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      Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou snaps ‘don’t question my integrity’ and brutally responds to Eric Dier transfer question

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      TOTTENHAM manager Ange Postecoglou was in no mood to be questioned about Eric Dier’s absence from the Spurs squad yesterday.The defender wasn’t named on the Spurs bench for their 1-0 FA Cup third round victory over Burnley amid rumours that he has agreed personal terms with Bayern Munich.
      Postecoglou did not respond kindly to being asked about Eric DierCredit: Reuters
      But Postecoglou insisted that Dier’s absence was because of injury and not due to a transfer and gave short shrift to any reporter that suggested otherwise.
      The Aussie was asked if Eric Dier was injured in a post-match press conference and replied: “Yeah he’s injured.”
      When asked about the nature of the injury he said: “He just pulled up sore in training yesterday.”
      Postecoglou was then asked if there was any truth in Dier’s link with joining Bayern Munich to which he replied: “Separate issue mate but don’t question my integrity. When I say he’s injured, he’s injured.
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      “Didn’t train yesterday. Ask him. When I say he’s injured, he’s injured. Got nothing to do with anything else.”
      The reporter then dared to ask again whether there was any truth in the links with Bayern to which he said: “I got no idea. I’ve got no interest.
      “But when you ask me whether he’s injured… He’s injured, like I did not make that up. If he wasn’t injured I’d say he’s not selected, it’s easy for me to say.
      “Now in terms of anything else that’s happening? Not on my radar, not that I’ve heard of and if there is something I’m sure I’ll hear of it.”
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      Dier has reportedly already agreed personal terms with Bayern, with Spurs standing to receive around £4million for the defender.
      It is now up to Bayern to decide whether they will pursue Dier or other defenders.
      Ange was then asked if he can afford to let Dier go given Ben Davies picked up an injury in the game against Burnley.
      He simply replied: “Yes.”
      Spurs are still negotiating with Genoa over the signing of centre-back Radu Dragusin, who would replace Dier in the squad.
      And they are in advanced talks to sign Timo Werner from RB Leipzig, with the former Chelsea striker expected to finalise a deal to join the club tomorrow. More

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      Jordan Pickford joined by stunning Wag as England star leads host of Sunderland legends at huge Newcastle clash

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      JORDAN PICKFORD was amongst the former Sunderland players in attendance for their FA Cup clash with Newcastle.The England goalkeeper was joined by his stunning Wag Megan at the Stadium of Light on Saturday.
      Jordan Pickford was in attendance for Sunderland’s FA Cup clash with NewcastleCredit: ITV
      Fellow former player Fabio Borini also returned to the Stadium of Light for the matchCredit: Rex
      Sunderland welcomed their bitter rivals for the first Tyne-Wear Derby since March 2016.
      Fellow former Black Cats Fabio Borini and Jermain Defoe were also in attendance, whilst ex-Newcastle defender Ryan Taylor was amongst the 6,000 away fans.
      Pickford was seen posing for snaps with fans outside the ground before the match.
      He was then spotted alongside with Megan in the stands, having come through the club’s academy before making 35 first-team appearances.
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      The couple, who wed in 2020 after meeting as teenagers, welcomed their second child in September.
      Borini also met with supporters prior to the match, having become a cult hero during two spells with the club.
      The Italian forward scored 17 goals in 93 Sunderland appearances, with two of those coming against Newcastle, including a late winner in October 2013.
      Meanwhile, Defoe was seen in Bradley Lowery’s box, named after the young fan he formed a bond with during his rare cancer battle.
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      Pickford was joined in the stands by his wife MeganCredit: Instagram / @meganpickford_
      Ex-club captain Jermain Defore was also seen at the matchCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Like Borini, the former captain also had two spells with the Black Cats, finding the net 37 times in 100 matches, including two derby goals.
      Their would be no such heroics on Saturday, though, as the Premier League visitors triumphed 3-0.
      An own goal from Daniel Ballard and Alexander Isak’s brace were enough to see Eddie Howe’s side into the fourth-round draw.
      The win is also Newcastle’s first Tyne-Wear Derby triumph in 10 attempts, a run dating back to 2011.
      Borini scored in two Tyne-Wear Derbies during two spells with SunderlandCredit: Alamy More

