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      Why are Man Utd not wearing their home shirts against Arsenal in the FA Cup?

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are not wearing their traditional red colours against Arsenal today.But that is despite the Gunners NOT using their usual red home kit.Man Utd are wearing their dark blue shirtsCredit: GettyWhile Arsenal are all in whiteCredit: GettyArsenal vs Man Utd LIVEWhy are Man Utd not wearing their home shirt?As has been the case in the FA Cup third round over the past three seasons, the Gunners are instead going to play in an all-white kit produced by kit suppliers adidas.The special edition shirt is the regular home kit but with every aspect in white with a black outline for the Arsenal badge and numbers as part of of the club’s No More Red campaign to raise awareness of knife crime and youth violence in the capital.Last season, Liverpool defeated Arsenal in the FA Cup third round at the Emirates.Liverpool wore purple at the Emirates last seasonCredit: GettyAnd instead of wearing their red home colours, the Merseysiders wore their purple third choice kit in a show for solidarity for Arsenal’s No More Red campaign.United wore their dark blue away shirts at the Emirates for the 2-0 Premier League loss in December with the Gunners in their home red that night, and the club have confirmed they will wear blue again today.Arsenal v Man Utd FA Cup historyAFTER drawing each other in the third round of the FA Cup, it will be the 17th time Arsenal and Manchester United have faced off in the competition.They previously met in the 1997 and 2005 finals, both won by Arsenal.The last match came in 2019, which was won by United.Overall Arsenal have six wins while United have eight, while they share two draws.United’s tally of 22 goals is also superior to Arsenal’s 20 in these games.Wayne Rooney is the top scorer in the fixture, with three of his goals against the North London side coming in the FA Cup.Bukayo Saka leads Arsenal’s tally at the moment with six goals, though these have all been in the Premier League.The Gunners and adidas do not make the white shirt available for fans to buy.Instead, the club award versions to individuals who are making a positive difference in the local community and the campaign has also previously raised funds for investment in youth facilities in Islington.Most read in FA CupWhat FA Cup third round games are on TV?Thursday, January 97pm – Sheffield United vs Cardiff City (BBC Wales)7.45pm – Everton vs Peterborough United (BBC iPlayer)7.45pm – Fulham vs WatfordFriday, January 107.45pm – Wycombe Wanderers vs Portsmouth8pm – Aston Villa vs West Ham United (ITV1, ITVX and STV)Saturday, January 1112pmBristol City vs Wolverhampton WanderersBirmingham City vs Lincoln CityMiddlesbrough vs Blackburn Rovers12.15pmLiverpool vs Accrington Stanley (ITV1, ITVX and STV)3pmExeter City vs Oxford UnitedPreston North End vs Charlton AthleticAFC Bournemouth vs West Bromwich AlbionReading vs BurnleySunderland vs Stoke CityNottingham Forest vs Luton TownBrentford vs Plymouth ArgyleNorwich City vs Brighton & Hove AlbionChelsea vs Morecambe (BBC Extended Highlights)Leicester City vs Queens Park Rangers (BBC Extended Highlights)5.45pmMan City vs Salford City (BBC One and iPlayer)Leeds United vs Harrogate Town (BBC iPlayer)6pmLeyton Orient vs Derby CountyCoventry City vs Sheffield WednesdayMansfield Town vs Wigan AthleticSunday, January 1212pmHull City vs Doncaster Rovers12.30pmTamworth vs Tottenham Hotspur (ITV1, ITVX and STV)3pmArsenal vs Man Utd (BBC One and iPlayer)Newcastle United vs Bromley (BBC iPlayer)Ipswich Town vs Bristol RoversCrystal Palace vs Stockport County4.30pmSouthampton vs Swansea City (BBC Wales)READ MORE SUN STORIESMonday, January 137.30pm – Millwall vs Dagenham & Redbridge (ITV4 and ITVX) More

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      Arsenal vs Man Utd live stream FREE: How to watch FA Cup clash today

