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      Arsenal 1-1 Man Utd (3-5 pens) LIVE RESULT: 10-man United book spot in FA Cup fourth round after superb win on penalties

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have beaten Arsenal on penalties to book their spot in the FA Cup fourth round.A first-half with little action saw the Gunners’ injury crisis deepen after Gabriel Jesus was forced off on a stretcher.The Red Devils came out of the traps fast after the interval, with Bruno Fernandes’ stunning finish giving the visitors the lead.Minutes later, Diogo Dalot was sent off after he received his second yellow card of the match.The Gunners took no time to pounce with the man advantage as Gabriel fired the hosts back on level terms on 63 minutes.Martin Odegaard had the chance to put Arsenal in front from the penalty spot, but Altay Bayindir denied the Norweigan with a superb save.The FA Cup clash went to extra time and 10-man United survived a Gunners onslaught to take the tie to penalties.Ruben Amorim’s men secured a 5-3 win in the shootout to progress to the fourth round.Match result: Arsenal 1-1 Man Utd (3-5 pens)Arsenal 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…That’s all from the EmiratesWhat a game. What a cup tie. What a finale.Manchester United may finally be embarking on an epic journey with Ruben Amorim after another away day for of desire and drama – and perhaps there is silverware waiting for them at the end of it.For Arsenal, however, their season has been left at a crossroads as their walking wounded contemplate another campaign without a trophy.There’s no time to catch breath either with the Premier League returning on Tuesday. We’ll be here so be sure to join us.Goodnight.Copy linkCopiedHero Bayindir ready to helpSpotkick hero Altay Bayindir revealed his delight after helping Manchester United into the fourth round of the FA Cup.The Turkish goalkeeper was named Player of the Match after saving penalties from Martin Odegaard during normal time, and then again from Kai Havertz in the shootout.I just want to help everyone at this great football club, and make these fans happy. I want to keep working, and you have to be ready every second if you are a Manchester United player.Altay BayindirBBC SportCopy linkCopiedUnited to host Leicester CityManchester United’s reward for seeing off Arsenal was to be drawn first out of the hat by Martin Keown.The Red Devils have been pitted against fellow Premier League outfit Leicester City.It means a return to Old Trafford for Foxes boss Ruud van Nistelrooy.The fourth round ties will be played between the 7th and 10th of February.Copy linkCopiedManchester United win 5-3 on penalties!For the second weekend in a row, Manchester United have shown great character to come through a testing away game.An excellent point at Anfield has been built upon with a place in the FA Cup fourth round after a thrilling shootout success at Arsenal.Stand-in stopper Altay Bayindir was the hero, saving Martin Odegaard’s penalty in normal time, and then again from Kai Havertz in the drama that followed extra-time.It means the holders are through, and the 14-time winners are out. Copy linkCopiedJoshua Zirkzee scores!And Manchester United win the shoot-out!The striker sends David Raya the wrong way, and sends the masses of travelling fans into ecstasy!Arsenal 3-5 Man UtdCopy linkCopiedThomas Partey scores!The midfielder had to score, and does score!But now Joshua Zirkzee has the chance to win it…Arsenal 3-4 Man UtdCopy linkCopiedLisandro Martinez scores!Hop, skip, jump, scores straight down the middle!Arsenal 2-4 Man UtdCopy linkCopiedDeclan Rice scores!Drilled low into the bottom corner!Arsenal 2-3 Man UtdCopy linkCopiedLeny Yoro scores!No mistake from the 19-year-old!Arsenal 1-3 Man UtdCopy linkCopiedKai Havertz misses!Saved low by Altay Bayindir! It’s another miss from Kai Havertz!Arsenal 1-2 Man UtdCopy linkCopiedAmad scores!Brilliant! Whipped to the goalkeeper’s left!Arsenal 1-2 Man UtdCopy linkCopiedMartin Odegaard scores!No mistake this time from the Arsenal captain!Left footed and into the opposite corner of his first.Arsenal 1-1 Man UtdCopy linkCopiedBruno Fernandes scores!Cool as you like, sending David Raya the wrong way.Arsenal 0-1 Man UtdCopy linkCopiedPens conjure memories of 2005These two clubs have only had one previous FA Cup tie settled by penalties – but that was the final.The 2005 competition was won by Arsenal on spotkicks after a drab 0-0 draw.Who will prevail today?The kicks will be taken in front of the travelling Manchester United fans, and Bruno Fernandes will go first.Copy linkCopiedFrom Jordan Davies at the EmiratesThe last time Arsenal took part in an FA Cup penalty shoot-out, they went on to win the competition…It was in 2013/14 when they beat Wigan in the semi-finals before beating Hull City in the final.Copy linkCopiedFrom Charlie Wyett at the EmiratesI can understand why fans are gutted for Tamworth not getting a replay against Spurs. But in this instance here, I am glad the result is going to be decided today rather than having a replay at Old Trafford in 10 daysCopy linkCopiedArsenal 1-1 Man Utd120. In a frenzied final 60 seconds, a Partey shot is deflected over. The Arsenal corner brings hope for the home side, but Gabriel and Trossard are denied, and the game ends with Rice hammering over from 30 yards.This third round tie will be settled by a penalty shootout.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 1-1 Man Utd118. A Havertz header……trickles tamely wide of goal.Has the last chance for Arsenal been and gone?Copy linkCopiedArsenal 1-1 Man Utd116. Four minutes remaining.Never mind Ruben Amorim’s back three, it’s a back eight now that Manchester United are operating with.Both sets of fans are giving it one last go as the atmosphere reaches fever pitch.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 1-1 Man Utd114. Tierney immediately puts a gem of a cross in from the left, but no Arsenal player takes a chance on it. Instead, it bounces all the way through and Malacia is able to head behind.