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      FA Cup third round LIVE RESULTS: 10 games now underway after Newcastle cruise past Sunderland and Stevenage shock exit

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      IT doesn’t get much better than an action-packed FA Cup weekend – with several blockbuster clashes happening right now and more on the way later.Newcastle cruised past Sunderland with a 3-0 win at the home of their bitter rivals, while League One Stevenage suffered a shock early exit to non-league Maidstone.
      But now, there are 10 more games underway before Chelsea welcome Championship side Preston to Stamford Bridge in one of four games at 5.30pm.
      And High-flying Aston Villa host Manchester United legend Michael Carrick’s Middlesbrough.

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      FA Cup half-time scores
      Blackburn 3-2 Cambridge Utd
      Gillingham 0-2 Sheff Utd
      Hull 0-1 Birmingham
      Newport 0-0 Eastleigh
      Norwich 1-1 Bristol Rovers
      Plymouth Argyle 1-0 Sutton Utd
      QPR 2-0 Bournemouth
      Southampton 1-0 Walsall
      Stoke 1-1 Brighton
      Watford 0-1 Chesterfield
      Stoke 1-1 Brighton
      As the hosts fail to clear their lines, Brighton get back on level terms in the sixth minute of added time in the first half.
      Pervis Estupinan is the scorer for Roberto de Zerbi’s side.
      That might change what he has to say to his team during the interval.
      Blackburn 3-2 Cambridge Utd
      Sam Szmodics ends a perfect half for the striker as he completes his hat-trick.
      Breaking the hearts of the visitors, his form this season has seen him become the top scorer in the division.
      Great comeback by the Championship side after going behind twice.
      QPR 2-0 Bournemouth
      Sinclair Armstrong puts the Championship side in the lead.
      Armstrong bends one in the far corner, no more than they have deserved in this game.
      Lyndon Dykes then doubles their lead as QPR score two goals in the space of a minute after having only managed that feat in six games before today.
      Premier League Bournemouth are up against it now.
      Credit: Reuters
      Red card – George Langston (Eastleigh)
      Blackburn 2-2 Cambridge Utd
      Sam Szmodics has equalised for Blackburn Rovers.
      It is end to end stuff at Ewood Park.
      Don’t think we have seen the last of the goals in this one today.
      Watford 0-1 Chesterfield
      Joe Quigley has put the National League side ahead at Championship Watford.
      The visitors have taken a staggering 4,000 fans Vicarage Road.
      A trip being made well worth it by their team right now.
      Blackburn 1-2 Cambridge Utd
      Sam Szmodics has drawn the Championship side level.
      Just as it seemed they could be on the receiving end of an FA Cup upset.
      Jon Dahl Tomasson will be pleased to see his side get back on level terms at Ewood Park.
      However, it is all short-lived as Cambridge go straight down the other end to take the lead once again.
      Sullay Kaikai scores for the visitors to send their fans into raptures.
      Credit: PA
      Credit: Getty
      Hull 0-1 Birmingham
      Fresh from the departure of manager Wayne Rooney, Birmingham City take the lead in this one.
      Lukas Jutkiewicz heads home from the penalty spot to send the away fans wild.
      Rooney will no doubt be watching on to see how his old club do without him.
      Norwich 1-1 Bristol Rovers
      Grant Ward has drawn the visitors level at Carrow Road.
      So much for that cup run for David Wagner.
      Bristol Rovers have been in free-scoring form this season and continue at their Championship opponents today.
      Stoke 1-0 Brighton
      Brighton defender Jan Paul van Hecke has turned into his own net to give Stoke City the lead.
      Good pressure by the hosts but The Seagulls’ defender could not sort his feet out and beat his own keeper.
      We could be seeing a Premier League scalp in this one.
      Gillingham 0-1 Sheff Utd
      Will Osula has given the Premier League outfit the lead on the road.
      The keeper could have done better with the shot but the visitors take the lead.
      No cup upset on the cards in this one it seems.
      Norwich 1-0 Bristol Rovers
      No surprises in this one as the Championship outfit take an early lead.
      Ashley Barnes notches for The Canaries against their League One opponents.
      David Wagner will be hoping his side can go on a cup run this season.
      Credit: Getty
      Blackburn 0-1 Cambridge Utd
      League One Cambridge Utd have taken the lead at Championship Blackburn Rovers.
      Jack Lankester netted for the visitors after six minutes.
      Potential shock on the cards if they can hold onto this one.
      Southampton 1-0 Walsall
      Ryan Fraser has put The Saints ahead after only six minutes.
      The hosts start the game with lots of pressure on the visitors from League Two.
      They are up against it now, trailing to their Championship opponents.
      Stones head into fourth round
      Maidstone Utd of the National League South, become the first team to make it to the fourth round from that tier of the league since Havant & Waterlooville in 2007.
      Corne slotted home a penalty to put them in Monday’s draw.
      They will be hoping they can draw a big side at home in the next round.
      FA Cup actions comes thick and fast
      Here are the 3pm kick-offs this afternoon:
      Blackburn Rovers vs Cambridge Utd
      Gillingham vs Sheff Utd
      Hull City vs Birmingham City
      Newport County vs Eastleigh
      Norwich City vs Bristol Rovers
      Plymouth Argyle vs Sutton Utd
      QPR vs Bournemouth
      Southampton vs Walsall
      Stoke City vs Brighton
      Watford vs Chesterfield
      Bruno pulling strings in midfield
      Bruno Guimaraes was awarded the man of the match award against Sunderland today.
      It was a combative performance by the Brazilian, who covered a lot of ground for his side during the game.
      He bossed the Sunderland midfield and was the one of the differences between the two sides.