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      ARSENAL and Manchester United will go head-to-head in the FA Cup third round – and fans can watch it for FREE!The Gunners will be looking to improve on their Carabao Cup semi-final first-leg 2-0 defeat to Newcastle.Arsenal were beaten in the Carabao Cup in midweekCredit: GettyRuben Amorim’s best chance of leading Man Utd to Europe could be a cup winCredit: GettyArsenal vs Man Utd LIVEMikel Arteta complained about the EFL ball after the match despite his side scoring 11 goals in the three previous rounds.He will be happy to know that it will be a Mitre ball instead of the Puma one used in the defeat to the Magpies against the Red Devils.Manchester United, however, will be keen to retain their FA Cup title after an abysmal first half of the season.New manager Ruben Amorim is unlikely to guide the team to a European qualification spot in the Premier League.Therefore, a cup run could be the club’s best chance of European football next season.And SunSport can reveal how fans can watch the entire action for free below.How to watch Arsenal vs Man United for FREEArsenal’s thrilling FA Cup third-round tie against United will be broadcast live for FREE for TV licence holders on BBC One in the UK.Fans also have the option to stream all entire action on BBC iPlayer, which is available to download via any compatible mobile device or tablet.Alternatively, tune in to SunSport’s comprehensive live blog for all the action as it happens.Kick-off for the huge match is scheduled to get underway at 3pm GMT on Sunday, January 12.What other FA Cup games are happening today?There are six more games happening today in the FA Cup including Tottenham’s visit to non-league side Tamworth.Hull City vs Doncaster – 12pmTamworth vs Tottenham Hotspur – 12.30pm (ITV1 & ITVX)Newcastle vs Bromley – 3pm (BBC iPlayer)Ipswich Town vs Bristol Rovers – 3pmCrystal Palace vs Stockport County – 3pmSouthampton vs Swansea City – 4.30pmTomorrow’s FA Cup fixtureThe FA Cup third round is not over today with one more to be played on Monday.Millwall vs Dagenham and Redbridge – 7.30pm More

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      Why are Arsenal wearing a white shirt at home against Man Utd in the FA Cup? 

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      ARSENAL will ditch their traditional red shirts for an all-WHITE kit against Manchester United.The change comes despite the Gunners playing at home in the FA Cup third-round clash on Sunday.Arsenal will wear an all-white kit against Manchester United in the FA CupCredit: Arsenal FCIt is not the first time they’ve ditched red for white in the FA CupCredit: Arsenal FCArsenal vs Man Utd LIVEArsenal will be looking to bounce back from their midweek Carabao Cup semi-final defeat to Newcastle.Mikel Arteta’s side fell to a 2-0 defeat against the Magpies, with the coach later complaining about the ball that was used. United should come into the game full of confidence after an unexpected 2-2 draw with Liverpool last weekend.read more arsenal newsRuben Amorim’s side had lost four in a row but were unlucky not to pick up all three points at Anfield.Why are Arsenal wearing a white kit against Man Utd?Arsenal will wear the changed unique kit as part of the club’s stand against knife crime and youth violence.The club first started the campaign in January 2022 when they wore an all-white kit away at Nottingham Forest.Lewis Grabban scored the only goal of the game as the hosts claimed a famous 1-0 victory.Most read in FA CupThey’ve worn it every year since in the FA Cup third round, including a 3-0 win over Oxford United and in the 2-0 defeat to Liverpool a year ago.The campaign is called No More Red and provides opportunities for connection and safe spaces for young people.Once again, they have teamed up with Adidas to build on work being done by the Arsenal in the Community initiative.Mikel Arteta bizarrely appears to blame Carabao Cup BALL for Arsenal’s missed chances as trophy drought set to continueArsenal star Declan Rice has insisted that the shirt adds to the “special connection” to the fansHe said: “There’s an immense pride you feel when you pull on the No More Red shirt.”Having such a special connection with our supporters in our community gives us a real understanding of the people we’re representing and the role we can have as players in raising awareness around issues such as youth crime and violence.”Their stories give us inspiration which fuels our performances.”Our community drives us forward, and we win together.”The head of Arsenal in the Community, Freddie Hudson also spoke about the campaign.He added: “Knife crime and serious youth violence is incredibly complex.”We don’t have the solution to fix the problem, but we know our work with adidas is helping keep young people safe and create opportunities for more positive futures. “It’s important we continue to invest in safe spaces where we engage young people facing multiple challenges as they navigate their way through their lives.”This is where trust is built, and positive relationships develop with our staff.”Being part of something positive like No More Red creates an important sense of belonging.READ MORE SUN STORIES”The safe spaces and trusted relationships lead to connections and opportunities like volunteering, education and employment.”Over time, we see young leaders emerge from our projects to inspire and influence other young people to make good life choices.” More

