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      Sam Eggington vs Abass Baraou LIVE RESULTS: Latest from European title fight as Brit has eye CUT open in thrilling bout

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      SAM EGGINGTON goes for gold once again as he squares up with Abass Baraou for the European title – and the action is unfolding RIGHT NOW!The Brit can win the EBU strap in a second weight division should he come out triumphant at the top of the Telford bill.But Eggington is in trouble as Baraou’s heavy punch has cut his eye open.
      Start time: approximately 10pm GMT
      FREE live stream: My5
      TV channel: Channel 5
      Follow all the action from Telford with our live blog below…Baraou wins MD
      The judges score the Telford bout: 114-114, 117-111 and 117-112.
      One terrible card.
      Two fine ones.
      Well done Abass Baraou.
      Copy linkCopiedGlove story
      Abass Baraou and Sam Eggington stop punching each other and hug.
      Eggington grins like a Cheshire cat under a ginger beard.
      Such a good boxing match that Eggington just could not control, thanks to Baraou’s freshness and enthusiasm.
      Expecting a UD for Baraou and a knighthood for The Egg.
      Copy linkCopiedEggington vs Baraou R12
      Bullish Baraou keeps trading in the pocket, even though he is coasting on the cards.
      Eggington is still scything away at the German but he has not put a dent in the visitor.
      Baraou is too tough and technical, too hungry and driven.
      The Egg is a cult hero but this European title has slipped out of his grasp.
      Copy linkCopiedEggington vs Baraou R11
      A couple of times now Eggington has looked broken and beat but he has rallied and returned fire.
      Eggington only looks happy in the darkest trenches, putting out fires and swinging for a life saver.
      The engine on the Smethwick man is scary. But Baraou is just too fresh and well formed.
      Copy linkCopiedEggington vs Baraou R11
      In trademark style, Eggingtom tries to up the pace and the ante.
      But Baraou is seasoned and skillful and spiteful.
      The Egg is in trouble, shipping shots. The referee is taking a close look.
      But then the Brit somehow hits back. What a man Eggington is.
      Copy linkCopiedEggington vs Baraou R10
      Eggington’s corner do good work with his gashed eye.
      But Baraou is so technically sound and disciplined he seems unlikely to blow it.
      Baraou doesn’t have a mark on his face while the Egg’s is slowly swelling up into a pink pillow.
      Eggington needs a Hail Mary miracle punch now.
      Copy linkCopiedEggington vs Baraou R10
      Eggington’s trainer Jon Pegg tells his charge: “You were winning that round and threw it away by being a f***ing idiot”.
      he’s not wrong, replays show the Brummie sruck his head up and laughed after getting clipped by the first right hand.
      Eggington in trouble now, a nasty gash looking almost as bad as the scorecards.
      A bloody mess.
      Copy linkCopiedEggington vs Baraou R9
      A short left hook from the Brummie lands but does not hurt Baraou.
      Eggington turns his man on the ropes and slashes at him further.
      But Baraou roars back with a dozen right hands and hacks cuts into Eggington’s eyes.
      A horrible turn for Eggington. Baraou has snatched certain victory from the jaws of a likely decision.
      Copy linkCopiedEggington vs Baraou R8
      Excellent combination from Baraou ends with an uppercut and hook that wobble Eggington’s head back and sideways.
      The Brummie is jabbing well and controlling the pace but Baraou’s punches have been more precise and eyecatching.
      The contest feels like it’s slipping away now, with the German maybe 6-2 up.
      Copy linkCopiedEggington vs Baraou R7
      Another tight and close round but probably another one Baraou can claim because of his footwork and superior style.
      Eggington’s Mexican-like pressure hasn’t been in top gear tonight so Bararou has been able to nick minutes and rounds by looking good.
      It still feels like the Egg needs to crack one big shot to turn the tide.
      It’s probably 5-2 now.
      Copy linkCopiedEggington vs Baraou R6
      Baraou probably nicked the fifth but he is having a rest now.
      A bit morea action from the Egg and he could take this one on the scorecards.
      Baraou’s bouncing and gliding around the edge look nice but he’s miles out of range and almost showboating.
      The Egg keeps piling on the pressure but is not getting too much success.
      Copy linkCopiedEggington vs Baraou R5
      Thrilling end to the fifth as both men land head shots.
      Eggington even scores to the Baraou body.
      Eggington might have a small cut opening on the outside corner of his left eye,
      Copy linkCopiedEggington vs Baraou R5
      Baraou is mean at the start of the fifth, backing Eggington into a corner and slashing at him.
      Egg is happy in the pocket and firing back but one flush shot could end it early.
      Eggington edges out of the neutral corner and chips back at the travelling favourite.
      Copy linkCopiedEggington vs Baraou R4
      Eggington has jabbed and pressured his way back into the contest as Baraou takes a round off.
      Baraou has not been hurt or buzzed but Eggington has touched him enough to make that 2-2.
      We need to see Baraou’s tough German chin checked by an Eggington bomb.
      Copy linkCopiedEggington vs Baraou R3
      Baraou lands a thudding right hand that costs Eggington his gumshield and probably the round.
      The German is starting to show his amateur skills while the Egg is relying on his never-say-die grit.
      It feels like 2-1 to Baraou now but Eggington might have just taken Baraou’s best right hand and brushed it off.
      Copy linkCopiedEggington vs Baraou R3
      Baraou’s foot and head movement are a level above but the Egg has seen it all before.
      The Englishman takes the bout eyebrow-to-eyebrow and calls for an exchange of hooks and uppercuts.
      Baraou and all of his amateur pedigree want this at distance, with skill and style. But the Savage is here for a battle.
      Copy linkCopiedEggington vs Baraou R2
      The Egg takes takes a couple too many straight shots but is not hurt.
      Baraou is more menacing in this round, but Eggington slips and blocks a host of efforts.
      Baraou should have bagged that one with the judges.
      It feels like 1-1 after the opening two.
      Copy linkCopiedEggington vs Baraou R1
      Both super-welters jab to head and body, Eggington towers over the German.
      Baraou does some good work at close quarters, with The Savage pinned back on the ropes.
      But Eggington tucks up smartly and boxes his way out of danger.
      Eggington connects with a right hook right on the bell that might have won him the round.
      Copy linkCopiedBrotherly glove
      Daniel Eggington is currently traversing the Rio Negro, across three dangerous South American countries, so Sam wants him to get his props.
      He told us: “He makes what I do look like an absolute doddle, people should be writing articles and watching documentaries about him, not me.
      “People even rave about the bloke off Eastenders – Grant Mitchell – going to dangerous foreign countries, but he travels with about 15 bodyguards and a TV crew, while my brother is out there with a laptop and a drone.
      “Right now I am getting ready for 12 rounds on Channel 5, he is spending three months traversing the Rio Negro, through uncharted parts of Colombia, Brazil and Venezuela, that’s proper actual danger.”
      Copy linkCopiedRound trip
      Sam Eggington preferred to celebrate brother Daniel’s brave adventures rather than his own.
      When SunSport asked him about his globetrotting brother, he explained: “I find it weird that people want to interview me about doing a sport millions of people around the world do every day, when my brother is doing something that only a few people in history have ever done.
      “I’m in a great gym, I box on TV, people cheer me on and I get paid for it. My brother goes to the deepest darkest places left on earth, living with tribes, risking his life because he loves animals and adventure.
      “Barring a couple of great sponsors – who help keep his family at home almost calm – he does it at all his own cost.”
      Copy linkCopiedKelly wins
      Referee Kevin Parker scores the seesaw thriller 57-55.
      That was a magnificent example of boxing and bravery, great matchmaking too.
      Brilliant boxing and a great win for the Birmingham boy.
      Copy linkCopiedKelly down – R6
      The doctor is checking all the cuts and swelling around Lutic but he has been passed to continue.
      Lutic is switching from southpaw to orthodox and getting clipped in both stances.
      Kelly is enjoying it now, he’s landing plenty but now he’s down, stunned by a haymaker. The Englishman beats the count. Stunning stuff.
      It was a left hook that rocked Kelly down to his socks.
      Copy linkCopiedLutic down – R5
      A Kelly body blow drops Lutic down to the canvas.
      Lutic seems finished but brilliantly climbs up right on 9.
      Kelly steams back in and targets the trunk again but Lutic tucks up and survives the onslaught.
      Final round starting now, with kickboxer Lutic needing a miracle to win.
      Copy linkCopiedKelly vs Lutic – R5
      Lutic is slinging the kitchen sink at the Englishman and asking his head, body and heart a string of questions.
      Kelly is not shying away and showing a lot more than he did in his loss to Hamzah Sheeraz.
      Lutic traps Kelly on the ropes and unloads. Kelly looks shellshocked. The referee appears close to stepping in and stopping it.
      Copy linkCopiedKelly vs Lutic – R3
      Ryan Kelly must have expected a little step-up fight, a chance to showcase his skills.
      Instead he has been dragged into the trenches.
      Lutic is a tough and proud man, swinging for the rafters.
      Fans are being treated to a brilliant battle.
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      FA Cup LIVE SCORES: Casemiro’s late header fires Man Utd into quarter-final – latest from other grounds