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 1-1 Man Utd112. It’s another injury blow for Arsenal.Jorginho is hobbling his way towards the dugout and he will not be able to continue either. He would have been a certainty to take a penalty.He makes way, and it’s a rare opportunity for Kieran Tierney.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 1-1 Man Utd110. Odegaard dinks a cross into the area from the right, but Havertz is unable to time his jump in order to meet it. Arsenal frustrations are growing, both among those on the pitch and the fans in the stands. Copy linkCopiedArsenal 1-1 Man Utd108. Corner FC try their luck with their 10th of the day, but once again the United rearguard defend it admirably.De Ligt, Martinez – and even the departed Maguire – have been excellent today. Copy linkCopiedKick-off – Arsenal 1-1 Man Utd106. There’s almost a goal within seconds of the restart in extra-time……but not in the end you’re thinking.After doing so much defending in the first period, United begin the second on the front foot.ZIrkzee tries his luck with a sidefooter from the edge of the boz, and when it clips off the inside of Partey’s foot it looks destined for the bottom corner.That is until Raya reacts with a fabulous low dive to claw the ball away from the goalline.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 1-1 Man UtdIt’s half-time in extra-time. Penalties loom at the Emirates, but ten-man Manchester United still have work to do to get there.Copy linkCopied 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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      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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      Football postponed LIVE: Latest with many FA Cup third round ties under threat as multiple EFL clashes are called OFF

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      IT’S FA Cup weekend – but fixtures are under threat as the big freeze continues across the UK.Preston’s third round clash with Charlton has been postponed after the pitch was deemed unplayable.Multiple matches across the EFL and non-league have been called off because of frozen pitches all around the UK.FOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFind out about all of the latest postponements through our live blog below…More non-league OFFAn FA Vase game between Walsham Le Willows and Whitstable Town is the latest to be called off.Copy linkCopiedSnow watchHeavy snow in West Yorkshire has led to the cancellation of Frickley Athletic’s game against Bottesford Town.Copy linkCopiedScottish game offAnnan Athletic have confirmed their fixture with Inverness Caledonian Thistle has been postponed due to a frozen pitch.Copy linkCopiedDropping like fliesNon-league games in the north are also being heavily affected with several clubs announcing postponements.The following are now off:Darlington vs ChorleyHereford vs WarringtonCurzon Ashton vs Scarborough AthleticBury vs Isle of ManStockbridge Park Steels vs Grimsby BoroughCopy linkCopiedEFL’s bottom side forced to postponeCarlisle were set to host MK Dons tomorrow but a frozen pitch means the match has been called off.Copy linkCopiedNon-league mayhemFour National League fixtures have been called off early.Southend vs HalifaxBarnet vs HartlepoolSutton vs FyldeMaidenhead vs YorkCopy linkCopiedEFL clash offBarrow have confirmed their match against Port Vale has been postponed.A frozen pitch again the cause.Copy linkCopiedPreston vs Charlton offA pitch inspection at Deepdale has deemed the pitch unplayable.The tie has also been re-scheduled for Tuesday, kick-off time 7:45pm.Copy linkCopiedCup clash bites the dustMansfield have called off their third-round clash with Wigan due to a frozen pitch.The match has been re-scheduled for Tuesday, which means the Stags’ League One clash with Exeter has also been moved.Copy linkCopiedHello and welcomeWelcome to SunSport’s football weather tracker, keeping you up to date with all the fixture cancellations ahead of the FA Cup third round.Two EFL games have already been called off due to the frosty conditions, with many more under threat.Northampton vs Barnsley and Shrewsbury vs Huddersfield in League One have been postponed.Copy linkCopied More

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      Rodrigo Bentancur injury latest: Tottenham star ‘conscious, talking’ after HORROR injury in semi win over Liverpool

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      RODRIGO BENTANCUR is in hospital after he suffered a horror injury that left him needing lengthy treatment and oxygen on the pitch.The Tottenham midfielder appeared to slam into the turf after going for a header at a corner, with his arm also bending the wrong way as he landed.Following treatment by medics inside the Liverpool box, Bentancur was carried off the pitch after a worrying seven-minute delay – Tottenham later wrote on social media: “We can confirm Rodrigo is conscious, talking and will go to hospital for further checks.”Spurs went on to record a battling 1-0 win as Lucas Bergvall scored his first goal for the club, while new keeper Antonin Kinsky kept a clean sheet on his debut after being thrown straight into the mix.FOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow our live blog below…’Liverpool punished’Former Spurs ace Michael Dawson told Sky Sports that Liverpool were ‘punished’ by Stuart Attwell’s decision not to send Lucas Bergvall off.Speaking after the game, he said: “I don’t think the first one is a yellow card on Luis Diaz.“He gives the referee a decision to make but the referee got that one wrong.“On the second one, I have no defence for Bergvall. He lunges and catches Tsimikas and that should’ve been a yellow card.