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      Tamworth vs Tottenham kick-off DELAYED as players get piggyback to tape up net after spotting hole in goal

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      TOTTENHAM’S FA Cup tie at Tamworth was delayed by around five minutes after a hole was spotted in one of the goal nets.When the issue was identified, Tamworth players worked together to fix it and get the game going.Tamworth players worked together to fix the issueCredit: ITVA hole in the goal was spotted ahead of the matchCredit: ITVZara shop assistant Beck-Ray Enoru eventually fixed the problemCredit: ITVTamworth ace Beck-Ray Enoru got up on team-mate Jordan Cullinane-Liburd’s shoulders to use sellotape on the net.Earlier this week, SunSport revealed that Enoru works as a shop assistant for Zara, alongside being a part-time footballer.Cullinane-Liburd told SunSport of Enoru: “Best and most energetic dancer. Dances a crazy lot for someone who doesn’t drink.”Might be something to do with 12 Red Bulls he downs on team nights out.”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLTottenham boss Ange Postecoglou saw the funny side of the incident, laughing as he waited for play to get underway.The Aussie’s dugout had Tamworth supporters crammed in right behind it.Postecoglou, 59, selected several high-profile stars for the cup tie.The likes of James Maddison, Yves Bissouma and Brennan Johnson all started the David vs Goliath clash.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSAhead of the game, SunSport revealed the inside of the away dressing room that would be occupied by Spurs stars.The tiny Portakabin houses one L-shaped bench, a battered and torn massage table, one rickety tactics board, a plastic bin and a portable electric heater.Why Daniel Levy will be fed PIE & CHIPS with Tottenham in for FA Cup shock at part-time TamworthSpurs came into the game fresh from beating Liverpool 1-0 in the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final first leg.On Wednesday night they will return to Premier League action against Arsenal.Tamworth fans crammed in behind Ange PostecoglouCredit: ITV More

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      I was heartbroken when my dad died after cardiac arrest in club car park… Tottenham game is for him, says Tamworth star