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      THE FA Cup quarter-final ties have been set – and Manchester United will be there following a dramatic win over Nottingham Forest.Casemiro’s late header means that the Red Devils will host Liverpool.Newcastle are set to travel to holders Manchester City.While Chelsea will play Leicester courtesy of a stoppage-time strike from Conor Gallagher.PADDY POWER WELCOME OFFER – get £40 in free bet builder betsThat’s all from Nottingham
      Manchester United set up a crunch FA Cup quarter-final clash against rivals Liverpool after a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Nottingham Forest at the City Ground.
      A rather hapless encounter looked set to go to extra-time, and perhaps penalties, but Casemiro ended Forest’s hopes of a third last-eight encounter in four years with a late winner.
      The Red Devils’ skipper Bruno Fernandes whipped in a clever free-kick from the left and the Brazil international got to the ball before heading it past Matt Turner.
      A long VAR check followed as there was suspicion Raphael Varane was blocking defenders from marking the goalscorer from an offside position.
      However, the referees gave Erik ten Hag’s men the all clear to bid for the one piece of silverware they could realistically win this season.
      That’s all from us here at SunSport, have a great night!
      Credit: Rex
      Copy linkCopiedShearer slams Rashford
      Alan Shearer laid into Manchester United ace Marcus Rashford in an astonishing 40-second rant on live TV.
      One particular moment enraged Shearer as a long ball was played into Rashford’s feet and the £300,000-a-week ace immediately got closed down by Nottingham Forest ace Felipe.
      But instead of attempting to hold the ball up, the forward immediately threw himself to the ground.
      The referee was not buying it and let play continue, while the England international immediately threw his arms up before trudging away from the action with his head faced the ground.
      Come on Marcus, get up, stop waving your arms around.
      You’ve got to do better, too easy that. The ball’s in front of you against the defender, you’ve got to hold it for your teammates.
      I don’t like his body language at times, trying to send a message to fans, ‘it’s not my fault’.
      You as an individual have to take responsibility for your actions on the pitch. Get up and get on with it.Alan Shearer BBC
      Credit: Getty
      Copy linkCopiedIs Antony Fer real?
      Manchester United fans spotted Sir Alex Ferguson’s reaction to Antony during their FA Cup clash with Nottingham Forest.
      United captain Bruno Fernandes attempted to switch the play during the first half at the City Ground as he raked a long ball over towards the winger on the far touchline.
      But the effort was overhit and the Brazil international failed to scamper to reach it before it ran out of play.
      The camera zoomed in on the 24-year-old’s reaction as he praised Fernandes for the pass.
      It then cut to legendary Man Utd boss Ferguson who proceeded to exchange a few words with new club chief Sir Dave Brailsford.
      Both Sir Alex and Brailsford had a chuckle to themselves, before turning their attention back towards the action on the pitch.
      Fans say ‘even Sir Alex Ferguson is tired of Antony’ after spotting Man Utd legend’s reaction to FA Cup blunder
      Copy linkCopiedCasemiro stands out
      Manchester United ace Casemiro put together another impressive performance in midield.
      The Brazil international also scored the winner against Nottingham Forest in the 89th minute.
      And as per the heat map below, the 32-year-old was ever present against Nottingham Forest.

      Copy linkCopiedNottingham Forest vs Man Utd analysis
      It might sound like a proper “glory, glory Man United” moment – an 89th-minute winner to settle a tense FA Cup tie.
      But the decisive goal from Casemiro had an element of bizarre fluke, after another horribly flat performance from Erik ten Hag’s side.
      A free-kick from Bruno Fernandes out by the left-hand touchline bounced in front of goal, Casemiro added the slightest of touches with his head and, after a lengthy VAR check for offside, United were limping into the quarter-finals.
      At least they avoided the potential nightmare scenario of a second defeat at the City Ground in the space of two months and confirmation of a trophyless season.
      But the bold ambitions of Sir Jim Ratcliffe, to ‘knock Manchester City and Liverpool off their perch’ looked light years away here.

      Copy linkCopiedMan Utd player ratings
      Check out Manchester United’s player ratings from SunSport’s own Graham Hill:

      ANDRE ONANA: 8
      DIOGO DALOT: 8
      RAPHAEL VARANE: 6
      VICTOR LINDELOF: 6
      SOFYAN AMRABAT: 6
      CASEMIRO: 8
      SCOTT MCTOMINAY: 7
      ANTONY: 6
      BRUNO FERNANDES: 8
      ALEJANDRO GARNACHO: 6
      MARCUS RASHFORD: 5

      Copy linkCopiedFA Cup quarter-finals
      Here’s how the the FA Cup quarter-final picture looks like now:

      Man City vs Newcastle
      Chelsea vs Leicester
      Wolves vs Coventry
      Man Utd vs Liverpool

      The ties will be played in the weekend of March 16.
      Credit: Getty
      Copy linkCopiedNottingham Forest vs Man Utd stats
      Manchester United dominated 61 per cent of possession against Nottingham Forest.
      United registered a total of 20 shots, seven of which were on target.
      Forest, on the other hand, produced 16 shots but only five of them were on target.
      More below:

