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    ‘Makes zero sense’ – Fans raging as Doncaster v Crystal Palace NOT on TV as viewers tune in to BBC to find EastEnders on

    FOOTBALL fans have been left raging after finding Doncaster Rovers’ clash against Crystal Palace was not on TV.The League Two outfit host the Premier League side in the fourth round of the FA Cup tonight.Doncaster Rovers host Crystal Palace in the FA CupCredit: ReutersMany fans were keen to tune in to the fixture but were left stunned at the BBC.After flicking on the channel they discovered the football was not on offer and soap opera Eastenders was on instead.They took to social media to vent their frustration at the broadcaster.One posted: “How is Doncaster vs Palace not on tv?”READ MORE ON FOOTBALLA second commented: “Palace ain’t on BBC it’s Eastenders.”A third wrote: “Moving the Palace vs Doncaster game to Monday just to not show the game on live tv makes zero sense.”A fourth said: “Monday nights without football are awful.”Despite complaints, the match was not shown on terrestrial television.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSBut it could be watched by those who had access to BBC iPlayer with the game also accessible via the red button.The fourth-round fixture was moved to the Monday night in order to feature on television.Fuming Ange Postecoglou covers face with hands as he loses it over reporter’s question after Tottenham’s FA Cup KOFA Cup fifth round draw in fullHere are all the games from the next round in the FA Cup…Preston North End vs BurnleyAston Villa vs Cardiff CityDoncaster/Crystal Palace vs MillwallManchester United vs FulhamNewcastle vs Brighton and Hove AlbionBournemouth vs Wolverhampton WanderersManchester City vs PlymouthExeter City/Nottingham Forest vs Ipswich TownThe draw for the FA Cup fifth round has already taken place with fans claiming it was ‘rigged’.This was down to Manchester City drawing Plymouth Argyle at home in the next stage.There is still one more game to come in the fourth round as Nottingham Forest face Exeter City tomorrow night. More

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    FA Cup 5th round draw in full LIVE: Man Utd land tricky tie while Man City host 4th round giant killers – latest updates

