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    Premier League LIVE SCORES: Chelsea vs Bournemouth latest plus updates from Forest vs Liverpool and Brentford vs City

    PREMIER LEAGUE action returns TONIGHT with some huge matches taking place under the lights.Manchester City travel to the Gtech Community Stadium as they look to take advantage of Brentford’s recent dip in home form.Elsewhere, Chelsea host Bournemouth and Graham Potter takes charge of his first game at the London Stadium as West Ham welcome London rivals Fulham.Later, Nottingham Forest take on Liverpool in a blockbuster top-of-the-table clash.Kick off times: 7.30pm/8pm GMTTV channel: TNT SportsLive stream: discovery+FOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow our live blog below…West Ham vs Fulham team newsGraham Potter confirmed that Niclas Fullkrug suffered a ‘significant’ injury against Aston Villa and the German could be out for ‘months’.That leaves Potter short a striker and he may get creative with the position rather than starting Danny Ings. Potter mentioned Mo Kudus and Lucas Paqueta as potential options up front.For the visitors, Marco Silva said both Sander Berge and Rodrigo Muniz will face late fitness tests.Berge has not played since December 22 while Rodrigo scored in the win against Watford but picked up a knock in that game.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedChelsea vs Bournemouth team newsFor the Blues, Enzo Maresca confirmed that Reece James, Romeo Lavia and Noni Madueke are all fit and ready to play if called upon.The Cherries have a lengthy injury list and one key player will definitely be missing out – no 1 keeper Kepa is not allowed to face his parent club.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedNottingham Forest vs LiverpoolWow – what a huge game this could be in the Premier League title race.Certainly not a sentence I was expecting to write about Nottingham Forest at home to Liverpool when the fixture list was released.But Forest are top of the form table – winning six matches in a row – and have won seven of their last eight.Nuno has the Tricky Trees on fire as opponents continue to struggle to deal with their physicality and organisation, as well as they quality.Liverpool ended a bad week with a routine win against Accrington Stanley but tonight is a massive test for Arne Slot’s team.They were poor against Tottenham in the Carabao Cup in midweek and were lucky to escape with a draw against Manchester United last week.Was last week just a blip or are the wheels coming off?Forest are the only team to beat Liverpool in the Premier League this season, remember…Copy linkCopiedBrentford vs Man CityThere continues to be a lot of noise coming out of Man City off the pitch but have they turned a corner on it?Pep Guardiola’s side have now won three in a row – scoring 14 and conceding one – even if one of those wins came against Salford City.City were superb against a hapless West Ham in their last Premier League game, with Erling Haaland back on the scoresheet and Phil Foden enjoying one of his best performances of the season.They play Brentford at a good time. The Bees have picked up just four points since December, last time out with a 5-0 win at Southampton.Thomas Frank’s team then suffered a shock 1-0 defeat at home to Plymouth Argyle in the FA Cup at the weekend, although it was a heavily changed XI.Credit: RexCopy linkCopiedWest Ham vs FulhamThe Graham Potter era is underway at West Ham with the former Brighton and Chelsea boss set to take charge of his first Premier League game as Hammers boss.His first game came at Aston Villa in the FA Cup on Friday night and although they lost that game, West Ham looked a much more coherent side.Fulham are having a decent season but now need to start stringing some wins together.Marco Silva’s side are unbeaten since November 23, but have only picked up 12 points in eight Premier League matches since then – winning two and drawing six.They were impressive against Watford in the FA Cup last week.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedChelsea vs BournemouthThe Blues may have secured an easy 5-0 win against Morecambe at the weekend but it hasn’t been plain sailing in the Premier League in the last couple of weeks.Having reached second in the league following five consecutive wins between November and December, Chelsea have now gone winless in FOUR games.Games against Everton, Fulham, Ipswich Town and Crystal Palace have yielded just two points and two goals, making this one against Bournemouth a must win.But that will be easier said than done.Bournemouth are in the middle of a sensational run of their own and are now unbeaten in NINE in all competitions. Five Premier League wins and three draws have sent them up to seventh in the table and they will go level on points with Chelsea should they win.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedWelcome!Hello everyone and a warm welcome to those of you tuning in (very) early for our Premier League blog.We have a packed schedule tonight – and the rest of the week – and will bring you every bit of action, all the goals and all the talking points from around the ground.Chelsea vs Bournemouth (7.30pm)West Ham vs Fulham (7.30pm)Brentford vs Man City (7.30pm)Nottingham Forest vs Liverpool (8pm)Credit: RexCopy linkCopied More

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    FA Cup 4th round draw in full LIVE: Man Utd and Liverpool’s opponents revealed as Tottenham land horror tie