      Copy linkCopiedFT: Liverpool 3-0 Southampton
      It’s official, Manchester United will take on rivals Liverpool in the FA Cup quarter-finals.
      Jurgen Klopp’s youth revolution hit another major milestone after the Reds’ stunning Carabao Cup triumph over Chelsea.
      Lewis Koumas, 18, and Jayden Danns, 18, scored their first ever goals for the Merseysiders.
      Koumas opened the scoring after 44 minutes before Danns’ brace sealed another major win.
      Credit: AP
      Copy linkCopiedFT: Wolves 1-0 Brighton
      Wolves will follow Man Utd to the FA Cup quarter-finals after beating Brighton 1-0.
      Mario Lemina’s goal in the second minute of the match proved enough to get Gary O’Neil’s men to the last eight.
      Credit: Getty
      Copy linkCopiedLiverpool 3-0 Southampton
      Liverpool wonderkid Jayden Danns completes a stunning brace to surely end Southampton’s FA Cup hopes.
      Man Utd are set to lock horns with their fiercest rivals in the quarter-finals!
      Credit: AFP
      Copy linkCopiedFT: Nottingham Forest 0-1 Man Utd
      Manchester United punched their ticket to the FA Cup quarter-finals after a hard-fought victory over Nottingham Forest at the City Ground.
      A rather hapless encounter looked set to go to extra-time, and perhaps penalties.
      However, Casemiro ended Forest’s hopes of a third last-eight encounter in four years with a late winner.
      The Red Devils’ captain Bruno Fernandes whipped in a clever free-kick from the left and the Brazil international got to the bouncing ball to head it past Matt Turner.
      An agonising VAR check followed as there was suspicion Raphael Varane was blocking defenders from marking the goalscorer from an offside position.
      However, the referees gave Erik ten Hag’s men the all clear for a potential clash with rivals Liverpool in the quarter-finals.
      Credit: Getty
      Copy linkCopiedFT: Nottingham Forest 0-1 Man Utd
      Peep!
      Man Utd have made the FA Cup quarter-finals!!!
      Copy linkCopied90+10 Nottingham Forest 0-1 Man Utd
      A heated scuffle ensues between Man Utd captain Fernandes and Felipe.
      The Forest defender has his hand wrapped around the playmaker, who is demanding a yellow card.
      Copy linkCopiedLiverpool 2-0 Southampton
      Liverpool are sealing their own spot in the FA Cup quarter-finals with Jayden Danns’ first ever senior goal!
      Looks like we are getting that derby!
      Copy linkCopied90+6 Nottingham Forest 0-1 Man Utd
      Referee gave five more minutes of added time during the long VAR check.
      We could be set for another four minutes!
      Credit: Getty
      Copy linkCopied90+4 Nottingham Forest 0-1 Man Utd
      Substitution
      Forest boss Nuno brings in Reyna and Rodrigo Ribeiro to replace Yates and Danilo.
      United manager Ten Hag responds by bringing on Mainoo and Evans for Amrabat and McTominay.
      Casemio was busted open after his goal by a clash of heads it seems but received medical treatment.
      Copy linkCopied89 Nottingham Forest 0-1 Man Utd
      Goal stands!!!
      Man Utd have broken the deadlock at the death!
      Fernandes whipped in a free-kick from the left that bounced to the ground and Casemiro did well to get to the ball and head it past Turner!
      VAR checked if Varane was blocking a defender to get to the Brazil international from an offside position.
      But United get the all clear!
      Copy linkCopied89 Nottingham Forest 0-1 Man Utd
      Goal!
      Casemiro may have scored the winner!!!
      VAR is having a look at a possible offside!

      Copy linkCopied87 Nottingham Forest 0-0 Man Utd
      Chance
      Gibbs-White tries a powerful shot from a promising position and Onana palms it away in the air, but it doesn’t matter as a Forest ace was caught offside in the build-up.
      Copy linkCopiedFT: Chelsea 3-2 Leeds
      Chelsea have just punched their ticket to the FA Cup quarter-finals after a thrilling victory over Leeds!
      The Blues will now face Leicester in the last eight!
      Copy linkCopied84 Nottingham Forest 0-0 Man Utd
      Chance
      Casemiro fires a long-range shot that just misses Forest keeper Turner’s top left corner.
      Copy linkCopied82 Nottingham Forest 0-0 Man Utd
      Chance
      Man Utd star Rashford tries to emulate England team-mate Gallagher with a late winner of his own but his shot goes wide after a run down the left.
      Copy linkCopiedChelsea 3-2 Leeds
      Gallagher appears to have won it for Chelsea with a late winner in the third minute of stoppage time!
      Another last-gasp winner for the Blues it seems…!
      Copy linkCopied80 Nottingham Forest 0-0 Man Utd
      Just 10 more minutes to go and neither team has shown it can score a winner…
      Both managers have made one sub each, looks like they are both saving some fresh legs for extra-time…
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      Chelsea 3-2 Leeds LIVE RESULT – FA Cup fifth round: Gallagher’s last-gasp strike fires Blues into quarter-final

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      CHELSEA are into the FA Cup quarter-final courtesy of a last-gasp strike from English star Conor Gallagher.Mateo Joseph initially put Leeds ahead before Nicolas Jackson levelled the scoring.Mykhailo Mudryk then flipped the tie on its head until Joseph scored once again.But out of nowhere, Gallagher’s sublime stoppage-time strike has put Chelsea through and they will now face Leicester in the quarter-finals.
      RESULT: Chelsea 3-2 Leeds
      Live stream: ITV X
      TV channel: ITV 4
      Chelsea starting lineup: Sanchez, Gilchrist, Disasi, Chalobah, Gusto, Madueke, Caicedo, Fernandez, Mudryk, Sterling Jackson.
      Leeds starting lineup: Meslier, Roberts, Firpo, Rodon, Cooper, Ampadu, Gray, Anthony, James, Piroe, Joseph.
      PADDY POWER WELCOME OFFER – get £40 in free bet builder betsBlues progress to quarter-finals in cup
      Chelsea will now play Leicester City in the quarter-finals at Stamford Bridge.
      Mauricio Pohcettino will be keen to make his way to Wembley once again after Sunday’s disappointment, this time with a different outcome.
      Chelsea will go into the game as favourites against The Foxes who sit top of the Championship.
      There were concerns at Stamford Bridge this evening for one of the away fans who fell from the top tier.
      Read the full story here.
      Copy linkCopiedChelsea needing to find some consistency
      As attention diverts to the Premier League, The Blues will be needing to put a string of results together to propel themselves up the table.
      With three home games coming up in the league in quick succession, Pochettino will be looking for wins.
      The table is so tight that a run of good form can change the whole outlook on your season.

      Copy linkCopiedPochettino relief with home win
      While Chelsea went into this game as firm favourites to progress, they made hard work of it going a goal behind.
      Just when they thought they had addressed that thanks to goals from Jackson and Mudryk, the visitors then pegged them back once again.
      Gallagher’s late strike settled the contest and the manager seemed relieved on the final whistle.
      Credit: AP
      Copy linkCopiedFT: Chelsea 3-2 Leeds
      A last-gasp goal from Chelsea has booked their place in the enxt round.
      Pochettino brought Gallagher off the bench late on and boy did he deliver.
      It was not an impressive performance by the ‘billion pound bottle jobs’ as Gary Neville put it, but they got the job done.