“Liverpool are certainly punished with that.”Copy linkCopiedMatch reportIt was the night when Tottenham’s youth recruitment drive finally started to make sense.As 18-year-old Swedish midfielder Lucas Bergvall netted the late winner, his fellow teenager Archie Gray shone in defence and Ange Postecoglou had a rare night of joy and optimism.Liverpool were fuming that Bergvall was still on the pitch when, on a yellow card for hacking down Luis Diaz, escaped punishment for a late sliding foul on Kostas Tsimikas.The Reds’ Greek left-back was still off the pitch when Bergvall netted the winner from a slick move.Spurs now take a slender lead to Anfield for the distant return leg of this Carabao Cup semi-final on February 6.And Postecoglou’s boast of always winning a trophy in his second season at a club remains on course for fruition.Copy linkCopiedMomentous occasionOne talking point that will potentially get lost in all of the drama tonight was the momentous VAR/refereeing scenario.Ruling out Dom Solanke’s goal for offside in the second half, Stuart Attwell announced the decision over the speakers to the crowd from the pitch.If you’re a fan of the NFL, you’ll know exactly how that looks.Though they’re not usually quite as nervous as he looked delivering his mini-speech.He said: “After a review, Dominic Solanke was in an offside position in the build-up to the goal, therefore the decision is offside.”Postecoglou after the match said: “Just get on with the game, mate. It used to be you put your flag up and it’s offside.”Copy linkCopiedSlot reactsArne Slot reveals Stuart Attwell’s decision not to send Lucas Bergvall off had a huge impact on his side losing the game.He also said Attwell himself must have been concerned to see the Spurs man go on to score the winner. He told Sky Sports: “I think everyone who stands in front of a camera will say it had a big influence on the game.“It didn’t feel to me like we were ever going to lose. The decision he made had a huge impact on the result.“There’s nothing else I can say on that.“That is a rule I don’t like, if a player gets injured and treatment he has to go off for 30 seconds. I don’t understand why this is necessary.“Conceding during this time and to the player who should have had a second yellow card is not ideal.“I think the referee was even thinking ‘is this really happening, with him scoring’.“The fourth official told me in the tunnel why he didn’t think it was a yellow, then Robbo asked the referee and was told it’s because he didn’t stop a counter attack.“He could still give a yellow if it’s a reckless challenge but he didn’t see it as reckless, which we can debate.”Copy linkCopiedSecond legThe daft football schedule means the second legs of these cup competitions won’t be for another MONTH.Liverpool host Spurs on February 6 for a spot at Wembley.How will these sides look come then?Copy linkCopiedInteresting…You always get plenty out Ange Postecoglou.And he was lively when asked if Bergvall was lucky to stay on, insisting the referee was RIGHT to leave him on.He told Sky: “Great question – but NO he wasn’t!“People misinterpret my comments from the other day.“The rule is, if advantage is played as long as it’s not a cynical tackle then a yellow card isn’t given.”Copy linkCopiedPostecoglou update on BentancurAnge Postecoglou has given a brief update on Rodrigo Bentancur.He told Sky Sports: “Obviously I don’t have all the information but from my understanding he was conscious when he got to the dressing room.“We’ve taken him to hospital to get checked over.“Yeah it was worrying and obviously a concern but from what I know at this stage he’ll hopefully be OK.”Copy linkCopied’Couldn’t dream it’Antonín Kinský revealed after the game he’s a ‘big dreamer’ but even he couldn’t have dreamt up a debut like tonight.He also revealed the emotional hug was with his sister, having informed his family yesterday that there was a chance he’d be playing.Asked by Sky Sports if tonight was one of the best nights of his life, he said: “Yeah definitely. I’m a big dreamer but probably I’ve never dreamt this dream.“It’s amazing and I’m so happy. All the people have been kind and I’m so happy for the people, the club and myself.“It was my sister. I told her yesterday there was a possibility I would be playing so she came with her boyfriend and my mum and dad.“I hope they’re happy and proud.”Copy linkCopiedBentancur latestThere’s been no more news following the game on Rodrigo Bentancur after his horror injury tonight.In case you missed it, Spurs revealed at half time the midfielder was “conscious, talking and will go to hospital for further checks.”Copy linkCopiedVan Dijk reactsLiverpool skipper Virgil van Dijk reveals what he told Stuart Attwell after the game, having had words with the referee on that Bergvall decision.He told Sky Sports: “Listen, I think it was quite obvious it should have been a second yellow.“It was pretty clear and then a minute later he scores the winner.“It is what it is. He made a mistake in my opinion and I told him that. It was obvious.“There was a linesman there, a fourth official, VAR and a referee.“It wasn’t the reason we lost the game but it was a big moment.”Copy linkCopiedMatch statsThe numbers from Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, showing Liverpool dominating pretty much every single stat.Except the one that counts at the top of the image.Copy linkCopiedSome debutAntonín Kinský jumped the advertising boards and into the crowd for an emotional embrace. Whoever the young lady was on the other end of his hug was in tears, no doubt bursting with pride at the youngster’s debut.To be thrust in to a game like this, against the top side in European football at present and keep a clean sheet must be more than he could have ever dreamed of.Really great scenes, and the Spurs fans around them were more than happy to give him an ovation for that showing.Copy linkCopiedSlot angerArne Slot stormed onto the park, shaking hands on the way, before giving the referee team a handshake.It looked to be relatively