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      ALL eyes will be on Tamworth as they try to pull off one of the greatest shocks in FA Cup history against Tottenham.And striker Dan Creaney knows his late father will be looking down on him with great pride.Dan Creaney hopes to fire Tamworth to victory over Spurs in memory of his late dadCredit: AlamyThe minnows are ready to go all out and cause a huge upset on SundayCredit: GettyThe Lambs legend, 30, suffered the tragic loss in September 2022 when his football-mad dad Jimmy had a cardiac arrest in the club car park.It happened shortly after watching Creaney open the scoring in a 2-1 win over Basford Town.Despite the frantic efforts of Tamworth’s physio and three passing fans, he later died in hospital with his boy by his side.Creaney vowed to finish as Tamworth’s top scorer that season and kept his word.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLIncredibly, he matched Erling Haaland’s 40 goals in his debut season for Manchester City — and dedicated them to the memory of his dad.He donated his £1,000 goal bonus to the four people who rushed to Jimmy’s aid.Now, as he prepares for the biggest game of his career, Creaney said: “Dad will be watching down on me playing Tottenham, absolutely.“We’ve been on a journey since I was five. We got even closer when dad started coaching my teams when I was eight right through to 16, for Stockingford AA.Most read in FA CupFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS“Back then, I was winning local cup finals at The Lamb when it was a grass pitch.“When I progressed into senior football, dad would drive everywhere to watch, to Ipswich, up to Hartlepool, on his own.Dan Creaney, Bricklayer and Tamworth FC striker“He wouldn’t miss Sunday, for sure, and he’ll be up there looking over me.”Creaney’s thoughts will be with his beloved dad as the team coach pulls up at The Lamb ahead of Tottenham’s visit — and he bravely recalled that fateful September night.Creaney revealed: “We were playing Basford and won 2-1. I scored early on, they equalised and then Ty Deacon scored a 95th-minute winner.“Dad will be watching down on me playing Tottenham, absolutely.Dan Creaney“Some of the lads asked me if I thought it was the nature of the game that caused [dad’s death] but I don’t think it was. I’d watched him struggle for a year or two with his health.“He was only in his 50s but had a previous episode and the doctor told him how long he had to live — six years — and that turned out to be bang on.“I actually had a drink with him after the game. We said goodbye and he then walked round to where his car was parked in the car park.“Then he rang me to say, ‘I need your help in the car park’.“I couldn’t really hear him because he was slurring his words and I thought his car battery must be flat or something.Pie’s now the limit for LevyEXCLUSIVE By Will PughDANIEL LEVY has been invited for a pie and chips in Tamworth’s Portakabin boardroom.Spurs’ millionaire chairman will watch Sunday’s David v Goliath FA Cup tie from one of the National League minnows’ 518 cramped plastic stadium seats.It is a far cry from Levy’s luxurious, cushioned heated seat at Tottenham’s £1billion state-of-the-art ground.And Lambs owner Bob Andrews insisted Levy will be brought “back down to earth” by the experience.Andrews said: “Tottenham’s facilities are out of this world, especially compared to us.“We are a local club, this tie will bring them back down to earth. But we have brought in caterers, so pie and chips are on the menu.“We’ve had other big games but nothing of this nature before. Tottenham are simply a massive club.”Premier League outfit Spurs have requested an extra 14 seats adjacent to the cramped away dugout to accommodate manager Ange Postecoglou’s army of coaching staff.But Tamworth can only fit in 12 — commandeered from their SOCIAL CLUB.And Andrews, 78, added: “Tottenham’s players and their bench will get some stick.“Their dugout is next to our shed, where our passionate supporters are, so there will be some verbals going on.”Bookies make fifth-tier Tamworth 16-1 underdogs to cause one of the biggest FA Cup shocks in history.But ex-Lamb Mark Phillips, now head of their academy goalkeeping department, said: “Everybody expects us to lose, but there might be an upset — 1-0 to us.“It’s going to be tough for them, that is where we might have an edge on them.“If we press them high they will probably get around us. We will have to sit back, soak up some pressure and get them on the break.“Our set-pieces will cause them some trouble, especially with their goalkeeping problems.”DAD TRIBUTE“So I walked round the side of the ground to see my dad was getting CPR.“With the help of some kind people we managed to get him to hospital, still alive, but it was no good.“To be honest, it had been expected for a long time. So although it was shocking, I had pictured in my head what might happen.“In some ways I was prepared for it. I was just relieved my sisters weren’t there and it was just me.“It was the perfect way in some senses. Dad wanted to get out quick, he just didn’t want to struggle growing old and stuff.“He was watching me play football that night, which was the thing that he just loved doing.“There is never a nice way, is there? But it’s the way that he would have wanted.”Jimmy would be proud of what his son has achieved — from humble beginnings as a midfielder with Bedworth United before blossoming into a feared National League striker.I made a vow to dedicate all the goals I scored that season to himDan CreaneyCoalville signed the Nuneaton-born late-developer before Tamworth then swooped for him in July 2019.Creaney, who is a bricklayer during  the week, has bagged 93 goals in 177 appearances for the Staffordshire minnows — including that amazing 40-goal haul in his dad’s honour.And he explained: “I made a vow to dedicate all the goals I scored that season to him.“I just wanted to keep playing, even though it was difficult.“Scoring made me feel like I was giving something back to all the people who tried to help.“And I was proud to give my £1,000 goal bonus that season to those four special people who raced to dad’s side, just to say thanks.“Haaland got 40 that season, too, but Macaulay Langstaff pipped us both with 42 goals for Notts County!”Now Creaney is looking forward to testing himself against mighty Tottenham — a mere 96 PLACES above Tamworth in the football ladder.He will be roared on by his mum Linda, football-playing sister Zoe, who turns out for Oxford United Women, and his other sister Kirsty.Creaney added: “Look, it’s Tottenham Hotspur and we could easily lose 7-0 — like we did at Barnet this season.READ MORE SUN STORIES“But I genuinely believe that if we can get to half-an-hour without conceding a goal, we will keep the scoreline down.“These games don’t come along very often, so we have to have a go.” More

