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      Man Utd’s FA Cup hero Amad Diallo SENT OFF seconds after scoring incredible winner against Liverpool

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      AMAD DIALLO was sent off just seconds after scoring Man Utd’s winning goal against Liverpool.The Ivorian slotted the ball home in stoppage time in extra time to give the Red Devils a famous 4-3 victory over their fierce rivals and send Old Trafford wild.Amad Diallo scored the winner for Man Utd against LiverpoolCredit: GettyBut holding up his number 16 shirt to the crowd proved to be a mistakeCredit: GettyReferee John Brooks had little choice but to give the star his marching ordersCredit: APAnd the winger looked a little baffled as he trudged down the tunnelBut emotions got the better of the winger, 21, as he removed his shirt to celebrate with the fans.And having been booked five minutes earlier, referee John Brooks had no choice but to show him a second yellow card.Scott McTominay gave the Red Devils an early lead but Liverpool struck twice on the stroke of half time through Mo Salah and Alexis Mac Allister to go into the break with a 2-1 lead.£86m man Antony was an unlikely hero for Man Utd as he netted his second goal of the season to fire in an equaliser in the 87th minute.READ MORE MAN UTD NEWSInterestingly, both the Brazilian’s goals this term have come in the FA Cup.Liverpool looked like they were back on course for victory when Harvey Elliott scored a deflected goal in extra time.But Marcus Rashford equalised before Diallo stole the show at the death.After Diallo’s goal, he was seen being escorted down the tunnel by Man Utd’s security and not quite knowing how to react.Most read in FA CupCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSOn his red card, the former Atalanta man said: “I forgot the first yellow, so I am very disappointed for that red card.”But the most important thing for me is to win, and to do it against a big team like Liverpool is a dream… a big, big moment for me.”As a result of his dismissal, Diallo will serve a suspension.However, he will NOT be banned from Man Utd’s FA Cup semi-final against Coventry.Instead, he will miss Man Utd’s next game at Brentford in the Premier League on Saturday, March 30.In the other semi-final, Chelsea will take on last year’s winners Manchester City.Diallo was sent off for removing his shirt to celebrateDiallo holds his hands together after scoring Man Utd’s winnersCredit: EPAThe red card didn’t dampen spirits at Old Trafford after the stadium went wild for Diallo’s winnerCredit: Alamy More

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      Chelsea fans turn on Mauricio Pochettino – but Blues boss uses prop in press conference to defend himself

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      MAURICIO POCHETTINO used a bizarre prop to defend himself after Chelsea fans turned on him today.The Blues were almost given a shock in the FA Cup by Championship Leicester before sealing their place in the semis.Fans turned on Mauricio Pochettino as Chelsea narrowly beat Leicester in the FA CupCredit: AlamyPochettino used a bizarre prop to defend himself from the boo boysGoals from Marc Cucurella and Cole Palmer had put Chelsea 2-0 up at half-time.It should have been three after Raheem Sterling missed a penalty.But Leicester fired back in the second half thanks to an own-goal from Axel Disasi and a wonder strike from Stephy Mavididi.With the score somehow 2-2, Chelsea fans released their anger by booing Pochettino.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThey were also heard chanting “you don’t know what you’re doing” when he subbed off the impressive Mhykailo Mudryk instead of the woeful Sterling.And although Chelsea came back to win with two late goals from Carney Chukwuemeka and Noni Madueke, supporters were still left fuming with Poch.Their dissent was put to the manager during his post-match press conference.But the Tottenham icon put up a fierce defence of the performance while using a bizarre prop.Most read in FA CupBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERPochettino held up a copy of the matchday programme before showing reporters a list of Chelsea’s entire squad.The Blues were forced to name kids Deivid Washington, Joshua Kofi Acheampong and Ollie Harrison on the bench against Leicester.Could Jose Mourinho return to Chelsea?Pochettino also launched a fierce defence of Raheem SterlingCredit: AlamyAnd Poch wanted to illustrate how difficult life at Stamford Bridge was with so many injuries to regular senior stars.He said: “We have too many injured players, and we should use the kids.“I am not here to do what the people want. Also I am not stupid. I saw Mudryk and we analysed he was tired. So we decided first for Mudryk and then for Raheem. We are professional.“They need to trust in the club, if I am here it’s because of the faith of the club.”Sterling boosHe also hit out at fans who booed Sterling for several dreadful misses.Pochettino said: “We need to support him, he’s an amazing player. He has more than 10 years’ experience in the Premier League.“Of course I think the contribution was good. He was a little unlucky with some actions when he should have scored, but we are a team and we need to be there for everyone.”Fans are entitled to show their emotion. For us we try to empathise with our fans not to criticise.“They want the best for our team and players. But we are in a project. We need support and to really believe. We are trying to build something.READ MORE SUN STORIES”We are in a process to build the team. I know really well how to manage. What the fans want is to win the game and that we achieved. What the fans want is to go to Wembley and that we achieved.“They need to trust me to manage in the way I think is the best way for the club. We need to respect their opinion as much as they need to respect my decision.” More