tame, before he went back and had another go. He’s raging with that Bergvall decision.He has a point, though Bergvall shouldn’t have been booked for the tackle he was booked for. Copy linkCopiedFT! Tottenham 1-0 LiverpoolSpurs take a lead to Anfield for the second leg!Copy linkCopied90+7 – Tottenham 1-0 LiverpoolNo penalty, on-field decision stands.Copy linkCopied90+7 – Tottenham 1-0 LiverpoolHang on, they’re checking a possible penalty for Liverpool.Kulusevski on Jones.Copy linkCopied90+7 – Tottenham 1-0 LiverpoolSpurs defend their box superbly and get the ball clear from two successful balls into the box.Gravenberch then floats a cross into the box which is straight through to the keeper.Copy linkCopied90+6 – Tottenham 1-0 LiverpoolAlexander-Arnold dinks a pass into the box for Salah – who has been anonymous for the entire evening – by Spence beats him to it.It is nodded behind though as the Reds get a corner and one final chance in this first leg…Copy linkCopied90+5 – Tottenham 1-0 LiverpoolDiaz skips by Porro down the Liverpool left and gets into the box before chucking himself to ground.Quite clearly that’s not a penalty and VAR agrees with the referee. Poor from Diaz, really poor in fact.Copy linkCopied90+4 – Tottenham 1-0 LiverpoolCLOSE FOR LIVERPOOL!Once again, the Spurs new boy between the sticks delivers! Diaz fires a cross towards the six-yard box and Nunez does well to adjust and get a shot on target, only for Kinsky to beat it away at full stretch.Copy linkCopied90+2 – Tottenham 1-0 LiverpoolAlexander-Arnold sends a wicked cross in from the right, just begging for Diaz to head home.He’s beaten to it by Porro who takes a bang from the Colombian for his troubles. Goal kick given, though.Copy linkCopied90 – Tottenham 1-0 LiverpoolSeven minutes added on!Copy linkCopied88 – Tottenham 1-0 LiverpoolThere was a yellow card flashed at the Liverpool bench, they’re absolutely furious he was allowed to stay on the park to score that.The fourth official getting a right earful.Copy linkCopied87 – Tottenham 1-0 LiverpoolWhat a turn of events for Bergvall, who would’ve been fearing a red card 60 seconds ago, he’s now put Spurs in front!This one will count and it’s a long ball into the channel and Solanke bullies Konate, brushing him aside on the right edge of the box.The England forward then has the presence of mind to wait for options and Bergvall bursts a gut to support and Solanke puts it on a plate for him to pass it firmly into the near post and beyond Alisson.And Liverpool were down to 10 men as Tsimikas had to go off having had treatment!Incredible stuff – we should’ve known it wouldn’t end goalless!Copy linkCopiedYOU COULDN’T WRITE IT!Copy linkCopied More

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      Tottenham vs Liverpool LIVE SCORE: Carabao Cup semi-final updates as Spurs look to take lead to Anfield – latest updates

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      TOTTENHAM welcome Liverpool for the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final.Spurs will know they will need to take a lead to Anfield to stand the best chance of making March’s huge Wembley final.Ange Postecoglu will be aiming to be the man who leads Tottenham to their first major trophy in almost 17 years.But Premier League leaders Liverpool are looking to secure back-to-back Carabao Cup titles after they lifted the trophy for a record 10th time following their 1-0 win over Chelsea last year.Kick off time: 8pmTV channel: Sky Sports Football / Main EventLive stream: NOWTottenham team: To follow…Liverpool team: To follow…FOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow our live blog below…Trent under pressureSuperstar defender Trent Alexander-Arnold came in for a lot of criticism for his performance on Sunday against Manchester United.The right-back, who continues to be linked with a move away from Anfield was torn to shreds by the likes of Roy Keane and other pundits.Slot was asked about the England star and said: “I think we were all disappointed – not only Trent, we were all disappointed – by the way we played [against Manchester United on Sunday]. “First of all, about the result. Parts of the game we could be quite satisfied with, other parts of our game we weren’t completely happy with. “That was not only Trent, there were more things in the game that we could have done better. Trent didn’t play his best game, I’ve said it already, but that’s not for the first time in his life he didn’t play the best game of his career. “He has played so, so, so many games well for this club. Now it wasn’t his best – like for some others, it wasn’t the best game for some others as well.We just pick it up and start training again, because these players know if you play 50, 60 games in a season, once in a while you don’t have your best performance. “Maybe we should highlight more how good it is that these players are able to play every three days such a good game. “And apart from the game maybe not being the best, it was again an eventful game from Liverpool. “All the games we’ve played in the last six months – and maybe even longer when Jurgen [Klopp] was here – I got many text messages from people saying, ‘What a game again!’ “Unbelievable what happened the last 10 minutes, both teams playing fully for a win. That is also part of our job I think, to make it an eventful game. “That is what we are trying to do every game, mostly with a result or winning. Now it wasn’t enough to win it, but it was definitely an interesting game for everyone to watch.”Credit: AlamyCopy linkCopiedSzoboszlai doubtLiverpool boss Arne Slot revealed that key midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai remains a doubt for the match tonight.Speaking on Tuesday, the Dutch boss said: “[Monday] he wasn’t in yet, if he is in [Tuesday] I would doubt he is available to start the game.”Hopefully he is in today, but yesterday he wasn’t.”Credit: ReutersCopy linkCopiedGetting to know you Antonin Kinsky is only 21 but could be trusted to start straight away despite the important of the match on Tottenham’s season.And perhaps Ange’s future.Kinsky cost £12.5million and has six Under-21 caps for the Czech Republic – he got his first senior call up in October but didn’t play.He is the son of former pro Antonin Kinsky, who won five international caps and was in squads for Euro 2004 and the 2006 as a backup to Petr Cech.Kinsky Sr also won the Czech top flight with Slovan Liberec in 2002.Kinsky Jr spent last season on loan at Pardubice and had been the first choice for Slavia Prague before his exit.Postecoglu said his lack of experience and age wouldn’t be an issue.Postecoglou said: “He didn’t strike me as somebody who is going to shy away from that kind of opportunity should it come his way.”That was a big part of bringing him in because potentially we might have to throw him in straight away.”Copy linkCopiedReinforcements coming?Spurs boss Ange Postecoglu has hinted that help is on the way and that the club will spend money on a striker during this transfer window.Ange has already brought in goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky from Slavia Prague – and the goalkeeper could go straight in tonight.But more men could be on the way with Postecoglu staring he hoped to give striker Dominic Solanke some help “in the very near future”.PSG star Randal Kolo Muani has been linked, although he is also said to be wanted by Manchester United.The Spurs boss added: “[Richarlison]’s coming back but we’ve got to try to keep him back. It’s got to be the right fit.”Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedLooking backLiverpool fans will have very fond memories of their most recent trip to Tottenham, which came just two days before Christmas.That Super Sunday fixture was an absolute farce as Spurs fell apart against the Reds, losing 6-3 – it was 6-1 at one point.Tottenham have provided little resistance to Liverpool in the last decade with Spurs winning just FOUR of their last 29 meetings.Liverpool have 18 wins in that time.Head-to-head record (since 2011-12)Tottenham: 4Liverpool: 18Draws: 7Tottenham goals: 38Liverpool goals: 62Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedHere we go!Hello and welcome to SunSport’s live coverage of Tottenham vs Liverpool.It’s an early start for us today as we countdown to the huge first leg in north London.Ange Postecoglu’s side head into the game in rancid form with just two wins – one of those in the quarters against Man Utd – in their last 11 matches,Arne Slot’s Liverpool are flying high and have lost only one game all season, although they were lucky to escape with a 2-2 draw against Man Utd on Sunday.The form book says this should be a routine win for the Reds – but this is cup football.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopied More

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      Arsenal 0-2 Newcastle LIVE RESULT: Gunners left with mountain to climb in Carabao Cup semi-final after superb Toon win

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      NEWCASTLE have beaten Arsenal in the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final.The Magpies took the lead against the run of play after the in-form Alexander Isak slammed home on 37 minutes.Just after half-time, Anthony Gordon doubled Newcastle’s lead with a close-range finish to leave the Gunners with a mountain to climb in the second leg on Tyneside.Arsenal travel to the North East for the return leg on February 5 – and Mikel Arteta’s men are in need of something special.Match result: Arsenal 0-2 Newcastle (1st leg)Arsenal team: Raya; Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Lewis-Skelly; Rice, Partey, Odegaard; Martinelli, Havertz, TrossardNewcastle team: Dubravka; Livramento, Botman, Burn, Hall; Joelinton, Tonali, Willock; Murphy, Isak, GordonFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow our live blog below…Arteta needs to strengthen for challengeDespite finishing runners-up to Man City for the last two seasons, North London has not seen a trophy since 2020.This evening’s performance showed that when they strongest isn’t available, The Gunners do not have enough creativity or potent scorers in the final third.If they want to challenge for major honours this season, Mikel Arteta needs to bring in reinforcements in the January transfer window.Credit: AFPCopy linkCopiedNewcastle with chance to climbBetween now and the second leg, Eddie Howe will change his attentions to the Premier League.Their run of fixtures are games that they would say are more than winnable to put pressure on those top four places.It would also mean coming into this second-leg with confiidence sky high to get the job done.Copy linkCopiedHowe reflects on big London victoryThe Newcastle manager looked back at the performance as he gave his thoughts to Sky Sports:We started on front foot and tried to take the game to them. Then it was about our mentality to defend and we did it really well. We know what’s at stake, we put our bodies on the line. This is a tough ground, we have suffered here previously. We still have a tough game ahead at home. We are still going to need to everything right to get through this tie.Eddie HoweNewcastleCopy linkCopiedMan of the moment for MagpiesThe one thing Newcastle may have to do this month is bat away enquires about Alexander Isak.He is one the most in-form strikers in Europe right now and nobody can argue with the stats he is producing.Rarely does the Swede spurn a chance and his clinical finishing is the envy of many big clubs.Another man of the match performance from Isak for The Magpies.Credit: GettyCredit: ReutersCopy linkCopiedBoss focussing on positivesMikel Arteta spoke with Sky Sports after the match, reflecting on how he saw the game this evening.In any other aspect we were the better team. It was just scoring goals. Obviously when we missed the chances we did, we reacted. They blocked a lot