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      Fans slam ‘cruel’ FA Cup rule change after non-league Tamworth denied money-spinning replay at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

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      FANS slammed a “cruel” FA Cup rule change that saw non-league Tamworth denied a money-spinning replay at Tottenham.Ange Postecoglou’s Premier League giants were taken to extra time by their hosts after the initial 90 minutes ended in a 0-0 draw.Fans blasted the ‘cruel’ rule change that denied Tamworth a replay against SpursCredit: AFPTottenham won 3-0 in extra time after drawing 0-0 in the first 90 minutesCredit: ReutersTamworth did their fans proud as they brilliantly kept a clean sheet in normal time while also recording 13 shots of their own.But Spurs’ might and squad depth paid dividends later on when they took the lead through a 101st minute own-goal from Nathan Muya Tshikuna.Dejan Kulusevksi then made it 2-0 six minutes later.And Brennan Johnson sealed an emphatic 3-0 win for the visitors with a goal at the death.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHowever, many fans feel Tamworth were denied a proper reward for their efforts in the normal 90.Old FA Cup rules meant a draw between sides in that time resulted in a replay.Had those still applied today, it would have seen Tamworth travel to London for a money-spinning adventure at Spurs’ £1billion stadium – which holds 62,850 compared to their Lamb Ground at 4,000.FA Cup replays were scrapped only in April last year following a scheduling agreement with the Premier League.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSAnd taking to social media, fans blasted the “cruel” change that denied the Staffordshire side their time in the sun.One said: “Tamworth grafted for a 0-0. A replay would see them right for five years, but because the big boys get tired, replays are scrapped.”’What a weekend he’s having’ say fans as Tamworth GK Jas Singh puts on stunning performance hours after birth of his sonAnother declared: “The FA and Premier League has taken away the glory of a replay for Tamworth, it would have meant so much footballing wise and financially.”One noted: “Tamworth not getting a replay which would likely bank them £1m is all wrong.”Another added: “Robbing the players of their small piece of fame and robbing the local clubs of ££.” More

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      Gabriel Jesus carried off on stretcher as Arsenal striker crisis deepens after tangle with Man Utd ace Bruno Fernandes

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      GABRIEL JESUS was carried off on a stretcher during the first half of Arsenal’s FA Cup clash with Manchester United.The Brazilian, 27, winced in pain as he was replaced by Raheem Sterling.Gabriel Jesus suffered a first half injuryCredit: PAThe 27-year-old was carried off on a stretcherCredit: AFPJesus hurt himself tangling with Bruno Fernandes.The forward had raced back to help out defensively on 35 minutes.When Fernandes appeared to have space to shoot on the edge of the box, Jesus bundled him over.The Portuguese was furious not to receive a free-kick and even threw his boot in anger.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAs Fernandes complained to the referee, receiving a yellow card for his troubles, Jesus writhed in agony on the ground.Speaking on the BBC, Theo Walcott said: “Hopefully, Gabriel Jesus will be back soon but it does not look good.”His replacement Sterling was making his return from a knee issue.The former England man’s last appearance came in the League Cup against Crystal Palace on December 18.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSArsenal are without star man Bukayo Saka, who is expected to be sidelined until March with a hamstring injury.Ethan Nwaneri, meanwhile, sustained a muscle injury during last week’s 1-1 draw at Brighton.Mikel Arteta bizarrely appears to blame Carabao Cup BALL for Arsenal’s missed chances as trophy drought set to continueBoss Arteta does have Leandro Trossard available, as well as Kai Havertz and Gabriel Martinelli.Elsewhere in the team, defenders Ben White and Takehiro Tomiyasu remain sidelined.Arsenal’s next match will see them host fierce rivals Tottenham at the Emirates.Ange Postecoglou’s side got themselves out of an FA Cup pickle earlier, needing extra time to beat non-league Tamworth 3-0. More

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      Arsenal vs Man Utd LIVE SCORE: FA Cup third round clash on NOW as Gabriel Jesus is STRETCHERED OFF – latest updates