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      BBC commentator goes viral for ‘most ridiculous analogy ever heard’ during Chelsea vs Leicester FA Cup clash

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      JONATHAN PEARCE’S amazing commentary of Chelsea vs Leicester has gone viral thanks to an incredible analogy.The BBC commentator produced the moment after Chelsea retook the lead in stoppage time in their topsy-turvy FA Cup quarter-final.Jonathan Pearce produced the ‘most ridiculous analogy ever heard’ in Chelsea’s FA Cup winCredit: BBCThe moment occurred after Carney Chukwuemeka put the Blues in front late onCredit: GettySubstitute Carney Chukwuemeka restored their advantage as they rallied to beat the Foxes 4-2 in the FA Cup on Sunday.After the goal, Pearce exclaimed: “You would normally say they have one foot in the semi-final.”But for Chelsea it’s like one foot on a doormat on a slippery tile floor that’s already coated with water. You never know with them.”His analogy rapidly went viral on social media as fans reacted to Pearce’s commentary.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLOne fan wrote on X: “Jonathan Pearce with the most ridiculous analogy I’ve ever heard.”Another added: “Jonathan Pearce almost getting trapped in an endless simile loop then.”A third supporter also commented: “Jonathan Pearce what on earth was the commentary.”Meanwhile, one more said: “Jonathan Pearce has just woken up after a five-year sleep.”Most read in FA CupCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSPearce was joined by former England defender Martin Keown for the quarter-final at Stamford Bridge.Keown himself had been left shocked by Raheem Sterling’s “ridiculous” free-kick before Chelsea retook the lead.Gary Lineker calls for huge FA Cup rule change after Chelsea knock out his beloved Leicester in thrilling clashAfter being pegged back from 2-0 down, with Axel Disasi scoring a horror own goal, the Blues had looked destined to be taken to extra-time.However, Chukwuemeka and fellow substitute Noni Madueke both scored in added time to spare their blushes.Sterling had earlier missed a penalty with the score at 1-0, whilst Callum Doyle was sent off for Leicester during the second half. More

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      Gary Lineker calls for huge FA Cup rule change after Chelsea knock out his beloved Leicester in thrilling clash