    THE draw for the FA Cup fifth round has concluded on the One Show.Manchester United will host Premier League rivals Fulham at Old Trafford.Manchester City welcome fourth round giant killers Plymouth Argyle to the Etihad.Newcastle take on Brighton in a blockbuster all-Prem clash at St James’ Park.CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSFollow our live blog below…Shock ‘n draw as psychic supporter predicted pairingsOne supporter’s uncanny prediction of the FA Cup fifth-round pairings has made him a sudden social media hit.The supporter, whose profile describes him as a deputy bar manager in London, made his mystic X posting at 7.25pm last night.That’s almost 24 hours to the minute BEFORE this evening’s draw.He wrote: “Two questions for the FA Cup 5th round draw tomorrow.  Which Prem team do United get drawn against? Do City get Plymouth home or away?”Man Utd boss Ruben Amorim was in charge of Sporting Lisbon when facing Pep Guardiola in November and they could yet meet in the FA Cup this seasonFast forward, and United were duly paired against Fulham at Old Trafford – and Argyle learnt they WILL face Man City, at the Etihad.One fan responded to that mystic Manchester prediction by posting: after the draw: “You should have put a bet on that!”Another added: Fulham and Home. Did you fix the draw ?And a third message marvelling at the accurate assessment read: “Hang on…… now do the lottery numbers.”However, the fan with the predicting talent returned to the debate with a shocking confession.He wrote: “Ironically, when I put a bet on something, it’s practically guaranteed to not happen!”Copy linkCopiedRaising a Cup of Clarets and whine Burnley’s amazing Turf Moor jinx in cup draws continued.The promotion-chasing Clarets were paired away – at North-West Championship rivals Preston for a tie dripping with nostalgiaAnd one fan pointed out on X: “Burnley’s last NINE cup games have all been away from Turf Moor. Imagine the odds of that!”Copy linkCopiedGlasner says Palace MUST beat MillwallOliver Glasner has bigged up Crystal Palace’s chances of winning the FA Cup.And he whipped up the pressure on his Eagles by claiming victory was the only option in their fifth-round derby at home at home Millwall.Palace won 2-0 at Doncaster tonight, reasonably comfortably, and with Chelsea loanee Ben Chilwell coming on for his debut. Glasner said of the draw for the next round: “I am told it will be a big derby. But it is good playing at home and it will be a great game for our fans.“They will be very aggressive but playing at home to a Championship side means we have to win. I want to go to Wembley.””As long as you are in the competition you can win it. We will go for it. I don’t know if it will work but we will go for it, definitely.”Copy linkCopied’4 big clubs get home ties…. Nothing to see here’One fan has summed up the mood of suspicion around some sections of social medial after the FA Cup draw.Plenty of supporters have fun, claiming draws are rigged. And tonight was no exception.But some observers clearly believe their conspiracy theories.There’s been a stream of them all night. And one fan in particular appeared to speak for many.He noted that Man City and United, plus Newcastle and Aston Villa, have all avoided away trips. In fact, Prem high-fliers Bournemouth are also at home against struggling Wolves, while Crystal palace host Millwall.And if Nottingham Forest win at Exeter on Tuesday night, they will host Ipswich.The fan posted: “4 biggest clubs get home ties. Nothing to see here.”Another supporter responded: “This is no longer a draw… City getting easy ties always.”Preston North End vs BurnleyAston Villa vs Cardiff CityCrystal Palace vs MillwallManchester United vs FulhamNewcastle vs Brighton and Hove AlbionBournemouth vs Wolverhampton WanderersManchester City vs PlymouthExeter City/Nottingham Forest vs Ipswich TownCopy linkCopiedPalace through – as Euro giants eye starletEXCLUSIVE: Crystal Palace starlet Jesse Derry is being chased by FOUR European giants, writes PHIL CADDEN.Bayern Munich, Paris Saint-Germain, Juventus and Atletico Madrid have all registered their interest in the Eagles winger, 17, who recently turned down a professional Selhurst Park deal.Derry, an England Under-19 international, is the son of Palace cult hero Shaun and SunSport understands there are concerns over a lack of pathway at the club.The youngster was Palace’s U18s Player of the Year last season after scoring 16 goals in 22 appearances.He also scored for the U21s against RB Leipzig last month.But Derry has not signed the pro deal which has put Euro clubs – who have sent scouts to watch the teen star – on red alert.And that will be a major blow for Palace, who regard academy prospect Derry as a star student.The south Londoners will be due compensation from whoever secures his signature once his academy deal expires in the summer.Copy linkCopiedLowdown on what’s coming upCrystal Palace’s win at Doncaster tonight means there’s just one fourth-round tie remaining. Exeter are hunting a giantkilling at home to Nottingham Forest tomorrow night – with Ipswich to visit the winners.After that of course we’ll know the complete fifth-round draw.Fifth-round draw:Preston North End vs BurnleyAston Villa vs Cardiff CityCrystal Palace vs MillwallManchester United vs FulhamNewcastle vs Brighton and Hove AlbionBournemouth vs Wolverhampton WanderersManchester City vs PlymouthExeter City/Nottingham