      Copy linkCopiedFT: Chelsea 3-2 Leeds
      The referee brings the game to a close.
      Chelsea progress to the quarter-finals of the FA Cup.
      Mauricio Pochettino can breath a sigh of relief now.
      Copy linkCopiedChelsea 3-2 Leeds
      90+4. The whistles come from the crowd who want to see the end of the game now.
      Chelsea’s fan are making themselves heard now.
      Gallagher’s goal seems to have won this tie.
      Copy linkCopiedChelsea 3-2 Leeds
      90+2. Jackson receives the ball in the corner of the pitch and looks to run the clock down.
      He loses the ball and Leeds look to break at pace.
      Mudryk comes off for Tauriainen for Chelsea.
      Copy linkCopiedChelsea 3-2 Leeds
      90. The ball is played through the middle to Gallagher on the edge of the box.
      He turns well to lose his marker and slots the ball past the keeper as he comes out.
      What a time to score, that is surely game over for Leeds.
      We are going to have four additional minutes added.
      Copy linkCopiedGoal – Conor Gallagher (Chelsea)
      Copy linkCopiedChelsea 2-2 Leeds
      88. Half chance for Chelsea as the ball is flicked across goal.
      It comes to Colwill, he tries to control it when he needed to get a first-time shot away.
      Chelsea seem to be trying to walk it into the net at the moment.
      Copy linkCopiedChelsea 2-2 Leeds
      86. Chilwell finds Mudryk down the left wing.
      He spots the run of Fernandez but the midfielder gets to the byline and can only win a corner.
      You feel he needed to pull the trigger straight away to test the Leeds’ keeper then.
      Copy linkCopiedChelsea 2-2 Leeds
      84. Caicedo runs through the middle and gets dispossessed and the ball almost runs through to Jackson.
      The Leeds’ defence is alert and manage to clear their lines.
      This game is finely poised at the moment, it really could go either way.
      Copy linkCopiedChelsea 2-2 Leeds
      82. Leeds try a speculative effort from outside the box but he cannot keep the shot down.
      For a brief moment it opened up but as he looked to bend it in the top corner, he got it all wrong.
      At the moment Leeds are looking the most likely to score.
      Copy linkCopiedChelsea 2-2 Leeds
      80. The Blues’ fans will want to see more attacking threat from their side in the remainder of the game.
      Once again it has been somewhat of a pedestrian performance from Pochettino’s side.
      They need to have more urgency in the final third.
      Credit: Getty
      Copy linkCopiedChelsea 2-2 Leeds
      78. Mudryk gets down the wing before clipping a cross into the box from the byline.
      Jackson gets up to meet it at the far post but heads it more up in the air than he does towards goal.
      The striker stays down but neither the referee nor VAR saw any wrong doing with that challenge.
      Copy linkCopiedChelsea 2-2 Leeds
      76. Chelsea should have more attacking threat in the final third with Cole Palmer on the pitch now.
      That said, he hasn’t been amongst the goals of late.
      We are into the final quarter of an hour now, the next goal could be the one that decides this game.
      Copy linkCopiedView from SunSport’s Isabelle Barker at Stamford Bridge
      Mateo Joseph is a youngster oozing confidence in front of a very boisterous away end here at Stamford Bridge.
      He hadn’t scored a senior goal before tonight and now he has two.
      The Spanish 20-year-old has been redhot all evening, but so has Jaidon Anthony for Leeds who whipped an inch-perfect cross on Joseph’s plate for 2-1. 
      Chelsea were once again to blame for shoddy defending. They seem to still lack identity, shape and structure in what they do. How the tables have turned. 
      Copy linkCopiedChelsea 2-2 Leeds
      74. Colwill and Palmer come on for Sterling and Gilchrist.
      Pochettino has seen enough and has sent on aruguably Chelsea’s player of the season.
      The need to find another goal if they want to progress to the quarter-finals.
      Copy linkCopiedChelsea 2-2 Leeds
      72. Leeds force a corner, which Dan James comes to take.
      He whips the ball towards the back post but it is too deep for anyone to get on the end of it.
      Leeds recycle the ball and James whips another cross in and the ball drops to Jospeh as Chalobah fails to head it.
      The striker seemed to not be expecting it and could not react quickly enough to get a shot off.
      Copy linkCopiedChelsea 2-2 Leeds
      70. Junior Firpo is booked for a clumsy challenge on Raheem Sterling.
      It gives Chelsea the chance to come forward but once again they pass the ball around at the back.
      Mudryk breaks free but his first touch is poor and the ball runs through to Meslier in the Leeds’ goal.
      Credit: AP
      Copy linkCopiedChelsea 2-2 Leeds
      68. Chelsea seem lacklustre in this half, whatever the manager said at the interval seems to have had the opposite effect.
      Leeds are looking like the Premier League team as they knock the ball about with confidence.
      The Blues are just chasing shadows most of the time.
      Copy linkCopiedChelsea 2-2 Leeds
      66. Fernandez wins the ball on the halfway line and looks to play the ball forward.
      His pass is wayward and gifts possession back to the visitors.
      This game is end to end stuff at the moment.
      Copy linkCopiedChelsea 2-2 Leeds
      64. Chilwell has slotted into the left back slot for Pochettino’s side.
      Gilchrist has gone to right back in place of Gusto who came off.
      Madueke was the other player to make way for the substitutions.
      Copy linkCopiedChelsea 2-2 Leeds
      62. Chelsea should have more quality in the middle of the park now.
      Gallagher has been in good form for The Blues of late.
      Leeds are dominating possession so far since the interval.
      Copy linkCopiedChelsea 2-2 Leeds
      60. Gallagher and Chilwell come on for Chelsea.
      Pochettino is looking to add some quality to this game.
      Leeds are growing in confidence as James cuts in from the right and looks to shoot but it is deflected wide for a corner.
      Credit: AP
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      FA Cup fifth round LIVE SCORES: Haaland bags FIVE in Man City romp, Newcastle beat Blackburn on penalties, Leicester win

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      FA CUP action returned to the big screens – and there were some blockbuster fifth-round ties.Reigning champions Manchester City booked their quarter-final spot with a 6-2 scoreline and FIVE were scored by Erling Haaland
      Newcastle beat Blackburn on penalties after a dramatic match at Ewood Park
      While Championship outfit Leicester beat Bournemouth deep into extra time.

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      A quiet start but it ended up a hugely entertaining and dramatic evening.
      Surely more will follow tomorrow (or tonight now, as it the time!)
      Follow it all with SunSport!
      Copy linkCopiedTaking the match ball
      Five-star performance from Haaland.

      Copy linkCopiedProud
      While Blackburn boss told MOTD he was ‘extremely proud’ of the efforts of his side on the night.
      He said: “I am extremely proud of the players. It was a group effort. If we are going to be successful at anything we do this year it is about the squad of players.
      “That was our sixth game in 18 days so the squad was important tonight and everyone was at it.
      “We are improving with every game we played and that was probably the best we played with the ball.”
      Copy linkCopied’Relief’
      Newcastle boss Eddie Howe admits being relieved and thrilled that his side managed to overcome Blackburn to progress tonight.
      He told BBC’s Match Of The Day: “I think there is only one emotion and that is relief. I think it was a hard-fought cup tie. Both sides gave everything to get the win and didn’t give an inch but we are delighted to be in the hat for the next round.
      “They packed the backline and packed the midfield so it was difficult for us to penetrate them. It could have been better but we got that first goal and it was a really well-worked goal.
      “The lads kept their heads and remained calm and I think every penalty was taken well.
      “I think when you see the season we have had and the situation we are in, this was never going to be an easy cup tie. Martin [Dubravka] made some great saves that we needed him to make and we also missed some golden opportunities in the final third.
      “The most important thing is that our season cracks on and we are thrilled to get through to the next round.”