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      GARY LINEKER has called for a huge FA Cup rule change after Chelsea’s thrilling 4-2 win against 10-man Leicester in the quarter-finals.A largely comfortable win against the Championship frontrunner sees the Blues book another trip to Wembley this season. Gary Lineker has called for a huge FA Cup rule changeCredit: PAChelsea went into half-time with a comfortable 2-0 lead after a couple of tap-ins from Marco Cucurella and Cole Palmer respectively. Raheem Sterling could have made it 3-0 before the Blues’ second, but a tame penalty gave Leicester a fighting chance. That chance was turned into reality when Axel Disasi fluffed a back pass straight into his goal, followed by great individual work from Mavididi to put the Foxes level.The game turned on its head when defender Callum Doyle was sent off for a last-man challenge.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAnd Lineker’s beloved Leicester were doing everything they could to see the game into extra time with the chance of making it to penalties.But the Foxes legend said after the match that he was not a fan of teams playing the full 120 minutes if teams are not going to create chances.He said on BBC: “That is one of the many reasons I don’t like extra time.”In FA Cup of most cup competitions except the final, I don’t understand what value extra time gives.Most read in FA CupBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKER”Everyone is scared to make a mistake and people watching the game just want it to go to penalties anyway because it’s so entertaining.”Late goals in normal time from Mykhailo Mudryk and Carey Chukwuemeka secured the Blues the victory.Chelsea fans furious as Raheem Sterling appears to take penalty off Cole Palmer… before barely troubling goalkeeperChelsea will be very familiar with extra time after they were defeated by Virgil van Dijk’s 118th-minute goal in the Carabao Cup final in February.While they are on track for another final they will worry if Liverpool beat Manchester United this afternoon after they lost both the Carabao and FA Cup to the Reds in 2022. More

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      Eagle-eyed fans spot two Man Utd stars ‘screaming’ at Scott McTominay in Liverpool FA Cup clash

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      RASMUS HOJLUND was spotted screaming at Scott McTominay during Manchester United’s clash with Liverpool.The incident came after McTominay had put the Red Devils in front at Old Trafford in their FA Cup quarter-final meeting.Manchester United fans spotted Rasmus Hojlund screaming at Scott McTominayCredit: FA CupHojlund let rip at McTominayHowever, he was soon on the receiving end of some harsh words from not one but TWO team-mates.McTominay had failed to find Hojlund with a pass, which saw a United attack breakdown.The Danish striker responded by angrily turning around and shouting at the midfielder.Fans also spotted Alejandro Garnacho making his feelings know to McTominay for the error.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLReacting on X, one fan wrote: “See as McTominay was easy ball, Hojlund right for screaming at him.”Another added: “Both Hojlund and Garnacho b****ing at McTominay there.”A third supporter also commented: “Hojlund vexing rightly with McTominay, shocking decision. United always look more rattled than the team they go ahead against.”One more said: “Hojlund & McTominay shouting at each other, PASSION IS BACK.”Most read in FA CupCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSMeanwhile, another fan wrote: “Personally I love that McTominay, Garnacho and Hojlund are having a shouting match on the pitch, they actually care and want to f***ing win which is better than usual.”McTominay opened the scoring for United after just 10 minutes at Old Trafford.Scott McTominay reveals two strict rules implemented by Erik ten Hag at Man UtdThe Scotland international was quickest to react after Caiomhin Kelleher denied Garnacho, stabbing home from close range.He has now scored nine goals across all competitions this season, along with two assists, in 34 appearances. More

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      Man Utd vs Liverpool – FA Cup LIVE SCORE: Scott McTominay gives Red Devils lead inside ten minutes – updates

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are hosting fierce rivals Liverpool in a huge FA Cup quarter-final clash NOW.Erik ten Hag’s side will be hoping to progress to the semi-finals of the iconic competition for the second consecutive campaign for the first time since 2003-04/2004-05.The FA Cup is Man Utd’s final chance of winning a trophy this season following an underwhelming campaign domestically and in Europe.Meanwhile, Liverpool are on course to achieve a stunning quadruple this season after already claiming the Carabao Cup in February.
      Kick off time: 3.30pm GMT
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      Man Utd team: Onana, Wan-Bissaka, Lindelof, Varane, Dalot, Mainoo, McTominay, Fernandes, Garnacho, Rashford, Hojlund.
      Liverpool team: Kelleher, Gomez, Quansah, Van Dijk, Robertson, Szoboszlai, Endo, Mac Allister, Salah, Diaz, Nunez.
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      Endo puts the ball into the net but the offside flag is up!
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      36′ Chances at both ends in a matter of seconds!
      First, Mainoo does superbly to let Rashford break into the box on the left and has the presence of mind to pick out McTominay 12 yards out who cushions a shot straight at Kelleher.
      Liverpool break down the other end and Diaz does incredibly well to get into the box.
      His shot at the near post is pushed away by Onana.
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      34′ United clear easily again.

