, which meant almost every pass forward was dealt with by the Arsenal centre-halves. Was fortunate there was no VAR to take a look at his apparent elbow on William Saliba, which left the Arsenal star bloodied.SUBSTITUTESAmad (for Garnacho, 80mins) – 6Lively on the counter too but just lacking a bit of quality – though was outnumbered every time he got the ball.Joshua Zirkzee (for Hojlund, 80mins) – 6Some very clever touches when he came on and provided a presence up front at a time United badly needed it.Toby Collyer (for Mainoo, 80mins) – 5Showed plenty of energy but was missing quality in some areas.Tyrell Malacia (for Ugarte, extra-time) – 6Stuck to his task well.Leno Yoro (for Maguire, 104) – 6Did his job well during the closing stages of the match. Converted his penalty in the shoot-out with aplomb.A fourth typed: “The wave from Zirkzee hahahaha.”A fifth commented: “Waving goodbye to Arsenal’s hopes of winning a trophy this season.”And a final user replied: “Joshua Zirkzee waving goodbye to Arsenal is going to be one of my favorite pictures, and if we will the FA Cup again it’ll be iconic!”Zirkzee came on for Rasmus Hojlund on 81 minutes before playing through extra time and starring in the shootout.But most of the drama unfolded while he was sat on the bench. Bruno Fernandes let rip at referee Andy Madley when he was denied a free-kick – and picked up a yellow card for launching his boot in anger.But the Portuguese playmaker showed his class with a superb first-time finish to break the deadlock. However, the game turned when his compatriot Diogo Dalot saw red for a second yellow after diving in on Mikel Merino.Two minutes later, Gabriel equalised via a deflected strike.Then tempers boiled over when Harry Maguire was adjudged to have fouled Kai Havertz in the box, sparking a mass brawl in which the Englishman allegedly called his opponent a “cheat”.READ MORE SUN STORIESBayindir saved Martin Odegaard’s spot-kick, though, and then delivered again in the shootout to deny Havertz.Zirkzee will be hoping he can wave goodbye to Leicester City’s FA Cup dreams when Ruud van Nistelrooy takes his Foxes to Old Trafford in round four. The United fans were housed behind the goal where Zirkzee scoredThe Dutchman has struggled in his debut season at Old TraffordCredit: GettyHis team-mates were clearly buzzing for the strikerCredit: GettyHe rounded off the celebrations with a gun actionCredit: Getty More