      Copy linkCopiedToon report
      Eddie Howe’s job prospects are just about safe for a little while longer yet.
      Honking Newcastle stunk out Ewood Park but they are now three wins away from that elusive first domestic trophy since 1955.
      They may be in the hat thanks to penalties hero Martin Dubravka, but all is not well.
      With their league form tanking, the Magpies’ season is still flickering.
      Yet Blackburn, with just one Championship win in 13, gave them one hell of a fright and will be kicking themselves they didn’t knock the Saudi-funded Tynesiders out.
      Barring Dubravka, the Geordies were rotten here and Howe desperately needs to find the answers if he wants to remain in post long-term.
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      Copy linkCopiedCity were ‘pretty good’
      Rob Edwards said his side were punished for being too bold in the game and said City’s fourth was a killer in their comeback push.
      He told ITV: “Manchester City were pretty good, weren’t they? We came up against a brilliant team and brilliant individuals who are well coached.
      “We are going to evolve and hopefully get better. We are not going to change even though tonight we left ourselves exposed at times. At 3-2 we are in the game. The fourth one was obviously a bit of a killer.
      “We could have been a bit better. We are quite bold. Sometimes when you come up against that kind of opposition you get a bit of a doing.”
      Copy linkCopiedGreal pain
      Jack Grealish was very emotional after his fresh injury blow forced him off before half time at Luton earlier.
      He was consoled by team mates and staff as he trudged off to be replaced by Jeremy Doku.
      Grealish was seen showing his appreciation to the travelling City fans as he made his way across to the tunnel.
      Pep Guardiola gave an update after the match, revealing: “I didn’t speak to the doctor but I think it is the groin, maybe quite similar.
      “He felt really really good but unfortunately he got injured. It’s been a tough season for him, he has to recover well.”

      Copy linkCopiedGoal hero
      Newcastle’s hero Martin Dubravka told Match Of The Day
      He said: “It was a very difficult match. A lot of chances on both sides and all of a sudden we had penalties.
      “It is a lottery but I am glad I could help the team.
      “I think we were well prepared [for the shootout]. We analyse everything and try to bring it on the pitch. I need to mention the goalkeeper coaches who make it much easier for me.
      “I hope it will lift our confidence. We needed a lift after the Arsenal game and we created a lot of chances. We have to take the positives and we are in the next round and we are looking forward to it.”
      Copy linkCopiedEnzo thrilled
      Leicester boss Enzo Maresca is thrilled with his side’s progression and their performance tonight but called on his side to start taking their chances.
      Following their extra time win, he said: “We had to shoot 25 times before this goal and the other 24 were in the stands.
      “The goal was very good and he has to improve many things but we are happy with him.
      “The performance was very good. Even the last two defeats the performance has been fantastic in both games, at the end it is a matter of taking chances. We missed many tonight.
      “In the end we won with Abdul’s goal. I am very happy because we made nine changes.”
      Copy linkCopiedHow the FA Cup looks now
      So, we’ve got two Championship sides in the four already through to the last eight.
      Here’s who is through and what games are still to come:

      Leicester City
      Coventry City
      Manchester City
      Newcastle United

      Tomorrow’s ties

      Chelsea v Leeds
      Nottingham Forest v Man Utd
      Wolves v Brighton
      Liverpool v Southampton

      Copy linkCopiedShear relief
      Alan Shearer said Newcastle’s players and staff have Martin Dubravka to thank after reaching the quarters tonight.
      The keeper made several top saves during normal time before two saves in the shootout.
      He told BBC: “I feel for Blackburn. Newcastle owe Martin Dubravka a lot, he’s made a lot of good saves tonight and he made two saves in the shootout.
      “They owe him a huge debt. They are in the next round because of him.
      “It is a massive result for Newcastle and Eddie Howe. They needed this. It’s pretty worrying that it didn’t look like they had energy, but that might galvanise them and give them a bit of hope. It is a huge, huge win.
      “They’ve had some really tough draws in the Cups this year, so who knows?”
      Copy linkCopiedBreach of rules?
      Now, that was great drama at Ewood Park.
      But should Blackburn’s goal have stood?
      Eagle-eyed fans have spotted an infringement which looks like the goal should have been ruled out late in the game.

      Copy linkCopiedPep reacts
      Pep Guardiola has revealed Jack Grealish looks to have picked up a recurrence of a groin strain which recently kept him out.
      He also praised the connection between KDB and Haaland, telling ITV: “What can I say? Really, really good. Erling [Haaland] is on fire and Kevin [de Bruyne]…the connection was perfect. It was a really good game and we are in the quarter-finals.
      “Kevin needs players like Erling and Erling needs players like Kevin. We are not here without the other guys. A lot of credit for everyone.
      “We won our last two games 1-0 and against Chelsea we played good in the second half but couldn’t win. One game at a time. The FA Cup is a really nice competition. We are one game away to go to Wembley again.”
      Copy linkCopiedWhen is the FA Cup quarter final draw?

      The draw for the FA Cup quarter-finals will take place on Wednesday, February 28.
      It is expected to take place at approximately 7pm GMT – just before Chelsea vs Leeds
      The FA Cup quarter-final draw will be broadcast live on ITV4.
      You can live stream the draw for FREE via the ITVX app/website.
      Alternatively, you can follow SunSport’s live blog of the draw to find out who your team will be playing.

      Copy linkCopiedCity report
      Erling Haaland made history as he scored five goals in Manchester City’s 6-2 FA Cup win over Luton.
      Kevin De Bruyne also helped himself to four assists in the incredible match.
      But it was Haaland who entered the record books as he became the first Man City player since 1926 to score five goals in an FA Cup game.
      Frank Roberts was the City ace who nearly 100 years ago hit five in an 11-4 thrashing of Crystal Palace.
      Barely three minutes had passed when De Bruyne, having received a clever pass from Matheus Nunes, had far too much time to pick out the lurking Haaland who got in front of Teden Mengi to score from close range.
      Following a huge punt from Stefan Ortega, Haaland and De Bruyne combined again with the City striker sticking a shot through the legs of Tim Krul.
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      Copy linkCopiedHaaland heaven
      Manchester City star Erling Haaland broke a near-100 year record in his five goals for Manchester City earlier tonight.
      After the game, he told ITV: “We made a plan and everyone stuck to it perfectly. Well played by everyone.
      “Kevin de Bruyne is massive. He is doing what he is best at. It’s a pleasure playing with him. We know what we both want from each other. it clicks well. He is a smart player and I like to play with him.
      “My fitness? I am getting back to my best. Finally I am feeling good. It’s an amazing feeling. It’s coming, we’re coming. Exciting times ahead. We are ready to attack.”
      Copy linkCopiedHome sick
      All three away sides win on the night to progress to the quarter finals of the FA Cup.
      Bournemouth 0-1 Leicester (AET)
      Blackburn 1-1 Newcastle (3-4 pens)
      Luton 2-6 Man City
      Copy linkCopiedBlackburn 1-1 Newcastle (3-4 on pens)
      Incredible drama which goes right down to the wire.
      Dubravka goes to his right and saves from the Blackburn captain.
      The Geordies behind the goal celebrate wildly as the players rush to congratulate the keeper.
      They’re into the quarters.