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      ARSENAL are hosting old rivals Manchester United in a blockbuster FA Cup third round clash RIGHT NOW.A first-half with few chances saw the Gunners’ injury crisis deepen after Gabriel Jesus was forced off on a stretcher.Mikel Arteta will know the FA Cup may be his side’s best chance of claiming a trophy this season, with Liverpool running away in the race for the Premier League title.Ruben Amorim still has slim hopes of silverware in his debut season as Man Utd boss as the Red Devils look to equal Arsenal’s record of 14 FA Cup wins.TV channel: BBC OneLive stream: BBC iPlayerArsenal team: Raya, Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Lewis-Skelly, Jorginho, Merino, Odegaard, Havertz, Martinelli, JesusMan Utd team: Bayindir, Mazraoui, De Ligt, Maguire, Martinez, Dalot, Mainoo, Ugarte, Fernandes, Garnacho, HojlundFA Cup fourth round draw LIVEFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow our live blog below…From Jordan Davies at the EmiratesArsenal surely now must spend some cash in this market to bring in a wide forward with Gabriel Jesus’ injury looking a bad one as he was carried off on a stretcher.And with Raheem Sterling on – only just back from injury himself – Mikel Arteta has now tried FIVE different players to fill in for the stricken Bukayo Saka on the right wing (Martinelli, Trossard, Nwaneri, Jesus, Sterling – and two of those are injured!).Copy linkCopiedFirst half facts and figuresCopy linkCopiedFrom Charlie Wyett at the EmiratesUnited, after being outplayed at the start, have really grown into this game and you can see why Bruno Fernandes was angry with ref Andy Madley for not awarding a foul after the challenge from Gabriel Jesus. Fernandes was cautioned for throwing his boot on the floor in disgust and he must try and avoid a red card. Yet another oneCopy linkCopiedHalf-time – Arsenal 0-0 Man UtdTie of the third round, yeah? Nah.It’s goalless at the break at the Emirats, and other than a Gabriel Martinelli goal that was rightly disallowed, very, very little has happened.It can only get better in the second half. And if it doesn’t, there’s no way it can get worse.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 0-0 Man Utd45+5. Odegaard has now sat down on the turf and he doesn’t look comfortable at all.Mikel Arteta has his hands on his heads, he can’t believe he’s facing another injury and to such a key player too.The Arsenal captain is told there are just seconds left until the break, and he’ll hobble through until then.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 0-0 Man Utd45+4. Odegaard grimaced as he jogged back into position after that free-kick.Surely that’s dissatisfaction with his effort, and not another injury.Surely.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 0-0 Man Utd45+3. Odegaard goes for goal with the free-kick.His left-footed curler sails over the wall, but also the crossbar.The Gunners are still to work Bayindir in the United goal.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 0-0 Man Utd45+1. Inside five minutes of stoppage time, and Martinez has presented Arsenal with a free-kick 28 yards out after kicking Odegaard across the calf.The defender is on a booking, remember. Actually, I should probably be telling him that.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 0-0 Man Utd44. Excellent defending from De Ligt repels a threatening Martinelli attack down the left.The Dutchman appears to be finally settling into life in English football after some rude beginnings.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 0-0 Man Utd42. Immediately, Sterling is booed by the travelling support. It hasn’t happened for him yet at the Emirates, but he could really win over the Arsenal fans today with a big performance.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 0-0 Man Utd40. Sure enough, Gabriel Jesus’ game is over – and it looks a bad one as he leaves on a stretcher. The Brazilian joins a growing Arsenal injury list.On in his place is the former Manchester City forward Raheem Sterling.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 0-0 Man Utd39. Replays show that Jesus definitely caught Fernandes on the ankle, although more as a result of a slip than a cynical challenge.The bad news for the Arsenal forward is that he appears to have injured himself in making contact with his opponent, and has stayed down inside his own box.He’s having treatment, but I don’t think he’s going to be able to continue.