of shots, we can do better. We had a one vs one chance with the keeper, that was the biggest chance of the game. I’ve seen the goal, the ball bounces and he puts it away. We have to disappointed, it is another result they did not deserve.Mikel ArtetaArsenalCopy linkCopiedMagpies spring surprise at EmiratesNewcastle can be proud of their performance in the Carabao Cup semi-final this evening.They came into the game with nobody giving them a chance and showed what they were all about against The Gunners.Eddie Howe’s side seem to have Arsenal’s game sussed out and set themselves up well to counter it.They can take a lot of confidence from this result when travelling to other big teams in the remainder of the season.Credit: PACredit: PACopy linkCopiedGunners needing too rediscover formArsenal have a little break from Premier League duties as Mikel Arteta focusses on a FA Cup tie with Man Utd.The Spaniard needs to help his side find their mojo once again as they start to blunt in attack.This result will hurt, the tie is not over, but they have given themselves a mountain to climb next month.Copy linkCopiedToon Army relish trip to capitalOn a cold winter evening in North London, the travelling Newcastle fans loved every minute of this game.At a ground they have an abysmal record at, they stuck to their tactics and dealt with Mikel Arteta’s men.They now take a two-goal advantage into the second-leg at an intimidating St James’ Park.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedClueless Arsenal struggle to find grooveA lot has been said about the attacking threat of Mikel Arteta’s side but this was another example of quite the opposite.They dominated possession but when they got into the final third, they seemed to have run out of ideas on how to create goals.It seems there is far too much of a reliance on set-pieces being their route to goals and run the risk of being found out this season.Saka’s return to fitness cannot come quick enough for The Gunners.Credit: ReutersCredit: EPACopy linkCopiedSwede smell of success for AlexanderSpeaking with Sky Sports after the game, Newcastle’s striker spoke ahead of being given the man of the match award:I think we have been very solid defensively. Then we have a lot of quality up top. Jacob with the assist for me again. He seems to get in good positions and find me a lot, which is good for me. We came here with the intention to bring a good result home, which we did.Alexander Isak NewcastleCopy linkCopiedGunners with time on their handsArsenal will have some time to dwell on this result and try to plan how they get back into this semi-final in the return leg.The match at St James’ Park is just under a month from today, with plenty of football to be played inbetween.It will be a tough ask to go The Magpies’ stadium and turn this around, it will be a cauldron of noise for their arrival.Copy linkCopiedBrazilian carries out orders to perfectionIt was easy to see from the first few minutes of the game that Eddie Howe had told Joelinton to track Odegaard wherever he went.As soon as the ball came into the Norwegian, before he had time to think, Joelinton was all over him.The Brazilian put in a brilliant peformance, doing a job that often goes unnoticed in the modern game.Arsenal’s playmaker went seriously missing tonight as a result.Copy linkCopiedFT: Arsenal 0-2 NewcastleIt is an impressive win for The Magpies in the capital.Nobody gave them a chance coming into this game, maybe people are giving this Arsenal side too much credit.Isak terrified the hosts’ defence every minute he spent on the pitch this evening.Copy linkCopiedFT: Arsenal 0-2 NewcastleThe referee brings the game to a close.Eddie Howe’s side had done a real number on The Gunners here in North London.A deserved win for The Magpies in the capital.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 0-2 Newcastle90+4. The stadium has emptied out like there is a David Ginola tribute on in The Emirates.Nothing like seeing it through to the end.It all looks like nothing but desperation from the hosts now.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 0-2 Newcastle90+2. Newcastle are camped out in their own half now.Jesus looks to square the ball to nobody but fortunately Joelinton puts it behind for a corner.Chance for that legendary set-piece team to rock up here.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 0-2 Newcastle90. Another hopeful ball is sent into the box.As it is sliced into the air, Dubravka gathers with a huge cheer from the away end.This result has certainly made that long trip from Newcastle seem worth it tonight.We are going to have five added minutes, lord only knows where they get this time from.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 0-2 Newcastle88. Jorginho has a sight of goal but sends his shot high into the stands.This has been a dreadful display from Arteta’s side and they deserve the scoreline to boot.It is all too predictable and The Magpies have simply played like they have seen this script unfold many times before.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedArsenal 0-2 Newcastle86. This result and the draw on the weekend will give the rest of the Premier League some confidence when playing The Gunners.Arsenal win a free-kick in a dangerous position as Almiron fouls Rice.Odegaard swings the resulting dead ball into the box but it is easily headed away by the visitors.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 0-2 Newcastle84. It is like the old Highbury library in North London again.Martinelli tries to make something happen as he lifts a ball into the box.This is just meat and drink to Burn and Botman.Jesus is penalised for a clear foul in the box but still has a lot to say about the decision.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 0-2 Newcastle82. Time is starting to run out for The Gunners.The ball is lofted in towards Havertz wide in the box.He takes it on his chest and tries a shot from a ridiculous angle and it deflects wide for a corner.