    THE FA Cup fourth round draw has concluded – and there are some blockbuster ties to look forward to.Manchester United were first out of the hat as they were drawn at home to Ruud van Nistelrooy’s Leicester.Liverpool face a mammoth trip to Devon to take on Championship strugglers Plymouth.While, Chelsea face Premier League rivals Brighton and Tottenham travel to Aston Villa.FOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow our live blog below…FA Cup oddsThe odds, according to Paddy Power, to win the FA Cup make interesting reading.Who do you fancy to lift the trophy at Wembley?Copy linkCopiedUnited’s hero of the hourMan Utd’s hero Altay Bayindir spoke after the Red Devil’s famous victory over Arsenal.He said:I just helped my team. I’m working every team. I want to help this great team. Just I want to make everyone happy for this great club.If you’re not playing, it doesn’t matter. If you’re a Manchester United player you have to be ready always.”Every day [Amorim} is talking with us and trying to help us. We’re trusting him, he’s trusting us, we’re fighting together.”Copy linkCopiedTie of the roundAnd so it was…Arsenal vs Man Utd started off miserably, but became a real cup tie in the second half.Extra time was intriguing, while penalties had the inevitable whiff of a United win, after they held on for dear life with 10 men.Read what Charlie Wyett made of it all in his match report – in the tie of the round.Copy linkCopiedUnited’s admin excitedMan Utd’s X account is seemingly excited for the return of Ruud Van Nistelrooy to Old Trafford.Copy linkCopiedAmorim relishing Van Nistelrooy meetFirst of all, I’m going to meet, for the first time, Ruud van Nistelrooy.”I want to give him a hug! I will call him, he’s a class guy. But we want to win, to pass to the next round.”The FA Cup is a very good competition, I really enjoy it.”Copy linkCopiedFA Cup full drawFA Cup fourth-round draw in fullGames to played weekend of February 8 and 9.Man Utd vs LeicesterLeeds vs Millwall/Dagenham & RedbridgeBrighton vs ChelseaPreston/Charlton vs WycombeExeter City vs Nottingham ForestCoventry vs IpswichBlackburn vs WolvesMansfield/Wigan vs FulhamBirmingham vs NewcastlePlymouth Argyle vs LiverpoolEverton vs BournemouthAston Villa vs SpursSouthampton vs BurnleyLeyton Orient/Derby vs Man CityDoncaster Rovers vs Crystal PalaceStoke vs CardiffCopy linkCopiedGlamour tieAnother glam tie is Aston Villa vs Tottenham.Both sides score goals, so it should be a lively encounter.However, there’s an amazing stat that should give Spurs fans confidence.Aston Villa have only won two games against Tottenham at Villa Park since November 2004.Copy linkCopiedArteta reactionMikel Arteta’s Arsenal didn’t make the draw – after they were beaten on penalties by Man Utd.After the game, the Spaniard told BBC Sport: “It’s unbelievable.“Obviously, you measure the performance and what we did in relation to the position, you deserve to win the game by a mile. But the reality is we are out and the only thing that’s going to be judged but internally I can’t.”Copy linkCopiedCup drawRead our full reports on the Cup draw.Not many plum ties, but Van Nistelrooy’s return to Old Trafford with Leicester is a talking point.See the full draw below.Copy linkCopiedAmorim on facing Van NistelrooyI’m going to see Ruud? I talked to him before I came and I’m looking forward to seeing him, he’s a class guy.”But we need to win – maybe we will be divided. He loves this club, so we’ll see.”Copy linkCopiedAmorim reactionRuben Amorim was delighted his side made into the draw.After beating Arsenal on penalties, he said: “Sometimes we have the feeling that everything will be OK, in the second half, I feel it, the Arsenal side felt that, maybe today is not their day“I’m pleased with how they controlled the game without the ball, set-pieces we were really strong.“We were facing a great team, it was not just 90 minutes, it was more than that, they controlled the ball, but it was a sacrifice from my players.“We deserve to pass through, we suffered all together and showed character.”Copy linkCopiedRuud awakening Former Man Utd assistant Ruud van Nistelrooy with return to Old Trafford again with Leicester. The ex-Red Devils striker oversaw the Foxes 6-2 win over QPR on Saturday, a result that broke a run of five-straight defeats. Van Nistelrooy spent five years at United as a player, scoring 150 goals in 219 games.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopied4th Round draw in fullA couple of really tasty ties in there, with the winner of Leyton Orient’s clash against Derby on Tuesday welcoming Man City.Chelsea are on the road at Brighton, Man Utd host Leicester and Plymouth entertain Prem leaders Liverpool. All games will take place on the weekend of February 8.Manchester United vs Leicester CityLeeds United vs Millwall/Dagenham & RedbridgeBrighton vs ChelseaPreston/Charlton vs WycombeExeter City vs Nottingham ForestCoventry City vs Ipswich TownBlackburn Rovers vs WolvesMansfield/Wigan vs FulhamBirmingham City vs NewcastlePlymouth Argyle vs LiverpoolEverton vs BournemouthAston Villa vs TottenhamSouthampton/Swansea vs BurnleyLeyton Orient/Derby vs Manchester CityDoncaster Rovers vs Crystal PalaceStoke City vs CardiffCredit: AFPCopy linkCopiedGame 16Stoke City vs CardiffCopy linkCopiedGame 15Doncaster Rovers vs Crystal PalaceCopy linkCopiedGame 14Leyton Orient/Derby vs Manchester CityCopy linkCopiedGame 13Southampton/Swansea vs BurnleyCopy linkCopiedGame 12Aston Villa vs TottenhamCopy linkCopiedGame 11Everton vs Bournemouth Copy linkCopiedGame 10Plymouth Argyle vs Liverpool Copy linkCopiedGame 9Birmingham City vs Newcastle Copy linkCopiedGame 8Mansfield/Wigan vs Fulham Copy linkCopiedGame 7Blackburn Rovers vs WolvesCopy linkCopiedGame 6Coventry City vs Ipswich TownCopy linkCopiedGame 5Exeter City vs Nottingham ForestCopy linkCopied More

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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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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