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 0-0 Man Utd37. United break again on the left from where they tee up Bruno Fernandes on the edge of the box, who is clearly fouled from behind by Gabriel Jesus.But no! Andy Madley says no free-kick, and the Manchester United captain is absolutely furious as a result.With his boot half off as a result of the challenge, Fernandes removes it and hurls it to the turf in frustration.In fact, he does that not once, but twice – and the second time it draws the attention of the referee, who books him for dissent.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 0-0 Man Utd35. Arsenal commit extra men forward as the the front three interchange……but instead that’s the signal for United to hit them on the counter.In a matter of seconds, the visitors are back down the other end of the pitch from where Garnacho hammers a cross-shot at Raya.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 0-0 Man Utd33. It’s not been a great contest so far. I’m not saying that nothing has happened but the BBC’s half-time analysis may include footage of David Raya losing a contact lens.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 0-0 Man Utd31. Jesus is back up after treatment, and Arsenal have another set-piece to launch into the 18-yard box.This time it’s a free-kick midway inside the United half, and that’s the cue for a host of home players to start their dance in unison along the visitors’ last line of defence.But they get it horribly wrong. and before Bayindir even claims the cross, the offside flag is up once again.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 0-0 Man Utd29. Lisandro Martinez started the scoring last Sunday, and this weekend……he’s the first in the book.The defender is cautioned for clattering Gabriel Jesus as the pair wrestled for the ball. Copy linkCopiedArsenal 0-0 Man Utd27. A teasing Timber cross is headed behind for the game’s first corner, and that brings the home fans into the game.Arsenal have built their game on such set-piece situations this season, while Manchester United have been unable to defend them for months.The visitors do the job here though, and smuggle the ball away to safety from a packed penalty area.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 0-0 Man Utd25. The Harry Maguire of old!The centre-back steps in to win the ball on halfway, and then takes the opportunity to surge forward.Weaving beyond two opponents, he feeds Hojlund out on the left and continues his run into the box.He needn’t have bothered though. The attempted return from the striker was useless, and cut out by the first man.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 0-0 Man Utd23. A rare spell of possession in forward areas has United asking questions for the first time.After Fernandes makes room, Mainoo takes charge and hits a daisycutter straight at Raya from 25 yards out.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 0-0 Man Utd20. Arsenal try to pick out the run of Martinelli again, this time with Odegaard flicking the ball over the top.Better late than never, De Ligt comes round to recover the situation.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 0-0 Man Utd18. Gabriel Martinelli finds the back of the net!But – after a couple of seconds to consider what he has seen – the linesman on the near side raises his flag.Mikel Arteta and his players are not happy with the decision, insisting that Gabriel Jesus’ through ball unintentionally flicked off Harry Maguire and into Martinelli’s path.But there’s no doubting that the pass was intended for the Brazilian, and so the second phase of play doesn’t come into effect after the defender’s accidental involvement.Either way, it’s a lovely finish from the Arsenal number 11.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 0-0 Man Utd15. A quarter of an hour in, and Arsenal have been the dominant side without really testing Altay Bayindir in the United goal.It’s 70% possession and counting for Mikel Arteta’s hosts.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 0-0 Man Utd13. There’s been little to report at the Emirates, but there’s a shock on the cards at St James’ Park where League Two Bromley have taken an early lead against Newcastle.The Toon are on a seven-match winning run.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 0-0 Man Utd11. Garnacho leaves Gabriel in a heap after sliding across the turf.It’s one that looks worse – and sounds worse given the defender’s yelp – but in truth it was just the wet surface that took the United forward into his opponent.Referee Madley rightly keeps his cards in his pocket.Copy linkCopied More