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      From a zip salesman and Zara sales assistant to an Arsenal legend’s son, meet the Tamworth stars out to stun Tottenham

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      AHEAD of facing Tottenham in Sunday’s FA Cup third round clash, Tamworth defender JORDAN CULLINANE-LIBURD gives SunSport the inside track.So who’s who in the Lambs dressing room, and what makes the National League side tick….Tamworth are dreaming of taking their amazing run to a whole new levelCredit: PAJordan Cullinane-Liburd has given a brutal assessment of even himself!Credit: RexJAS SINGH (building surveyor)The father figure of the team. Likes a laugh and a joke. But if we’ve won away and the beer is flowing, it’s Jas who reins us in. The only sensible goalie… ever!BEN CROMPTON (on loan from Sunderland)Fits in well with a non-league team for a full-time pro. Joins in with the fun and got a bit tipsy when we celebrated beating Burton in round two — so we had to ring the ‘sister taxi service’ to get him home!READ MORE TOP STORIESHAYDN HOLLIS (Chesterfield Under-18s coach)Childish beyond his 32 years with some terrific one-liners. An opposition fan was giving him grief so he cupped his hand to his ear twice and said: “Sorry, what are you saying?” Fan repeated it twice before Haydn grinned and asked how long he’d been a Parrot!Ben Crompton, on loan from Sunderland, needed a special lift homeCredit: RexFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSMATT CURLIE (production company printing labels)He was our Mr Consistent last season but now he’s consistently injured, unfortunately. Still travels to away games, though, where he stands with the fans with a pint in hand!Ange Postecoglou cites little-known rule as he claims Tottenham hero Bergvall shouldn’t have got second yellow card JORDAN CULLINANE-LIBURD (IT software manager)I’m the s***house of the team who loves ruffling feathers. When I left Hereford for Tamworth some of their fans claimed I wasn’t good enough for them on social media. So I loved giving them my bulls-horns gesture when I scored against them!Most read in FA CupKENNEDY DIGIE (personal trainer)One of the quiet ones and a personal trainer so he’s a big boy! At our club you’re either way over the top or quiet — he’s definitely the strong silent type.CALLUM COCKERILL-MOLLET (zip salesman)A nutter, 100 per cent team clown… which every dressing room needs. Fit or injured he always travels with the team. When we won the league last season, we sprayed beer on the floor and CCM slid the length of the dressing room on his belly.LUKE FAIRLAMB (taxi driver)It’s a club tradition to bring in cakes and doughnuts for birthdays. Kyle Finn licked the last doughnut and Luke was about to eat it when he realised why it was such a soggy mess. The full-back was last seen chasing Finny out of the dressing room!BEN MILNES (Skipper/financial adviser)Top cricketer in his youth and the brother of Yorkshire’s Matt Milnes.When we play small-sided games the winners decide who puts the goalposts away. Ben picked my team, so we positioned the goalposts around his car so he couldn’t get out!!Tamworth skipper Ben Milnes hopes to hit Spurs for sixCredit: Roland LeonTom Tonks could have a blast against Tottenham with missile-like throwsCredit: RexTOM TONKS (sandwich business owner)He is our human catapult! Throws the ball absolutely miles. Annoying for us defenders because, even when standing he’s on the halfway line, we need to jog 60 yards forward to get into the opposition box!ALEX FLETCHER (under-18s football coach)Mr Domino’s-hoo-hoo! We joke about him being a bit portly since he returned from injury! On away trips whenever he has a slice of pizza someone will snap him and post it on the Group chat. Legend has it he holds a Tamworth record – at 12 slices!TOM McGLINCHEY (lecturer)Gives Marcel Marceau a run for his money. The complete opposite to Callum Cockerill-Mollet, his card-school buddy! ‘Gooch’ is a lecturer… but we’ve no idea of what, because he’s a man of so few words.KYLE FINN (bricklayer)Golf fanatic Finny sees more sand on the course than any building site! The most fined player on the team… for losing kit and unacceptable jokes. It’s rumoured his fines paid for last year’s Benidorm trip.Manager Andy Peaks is rated a ‘player’s dream’ by Cullinane-LiburdCredit: Roland LeonKAI WILLIAMS (Engineer)The footballer with no football brain. Makes it difficult for the opposition to know what he’s going to do next because he’s so clueless himself. Played Dan Creaney at Scrabble recently and the pair eventually called it quits after five hours… with the score deadlocked at 7-7!GEORGE MORRISON (on loan from Fleetwood)Shocked to learn he’s only 19, Must have had a beast of a paper round or living in Morecambe ages him. We tease his Lancs accent — how he says Coco Pops is a standing joke.CHRIS WREH (footballer)Football royalty — his uncle is Ballon d’Or winner George and his dad Christopher won the Double with Arsenal. We joke that the back of the bus is dangerous because that’s where the nutters sit — he’s slowly making his way there!Chris Wreh’s dad Christopher tasted Double glory with the Gunners in 1998Credit: RexAnd uncle George did even better – here winning the European player of the year award but also lifting the Ballon d’OrCredit: GettyDAN CREANEY (bricklayer/builder)Super striker and King of Strops! We have a Spinning Wheel of fines ranging from £10 to £60 to singing a Karaoke song on the coach. Dan spun a £40 fine recently for flouncing off the training pitch in a huff.BECK-RAY ENOROU (Zara sales assistant)Best and most energetic dancer. Dances a crazy lot for someone who doesn’t drink. Might be something to do with 12 Red Bulls he downs on team nights out.MUNASH SUNDIRE (marketing executive)Another quiet ones. Sat with the Milton Keynes card school until he moved house and joined the Leicester school… and has to listen to Callum Cockerill-Mollett!NATHAN TSHIKUNA (after-school club provider & gardener)Our creative genius with a cannon of a shot. Rapper who produces his own songs and released a few. They’re decent to be fair, definitely 8/10.READ MORE SUN STORIESANDY PEAKS (Tamworth manager)He’s a player’s dream. A real people person who loves joining in the banter. We told him with all the extra cash he’ll earn from turning full-time, he can afford to buy us all a new pair of boots!After beating Burton, the Lambs are in a rush to tackle SpursCredit: Getty More

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      FA Cup LIVE SCORES: Coventry beat Sheff Wed on PENALTIES, Man City thrash Class of 92-owned Salford 8-0 in huge derby