      Copy linkCopiedPENALTIES
      SAVED!!!!!
      NEWCASTLE ARE INTO THE FA CUP QUARTER FINALS!!
      BLACKBURN: ❌✔️✔️✔️❌
      NEWCASTLE: ✔️❌✔️✔️✔️
      Copy linkCopiedPENALTIES
      Great penalty from Anthony Gordon, who gives Pears the eyes and smashes it down the middle.
      Hyam must score…
      BLACKBURN: ❌✔️✔️✔️
      NEWCASTLE: ✔️❌✔️✔️✔️
      Copy linkCopiedPENALTIES
      Great, arrogant penalty from Ayari who waits for Dubravka to go down and slots it into an empty net!
      BLACKBURN: ❌✔️✔️✔️
      NEWCASTLE: ✔️❌✔️✔️
      Copy linkCopiedPENALTIES
      Fantastic penalty from Elliot Anderson, smashed into the corner. Pears dives the right way but has no chance.
      BLACKBURN: ❌✔️✔️
      NEWCASTLE: ✔️❌✔️✔️
      Copy linkCopiedPENALTIES
      Sigurdsson scores! Into the corner that Dubravka died into but it’s precise and level!
      BLACKBURN: ❌✔️✔️
      NEWCASTLE: ✔️❌✔️
      Copy linkCopiedPENALTIES
      Class as you’d expect from Bruno Guimaraes who plays it down the middle.
      BLACKBURN: ❌✔️
      NEWCASTLE: ✔️❌✔️
      Copy linkCopiedPENALTIES
      Brittain scores with Dubravka going the right way!
      BLACKBURN: ❌✔️
      NEWCASTLE: ✔️❌
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      West Ham 4 Brentford 2: Bowen scores stunning hat-trick to boost England hopes as Maupay sparks yet another row

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      JARROD BOWEN is on fire this season for West Ham – and he must hope England boss Gareth Southgate appreciates that.A wonderful hat-trick by red-hot Bowen on a chilly evening ensured the Hammers beat Brentford for the first time in the Premier League.
      Jarrod Bowen scored his first hat-trick for West Ham on Monday nightCredit: PA
      He completed his hat-trick with a fourth headed goal of the seasonCredit: Getty
      Emerson Palmieri scored a sensational fourth for the hostsCredit: AFP
      It was an even game but West Ham were more ruthless in front of goal
      Bowen scored with all three of his shots against Brentford
      Bowen’s stats were thoroughly impressive against Brentford
      With 14 league goals this term, this is his best-ever scoring record across five seasons in the top flight.
      A reminder that Bowen would bring plenty of energy, positivity and productivity to the England midfield set-up regardless of the illustrious competition he is up against.
      And while he is expected to be called up for next month’s Three Lions squad to face Brazil and Belgium, the longer-term goal is going to the Euro 2024 finals.
      It really did sting that he had to watch the 2022 Qatar World Cup finals from his sofa.
      Whatever Southgate may think, Bowen, 27, is a superstar in the eyes of his boss David Moyes, who temporarily avoids the fans backlash he had in the previous two matches.
      The Scotsman, 60, may have a new contract on the table but despite the Europa Conference League success, he has lost the support of the West Ham hardcore.
      The banks and banks of empty seats told its own story as many voted with their feet.
      Yet Moyes could not have hoped for a better beginning here, boosted by sloppy Brentford defending.
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      After a tackle on Brentford’s Frank Onyeka in midfield went unpunished, Lucas Paqueta found James Ward-Prowse, who then found Emerson.
      The ball by the Italian full-back was controlled by Bowen with his right foot and then smashed home with his left – it was a wonderful quick-fire combination.
      Fuming West Ham assistant Kevin Nolan has to be held back from Neal Maupay in tunnel row
      Within the next two minutes, Dani Dyer’s other half doubled his tally as Brentford were punished for conceding possession.
      Czech Vladimir Coufal supplied the delivery from the right and Bowen slotted home with an accomplished left-footed finish.
      Bees forward Neal Maupay ensured West Ham would not celebrate a clean sheet when he pulled a goal back, latching on to an excellent through-ball by Keane Lewis-Potter.
      Maupay is known for being a wind-up merchant and he was at it again, clashing with Hammers assistant coach Kevin Nolan before the start of the second half.
      It was claimed on TV that Maupay had been outside the referee’s room and Nolan took exception to that.
      At least Maupay offered more fight than teammate Ivan Toney, who might be on his way back into the professional game after his long betting ban, but was a peripheral figure.
      Bowen, West Ham’s European hero, capped a superb evening on 63 minutes when he headed home a Kudus cross unmarked from six yards out.
      Things got even better six minutes later when Emerson struck the ball beautifully with his left foot from distance – one of the club’s best goals the season.
      Brentford, who cursed West Ham goalkeeper Alphonse Areola for his brilliant saves from Onyeka and Toney, scored late on through Yoane Wissa, which survived a VAR offside check.
      But following a fifth defeat in six matches, they are firmly in the relegation mix, especially after Everton’s points reprieve.
      Check out how the match unfolded through our live blog below… More

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      Chelsea vs Liverpool – Carabao Cup final LIVE: Sterling has goal RULED OUT by VAR and Palmer denied by Kelleher – latest

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      CHELSEA will be out to seek revenge for their 2022 heartbreak as they take on Liverpool in the Carabao Cup final – and they’ll be confident after seeing Mo Salah is OUT of the squad.Jurgen Klopp’s Reds came out on top in the most recent Wembley showpiece between these two English giants
      But with Liverpool’s injuries and Chelsea finding a bit of form, Mauricio Pochettino’s men will feel as if this is their year.

      Kick-off time: 3pm GMT
      Live stream: NOW TV
      TV channel: Sky Sports Main Event / Sky Sports Football
      Chelsea starting XI:  Petrovic, Gusto, Colwill, Disasi, Chilwell, Enzo, Gallagher, Caicedo, Palmer, Sterling, Jackson
      Liverpool starting XI: Kelleher; Bradley, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Endo, Mac Allister, Gravenberch; Elliott, Gakpo, Diaz
      Explainer: Why is the game kicking off at 3pm?