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      Wayne Rooney in classy gesture to Plymouth coach after FA Cup giant-killing just weeks after he’s axed

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      WAYNE ROONEY made a classy gesture after former side Plymouth Argyle’s 1-0 FA Cup upset of Brentford yesterday.The Pilgrims, who had not won away from home all season, stunned the Bees courtesy of Morgan Whittaker’s 82nd minute goal.Wayne Rooney was axed as Argyle boss last monthCredit: GettyKevin Nancekivell has been in caretaker chargeCredit: GettyMorgan Whittaker celebrates bagging Argyle’s brilliant winnerCredit: RexRooney was axed on New Year’s Eve with his side sitting bottom of the Championship.But the Manchester United legend clearly holds no hard feelings towards Argyle.Since Rooney’s departure, Kevin Nancekivell has been in caretaker charge alongside club captain Joe Edwards.Devon-born Nancekivell, 53, briefly represented Argyle during his playing days and has worked in a variety of different coaching roles at Home Park since landing a job in the club’s academy 20 years ago.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLNancekivell made up part of Rooney’s coaching staff during the first half of the season.And while Mike Phelan and Simon Ireland departed alongside Rooney, Nancekivell stayed put.After masterminding yesterday’s result, the Argyle caretaker was encouraged to soak up the adulation of the fans by midfielder Darko Gyabi.Nancekivell duly obliged, fist pumping towards the travelling supporters and screaming in delight.Most read in FA CupBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSWayne Rooney congratulated Nancekivell and ArgyleCredit: Instagram @waynerooneyArgyle subsequently posted a video clip of Nancekivell’s celebration.And Rooney reposted it to his own Instagram Story, writing: “So happy for this man. Legend.”Inside Wayne Rooney’s woeful spell at Plymouth as Manchester United legend AXEDThe 39-year-old’s gesture did not go unnoticed by Argyle supporters online.One wrote on X: “Fair play to him for that touch of class.”While a second commented: “Very classy from WR.”A third said: “Just shows he did care about the club.”And another added: “What a guy Rooney is isn’t he.”A FRESH STARTYesterday’s game was Nancekivell’s last in caretaker charge, having also earned draws with Bristol City and Stoke.On Friday, Argyle confirmed the appointment of Miron Muslic as Rooney’s successor.The Austrian-Bosnian boss, 42, last managed Belgian side Cercle Brugge, and watched on at the Gtech Community Stadium alongside owner Simon Hallett.READ MORE SUN STORIESArgyle have confirmed that Nancekivell will remain as part of Muslic’s first team staff.Rooney, meanwhile, is set to take training sessions in Dubai after teaming up with holiday company Football Escapes.Miron Muslic watched on at the Gtech Community StadiumCredit: Getty More

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      FA Cup 4th round draw LIVE: Latest updates and start time as Chelsea, Liverpool and Arsenal or Man Utd await fate