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      33′ Dalot looks to have been beaten by Diaz down his side as the Liverpool winger darts towards the byline.
      But the defender gets back well to stop the cross going in, at the expense of a corner.
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      31′ Alexis Mac Allister is booked for stopping a United attack.
      From the deep free kick, a cross into the Liverpool box from Fernandes sees Varane and Lindelof get in each other’s way and the former’s header loops into the hands of Kelleher.
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      30′ Good move from Liverpool and Mac Allister picks out Robertson on a forward run down the left.
      He whips a great ball in with three white and green shirts attacking it but Varane heads clear.
      It falls for Szoboszlai on the edge but his effort is easily saved by Onana.
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      27′ Big chance for United to make it two!
      Hojlund and Garnacho link up before the former is played in, inside the area on the left hand side but he SLIPS at the worst possible time and balloons the ball well wide!
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      26′ Chance for Liverpool here with their first corner of the afternoon.
      But United deal with it comfortably.

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      23′ Good pace and whip on the cross from Fernandes, but it lands on the roof of the net.
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      22′ Joe Gomez with a stupid foul on Bruno Fernandes wide on the United left.
      A free kick in a dangerous position for the home side which the Portuguese will take.
      It’s ten yards inside from the corner flag.
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      18′ Robertson’s deep cross from the left misses everyone in the middle.
      Szoboszlai collects and lays it off for Gomez at the edge of the box, who shoots like a defender. Miles over.
      MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – MARCH 17: Luis Diaz of Liverpool is fouled by Scott McTominay of Manchester United during the Emirates FA Cup Quarter Final between Manchester United and Liverpool FC at Old Trafford on March 17, 2024 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)
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      17′ Garnacho is fouled on the right, just inside the Liverpool half.
      Fernandes takes and it’s a deep ball into the box which does look like one that could be attacked but nobody follows in to do so.
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      15′ Good counter attack from Liverpool.
      Robertson plays Diaz in down the left, who has the presence of mind to roll it back into the path of the left back, 15 yards from goal but he blazes well over.
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      14′ It actually hit the hand of the Scotland skipper….
      But it was breaking his fall so no penalty.
      And nothing comes of the corner.
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      13′ Nearly a second for United.
      It’s Garnacho again, played in down the right this time and looks to have a free shot at goal but for a sensational, sliding block from Robertson to divert it behind.

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      11′ A frantic start and the home side are in front!
      It all comes from a quickly taken free kick inside their own half with Rashford bursting down the left.
      After good hold-up play, he slips a pass into Garnacho inside the area who has his placed effort saved by Kelleher but only palmed into a dangerous area.
      McTominay was first to react, following in and stabbing it home from a few yards out.
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      UNITED LEAD AND IT’S SCOTT MCTOMINAY!
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      9′ ALMOST A SENSATIONAL OPENER!
      Nunez drops out wide on the left and sends a long diagonal into the box for Salah.
      It drops over Dalot’s head and the Egyptian hits a first time volley beyond Onana but an inch or so wide of the far post.
      Incredible technique and so, so close.
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      7′ Szoboszlai gets played in down the right channel and fires a teasing ball across United’s goal.
      Varane intercepts at the front post before the striker is penalised for a foul as United cleared.
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      5′ Szoboszlai has an attempt at goal from 22 yards with his weak foot but it’s an easy stop for Onana.
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      4′ CLOSE!
      It’s United again but this time it’s worked down the right and Garnacho gets his first involvement.
      They’re expecting a cross into the area but he instead picks Rashford out just inside the area on the left hand side, who opts for a first time placed finish which Kelleher palms away from danger.
      Great start from United.