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      Word from the ground
      SunSport’s Tom Sheen is at Wembley covering the Carabao Cup Final between Chelsea and Liverpool.
      Here’s what Tom think of the dramatic first half:
      SunSport’s Tom Sheen’s half-time report from Carabao Cup final as Chelsea robbed by VAR
      Copy linkCopiedLiverpool vs Chelsea stats
      Liverpool dominated 54 per cent of possession in the Carabao Cup Final.
      The Reds registered a total of eight shots, three of which were on target.
      The Blues, on the other hand, produced three shots, two of which were on target,
      More below:

      Copy linkCopiedHT: Liverpool 0-0 Chelsea
      Liverpool and Chelsea are goalless at half-time in the Carabao Cup Final at Wembley.
      However, both sets of teams feel they have reason to protest the outcome of the first half.
      The Reds’ massive injury list grew even bigger as Ryan Gravenberch was stretchered off with an ankle injury after Moises Caicedo appeared to have stepped and twisted the Dutchman’s foot.
      The Blues, on the other hand, were denied an opener after Raheem Sterling hit the back of the net.
      However, the referee and VAR deemed Nicolas Jackson was offside in the build-up down the right where he met a ball by Conor Gallagher in midfield before the Senegal international found Sterling at the far post.
      Replays show it was a very close call and if Jackson was offside then it was down to mere millimetres.
      Credit: Getty
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      HT: Liverpool 0-0 Chelsea
      Peep!
      That’s half-time at Wembley!!!
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      45+2 Liverpool 0-0 Chelsea

      Yellow card
      Chelsea captain Chilwell and Liverpool youngster Bradley are booked after getting embroiled in a scuffle.
      The 20-year-old lunged on the England international rather carelessly down the left and the latter didn’t take kindly to it.
      That led to a pushing contest that got both sets of players involved until the ref separated the,
      Copy linkCopied45 Liverpool 0-0 Chelsea
      Six minutes of added time to go at Wembley!
      Makes sense after Gravenberch’s injury and Sterling’s disallowed goal which led to a VAR check…
      Credit: Reuters
      Credit: Reuters
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      45 Liverpool 0-0 Chelsea

      Chance!
      Liverpool star Diaz moves the ball forward and tries to find a team-mate at the far post.
      Bradley ultimately gets it and tries a shot that is blocked by Chelsea’s defenders!
      Copy linkCopied42 Liverpool 0-0 Chelsea
      Gusto loses the ball again down the right because of his heavy touch and that leads to another cheap throw-in.
      Some of Liverpool’s biggest chances started out down the right-back’s flank.
      Copy linkCopied40 Liverpool 0-0 Chelsea
      What a chance!
      Liverpool almost break the deadlock just before half-time!
      Disasi is dispossessed – another defensive gaffe from Chelsea – and that leads to a crisp cross from Robertson.
      The Sot finds Gakpo at the far post and his header hits Petrovic’s post!
      Copy linkCopied40 Liverpool 0-0 Chelsea
      We are closing in on half-time at Wembley.
      An exciting first half despite the goalless draw with a couple of major talking points.
      Copy linkCopied38 Liverpool 0-0 Chelsea
      Chelsea’s disallowed goal has fuelled Pochettino’s side as they look far more dangerous on attack.
      Sterling, Gallagher and Palmer are causing all sorts of problems.
      This might also be down to Gravenberch’s withdrawal as well as Liverpool’s growing injury crisis…
      Copy linkCopied35 Liverpool 0-0 Chelsea
      Chelsea’s goal will be the talk of the town regardless of how the Carabao Cup Final goes.
      If Jackson was offside in the build-up down the right flank then he must have been mere millimetres.
      Copy linkCopied32 Liverpool 0-0 Chelsea
      Chelsea have a goal chalked off for offside as Gallagher delivers a ball forward for Jackson who the ref deemed was off.
      The Senegal international then found Sterling on his left and the winger beat Kelleher.
      A VAR check agrees with the ref, but this looks like an extremely close call with many claiming Jackson was on…
      Copy linkCopied32 Liverpool 0-0 Chelsea
      No Goal!
      Sterling’s goal chalked off for offside!!!
      Copy linkCopied30 Liverpool 0-0 Chelsea
      Liverpool Klopp retains his signature 4-3-3 formation after Gravenberch was stretchered out.
      Badley moves up to attack in the right wing with Elliott moving back to midfield while Gomez plays at right-back.
      Credit: AFP

      Copy linkCopied28 Liverpool 0-0 Chelsea
      Substitution
      Gravenberch can’t continue and is stretchered off, thus Liverpool boss Klopp is forced to make the first substitution of the Carabao Cup Final.
      Gomez comes on for the midfielder.
      Credit: Getty
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      26 Liverpool 0-0 Chelsea

      Liverpool boss Klopp is furious as replays show Caicedo stepped on Gravenberch’s ankle during their challenge.
      The Reds are calling for a red card as the stretcher comes out for the Netherlands international.
      The Chelsea ace’s foot twisted his fellow midfielder’s ankle badly.
      Gomez getting ready to come on.
      Copy linkCopied25 Liverpool 0-0 Chelsea
      Liverpool ace Gravenberch is on the ground with immense pain after hurting his ankle and is receiving treatment.
      The midfielder got hurt during a challenge with Caicedo and the Reds’ manager Klopp is watching with concern amid his ongoing injury crisis.
      Copy linkCopied23 Liverpool 0-0 Chelsea
      Liverpool enjoyed a better start at the final but are very lucky not to be trailing.
      Much to thank Kelleher and Endo for with their life-saving blocks against Palmer and Jackson respectively.
      Copy linkCopied21 Liverpool 0-0 Chelsea
      What a chance!
      How are Chelsea not leading?!
      Palmer finds himself right in front of Kelleher but the Liverpool keeper denies the England international’s shot with one arm.
      But Jackson gets the rebound but his shot is blocked by Endo’s critical tackle.
      Copy linkCopied20 Liverpool 0-0 Chelsea
      Chelsea ace Gusto is struggling on the right flank as his heavy touches have led to him losing the ball and giving away a free-throw twice.
      A turbulent start for the Blues’ backline.
      Copy linkCopied18 Liverpool 0-0 Chelsea
      Chelsea’s defenders are making numerous mistakes at the back which allows Liverpool to dispossess them.
      But a very good first half by Petrovic so far with some critical saves.
      Copy linkCopied15 Liverpool 0-0 Chelsea
      What a chance!
      And what a gaffe by Disasi who trips at the back and is dispossessed by Gakpo.
      The winger passes to Diaz who delivers a powerful shot but Petrovic falls to his right and denies the Colombia international.
      The Chelsea goalkeeper spared Disasi’s blushes big time there!
      Copy linkCopied14 Liverpool 0-0 Chelsea
      Chance
      Liverpool respond immediately to Gusto’s effort as Mac Allister delivers a powerful shot that is palmed away by Petrovic.
      Copy linkCopied13 Liverpool 0-0 Chelsea
      Chance
      Chelsea register their first chance of the match as Chilwell’s free-kick is headed away.
      But Gusto is waiting on the edge of the box and delivers a volley that lacks power and ends up in Kelleher’s safe hands.
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      Wolves vs Sheffield Utd LIVE SCORE: Latest Premier League updates as Blades look to get off the foot of table

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      WOLVES host Sheffield United in a huge Premier League clash on Sunday afternoon.The Wanderers are eyeing back-to-back wins while the Blades look to get off the foot of the table.

      Kick off time: 1.30pm GMT
      TV/Stream: Sky Sports Premier League/NOW

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      Arsenal 4 Newcastle 1 LIVE RESULT: Gunners close gap at the top of the Premier League with rampant win against Magpies

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      ARSENAL beat Newcastle 4-1 to move within two points of Liverpool at the top of the Premier League. Two own goals, Bukayo Saka and Kai Havertz held off a torrid Newcastle side who scored a late consolation through former Gunners man Joe Willock.