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      THE FA Cup fourth round draw will take place TODAY – and some huge names are in the hat.Premier League giants Liverpool and Chelsea progressed to the next stage with comfortable wins over Accrington Stanley and Morecambe respectively.Brentford won’t be in the hat after they bowed out in the third round after Championship strugglers Plymouth stunned the footballing world with a 1-0 victory at the Gtech Community Stadium on Saturday.Earlier today, Tottenham avoided a huge upset at Tamworth, but Spurs did need extra-time to progress to the next stage.The draw for the FA Cup fourth round will take place following the conclusion of the glamour tie between Arsenal and Manchester United this afternoon.FOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow our live blog below…Making his MarkTwo Premier League stalwarts will pick the ties out of the hat following the conclusion of Arsenal vs Man Utd. Martin Keown and Mark Schwarzer will join host Kelly Somers to draw out the 4th round matches.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedHalf-time reportJust one goalless contest across our four FA Cup games, with Arsenal being held by Man Utd.Gabriel Martinelli had a goal correctly ruled out for offside in what was otherwise a drab opening 45 minutes at the Emirates. Elsewhere, Ipswich are running away with it against Bristol Rovers, Bromley are holding Newcastle, and Palace lead Stockport.Arsenal 0-0 Man UtdNewcastle 1-1 BromleyCrystal Palace 1-0 StockportIpswich 3-0 Bristol RoversCredit: GettyCopy linkCopiedStill to comeThe FA Cup third-round weekend is a marathon event these days.Even once the four matches we’ve currently got on the go are over, there are still two left.Southampton take on Swansea City from 4.30pm this afternoon, with the draw taking place around 30 minutes after KO at St Marys.Tomorrow night, the lowest-ranked team remaining in the competition – Dagenham & Redbridge – face Millwall.Credit: AlamyCopy linkCopiedKalvin on targetIpswich have raced into a 2-0 goal lead against Bristol Rovers.Ex-England man Kalvin Phillips has been underwhelming since arriving at Portman Road on loan in the summer.But he’s finally broken his long scoring drought – netting a first goal from open play since 2022. Should the Tractor Boys hold on, they’ll be ball number 30 in the draw.Credit: ReutersCopy linkCopiedAround the groundsBromley’s lead didn’t last long as Toon click into gear, with teenager Lewis Miley equalising for Newcastle.At the Emirates, Gabriel Martinelli has the ball in the net for Arsenal – but is denied by the linesman’s flag. No VAR today, remember. Arsenal 0-0 Man UtdNewcastle 1-1 BromleyCrystal Palace 1-0 StockportIpswich 1-0 Bristol RoversCredit: EPACopy linkCopiedShock alert!What a start for L2 side Bromley in the North East.Cameron Congreve picks up the ball 25 yards out and bends a brilliant strike past Newcastle keeper Martin Dubravka.Outrageous scenes in the away end. Bromley or Newcastle will be ball number 23 in this evening’s draw. Credit: PACopy linkCopiedSuper SundayFour FA Cup ties have just kicked off, with last year’s winners Man Utd taking on Arsenal. Crystal Palace host League One high-fliers Stockport, Ipswich welcome Bristol Rovers, and League Two Bromley are up against Newcastle.In Tamworth, Spurs have added a third through Brennan Johnson. It’s job done for Ange’s men – but that was quite a scare.Copy linkCopiedProving their WorthIt’s been a brave effort from fifth-tier Tamworth, but their FA Cup adventure looks close to the end. Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou brought on the big guns after his side laboured to a 0-0 draw in normal time.Dejan Kulusevski and Son Heung-min have just combined to make it 2-0 to Spurs with just minutes remaining. Credit: ReutersCopy linkCopiedHull of a result Championship strugglers Hull City are OUT of the FA Cup. Over at the MKM Stadium, League Two Doncaster have won 5-4 on penalties after a 1-1 draw. Harry Clifton hit the winner from the spot, dumping the Tigers out.Doncaster will now take No. 18 in tonight’s draw. It’s the first time Rovers have reached R4 since 2021.Credit: ReutersCopy linkCopiedOn the ballHere are the remaining 16 ball numbers going into the draw later on.Tamworth currently trail Tottenham 0-1 after defender Nathan Tshikuna bundled into his own net during extra time.While on Humberside, Hull and Doncaster are locked in a penalty shootout. 17 Tamworth or Tottenham Hotspur18 Hull City or Doncaster Rovers19 Stoke City20 Leicester City21 Plymouth Argyle22 Coventry City23 Newcastle United or Bromley24 Everton25 Wycombe Wanderers26 Birmingham City27 Leeds United28 Nottingham Forest29 Cardiff City30 Ipswich Town or Bristol Rovers31 Fulham32 Crystal Palace or Stockport CountyCredit: GettyCopy linkCopiedPot luckHere are those all-important ball numbers for this evening’s draw.Things will start just after 5pm – unless Man Utd’s match with Arsenal goes to extra time. The first 16 – 1 Southampton or Swansea City2 Arsenal or Manchester United3 Exeter City4 Leyton Orient or Derby County5 Burnley6 Aston Villa7 Brighton & Hove Albion8 Manchester City9 Millwall or Dagenham & Redbridge10 Liverpool11 Wolverhampton Wanderers12 Preston North End or Charlton Athletic13 Chelsea14 Blackburn Rovers15 AFC Bournemouth16 Mansfield Town or Wigan AthleticCredit: ReutersCopy linkCopiedDraw daySay what you like about the FA Cup, but it still has the ability to work its magic.After a day of drama on Saturday, it was Tamworth’s turn to shock the world as they held Tottenham to a 0-0 stalemate on Sunday afternoon.That game is still going on, with Spurs looking to avoid an embarrassing loss in extra time.We’ve got defending champions Man Utd visiting Arsenal from 3pm, with the draw for the FA Cup 4th round coming up straight after that game in North London.There are 16 ties to draw out the hat – not long to wait now.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopied More

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      FA Cup LIVE SCORES: Newcastle vs Bromley updates plus latest from Palace vs Stockport as Spurs survive Tamworth scare