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      2′ Oh a good chance for the hosts!
      They work it well down the left and a ball cut back towards McTominay on the edge sees Wan-Bissaka on the stretch attempt an effort at goal.
      It’s a poor one and Kelleher collects easily.
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      1′ Already I’m wrong about something.
      Although this is surely a little surprising, with Diogo Dalot operating at right back and Wan-Bissaka at left back.
      He’ll look to stop Mo Salah.
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      Bruno Fernandes gets this game up and running.
      Sensational atmosphere, it really is.
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      The Liverpool players gather in a pre-match huddle with an animated Virgil van Dijk leading it.
      United will get us underway.
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      Cole Palmer best player on pitch by miles as lackadaisical team-mate endures FA Cup nightmare

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      CHELSEA survived a second-half collapse to make the FA Cup semi-final in what will be a huge boost for Mauricio Pochettino.A 92nd minute goal was needed in the end from substitute Carney Chukwuemeka to make it 3-2 after Chelsea led comfortably at half-time, before Noni Madueke put the game to bed in the 98th minute.Chukwuemeka was the hero as he slid the ball through Stolarczyk’s legsCredit: AFPAnd spared quite a few of his team-mates blushesCredit: GettyA disastrous Axel Disasi own goal after 51 minutes came from nowhere to leave the door open for Leicester to get back in it.That was compounded by a brilliant Stephy Mavididi curler on the hour mark to make it 2-2, with Leicester looking like they were well on the way to joining fellow Championship side Coventry in the semis.The tie swung again though when Nicolas Jackson, clean through on goal, opted to fall down under contact from Callum Doyle to win a penalty.A pen was given, but VAR intervention found the foul was outside the box and his yellow was changed to a red.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLFrom there, Chelsea prodded the Leicester goal in the hope of finding a winner, and that only came after a moment of brilliance from Cole Palmer, with his deft backheel finding Chukwuemeka, who slotted home to make it 3-2.Noni Madueke, on as a sub, then put the tie beyond doubt with a deflected 20-yard effort after some great work in the build-up.”Que sera! Sera!” The Chelsea fans sung, and another trip to Wembley beckons.Here’s how SunSport’s Jordan Davies rated the players…Most read in FA CupCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSRobert Sanchez – 5A nervy showing, not one that will convince Mauricio Pochettino of his No.1 credentials. Caught on the ball by Patson Daka in his own box and flapped at a few crosses.Chelsea’s plans for £1bn new stadiumIt may be harsh to call him out for Axel Disasi’s bizarre own goal, but his positioning was the reason he had little to no chance of recovering, and was well beaten for the equaliser.Malo Gusto – 7An ever-present figure bursting down the right wing and at the heart of everything good for Chelsea. Looks to have nailed down that right-back slot under Poch.The one negative was his defending for Leicester’s equaliser, letting Stephy Mavididi cut in and curl a beauty into the top corner.Axel Disasi – 4Slow to make decisions on the ball at the back. Lackadaisical at times, and then one of the most incredible own goals you will see this season.Sanchez and Disasi were involved in a horrendous mix upCredit: ReutersA finish at the wrong end that summed up his woeful afternoon.Trevoh Chalobah – 6Compared to his centre back partner, had a pretty uneventful afternoon. Will be desperate to keep his place in the side with Thiago Silva benched and Levi Colwill injured.Hardly at fault for either of the goals.Marc Cucurella – 8Perhaps there is a career at Chelsea for the Spaniard after all, grabbing his first goal for the club with a tap-in into an empty net.Looked lively and full of purpose with left-back rival Ben Chilwell watching on from the bench.Moises Caicedo – 6Pretty anonymous until a neat link-up with Nicolas Jackson and a ball on a plate for Raheem Sterling only to watch his teammate shoot wide.Grew into the game after the break, getting into goalscoring positions, but does not bring any calmness or control to this Chelsea midfield.Conor Gallagher – 6Put in a shift, as he always does, and nearly found the bottom corner with a curling effort just before the break.Cole Palmer – 8A quiet opening for his recent high standards this season. Pochettino will be bemused as to why he did not take the first half penalty over Sterling given his record of five in the Prem.Sterling made up for it with an accurate low ball across goal that Palmer tucked away before the break. He then produced a cheeky backheel for Carney Chukwuemeka’s winner.With not a lot of the ball, he was still Chelsea’s best player by miles.Palmer was Chelsea’s best player againCredit: GettyMykhailo Mudryk – 7Unfortunate not to grab a goal in the first half with his positivity on the ball, seeing one shot blocked in the box and another well saved. Seems to finally look at home at Chelsea.Can feel hard done by as he was subbed off – to the frustration of the fans – with the scores level and 12 minutes of normal time to play.Raheem Sterling – 5Had several opportunities to find the bottom corner from inside the box but his touch was often found wanting and his finishing was non-existent.Brought down for a first half penalty, his effort from 12 yards was tame and easily saved by Jakub Stolarczyk before missing a one-on-one sitter.Moments later, he redeemed himself with an assist for Cole Palmer, but that was his last bit of quality. After an abysmal free-kick, the Chelsea fans chanted: ‘Get him off’.Sterling was booed by some sections of the Chelsea crowdCredit: AFPNicolas Jackson – 6Remains an enigma. From brilliant to bewildering. His dribble around Jannik Vestergaard to tee-up Cucurella was inspired, but at times his clumsiness on the ball cost him.In the second half, out of nowhere he then produced a Bergkamp-esque turn to win a free-kick and earn Callum Doyle a red card, but then missed a sitter from six yards near the end.READ MORE SUN STORIESSubsCarney Chukwuemeka (On for Mudryk) – 8One chance, one goal to win it in injury time. A delightfully cool finish after a one-two with Palmer inside the box.Noni Madueke (On for Sterling) – 8Forced Stolarczyk into a decent stop from close range from a Gusto cross, and then unleashed a worldie after a mazy run to seal the win.Ben Chilwell (On for Cucurella) – N/AMadueke’s late goal was specialCredit: Getty More