Forest vs Ipswich TownCopy linkCopiedSeeing SterrsDoncaster right-back Jamie Sterry played through against Crystal Palace with a HORROR head injury.The ex-Newcastle right-back eventually went off near the end of tonight’s 2-0 FA Cup defeat to Crystal Palace with a golf-ball-sized lump on his forehead. Credit: BBCSterry, 29, did not seem worried about the issue as he walked off apparently in good spirits.He was replaced by Tom Nixon as he received treatment on the swelling.Copy linkCopiedChil wins after stormy spell at BluesBen Chilwell played all of the second half as the full-back came on for his Crystal Palace debut on loan from Chelsea.The 21-cap Englishman, 28, had only placed once before this season – for his parent club in the Carabao Cup.Ben Chilwell was introduced for the second periodBut he looked assured in Palace’s 2-0 FA Cup fourth-round win at Doncaster.Indeed, Chilwell looked delighted and relieved just to be playing again.Chilwell looked to have enjoyed his actionAnd he was all smiles at the end with Palace’s second scorer Justin Devenny.Now Chilwell could be in line for a tasty derby role in the next round – as Palace will host Millwall.Chilwell and Justin Devenny celebrate victoryCopy linkCopiedFan’s amazing Mystic Manc draw predictionOne supporter’s uncanny prediction of the FA Cup fifth-round pairings has made him a sudden social media hit.The supporter, whose profile describes him as a deputy bar manager in London, made his mystic X posting at 7.25pm last night.That’s almost 24 hours to the minute BEFORE this evening’s draw.He wrote: “Two questions for the FA Cup 5th round draw tomorrow.  Which Prem team do United get drawn against? Do City get Plymouth home or away?”Fast forward, and United were duly paired against Fulham at Old Trafford – and Argyle learnt they WILL face Man City, at the Etihad.One fan responded to that mystic Manchester prediction by posting: after the draw: “You should have put a bet on that!”Another added: Fulham and Home. Did you fix the draw ?And a third message marvelling at the accurate assessment read: “Hang on…… now do the lottery numbers.”However, the fan with the predicting talent returned to the debate with a shocking confession.He wrote: “Ironically, when I put a bet on something, it’s practically guaranteed to not happen!”Copy linkCopiedResult: Doncaster 0-2 Crystal PalaceThe Eagles had the edge in finishing and class – but it was a battle.Daniel Munoz’s rebound finish on 31 minutes and Justin Devenny’s lob 10 minutes after the break booked a home last-16 derby against Millwall. Palace had 60% of the possession and 15 of the 25 goal attempts.Copy linkCopiedEagles clawing their way to South London derbyCrystal Palace are having to show more graft than craft as they battle to hold onto their 2-0 lead at Doncaster.But with eight minutes left, Rovers’ bustling late pressure isn’t creating many clear opportunities… so far.The winners will visit the Eagles South London neighbours Millwall.Latest: Doncaster 0-2 Palace Copy linkCopiedRecap of ‘worst’ or ‘most fixed draw’ ever!The FA Cup fifth-round draw hit a new low as the “worst” or “most fixed” one ever… according to some fans.It’s also chance for Plymouth to complete a majestic double of beating the Prem leaders, Liverpool, then the reigning top-flight champs, Man City.There are also three all-Prem clashes.Whatever your view, here’s how the pairings came out earlier tonight:Preston North End vs BurnleyAston Villa vs Cardiff CityDoncaster/Crystal Palace vs MillwallManchester United vs FulhamNewcastle vs Brighton and Hove AlbionBournemouth vs Wolverhampton WanderersManchester City vs PlymouthExeter City/Nottingham Forest vs Ipswich TownCopy linkCopiedGOAL! Doncaster 0-2 Crystal PalaceJustin Devenny ruined Rovers’ best spell of the match by punishing some dozy defending.The Northern Ireland midfielder, 21, latched onto a long ball angled through the middle by Will Hughes to lob the Eagles 2-0 up on 55 minutes.Copy linkCopiedAncelotti gives Pep the ultimate tributeMan City are surely happy with this evening’s draw at home to Plymouth – even if Argyle have already KO’d Brentford and Man City.And ahead of tomorrow’ s Champions League play-off at home to Real Madrid, the visitors’ boss has given opposite number Pep Guardiola an incredible tribute.Ancelotti said: “They are one of the best teams in Europe, they have the best manager out there so I think it is the most difficult game we could have faced, regardless of City’s form. “Guardiola has always tried to play well, brought a great deal to football in terms of attacking play and bringing the ball out from the back. “He has been an innovator and continues to be and I continue to believe in him.