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      Crystal Palace 3 Sheff Utd 2: Eze and Olise turn on style to ease Hodgson pressure after Brereton Diaz 20-second goal

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      ROY HODGSON watched his star men ease the pressure on his Crystal Palace job before having them both snatched away.Eberechi Eze and Michael Olise put on a masterclass at Selhurst Park to grab a first win of 2024 but both limped off before full-time.
      Michael Olise grabbed a crucial winner for Crystal PalaceCredit: Rex
      The attacker let fly to turn the game on its headCredit: Rex
      Eze scored twice with assists from Olise before he got his own spectacular winner but good news never seems to last too long at Crystal Palace this season.
      But the result is all that truly matters in games like this, especially when it had looked like it could have been curtains for Hodgson after Ben Brereton Diaz fired rock-bottom Sheffield United into the lead after just 20 seconds and James McAtee put them ahead once again after Eze’s first.
      Earlier in the day a senior figure at Selhurst Park had conceded this was a “big night for Roy Hodgson” with the former England manager having been under increasing pressure of late.
      The expectation was that defeat here would lead to the end of the 76-year-old’s managerial career.
      But even before kick-off there was some solace for Hodgson.
      Olise was back from injury, Jordan Ayew returned from international duty with Ghana and – crucially – there were new signings.
      Daniel Munoz was paraded in front of the fans after signing a deal until 2027, while Adam Wharton was last night completing his move from Blackburn.
      While all that will have filled the hosts with hope, Hodgson knows only too well how cruel football can be.

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      Before many had taken their seats for this crucial contest, Palace were behind – cut apart from kick-off.
      Without touching the ball the hosts were one down to a team which had not managed to score a goal inside the opening 30 minutes of a Premier League game this season.
      And while Brereton Diaz supplied a fine finish, it all looked too easy.
      The ball was clipped forward to Ollie McBurnie, who flicked it into Gustavo Hamer. The former Coventry man was allowed the time to craft a well-angled ball out to Brereton Diaz who collected, cut inside Chris Richards and picked out the far corner.
      It was the last thing Hodgson needed.
      While the veteran boss has not helped himself this season he has also been dealt a rough hand.
      Palace have been without the talent of Olise and Eze for so much of this campaign. Any manager would struggle without those two in their side.
      The hosts had put some pressure on after the early shock and, having found space on the edge of the box, Olise crafted the opening to equalise.
      Ben Brereton Diaz found the net after just 20 secondsCredit: Rex
      It was the perfect start for the struggling BladesCredit: Reuters
      Eberechi Eze got Palace on level termsCredit: Getty

      The Frenchman clipped a ball over the Blades’ back line where Eze leapt and prodded home with an outstretched leg.
      Including last night the influential duo have only started four games together this season.
      Because of that Palace have had to be tight at the back, but they were far from it in the first half.
      Eze lost the ball cheaply in midfield while McBurnie shrugged off Will Hughes and Joachim Andersen with little trouble before finding McAtee, whose strike deflected off Marc Guehi and in.
      While the back door was wide open at times, Eze and Olise were still fighting up top.
      Olise rolled the ball into Eze’s feet, where he turned Vini Souza before bending a spectacular effort into the far corner with his supposedly weaker foot.
      Things got a bit more difficult for the visitors when, shortly after the restart, January signing Ivo Grbic was very reluctantly forced off after a clash with Jean-Philippe Mateta, with Wes Foderingham replacing him in goal.
      He later curled in a wonder goal for 2-2Credit: Getty
      Eze will be hoping to fire Palace up the Premier League tableCredit: Reuters
      Olise limped off in worrying scenes for Roy HodgsonCredit: PA
      Daniel Munoz was presented to the Selhurst Park fans following his January transferCredit: Getty
      But the man recently relegated to second-choice keeper was sharp to stop Olise, keeping his effort out at the near post after a superb ball through from Jefferson Lerma.
      Foderingham could do nothing about Olise’s next attempt. Having been set down the right by Eze’s quick feet, the No7 found Mateta.
      The striker’s cross was blocked but the ball fell loose on the edge of the area where Olise arrived to caress a first-time finish into the bottom left.
      But while the Palace fans were still celebrating, Olise was down calling for help and had to walk off after 68 minutes, with Eze joining him on the bench minutes later having needed treatment himself.
      Things almost got worse when Anel Ahmedhodzic glanced a late header onto the bar. But Palace, and Hodgson, survived.
      Here’s how the action unfolded at Selhurst Park… More

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      Luton 4 Brighton 0: Hat-trick hero Adebayo makes Premier League history on emotional day as Lockyer returns to stadium