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      THE FA Cup third round has produced some huge upsets so far – and plenty more could be on the cards today. Tamworth, who are the lowest-ranked side left in the iconic competition, took Premier League giants Tottenham to extra-time in the lunchtime kick-off – but Spurs prevailed with a 3-0 win.SunSport will bring you the very latest from all of today’s FA Cup third round ties, including high-flying Newcastle’s clash with League Two Bromley.FOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow our live blog below…View from SunSport’s Graham Nickless at St Mary’sStruggling Saints stunned their fans by not naming one striker in their line-up against Championship side Swansea. The Premier League’s bottom club, with one win to their name, made two changes from the side thumped 5-0 at home by Brentford. Swans made four changes from their 1-1 draw with West Brom giving goalkeeper Jon McLaughlin his first start between the sticks. Top scorer Liam Cullen was left on the bench alongside Zan Vipotnik who became a dad yesterday morning.Copy linkCopiedHT: Arsenal 0-0 Man UtdNothing to separate the sides in North London.Despite seeing so much of the ball, The Gunners have failed to register a single shot on target so far.Losing Jesus to injury and Odegaard struggling also, it is not going according to plan for Mikel Arteta.Copy linkCopiedHT: Newcastle 1-1 BromleyIt has been quite an even half in terms of chances.The visitors took a surprise lead with a superb strike from Congreve beating Dubravka in The Magpies’ goal.Miley followed suit with a good shot from distance himself to draw his side level, but neither side have been able to create much in the way of clear-cut chances.Copy linkCopiedHT: Ipswich 3-0 Bristol RoversIt has been a comfortable first-half for the hosts.They are in complete control of the tie and seem destined to head into round four.It would take something special from the visitors to change the outcome of the game.Copy linkCopiedView from SunSport’s Jordan Davies at The EmiratesArsenal surely now must spend some cash in this market to bring in a wide forward with Gabriel Jesus’ injury looking a bad one as he was carried off on a stretcher.And with Raheem Sterling on – only just back from injury himself – Mikel Arteta has now tried FIVE different players to fill in for the stricken Bukayo Saka on the right wing (Martinelli, Trossard, Nwaneri, Jesus, Sterling – and two of those are injured!).Copy linkCopiedHT: Crystal Palace 1-0 StockportThe Eagles lead as a result of Eze’s superb early strike.However, it is the only shot on target the hosts have registered in the game so far.It is in fact the visitors who are creating more and will feel hard done by to go into the break behind.Copy linkCopiedView from SunSport’s Tom Barclay at Selhurst ParkPalace take a slender lead into the break courtesy of that Eberechie Eze early opener.But Stockport, who were unhappy with ref Stuart Attwell for not allowing their corner to be taken when blowing up for half-time, have responded well to the setback.Even more so when you consider they have had less than 20 per cent of possession.Decent atmosphere here too, with the Palace fanatics in the Holmesdale Road Stand bouncing as usual and County’s contingent making themselves known too.England stars Phil Foden and Taylor Harwood-Bellis would be proud of their boyhood club.