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      MANCESTER CITY thrashed Salford City 8-0 to cap a thrilling day of FA Cup action.League Two Salford are owned by Class of 92 Manchester United legends.Earlier today, Chelsea thrashed Morecambe and Trent Alexander-Arnold inspired Liverpool’s victory over Accrington Stanley.While Plymouth Argyle – rooted to the bottom of the Championship table – stunned Premier League Brentford 1-0 at the Gtech Community Stadium.Kick off times: 5.45pm/6pmFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow our live blog below…More from Pep on WalkerPep Guardiola admitted it is because the right-back hopes for a fresh start abroad.Pep added: “Maybe I’m wrong but I still am pretty convinced that there’s no-one in our job that doesn’t want to be where they are who can perform.“Kyle asked to explore, but it doesn’t mean it’s going to happen because you never know.“He has been our right back and given us something we haven’t had.“He’s been amazing but now in his mind he would like to go to another country and play for other reasons.”Copy linkCopiedWalker to leave Man CityPep Guardiola has said Kyle Walker wants to leave Man City THIS MONTH.Guardiola made the revelation following City’s 8-0 FA Cup triumph over neighbours Salford last night, which Walker did not feature in.The City boss said: “Two days ago Kyle asked to explore the option to play abroad.He asked after the treble, when Bayern (Munich) wanted him but the offer was not good enough.“He went to (director of football) Txiki (Begiristain) of course, and I prefer to play other players whose mind is here.”Copy linkCopiedFA’s statement on VARThe FA said in a statement: “Video Assistant Referees (VAR) will only be used in the 2024-25 Emirates FA Cup from the Fifth Round onwards.”It has been agreed that VAR will be utilised for every match in the Fifth Round of the competition through to the Final at Wembley Stadium, and will not be in operation for the Third and Fourth Rounds.”VAR has only been used in the Emirates FA Cup previously for matches at Wembley Stadium and at Premier League grounds due to the infrastructure, workforce and costs that are required for its operation.”This decision ensures that there is a consistent refereeing approach for all clubs taking part in the same stage of the competition.”Copy linkCopiedIs VAR used in the FA Cup third round?No. VAR is not being used in the FA Cup until the fifth round stage.Previously VAR was used in the FA Cup in the third and fourth rounds, but only at Premier League stadiums due to “due to the infrastructure, workforce and costs that are required for its operation.”Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedWhen is the 4th round draw?The FA Cup fourth round draw will take place on Sunday, January 12.The draw will take place following the conclusion of Arsenal’s blockbuster clash with Man Utd.The glamour tie kicks off at 3pm GMT, meaning the draw could begin at around 5pm GMT, depending on whether or not extra-time and possibly penalties are needed.FA Cup fourth round matches will be played across the weekend of Saturday, February 8.Copy linkCopiedFA Cup third round resultsBirmingham 2-1 Lincoln CityBristol City 1-2 WolvesMiddlesbrough 0-1 BlackburnLiverpool 4-0 AccringtonLeicester 6-2 QPRBournemouth 5-1 West BromBrenford 0-1 PlymouthChelsea 5-0 MorecambeExeter City 3-1 Oxford UtdNorwich