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      TOM LOCKYER’S emotional return to Kenilworth Road inspired hat-trick hero Elijah Adebayo and co. The man who embodies the spirit of the club’s back-from-the-brink story gave them the boost they needed as they climbed out of the relegation zone.
      Elijah Adebayo is the first Luton player to score a Premier League hat-trickCredit: Reuters
      Adebayo opened the scoring just 18 seconds into the matchCredit: Reuters
      Luton hit two goals in less than three minutes, with the first coming just five seconds in from Elijah Adebayo before Chiedozie Ogbene made it 2-0. 
      Adebayo, who rose through the Fulham youth ranks before enjoying stints at Slough and Bognor Regis added a third on 42 minutes before completing his hat-trick on 56 minutes. 
      The striker was playing in League Two three years ago and it was his first-ever Prem hat-trick – the same number as Eric Cantona and Dennis Bergkamp in the top-flight. 
      Captain Lockyer was in tears as he returned to the pitch which he suffered a cardiac arrest on just six weeks ago. 
      Foo Fighters, one of his favourite bands, was blaring out and in true, cheeky Lockyer style he was delayed to the grand unveiling after chin wagging in the dressing room. 
      He received a hero’s welcome by his adoring supporters who displayed a huge orange banner with his face on in the Kenilworth Stand. 
      It did the trick as the opening goals came on two minutes and 17 seconds against Brighton. 
      In Premier League history, only Leicester against Derby in April 1998, with 2-0 in the opening two minutes, have ever scored twice earlier from the start of a match.
      Chiedozie Ogbene put Luton 2-0 up after three minutesCredit: Getty
      Adebayo scored again just after half timeCredit: PA
      The opener began straight from kick off as Adebayo nodded in from a Carlton Morris’ knockdown. 
      Jaws hit the deck when Albert Sambi Lokonga then curled a delicious cross to Ogbene who used an outrageous bit of skill to round an onrushing Jason Steele and fire home.
      Brighton nearly would have nicked one back though if Danny Welbeck had slid in a fraction closer to Joao Pedro’s cross that was smack bang in front of goal. 
      There was more frustration for the visitors as James Milner was forced off through injury on 19 minutes and was replaced by Jack Hinshelwood – who is a whopping 20-years younger than him. 
      The Hatters peppered Steele in goal and the Seagulls stopper did well to push away a low drive by Jordan Clark. 
      Tempers flared and there was a long VAR check for a red card as Albert Sambi Lokonga was booked for catching Facundo Buonanotte after clearing the ball. 
      The original decision stood despite Buonanotte having stud marks punctured into his thigh. 
      The hosts hit back again and on 42 minutes Ross Barkley wriggled a superb ball through the defence to Adebayo who timed his run perfectly to lash home. 
      The striker completed his hat-trick before the hour markCredit: Reuters
      Brighton and Roberto De Zerbi were left stunnedCredit: Reuters
      Rob Edwards went berserk on the touchline, racing up and down in front of the manic home fans who couldn’t quite believe what they were seeing.
      Luton’s new signing Daiki Hashioka was unveiled to supoorters at half-time after arriving from Belgian club Sint-Truiden – and at this rate he must think he’s signed for peak Barcelona.
      Edwards was in disbelief when Clark rifled one in from close-range on 56 minutes – but it was chalked off for offside and VAR concurred. 
      To be honest, any time Luton came forward they looked like scoring as time and time again Brighton shirked their defensive duties. 
      Luckily Lewis Dunk was on standby and leapt like a salmon to keep out a curling Ogbene shot, which served as a warning shot for what was about to happen. 
      Brighton were made to pay as Adebayo touched in Pedro’s flick at the near post following Alfie Doughty’s corner. 
      There weren’t many chances for Roberto De Zerbi’s men but one of the best ones came as Thomas Kaminski pushed away a shot which Tariq Lamptey latched onto but steered into the side netting. 
      Soon enough it was up the other end again though and Steele made a lightning save to deny Luton a fifth as Carlton Morris was put through on goal. 
      Cameras panned to Lockyer at the final whistle with a smile on his face as he clapped Edwards’ battlers as chants of “the Town is staying up” blared around Kenilworth Road. 
      Tom Lockyer received a hero’s welcome on his return to Kenilworth RoadCredit: PA
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      Fulham 0 Everton 0: Stalemate at Craven Cottage despite teams having FORTY-SIX SHOTS on goal between them