“It’s a nightmare preparing for games against him because he always has ideas that make you think.”Copy linkCopiedYet Moor Turf luck for the ClaretsPoor Burnley can have a home groan after an extraordinary stat emerged from tonight’s draw.The promotion chasers were paired away from Turf Moor – at Championship rivals Preston in a nostalgic meeting between two clubs steeped in FA Cup history.But one fan pointed out on X: “Burnley’s last NINE cup games have all been away from Turf Moor. Imagine the odds of that!”Copy linkCopiedBack under way – Doncaster 0-1 Crystal PalaceRovers are trying to create some early momentum in the second half.Copy linkCopiedHT: Doncaster 0-1 Crystal PalaceRovers are a little unlucky to trail to Munoz’s 31st-minute opener.Rovers’ 13-goal top scorer Luke Molyneux has troubled Palace. although the Prem visitors have mainly dominated possession.Doncaster have hit the post as well as working so hard all around the pitch.Munoz pounced following a deflected free-kickCopy linkCopiedRubbing Salf in the woundsOne fan had his own sarcastic interpretation of “FA Cup magic”.He contrasted the draws so far this season of the two Manchester giants.He pointed out United have been paired with three Prem clubs.In contrast City have yet to face a top-flight opponent this season.But Pep Guardiola’s men working their way up through the divisions – – with League Two Salford first, L1 Leyton Orient next and, to come, Championship side Plymouth.Intriguingly the fan chose to illustrate his point with a snap of ex-United boss Jose Mourinho looking smug.Mourinho did win the FA Cup once – but with Chelsea in 2006-07.Copy linkCopiedPalace take leadDaniel Munoz scrambled Crystal Palace in front at Doncaster Rovers in the fourth round on 31 minutes.He gobbled up his third goal of the season with a rebound from a clever free-kick.Copy linkCopiedPlymouth to ‘have fun’ chasing ‘greatest double ever’Fans reckon Plymouth will “have fun” trying to complete the “greatest 2 games in FA Cup history”.The Championship’s bottom side topped beating Brentford in round three by sinking Prem leaders Liverpool yesterday.Now Argyle hope to make it a treble of top-flight victims by winning at reigning Prem champs Man City.One supporter responded to the draw by posting: “Good luck! This’ll be fun!”Another wrote: “If you knock out Liverpool and City, it would be the greatest 2 games in FA cup history for any club!”And a third said: “Playing a hat-trick of prem side,s best FA Cup run of games ever…”Meanwhile, with many fans peeved to see Prem giants like Liverpool playing weakened sides, one observer urged Plymouth: “Do football a favour guys.”Copy linkCopiedTonight’s action as Rovers host PalaceWill there be another shock tonight?Doncaster Rovers are hoping to ruin Crystal Palace’s hopes of a fifth round South London derby at home to MillwallGeorge Broadbent take on Palace midfielder Justin DevennyCredit: PAThe League Two promotion chasers have just fended off THREE long throws in a row from Chris Richards.But veteran striker Billy Sharp then spearheaded a useful attack for Rovers.We’ll have updates on major incidents from the Eco-Power Stadium.Ethan Ennis and Billy Sharp take on Palace’s Daniel MunozCredit: GettyCopy linkCopiedHow about this for a heavyweight complaintHere’s another draw viewer getting ‘a touch’ angry’ with how it turned out.And so far it’s the best conspiracy theory – or at least ‘conspiracy question’ – of the lot … if there is such a thing as conspiracy question.He wrote: “Another rigged draw, why do those drawing the away sides against big clubs not pick the 1st ball up they touch?? “They swap it for a heavier one. Burnley v PNE means one out from the Championship. City miraculously get Plymouth at home. And we get United away again (shock).”So for him the draw was not worth the… weight.Copy linkCopiedFifth round is not the Special One…You can’t blame BBC’s The One show for the fifth-round draw.But guest Theo Walcott, a three-time FA Cup winner with Arsenal, and Alex Scott, who did the trick seven times with the Gunners in the Women’s FA Cup Cup, were the ones who picked the balls out.Alex Scott helped make the drawAnd so far they are the only ones fans have not rounded on afterwards amid conspiracy theories!As the “rigged” rants piled up, one fan added: “Man City always gets easy draws.”And one Fulham just fan “knew” his side would get an all-Prem clash at Man Uutd.He wrote: “At this point I’m starting to think that the FA Cup draw is rigged. Knew we were going to get these lot and that Plymouth would get City.Here’s how The One Show warmed up for the drawCopy linkCopiedIt’s rig-diculous! Fans launch draw onslaughtOnly one thing is more traditional in the FA Cup than shock results.And that’s fans suggesting the draw is “rigged”.This time that verdict was as emphatic as ever following the eight pairings for the fifth-round.Man City manager Pep Guardiola’s expression might be a little bit like this if he read fans’ reaction to the drawCredit: ReutersOne fan wrote: “Absolute fix these FA Cup Draws. (Man) City get a nice easy draw at home.”A second wrote: “City getting Plymouth? oh the FA Cup is RIGGED.”A third commented: “Fix For City.” A fourth said: “City at home to Plymouth is the most rigged draw.”A fifth claimed: “Of course City have Plymouth…rigged.”And another added: “CITY VS PLYMOUTH THIS DRAW IS RIGGED.”Copy linkCopied’Worst draw ever’ – surely not!One cheeky reaction post to the FA Cup draw stirred up plenty of banter.Paddy Power reckoned: “It’s official. That’s the worst FA Cup draw in history.”One fan quickly agreed, calling it “Horrendous” and a third claimed: “Not a single good match wtf”.But a fourth pointed out: “South London derby” – a reference to Crystal Palace facing Millwall.Meanwhile, one observer – who was just possibly from the West Country – had a solution to why not all supporters might be excited by the pairings.He wrote: “Because Argyle knocking all the good sides out . Sorry lads.”And how about this for a prediction from another supporter that was somehow both boring yet also a little bit intriguing.He wrote: “Eight home wins.”Copy linkCopied More