City 0-4 BrightonNott’m Forest 2-0 Luton TownReading 1-3 Burnley (AET)Sunderland 1-2 Stoke City (AET)Leeds Utd 1-0 HarrogateCoventry City 1-1 Sheff Wed (AET)(Coventry win 4-3 on pens)Copy linkCopiedCoventry City beat Sheff Wed 4-3 on penaltiesCopy linkCopiedGoal – Norman Bassette (Coventry) 4-3That’s it!Bassette sends Coventry through as he drills it into the bottom corner.Copy linkCopiedSaved – Olaf Kobaki (Sheff Wed) 3-3The keeper saves once again to deny the visitors.He could be winning this match for Coventry today.Copy linkCopiedGoal – Jack Rudoni (Coventry) 3-3Calmly slotted into the bottom corner.No chance for the keeper with that one.Copy linkCopiedGoal – Shea Charles (Sheff Wed) 2-3What a great penalty!He drills it into the top corner to score.Copy linkCopiedGoal – Josh Eccles (Coventry) 2-2His right-footed shot nestles in the bottom left hand corner.They have seized the chance to get back into this shootout.Copy linkCopiedPenalty missed – Jamal Lowe (Sheff Wed ) 1-2Oh my word, he skies it over the bar.That could have put them in a winning position.Copy linkCopiedSaved – Jake Bidwell (Coventry) 1-2His penalty into the bottom corner is saved. Big chance for the visitors now.Copy linkCopiedGoal – Barry Bannan (Sheff Wed) 1-2The experienced midfielder slots into the bottom corner of the goal.Pure calmness from Bannan.Copy linkCopiedGoal – Viktor Torp (Coventry) 1-1No mistake as he slots home with the keeper going the right way.Coventry needed that to stay level in this shootout.Copy linkCopiedGoal – Josh Windass (Sheff Wed) 0-1His right-footed effort goes into the top corner.No keeper is saving that.Copy linkCopiedPenalty shootoutCopy linkCopiedFT: Coventry City 1-1 Sheff WedIt is penalty shootout for the first time in these third round ties.Always a harsh way to lose the game.Although is a buzz to win this way.Copy linkCopiedCoventry City 1-1 Sheff Wed118. There is still nothing to separate these sides.Creating clear-cut chances is proving to be a real problem.We could be heading to penalties here.Copy linkCopiedCoventry City 1-1 Sheff Wed115. Coventry have come out of the traps after the interval.They force four consecutive corners as they look to pile the pressure on.Sheff Wed finally have a breather at the back as Windass wins a free kick for the visitors.Copy linkCopiedCoventry City 1-1 Sheff Wed105. It is half-time in extra-time at the Coventry Building Society Arena.Still nothing to separate these two teams.One last motivational speech from the managers is needed to go and grab that place in the fourth round.Copy linkCopiedCoventry City 1-1 Sheff Wed101. Both sides are still looking to score a winner.They are creating half-chances and whoever manages to capitalise is likely to put their name in the draw.This is the most excitement we have seen in this game, the last fifteen minutes we have seen.Credit: AlamyCopy linkCopiedCoventry City 1-1 Sheff Wed97. With so few chances created in normal time, you have to wonder if we are going to see out first penalty shootout in this one.That said, nobody saw the Sheff Wed equaliser coming, deep into added time.One thing is for sure, the next goal wins this game.Copy linkCopiedCoventry City 1-1 Sheff Wed90+5. How about this for drama?Windass assists as a late corner comes in and Musaba smashes it home from inside the six-yard box.This one looks like it is heading to extra-time.Copy linkCopied More