      FA Cup third round full-time scores
      AFC Wimbledon 1-3 Ipswich Town
      Coventry City 6-2 Oxford United
      Maidstone United 1-0 Stevenage
      Millwall 2-3 Leicester City
      Sunderland 0-3 Newcastle
      FT: Sunderland 0-3 Newcastle
      Newcastle win the Wear-Tyne derby in comfortable fashion.
      It could have been a lot different but the Black Cats had a frustrating day at the office.
      They scored an own goal, gifted the second to the visitors and gave away a penalty for the third goal.

      FT: Sunderland 0-3 Newcastle
      The referee brings the game to a close.
      It is a comfortable win for Newcastle in the derby.
      Eddie Howe’s side head into the fourth round of the cup.
      Sunderland 0-3 Newcastle
      90+2. Newcastle make a host of changes in added time.
      Dummett, Livramento and Ritchie all come on for the visitors.
      They will have limited time to have an impact on this game.
      Sunderland 0-3 Newcastle
      90. Isak sends the keeper the wrong way and buries it in the bottom corner of the goal.
      It is the icing on the cake for Eddie Howe’s side.
      The rash challenge from Ballard on Gordon gave the penalty away.
      Sunderland fans head to the exits now.
      Goal – Alexander Isak (Newcastle)
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      Liverpool ace banned from FA Cup clash after picking up two yellow cards last JULY with Reds facing selection crisis

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      OWEN BECK will miss out on the chance to play for Liverpool in tomorrow’s FA Cup third-round tie at Arsenal because the left-back is suspended.Reds boss Jurgen Klopp recalled the 21-year-old Welshman from a season-long loan at Dundee because of an injury crisis to first-choice left-backs Andy Robertson and Kostas Tsimikas.
      Owen Beck might miss his best opportunity to stake a claim in the Liverpool sideCredit: AFP
      But Beck is unavailable for the Emirates clash as he is serving a one-match ban which relates to his time in Scotland.
      Beck picked up yellow cards in the Scottish League Cup matches against Bonnyrigg Rose and Inverness Caledonian Thistle last July. 
      Dundee finished second in Group E and failed to qualify for the knockout phase of the competition.
      The Football Association have confirmed that the full-back has an unserved one-match ban from Scotland which applies to his next first-team competitive game.
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      That means Beck will have to wait for his chance to feature for Klopp’s Liverpool this month. 
      Beck impressed at Dundee, playing 20 times and scoring twice while he also received a Wales senior call-up from Robert Page for the friendly against Gibraltar in October.
      Klopp was asked about Beck’s recall on Friday and he said: “He made big steps. Now the situation here is clear – we lost two of our left-backs so it makes a sense to bring back a boy we like who is available to us.”
      Versatile defender Joe Gomez has stepped into the left-back position for Liverpool in the meantime and is expected to start there against Arsenal tomorrow.
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      Meanwhile, Tsimikas has hinted at returning to the field earlier than expected.
      The full-back is recovering from a broken collarbone after colliding with Jurgen Klopp during Liverpool’s Premier League clash with Arsenal.
      Despite an initial time frame of two to three months being put on his injury, he posted an Instagram of him in training with the caption “Not long now!”.
      Robertson meanwhile is likely to miss the rest of the month, with Klopp saying on the injury: “For sure, I think the full January he will be [out]. He has to get closer and closer.” More