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    ‘This draw is RIGGED’ fume fans as giant killers Plymouth land nightmare tie and United host Fulham in FA Cup 5th round

    THE draw for the fifth round of the FA Cup has been made – and fans are not happy.The iconic tournament lived up to expectations during the previous round with plenty of drama.The FA Cup fifth round draw has been madeCredit: GettyFans have claimed the draw was fixedCredit: BBCMany supporters fumed as they reacted on social mediaCredit: BBCPlymouth dumped Liverpool out in a famous victoryCredit: AlamyBrighton made it through with a win over ChelseaCredit: GettyChelsea and Tottenham both suffered early exits to Aston Villa and Brighton.Plymouth Argyle pulled off the shock result of the round as they dumped out eight-time winners Liverpool at Home Park on Sunday.Ahead of the fourth round clash between Crystal Palace and Doncaster Rovers, the draw for the next round was made.Holders Manchester United were handed the tricky tie of hosting Fulham at Old Trafford.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLPlymouth, however, were handed another tough task as they will travel to the Etihad to take on Manchester City in the next round.And fans were left fuming on social media as they claimed the draw was “rigged”.One posted: “Absolute fix these FA Cup Draws. City get a nice easy draw at home.”A second wrote: “City getting Plymouth? oh the FA Cup is RIGGED.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSA third commented: “Fix For City.”A fourth said: “City at home to Plymouth is the most rigged draw.”Plymouth pull off FA Cup shock by beating Premier League leaders LiverpoolFA Cup fifth round draw in fullHere are all the games from the next round in the FA Cup…Preston North End vs BurnleyAston Villa vs Cardiff CityDoncaster/Crystal Palace vs MillwallManchester United vs FulhamNewcastle vs Brighton and Hove AlbionBournemouth vs Wolverhampton WanderersManchester City vs PlymouthExeter City/Nottingham Forest vs Ipswich TownA fifth claimed: “Of course city have Plymouth…rigged.”Another added: “CITY VS PLYMOUTH THIS DRAW IS RIGGED.”Other key ties from the next round include a Lancashire derby between Preston North End and Burnley.The Seagulls will follow up their win over Chelsea with a long trip up north to take on Newcastle United.Despite the draw being completed, Exeter City and Nottingham Forest don’t meet until tomorrow night.Trophy droughtsHere’s the time without silverware for the remaining clubs in the FA Cup…Manchester United: One yearManchester City: One yearAston Villa: 29 yearsNottingham Forest: 35 yearsIpswich: 44 yearsWolves: 45 yearsBurnley: 65 yearsNewcastle: 70 yearsPreston: 87 yearsCardiff City: 98 yearsMillwall: N/ABrighton: N/AExeter: N/AFulham: N/APlymouth: N/ABournemouth: N/ADoncaster: N/ACrystal Palace: N/A More