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      Raheem Sterling booed by Chelsea fans for horror free-kick as Martin Keown slams ‘ridiculous’ decision in FA Cup clash

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      RAHEEM STERLING was booed by Chelsea fans after blazing a free-kick high and wide of the goal against Leicester.The Blues had been gifted a chance to retake the lead in their FA Cup clash at Stamford Bridge.Raheem Sterling was booed after blazing his free-kick high and wide of the targetCredit: ReutersMartin Keown slammed the ‘ridiculous’ decision to have Sterling take the free-kickCredit: RexAfter a VAR review saw Leicester’s Callum Doyle sent off, Chelsea were awarded a free-kick right on the edge of the penalty area.With Sterling and Cole Palmer both over the ball, the former fired his effort into the stands after a long run up.His effort was met with boos from the home fans, with BBC commentator Martin Keown left in shock by Sterling’s decision to take the set-piece.The ex-Arsenal defender said: “Do you know that kind of says everything about the Chelsea performance today because we’ve got Palmer there.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”You’re waiting for Cole Palmer to maybe hit this into the back of the net and then we see this. That’s a ridiculous effort isn’t it.”Obviously Sterling is doing his best there but Cole Palmer has to take that free-kick, end of.”Sterling appeared to be booed again moments later as Mauricio Pochettino withdrew Mykhailo Mudryk instead.A smattering of jeers could then be heard when he was taken off during the closing stages.Most read in FA CupCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSHowever, Sterling was ultimately applauded off by the crowd as Noni Madueke took his place.The 29-year-old had earlier missed the chance to double Chelsea’s lead when his tame penalty was saved by Jakub Stolarczyk.Chelsea fans furious as Raheem Sterling appears to take penalty off Cole Palmer… before barely troubling goalkeeperHe appeared to take the ball off regular taker Palmer after being fouled for the spot-kick.Speaking at half-time, former Chelsea striker Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink fumed: “Palmer is the penalty taker. I used to be a penalty taker. At 1-0 up I’m not giving it away.”I think as a team, Gallagher as a captain has to go to Sterling and say no. Palmer’s scored all five. He needs to take it.”Chelsea were later pegged back after a horror own goal from Axel Disasi and a Stephy Mavididi strike.However, substitutes Carney Chukwuemeka and Madueke both scored in stoppage time winner to book Chelsea’s place in the semi-finals.Sterling had a penalty saved during the first half against LeicesterCredit: PA More