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 0-2 Newcastle80. It shows the lack of depth Arteta has at Arsenal.Two-nil down, chasing the game, all he has to bring on is an injury-prone left back.To his credit he is much more of an attacking threat than he is a defender.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 0-2 Newcastle78. Zinchenko comes on for The Gunners, replacing Lewis-Skelly.Newcastle look content to hold onto what they have now.Without Isak on the pitch, there is very little attacking threat.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 0-2 Newcastle76. Joelinton is bundled over by a tag team of Saliba and Jorginho.They have a lot to say for themselves the Arsenal players when things are not going their way.Almiron comes on for Gordon for the visitors.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedArsenal 0-2 Newcastle74. Eddie Howe readies another change on the touchline.It looks like Miguel Almiron is going to join the action.Gordon is looking so isolated playing in that centre-forward position whenever The Magpies look to come forward.Copy linkCopied More

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      Liverpool 2-2 Man Utd LIVE RESULT: Amad’s late equaliser stuns Anfield as United take a shock point on a snowy derby day

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have claimed a shock point against Liverpool after a frantic derby day on Merseyside.Early in the day, severe snow hit the region, which prompted an emergency meeting to discuss whether the game would go ahead with the safety of supporters at the forefront of everyone’s mind.But the show went on and Man Utd took a shock lead on 52 minutes after Lisandro Martinez slammed home the opener to stun Anfield into silence.Minutes later, Cody Gakpo fired in a superb equaliser to send the home fans wild.Liverpool were awarded a penalty midway through the second half after Matthijs de Ligt was adjudged to of handled the ball in the box after a VAR check – and Mohamed Salah tucked away the pen to give the Reds a 2-1 lead.But there was another twist in the tale as Amad slotted away a stunning equaliser late on to make it 2-2 and secure a shock point for the Red Devils.Match result: Liverpool 2-2 Man UtdLiverpool team: Alisson, Van Dijk, Konate, Robertson, Alexander-Arnold, Gravenberch, Mac Allister, Jones, Gakpo, Salah, DiazMan Utd team: Onana, Mazraoui, De Ligt, Maguire, Martinez, Ugarte, Mainoo, Dalot, Amad, Fernandes, HojlundFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow our live blog below…That’s all from AnfieldWe woke up this morning expecting the game to be frozen off – but it went ahead and the action was red hot!In what was billed as a contest between two clubs in stark contrast, the action was thrilling, and for 90 minutes there was nothing between them.The 2-2 draw has set the bar high for Premier League action in 2025, and there’s plenty more football to be played before either Liverpool are crowned champions, or Manchester United’s resurgence is cemented.Thanks for joining us, and goodnight.Copy linkCopiedAmorim furious despite improved performanceOr perhaps that should be because of the improved performance.In an astonishing post-match interview with Sky Sports’ Patrick Davison, the Manchester United boss could barely contain his anger.And while he expects many plaudits for the manner in which his side played at the league leaders, he admitted he was furious because of the previous displays from his team.The 39-year-old is demanding to know where the mentality that his players showed today was during some of their shambolic showings in recent weeks.Amorim went on to reveal that he hadn’t even spoken to his players because he was so mad.We always talk about the system, but you can see that it’s not hard. It’s not about the system, it’s about the mentality. Today was a good performance, but I want to tell my players that I’m very angry about the previous games. We have to do this in every game.Ruben AmorimSky SportsCopy linkCopiedRed Devils target TrentThe final statistics show that 53.8% of Manchester United’s attacks this afternoon came down their left-hand side, compared to just 28.1% on the right.Was it an approach to target the defensive frailties of Liverpool right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold, or did United purely see Diogo Dalot and Bruno Fernandes as their most creative options?Speaking on Sky Sports, Roy Keane was in no doubt: “United definitely targeted him. They would have looked at how he is defensively. He’s usually brilliant going forward but when he’s not and they’re running at him, United got so much joy. I thought Liverpool would have taken him off earlier.””I thought he was really poor,” added Jamie Carragher. “I don’t think the game could have gone much worse for him.”Copy linkCopiedArne fires parting SlotLiverpool manager Arne Slot paid tribute to opponents Manchester United after today’s thrilling 2-2 draw – but perhaps with one or two barbed comments thrown in for good measure.The Dutch coach suggested that the faltering Red Devils are actually a squad full of good players, who were desperate to show their ability against their rivals – a desire that had been missing in recent weeks.We played against many good individuals, and it was a chance for them to show themselves against us, more than they have in other games. It was a chance to compete with the best in the league. We weren’t surprised with anything they did, they’ve played this style for a few weeks, but maybe the only thing that was different was that they mostly played the ball long.”Arne SlotSky SportsCopy linkCopiedA touch of classBruno Fernandes may be down on some of his recent performances (and rightly so), but the Manchester United captain was excellent today.The midfielder led his side for most touches (88), most final third entries (12), most duels won (11), most possessions