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      I’m a Premier League star’s younger brother but I can make my own name in football as MANAGER in FA Cup giant-killing

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      LEWIS YOUNG wants to carry on the family legacy for Dagenham and Redbridge, who travel to Millwall on Monday.The National League side’s caretaker boss, 35, is younger brother of 39-year-old Manchester United great and current Everton full-back, Ashley.Lewis Young wants to carry on the family legacy for Dagenham and RedbridgeCredit: PAFA Cup winner Ashley Young beat his son Tyler’s side Peterborough on ThursdayCredit: RexAnd he was there on Thursday when Everton beat Peterborough, who had Ashley’s son Tyler, 18, on the bench.The Daggers have already KO’d Crewe and Wimbledon in the Cup and Lewis wants his name up in lights, too.And Young – a fan of the Red Devils – aims to add his own name to his family achievements.He said “It was fantastic going up to Goodison, to be there was a dream for me and the whole family were dotted around.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWS“We nearly made it a sell-out because of the amount of us that went up.“We’ve had some fantastic memories from football, as a family.“I was at the FA Cup semi-final and final last year with my son, and we’re Manchester United fans so to celebrate that together was brilliant.“Looking back further seeing Ashley winning it and back in the day celebrating around the house like Ryan Giggs, it has really lovely memories – but I’m trying to create my own with Dagenham.”Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSYoung took over on Boxing Day after previous boss Ben Strevens left the club, and was quick to praise the former Daggers chief.He added “I thought Ben was fantastic for us, and he’s a long-term friend.“We had an evening at Crystal Maze in Leicester Square, and he was the one changing what we did during the week into the FA Cup game.”Why Daniel Levy will be fed PIE & CHIPS with Tottenham in for FA Cup shock at part-time TamworthAshley Young won the FA Cup with Man Utd in 2016Credit: Getty Images – Getty More