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    FA Cup could see most unlikely winner in years as remaining teams’ staggering waits for a major trophy revealed

    AN UNLIKELY winner could get their hands on the FA Cup this year after many of the Premier League’s top clubs crashed out.Chelsea, Arsenal, Tottenham and Liverpool are all out by the fifth round with only Manchester United and Man City from the so-called “Big Six” remaining in the competition. Newcastle’s 1995 FA Cup final winCredit: GettyAston Villa celebrate their 1996 League Cup winCredit: RexNottingham Forest won the League Cup in 1990Credit: RexCardiff City, Doncaster, Burnley, Plymouth, Exeter, Milwall and Preston make up the lower league underdogs in the next round. Meanwhile Brighton, Nottingham Forest, Ipswich, Wolves, Fulham, Newcastle, Bournemouth, Aston Villa and Crystal Palace are also still in the mix. Amazingly, five of the remaining Premier League teams – Fulham, Brighton, Bournemouth, Brentford, and Crystal Palace – have NEVER won a major trophy.And Newcastle have been waiting 70 YEARS for silverware – last winning the FA Cup in 1955. READ MORE IN football Forest are two-time European Cup winners but their last piece of silverware was the League Cup in 1990.Southampton have been waiting nearly 50 years to lift a major trophy – winning the FA Cup in 1976. Everton are also former winners but not since 1995 while Wolves lifted the League Cup in 1980. Cardiff won the Championship in 2013 but it was in 1927 that they last won the FA Cup while Ipswich were Uefa Cup winners in 1981.Most read in FootballThe wait for major trophies Manchester United: One year Manchester City: One year Aston Villa: 29 years Nottingham Forest: 35 years Preston: 35 years Ipswich: 44 years Wolves: 45 years Burnley: 65 years Newcastle: 70 years Cardiff City: 98 years Millwall: N/ABrighton: N/AExeter: N/AFulham: N/APlymouth: N/ABournemouth: N/ADoncaster: N/ACrystal Palace: N/ACASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSBurnley won the Championship as recently as 2023 but had not had major silverware since their top-flight title win in 1960. Doncaster, Plymouth, Exeter and Milwall are also without major trophies in their cabinets. Preston, however, won the top-flight in 1990 and FA Cup in 1889. The FA Cup fifth round draw will take place TONIGHT on BBC’s The One Show.Miron Muslic ‘very emotional’ after Plymouth knock Liverpool out of FA Cup More

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    When is the FA Cup 5th round draw? FREE live stream, TV channel and start time as Man Utd discover opponents TONIGHT