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 0-0 Man Utd45+3. Martinez is penalised for a foul on Odegaard.He came through the player to get a touch on the ball, risky business having already received a booking.The Norwegian takes the free-kick and sends it sailing over the crossbar.Credit: PACopy linkCopiedView from SunSport’s Charlie Wyett at The EmiratesUnited, after being outplayed at the start, have really grown into this game and you can see why Bruno Fernandes was angry with ref Andy Madley for not awarding a foul after the challenge from Gabriel Jesus. Fernandes was cautioned for throwing his boot on the floor in disgust and he must try and avoid a red card. Yet another one.Copy linkCopiedView from SunSport’s Tom Barclay at Selhurst ParkIt took Eberechi Eze just four minutes to break the deadlock here.And the England star has been running the show since.Stockport have actually responded pretty well to going behind, given they are on a run of one win in seven games.But it feels as if all it will take is Eze turning it on again for a moment and this game will be over.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 0-0 Man Utd41. It turns into something of a comedy sketch at The Emirates.Jesus clatters into Fernandes, who is raging that the referee does not give a foul in his favour.So much so, he throws his boot down the pitch like a toddler having a tantrum.The referee shows him a yellow card after the second time of doing it.Arsenal’s attacker is carried off on a stretcher, having seemed to injure himself in the process.Sterling comes on to replace him.Copy linkCopiedIpswich 3-0 Bristol Rovers40. It looks like the hosts will be in that fourth round draw now.The Rovers’ defence goes to sleep as the ball comes through to Taylor on the edge of the box.He is able to take a touch to steady himself before drilling home.The replay shows he was a mile offside but there is no VAR in the third round of the FA Cup.Copy linkCopiedGoal – Jack Taylor (Ipswich Town)Copy linkCopiedArsenal 0-0 Man Utd35. Garnacho breaks down the left and looks up for some support in the penalty area.Obviously there is none, as Hojlund is playing up top and he spends less time in the opponent’s box than any striker in the top-flight.The Argentine is forced to shoot from a tight angle and it makes for a simple save for Raya.Copy linkCopiedNewcastle 1-1 Bromley23. As you would expect, The Magpies are dominating possession.Despite having 83% of the ball in the game so far, they have only managed a single shot on target, much like the visitors.It seems only fair, with that in mind, that this match is locked in a stalemate.Credit: PACopy linkCopiedArsenal 0-0 Man Utd28. The home fans get all excited as The Gunners force a corner.Arsenal’s reliance on set-pieces now has turned them into a North London Wimbledon of old.On this occasion, the Red Devils manage to clear their lines.Copy linkCopiedIpswich 2-0 Bristol Rovers24. Al-Hamadi tries a shot but it is well blocked.However, the ball ricochets into the path of Clarke, who has the simple task of slotting home.The Tractor Boys are in complete control in the game now.Copy linkCopiedGoal – Jack Clarke (Ipswich Town)Copy linkCopiedArsenal 0-0 Man Utd 24. The Gunners are raging after having a goal disallowed.Martinelli slotted home before the assistant raised their flag for offside.Despite knowing there is no VAR in this round, the Arsenal players and manager surround the referee claiming it came off a Man Utd player.Credit: ReutersCopy linkCopiedIpswich 1-0 Bristol Rovers18. Some great goals going in this afternoon.The Man City loanee bends one in the far corner from about twenty-five yards out to get Portman Road bouncing.What a strike!Copy linkCopiedGoal – Kalvin Phillips (Ipswich Town)Copy linkCopiedNewcastle 1-1 Bromley16. Normal service is resumed very quickly at St James’ Park.Superb strike from the youngster that most keepers in Europe would struggle to keep out.Early nerves are put to bed by that equaliser.Copy linkCopiedGoal – Lewis Miley (Newcastle)Copy linkCopiedNewcastle 0-1 Bromley8. Well this was not part of the script at St James’ Park.From twenty yards out, Congreve strikes an effort that Dubravka cannot keep out.He silences the home faithful with that stunner.Copy linkCopiedGoal – Cameron Congreve (Bromley)Copy linkCopied More