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      Legendary West Ham fan spotted in home end at Millwall FA Cup clash as fans joke ‘he’s finally seen sense’

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      DANNY DYER stunned fans after being spotted in the home end during Millwall’s FA Cup clash with Leicester.The legendary West Ham fan was pictured in the Barry Kitchener Stand at The Den on Saturday afternoon.
      West Ham fan Danny Dyer was spotted in the Millwall home end on SaturdayCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Supporters were left shocked by the sight, with some joking “he’s finally seen sense”.
      Dyer was seen covering up in a coat and flat cap as fans chanted around him.
      It is unknown why the lifelong Hammers fan was watching their bitter rivals in action.
      Supporters were quick to react to his attendance on social media, though.
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      One fan joked: “He’s finally seen sense…”
      Another, referring to Dyer’s famous phrase, added: “Hopefully he is keeping his nut down.”
      A third supporter also commented: “Danny Dyer at the Den – secret Millwall fan 100 per cent.”
      Meanwhile, one West Ham fan wrote: “I can honestly say the only time I’ve ever entered bandit country is when we’ve played ‘em wtf.”
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      Another snap of Dyer also appeared on X, formerly Twitter, after being shared by a Tottenham supporter.
      Alongside the picture, they wrote: “Just bumped into Danny Dyer at Millwall today and tried to sell him a spare ticket. Nice fella.”
      The former Eastenders actor has made no secret of his support for his beloved West Ham in the past.
      Current Hammers forward Jarrod Bowen is even dating his daughter Dani.
      The couple have been together since 2021 and welcomed the birth of twin daughters back in May.
      On the pitch, Millwall were beaten 3-2 by Championship leaders Leicester, thanks to goals from Cesare Casadei, Ricardo Pereira and Tom Cannon.
      Duncan Watmore and Zian Flemming were on the scoresheet for the hosts as they exited the FA Cup.
      Dyer watched on as Millwall were beaten by Leicester in the FA CupCredit: Getty More

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      England legend’s son carried off on stretcher in FA Cup clash as classy opponents Coventry send best wishes

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      DANNY MILLS’ son has been carried off on a stretcher during Coventry’s FA Cup clash against Oxford United.Stan Mills was taken off in the closing stages of the match with Oxford 6-2 down.
      Stan Mills was unable to continue after picking up an injuryCredit: Rex
      His dad is former England ace Danny MillsCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Mills, 20, is on loan at the League One outfit from Premier League side Everton.
      He went down in the third-round tie unchallenged after taking a shot at goal.
      The loanee immediately called for treatment from the medical team and was stretchered off the pitch.
      There was plenty of concern for the youngster as get-well-soon wishes flooded in online.
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      One message even came from Coventry, who posted: “Hoping for a swift recovery, Stan. Get well soon.”
      One fan commented: “Wishing you a speedy recovery, Millsy!”
      A second wrote: “Wishing Stan well.”
      A third said: “Looked a serious one that, wishing the lad a speedy recovery!”
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      He was stretchered off the pitchCredit: Rex
      Another added: “I hope it’s not as bad as it looks. Good luck to him.”
      Mills has featured 24 times for the club this season, scoring one goal.
      His dad, Danny, featured 19 times for England.
      He also had successful spells at Leeds United and Manchester City.
      He won the League Cup with Middlesbrough in 2004 and now works as a pundit. More