    THE FA Cup fourth round has produced some huge upsets over the weekend.Most notably, Championship strugglers Plymouth Argyle beat Premier League leaders Liverpool 1-0 on Sunday.Ryan Hardie was the hero for Plymouth against LiverpoolCredit: GettyRyan Hardie’s 53rd-minute penalty was enough for the Pilgrims to pull off a huge giant-killing at Home Park.Just two fourth round ties remain to be decided, with Doncaster Rovers taking on Crystal Palace on Monday, February 10, and Nottingham Forest travelling to Exeter City on Tuesday, February 11.But fans don’t need to wait long until the FA Cup fifth round draw!When is the FA Cup fifth round draw?The FA Cup fifth round draw will take place on Monday, February 10.It will be broadcast live on BBC One and available for free live streaming on iPlayer and the FA Cup’s official YouTube channel.It will be conducted at 7.10pm GMT during The One Show.SunSport will also live blog the draw with all the build-up and reaction.When are FA Cup fifth round fixtures?Fixtures are set for the weekend of March 1 & 2.However, like with this weekend, fixtures are expected to be placed in various time slots from Friday to Monday.Both BBC and ITV have broadcasting rights to the competition.FA Cup fifth round ball numbersHere are the all-important ball numbers ahead of the FA Cup fifth round draw:Manchester UnitedMillwallBrightonPreston North EndExeter or Nottingham ForestIpswichWolvesFulhamNewcastlePlymouthBournemouthAston VillaBurnleyManchester CityDoncaster or Crystal PalaceCardiff City More

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    Fuming Ange Postecoglou covers face with hands as he loses it over reporter’s question after Tottenham’s FA Cup KO

    ANGE POSTECOGLOU was left with his head in his hands after being grilled about Tottenham’s alarming form.Spurs’ season went from bad to worse last Sunday when they were dumped out of the FA Cup by Aston Villa.Pressure is growing on Tottenham boss Ange PostecoglouCredit: RexThe Aussie was left with his head in his hands after Spurs’ FA Cup defeat to Aston VillaThe fourth-round exit came just three days after they were battered in the second leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final tie with Liverpool.Postecoglou has shown signs that Spurs’ woeful form is getting to him on several occasions this season and did so again when it was put to him that his troops aren’t playing in his image.After putting his head in his hands, the Aussie said: “I don’t know how else to explain it.”I don’t know how else to explain it if you can’t see that this team is just trying to play its hardest in the most extreme of circumstances.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”Two and a half months of asking 18-year-olds and 17-year-olds and senior players, with no rest, to play Thursday, Sunday, Thursday, Sunday, Thursday, Sunday, Thursday, Sunday.”I’ll keep going for two-and-a-half months and if you think that is not at all a factor of how this team is performing then there’s nothing else I can say.”There’s nothing else I can explain.”When asked if it’s wise to stick with his current style of play, the 59-year-old added: “No, because they’re tired mate.Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSTottenham are toiling in 14th place in the Premier League tableCredit: GETTY”Do you think they can press like [we would]. If we hadn’t played Thursday night and I hadn’t rotated that team we wouldn’t have been pressing aggressively today?”Fair chance, unless you don’t think they’re human beings. ‘I just cannot get my head round it’ – Jamie Redknapp baffled by embarrassing Tottenham stat in Liverpool humiliation”Unless you’re superhuman and you think no, after playing Liverpool on Thursday night they should be flying tonight. It doesn’t happen. They’re human beings.”Why do you think Liverpool and others rotate 11 players? Why? There’s a reason and I wish I could do the same.”So you can bring a freshness to the team. Of course they’re not playing anywhere near the levels that we want or expect, but that’s not because they’re not trying.”It’s because they can’t. I think this group of players once we get the rest of the group in, will be an outstanding team.”I have no doubt about that. Whether other people can’t see that, that’s of no interest to me.”If you want to measure anything on what they’re doing at the moment, other than the extreme situation they’re dealing with then I think your analysis is skewed and it’s not objective. That’s my opinion.Spurs will be back in action on Sunday afternoon, welcoming Manchester United to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. More

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    Supercomputer predicts FA Cup fifth-round draw with Man Utd facing brutal away clash and bitter rivalry renewed