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      Tamworth 0 Tottenham 0 (aet 0-3): Spurs sneak past brave non-league minnows 96 places below them after extra-time goals

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      TOTTENHAM needed an own goal in extra-time to spare their FA Cup blushes at non-league Tamworth.Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou saw his side struggle to make an impact at the Lambs’ tight ground – with the home fans breathing down their necks.An unfortunate own goal opened the floodgatesCredit: GettyDejan Kulusevski doubled Spurs’ leadCredit: GettyThe non-league outfit went toe-to-toe with Spurs for 90 minutesCredit: GettyBut with a full-strength squad on show in Staffordshire, this was a display that verged on the embarrassing before the Tottenham boss brought his big guns off the bench.Dejan Kulusevski and Brennan Johnson added to their extra-time 101st minute opener, which was an own goal by Tamworth’s Nathan Tshikuna.Sure, Spurs made it through to the fourth round – but it was anything but convincing during 90 minutes – and they were hanging on at the end of normal time with keeper Antonin Kinsky making two key saves.Tamworth took the Premier League side to extra-time – an achievement in itself and an indication of a distinctly average Tottenham display.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLSpurs finally broke the deadlock when Pedro Porro’s free-kick found Johnson and his cross went on off sub Tshikuna’s knee.Tottenham could control the game after that and they added number two in the second-half of extra-time when Kulusevski fired home.The pair had come off the bench for the added half hour and their presence proved a step too far for an impressive Tamworth defence.Johnson made it three with two minutes left to give the final scoreline a more credible look.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSTamworth forced Antonin Kinsky into action several timesCredit: RexSpurs can breathe a huge sigh of reliefCredit: ReutersBut the biggest day in the Lambs’ history started with them needing to mend a hole in the net.The comical episode ended with a joint effort from the Tamworth duo of Jordan Cullinane-Liburd and Beck-Ray Enoru.Why Daniel Levy will be fed PIE & CHIPS with Tottenham in for FA Cup shock at part-time TamworthBut the wait did not seem to have any effect on Tamworth’s nervesIt was Enoru who ended up making sure the net was sealed – and a minute later, he brought a sharp save by Tottenham’s new fan favourite Kinsky.There may be five divisions between the two teams – but Spurs did not appear comfortable on the plastic pitch.Tottenham skipper James Maddison looked like the man most likely to break the deadlock – but he was denied time and again by Tamworth keeper Jas Singh.Enoru was causing problems for Spurs on the left but skipper Ben Milnes had to make a crucial block on the line.The talk before the game was that Tottenham may not fancy this tie – with the Portakabin changing rooms and apartisan crowd.And Timo Werner’s quiet first-half seemed to reflect that.But he had two chances to open the scoring after the break.Werner had a header cleared off the line by Hadyn Hollis – but he should have done better when a mix-up at the back presented him with a chance, but Singh spread himself well to keep Tamworth in the tie.Postecoglou brought Dominic Solanke off the bench with 22 minutes to try and make the breakthrough.The fact that Tamworth had got that far into the game on level terms was a sign of Tottenham’s anxiety as they became increasingly desperate to kill off a game that had been expected to win with ease.Lambs boss Andy Peaks sent on two subs with 10 minutes left – Alex Fletcher and Kai Williams. Long throw specialist Tom Tonks was subbed with five minutes left.But the 90 minutes ended with Tamworth fans taunting Postecoglou with chants of “You’re getting sacked in the morning”.It was a rare goalless draw in 90 minutes for Spurs.READ MORE SUN STORIESPostecoglou reacted by bringing on more key men in the shape of Son and Kulusevski – which was credit to Tamworth’s outstanding performance.And it had the desired effect, but Spurs could easily have been on the wrong end of an upset.Kick-off was delayed due to a hole in the net as player and Zara shop assistant Beck-Ray Enoru fixing the issueCredit: ITV More

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      ‘What a weekend he’s having’ say fans as Tamworth GK Jas Singh puts on stunning performance hours after birth of his son

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      JAS SINGH was the toast of footie fans for his incredible display in Tamworth Town’s FA Cup third-round clash Tottenham.The 34-year-old goalkeeper was between the sticks for the National League side just hours after his partner gave BIRTH.Tamworth Town keeper Jas Singh revealed his partner had given birth to his son just hours before their Fa Cup clash with TottenhamCredit: X @itvfootballThe 34-year-old building surveyor produced a series of incredible displays in the matchCredit: AlamyFootie fans took to social media to hail Singh for his stellar showingCredit: RexBut the building surveyor produced a series of incredible saves to help The Lambs take the Premier League big boys to extra time.His stunning denial of Timo Werner in the 64th minute was the pick of the bunch and received heaps of praise from footie fans.One said of Singh on X: “What a weekend he’s having.”Another said: “What a special weekend for Jas Singh, celebrating both a new arrival and football success!”READ MORE ON TAMWORTHAnd another said: “Jas Singh is a hero.”One remarked: “Jas Singh having an all-timer of a match here.”Another chimed in: “Jas Singh has been fantastic in goal for Tamworth.”Representing the South Asian community.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSSingh stunned TV viewers in a pre-match interview by revealing his other half had welcomed a son into the world just hours before kick-off.He told ITV: “My partner gave birth to my son last night. So, hopefully, they’re watching in hospital ths morning.”Tamworth vs Tottenham kick-off DELAYED as players get piggyback to tape up net after spotting hole in goalReflecting on the magnitude of the tie, he said: “It’s surreal, really. It’s a historic day for everyone involved.” And hopefully the players can do it justice and put in a performance.”It’s only a good day for us players if we put in a performance.”We said that against Huddersfield, we said that against Burton. “We don’t want to come here and get turned over.”We want to enjoy ourselves by giving them a good game and have them walk off the pitch knowing they’ve had a great game.”READ MORE SUN STORIESTamworth’s incredible resistance was broken in extra-time.An own goal from Nathan Tshikuna and strikes from Dejan Kulusevski and Brenann Johnson spared the visitors’ blushes and handed them a 3-0 win. More