      Kick-off time: 8pm GMT
      Live stream: discovery+
      TV channel: TNT Sports 1
      Arsenal starting XI: Raya, White, Saliba, Gabriel, Kiwior, Jorginho, Rice, Odegaard, Saka, Martinelli, Havertz
      Newcastle starting XI: Karius; Trippier, Schar, Botman, Livramento; Longstaff, Bruno Guimaraes, Miley; Almiron, Isak, Gordon

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      That’s all from us
      That’s all we have got for you in terms of coverage from The Emirates tonight.
      Thank you as always for tuning in and following along with us, we will leave you with a look at what is next on the agenda for these two sides…
      Arsenal and Newcastle’s next four matches
      Thank you, aaaaaand goodnight!
      Copy linkCopiedMatch report; Dan King
      For Arsenal and Mikel Arteta, revenge was a dish best served cold on a Saturday night in February.
      When Newcastle ended the Gunners’ unbeaten start in controversial fashion at St James’ Park nearly four months earlier, Arteta had a meltdown.
      This time his team coolly and clinically dispatched Eddie Howe’s desperately limited side and kept their title challenge right on the boil.
      With delicious irony Arsenal were helped on their way by the goal-line technology they felt had let them down in the North East.
      On that occasion, the cameras could not conclusively show that the ball had gone out of play in the build-up to Anthony Gordon’s winner.
      This time there was no doubt that Sven Botman had inadvertently given the Gunners the lead.
      For the full match report, carry on reading here.

      Copy linkCopiedMan of the match
      Tonight’s SunSport man of the match award goes to Jorginho.
      He controlled the tempo of the game from start to (almost) finish, and was a general in the Arsenal midfield.
      He was playing like that Jorginho that came third place in the Ballon D’or following a Champions League win with Chelsea, as he played a delightful ball into Gabriel Martinelli to assist Kai Havertz’ goal.
      Jorginho was man of the match against NewcastleCredit: Getty
      Copy linkCopiedSaka reflects:
      TNT Sports presenter noted to Bukayo Saka in his post match interview that his finish was ‘world class’, alluding to a comment made by Rio Ferdinand last week – “No comment” was his response.
      He had this to say too as he made it 16 goals for the season: “I’m working hard every day on the training ground, giving my best, and got great teammates around me.”
      No comment.”Bukayo SakaOn Rio Ferdinand not naming him as world class
      Copy linkCopiedFull-time match stats:
      It was a dominant performance by the Gunners, who were fully deserving of their four goals at home to Newcastle United.
      Newcastle did manage to get one back through a box-crashing Joe Willock against his old club, but it was nowhere near good enough by the Magpies.
      This is how the match stats look at full-time…
      The match stats as Arsenal demolished Newcastle at home
      Copy linkCopiedFULL-TIME! Arsenal 4-1 Newcastle
      That is all she wrote for Arsenal and Newcastle tonight as the referee calls the game to a close.
      What a game it was too.
      As the full time whistle blows, it ends Arsenal 4-1 Newcastle.
      Copy linkCopiedArsenal 4-1 Newcastle
      90+3. Huge chance for Emile Smith-Rowe to get Arsenal’s fifth of the night.
      He works a great bit of space for himself inside the box, but his left-footed shot is cleared off the line brilliantly by Dan Burn.
      Great defending.
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      Arsenal 4-1 Newcastle
      90. There will be FIVE minutes of added time at the end of the 2nd half.
      Copy linkCopiedArsenal 4-1 Newcastle
      88. Jorginho goes down injured, but gets back on his feet to be replaced by Mohamed Elneny.
      The Italian looks fine, and is in good spirits.
      Copy linkCopiedGOALLLLL! Arsenal 4-1 Newcastle
      85. Newcastle have one back!
      Barnes works it nicely down the left-hand side into Dan Burn, who dinks a ball into the middle for Joe Willock who heads home with aplomb.
      Great finish against his old club.
      Copy linkCopiedArsenal 4-0 Newcastle
      82. Harvey Barnes looks to take on Reiss Nelson on the left-hand side, but he can’t get past the Arsenal winger.
      Copy linkCopiedArsenal 4-0 Newcastle
      78. Fun fact: Arsenal are the first team in Premier League history to score two goals in seven successive halves of PL football.
      Copy linkCopiedArsenal 4-0 Newcastle
      76. Arsenal’s fourth goal has been given to Kiwior instead of a Lewis Miley own goal.
      Great news for the Polish defender.
      Kai Havertz, Bukayo Saka, and Martin Odegaard are all coming off for Arsenal now.
      Reiss Nelson, Eddie Nketiah and Emile Smith-Rowe are all on, great news for fans of the Hale End academy.
      Copy linkCopiedArsenal 4-0 Newcastle
      74. An awkward moment for referee Paul Tierney there, as David Raya’s quick clearance hits him on the bum.
      Play is restarted.
      Copy linkCopiedArsenal 4-0 Newcastle
      73. Three changes for Newcastle.
      Tino Livramento is replaced by Dan Burn.
      Jamaal Lascelles is on for Sven Botman.
      And Joe Willock is replacing Bruno Guimaraes.
      Copy linkCopiedGOALLLL! Arsenal 4-0 Newcastle
      70. IT’S FOUR!
      It’s another set play!
      It is whipped in and nodded goalwards by Jakub Kiwior, it takes a touch off of young Lewis Miley and beats Karius in goal.
      4-0!
      Copy linkCopiedArsenal 3-0 Newcastle
      67. That is a great response from Arsenal midway through the second half in this game.
      Newcastle have had a few chances, one goal for them and they would’ve been right back in this game, but Saka has killed that hope for the Magpies now.
      Copy linkCopiedGOALLLLLL! Arsenal 3-0 Newcastle
      65. BUKAYO SAKA MAKES IT THREE!
      Kai Havertz rolls the ball into the Arsenal starboy, he cuts in on his left foot and places it into the bottom left corner.
      Composure personified.
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      63. Martinelli makes way for Leandro Trossard, and he is applauded by the Emirates faithful.
      Jacob Murphy comes on to replace Miguel Almiron, and Alexander Isak is swapped for Harvey Barnes.
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      60. A chance for Newcastle here, with Alexander Isak firing a shot over the bar from the left-hand side.
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      57. The ball is played into the path of Bukayo Saka but it is great defending from Botman to see him out of play.
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      54. Anthony Gordon drives down the left hand side for the second time this half, but Ben White does really well to put a stop to that.
      Trippier then puts in a firm but fair tackle on Kai Havertz, and Newcastle come forwards again.
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      51. Newcastle, who failed to register a shot in the first half have had two chances already in the first half.
      They couldn’t, could they?
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      48. Chance for Newcastle!
      Livarmento plays a great ball into open space for Anthony Gordon to run into.
      He cuts inside and lashes a shot on target, but he is denied by David Raya.
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      46. The second half is restarted and Arsenal come forward again straight away.
      It’s great approach play from Bukayo Saka who feeds the ball into Kai Havertz, but the German fluffs his lines.
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