won (8) and most chances created (4).Copy linkCopiedCaptain Bruno questions recent showingsBruno Fernandes finally put in a performance worthy of a Manchester United captain – and then asked why he and his teammates can’t do so consisently?In a frank post-match interview, the Portuguese midfielder criticised his recent performances, and indicated that they need to back up today’s showing with the same commitment in the coming weeks. If we can show this here at Anfield against Liverpool, why can’t we do it every week? This is the first proper performance from myself for a while. Today was about putting real effort into the game, and playing with passion. Obviously you have your tactics, but at the end of the day you have to put the effort in to get something.Bruno FernandesSky SportsCopy linkCopiedDiallo Amad for derby daysAmad Diallo is Manchester United’s hero again.After his 90th-minute winner at Manchester City last month, the 22-year-old has popped up with another late goal at the home of a fierce rival.In doing so, the winger becomes only the third Manchester United player to score away to both Manchester City and Liverpool in the same Premier League season.Amad follows in the footsteps of Wayne Rooney in 2004-05, and Robin van Persie in 2012-13.Copy linkCopiedUnited on Anfield road to recoveryManchester United remain winless in 10 away games against Liverpool in all competitions (D5 L5), their longest ever run without victory away at their old rivals.However, they scored as many goals today (2) as they had in their previous 10 visits to Anfield combined.Copy linkCopiedMatch stats from AnfieldManchester United’s 13 shots are their most at Anfield since 2013.Copy linkCopiedFull time – Liverpool 2-2 Man UtdAnd breathe.A classic Liverpool v Manchester United contest of old.After a first half that was competitive if uneventful, this exploded into life in the second.Lisandro Martinez thundered United in front, but the league leaders roared back through Cody Gakpo and a Mo Salah penalty.But the Red Devils weren’t done, and defying the dross of recent weeks found themselves a late leveller through Amad.Copy linkCopiedLiverpool 2-2 Man Utd90+7. HARRY MAGUIRE TO WIN IT!! OVER THE CROSSBAR!!With just 25 seconds remaining, Joshua Zirkzee broke free down on the left and moved in on Alisson.Rather than shooting, the striker squares to Maguire, who – having stayed up from a set-piece – fired over from ten yards.In fairness to the defender, it was a bobbly pass that sat him unkindly for him, but it will still go down as a huge chance to win an epic game.Copy linkCopiedLiverpool 2-2 Man Utd90+6. Anfield groans as one as Gravenberch miscontrols a sloppy Robertson pass.Has the chance gone? Has their momentum gone?Copy linkCopiedLiverpool 2-2 Man Utd90+4. Have United settled for what would be an excellent point?Those in white have dropped very deep with just a couple of minutes remaining.But Liverpool keep on coming…Copy linkCopiedLiverpool 2-2 Man Utd90+2. Inside seven minutes of stoppage time, and still both sides believe they can win.Conor Bradley is almost the unlikely hero with an attempt to catch out Andre Onana with a shot towards the near post from the byline.The United goalkeeper claws it behind, and from the subsequent corner, Virgil van Dijk heads straight at him from point blank range following Alexis Mac Allister’s flick-on.Copy linkCopiedLiverpool 2-2 Man Utd90. Brilliant challenge from Yoro!Nunez burst into the box and looked to set to thump home the winner until the United substitute dived in and denied him.The Kop scream for a penalty, but that is as clean a sliding tackle as you’re likely to see.Copy linkCopiedLiverpool 2-2 Man Utd88. Bruno Fernandes is putting in a captain’s performance now.The Portuguese playmaker is enjoying himself now, and almost catches out Alisson from wide on the left.Copy linkCopiedLiverpool 2-2 Man Utd86. But not now.Arne Slot does replace the troubled Trent with Conor Bradley while Harvey Elliot is on for Cody Gakpo.Who will make themselves a hero in the final minutes?Copy linkCopiedLiverpool 2-2 Man Utd84. Another change for the visitors sees young Leny Yoro on to replace Matthijs de Ligt.Trent stays on for now.Copy linkCopiedLiverpool 2-2 Man Utd82. Another bonehead Trent Alexander-Arnold moment sparks another Manchester United counter!Amad leads the charge and finds Bruno Fernandes, whose cross is only cut out by some brilliant Virgil van Dijk defending.”He’s not at it today, Alexander-Arnold,” panics Jamie Carragher. “He needs to come off.”Copy linkCopiedLiverpool 2-2 Man Utd80. It’s level once again at Anfield, and Amad continues his reputation for scoring big Manchester United goals!Trent Alexander-Arnold is caught out of position, not for the first time, and the visitors move to exploit the Liverpool right.Substitute Alejandro Garnacho pulls a low cross back beyond Virgil van Dijk from the byline, and Amad gets in ahead of Andy Robertson to sweep past Alisson.What a second half!Copy linkCopiedAmad for it!Copy linkCopiedLiverpool 2-1 Man Utd77. Ooof! Darwin Nunez!The Liverpool substitute absolutely clatters into Matthijs de Ligt as they challenge for an aerial ball, and is rightly booked.It will be a one-game suspension for the Uruguayan too.Copy linkCopiedLiverpool 2-1 Man Utd75. Salah hits the free-kick, but he’s less accurate with the dead ball from 20 yards than he was from 12.Fifteen minutes remain, and the home side’s lead is slender.Copy linkCopiedLiverpool 2-1 Man Utd74. Harry Maguire has been hard done by there!The United man lunges as Salah weaves his way across the pitch, and appears to win the ball.Michael Oliver is right there though, and immediately whistles for a Liverpool free-kick and books the centre-back.Copy linkCopiedLiverpool 2-1 Man Utd72. Ruben Amorim’s response to that second Liverpool goal is to throw on Alejandro Garnacho.The Argentine forward replaces Kobbie Mainoo as United switch up the shape.Copy linkCopied More