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      Sunderland 0 Newcastle 3: Toon secure bragging rights in feisty Tyne-Wear derby after own goal and Isak strikes

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      NEWCASTLE outclassed Sunderland at the Stadium of Light to win the first Tyne-Wear derby since 2016.The Toon went into the match having failed to beat their fierce rivals in August 2011.
      Alexander Isak makes it 2-0Credit: Reuters
      The Swede celebrates his Tyne-Wear derby strikeCredit: Getty
      Eddie Howe’s side took the lead on 35 minutes when Sunderland ace Daniel Ballard shanked Joelinton’s cross into his own net.
      Alexander Isak then made it two barely 30 seconds into the second half.
      Ballard’s afternoon went from bad to worse late on when he brought down Anthony Gordon in the box.
      Isak grabbed his second of the afternoon from the penalty spot to secure a dream afternoon for Toon fans.
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      After the game, local lad Dan Burn gushed about the importance of beating Sunderland.
      He told ITV: “It’s special. Obviously I think there was a lot of build-up to the game, so to come through with a win and a clean sheet, I am very happy.
      “It was the mentality. It’s been a long time since we have played this sort of game, but I think everyone was excited.
      “I think if you had asked the fans whether they would want to go through to the Champions League or beat Sunderland, I am pretty sure they would have said beat Sunderland.”
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      Appearing on ITV as a pundit, former Black Cats boss Roy Keane was unimpressed with his former side’s defending.
      The Irishman said: “They’re young players and they’re going to learn from their mistakes, but when I see defenders trying to beat players in the box, I just think it’s madness.
      “He’s not trying to pass, he’s trying to beat him and then it’s game over. Newcastle were at it with their pressure and energy, and then they were gifted.
      “Young players have to learn and they will today the hard way, it’s utter madness from these defenders. Madness.”
      Daniel Ballard shanks the ball into his own netCredit: Reuters
      Joelinton celebrates setting up Newcastle’s openerCredit: AFP
      The derby match threatened to boil over at timesCredit: PA More

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      Does the FA Cup have VAR this season?

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      NEWCASTLE fans were left feeling aggrieved after Alexander Isak was hauled down by Daniel Ballard in the first half of the huge FA Cup derby with bitter rivals Sunderland.The striker, was racing towards goal with the Black Cats defender on his shoulder and hit the deck.
      Daniel Ballard’s challenge on Alexander Isak was NOT checked by VAR at the Stadium of LightCredit: PA
      The challenge was very 50/50 over whether or not it was a foul or within the laws of the game.
      Had it been in the Premier League the decision would have no doubt been reviewed by the VARs at Stockley Park.
      But at the Stadium of Light, the on-field decision – no foul – stood and the game continued.
      Does the FA Cup have VAR this season?
      The lack of a video replay saw confusion among those watching the game.
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      This is further confused by the answer to the above question – as the technology IS being used in the FA Cup this season… but only in select grounds.
      The problem is Sunderland, and all other clubs that are not in the Premier League, are NOT licensed to use VAR.
      Only grounds that are in England’s top flight are licensed to use the technology, with infrastructure and staffing costs cited as the main issue for rolling it out in other grounds around the country.
      VAR intervened to see Dominic Calvert-Lewin sent off at Crystal PalaceCredit: Getty
      That means that while the huge derby between Sunderland and Newcastle did not have the technology, Sunday’s mega-clash between Arsenal and Liverpool WILL have the technology.
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      Any FA Cup tie played at a Premier League home ground will use the technology, leading many to complain about its unfairness.
      Last year, the FA responded to such claims, stating: “Video assistant referees provide match officials with additional support and should be utilised wherever possible.
      “However, only Premier League stadiums are currently licensed to use VAR due to the infrastructure, workforce and costs that are required.”
      The much-derided technology has already sent waves through the competition this season after Dominic Calvert-Lewin was controversially sent off against Crystal Palace in the first tie of round three.
      There is similar confusion in the Carabao Cup, where VAR is not used in early rounds but then introduced for the semi-finals and finals. More