    A SUPERCOMPUTER has predicted the FA Cup fifth-round draw, with Manchester United facing a feisty away tie.The Red Devils booked their place in the last-16 with a controversial 2-1 win over Leicester City on Friday.Man Utd face a difficult fifth-round fixture in the FA CupCredit: ReutersThe Red Devils face a trip to The Den to face Millwall, according to SunSport’s simulatorCredit: ReutersHarry Maguire’s last-gasp winner appeared to be offside – but the use of VAR was not permitted during the match due to FA Cup rules.As a result, the goal stood, leaving Ruud van Nistelrooy and Co furious.VAR will be introduced from the fifth round regardless of venue, meaning some Championship and EFL clubs might have to install it just for one match if they are drawn to play at home.That could be the case for Millwall – as a simulation of the draw has picked the Lions to host Premier League giants Man Utd.Read More in FootballSunSport’s FA Cup draw simulator has predicted each fifth-round fixture, with only three potential all-Prem ties.According to the simulator, United face their first trip to Millwall in 35 years in what would be a blockbuster clash.The London side beat Championship leaders Leeds United 2-0 at Elland Road on Saturday to progress.Across the capital, Fulham have been tipped to host Burnley in another Premier League vs Championship match-up.Most read in FA CupCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSMan City could host Cardiff CityCredit: GettyUnited’s rivals, Manchester City, are predicted to draw Cardiff City at home following their narrow win over Leyton Orient.In what could potentially be the most exciting match of the round, Aston Villa have been tipped to face Carabao Cup finalists Newcastle at Villa Park.BBC makes half-time innovation in FA Cup clash between Leyton Orient and Man CityAnd Prem sides Ipswich and Wolves have been drawn against each other, with Portman Road to host.The winner of Doncaster vs Crystal Palace – set for Monday evening – has been predicted to face Brighton away in the next round.And the winner of Exeter vs Nottingham Forest on Tuesday will host Bournemouth, according to the simulation.The FA Cup fifth round draw is set to take place on Monday night.Broadcast on The One Show on BBC One, it will be hosted by Kelly Somers, with Alex Scott and Theo Walcott drawing the balls.The simulated draw has tipped Aston Villa to host NewcastleCredit: GettyFA Cup draw simulatedPreston North End vs Plymouth ArgyleMillwall vs Man UtdExeter/Nottingham Forest vs BournemouthBrighton vs Doncaster/Crystal PalaceFulham vs BurnleyIpswich vs WolvesMan City vs Cardiff CityAston Villa vs Newcastle More

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    FA Cup 5th round draw ball numbers: Who is in the hat for huge draw?

    THE FA CUP is rolling on at pace as we head towards the fifth round draw.The shock of the round Plymouth Argyle will be ball number 10, after the Championship’s bottom side knocked out the Premier League’s top side Liverpool on Sunday night.The FA Cup fifth round draw takes place on MondayCredit: GettyPlymouth pulled off an all time cupset against LiverpoolCredit: AFPManchester United left it late to beat Leicester on Friday night, Harry Maguire scored late, and they are ball number one.Cardiff had to battle their way into the fifth round, going from leading, to losing, and then drawing at Stoke, before winning on penalties. They are ball number 16.FA Cup fifth round draw numbersManchester UnitedMillwallBrightonPreston North EndExeter or Nottingham Forest IpswichWolvesFulhamNewcastlePlymouthBournemouthAston VillaBurnleyManchester CityDoncaster or Crystal PalaceCardiff CityHow can I watch the FA Cup fifth round?The FA Cup fifth round draw will take place TONIGHT on BBC’s The One Show.The fifth round draw takes place at 7:10pm GMT.The full draw will also be available for streaming on FA social media channels X, Instagram and Facebook.The draw will be hosted by Kelly Somers, with Alex Scott and Theo Walcott drawing the balls alongside Somers.Are there any more FA Cup games in the fourth round?Yes, there are two more games to go before we know all 16 teams in the next round of the FA Cup.On Monday, February 10 – tonight – Crystal Palace will travel to Doncaster, with kick-off ay 7:45pm GMT.On Tuesday, February 11 – tomorrow – in-form Nottingham Forest travel to Exeter to take on the League One side, that game gets underway at 8pm GMT. More