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      EVERTON will kick off their battle for Premier League survival today where it really matters behind closed doors of an office.The one on the pitch did not go so well last night as they slipped into the top flight relegation zone.
      Everton are into the relegation zone after their goalless draw with FulhamCredit: Reuters
      An appeal hearing against a ten points deduction for breaking spending rules is expected to last three days with an outcome expected next month.
      In the meantime, boss Sean Dyche must try to turn things around with a team that now has only one win in nine games. 
      And revitalised Luton’s 4-0 thumping of Brighton means they swap places with the rejuvenated Hatters in the bottom three.
      The outcome of the courtroom drama has never been more important. Neither has Dyche’s reputation as an expert man manager.
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      He celebrated his paper anniversary as Everton manager last night by drawing. And it wasn’t a pretty picture.
      While his team was unlucky not to take the lead in the first half from a game of penalty box pinball from a free kick, it also took the reliable cat-like reactions of keeper Jordan Pickford to stop Everton from losing this match and dropping deeper into trouble.
      Pickford pawed away a stunning header from Fulham defender Tosin Adarabioyo with 14 minutes left and his team under the cosh.
      He also tipped a powerful shot from Antonee Robinson round the post in the first half.
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      Neither side could break the deadlock on Tuesday nightCredit: Reuters
      Pickford was also on hand when a cock up between Dwight McNeil and Jarrad Braithwaite put Fulham sub Rodrigo Muniz clean through in another hair-raising moment.
      Dyche is having a lot of luck at the moment – and all of it bad.
      The hearing into the extraordinary ten point punishment for overspending is really what will define his first year in charge more than anything on the pitch. 
      At least he could have sat on his hands for the next three days with a small consolation had he had the rub of the green at Craven Cottage.
      The visitors came closest to a goal in the 25th minute from Ashley Young’s low curling free kick that sparked chaos in the box.
      The turf level ball was palmed clear at ground level by keeper Bernd Leno. It spun to James Tarkowski who lumped it goalwards.
      The shot cannoned off Issa Diop then backspun off the top of the bar and bounced down and back towards the goal-line via the upper body of Fulham full back Antonee Robinson.
      With it three quarters over the line, full back Timothy Castagne appeared to hoof the ball clear in a bizarre let off for the home side.

      Fulham were denied by both Jordan Pickford and the woodworkCredit: PA
      Everton winger Arnaut Danjuma then spurned a cracking chance in the 32nd minute by blasting a shot high and wide at the end of a quick counter attack.
      Wastefulness was not exclusive to Dyche’s team however and Fulham striker Raul Jimenez was left cursing himself four minutes from the break when Tarkowski’s inadvertent deflection put him in the clear from close range only to slash the ball wide of the post.
      Jimenez left the pitch at the break clutching his left leg and did not appear for the second half – joining midfielder Harry Wilson on the sick list at Craven Cottage.
      The quality of football did not improve much after the break, although Pickford provided some highlights with his series of saves.
      At the other end, Dominic Calvert-Lewin headed against the crossbar and sub striker Beto managed to head over unmarked from three yards out in injury time.
      Fulham defender Timothy Castagne also headed against the woodwork. 
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      Everton say they were “shocked and disappointed” by the Premier League ruling which has driven a wrecking ball through their season.
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      FA Cup fifth round draw LIVE: Maidstone get Sheffield Wednesday or Coventry, Luton to host Man City – latest updates

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      MAIDSTONE will travel to either Sheffield Wednesday or Coventry in the fifth round of the FA Cup. The sixth-tier side beat Ipswich 2-1 on Saturday and now they get another tough tie away from home.
      Man City will travel to Luton and Chelsea or Aston Villa will host Leeds or Plymouth.

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      Spoils shared at Vicarage Road
      A late equaliser from Southampton has kept their hopes alive of making it to the fifth round.
      Martins scored early on for The Hornets before Armstrong ensured that The Saints get a replay.
      The winners of this one could potentially be heading to Anfield in the next round.
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      If Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenny’s Wrexham can upset the odds against Blackburn tomorrow evening, a big tie beckons.
      The Welsh club would welcome Newcastle Utd to the Racecourse Ground.
      It would be a strange feeling The Magpies’ stars, heading to a League Two club meaning they get to star on Netflix.
      Copy linkCopiedTrip to Kenilworth Road for Pep
      Man City will have a tricky tie as they travel to Luton Town.
      They found it hard work earlier in the season when they played.
      After falling behind to an Adebayo goal, Bernardo Silva and Grealish managed to fire them to victory.
      It certainly will be a cauldron of noise for the FA Cup fifth round.
      Credit: Getty
      Copy linkCopiedClose but no cigar for The Stones
      Maidstone Utd were just one ball away from their dream draw.
      With only four teams left in the pot, it seemed fate was going to give them Man City in money-spinning tie.
      There were groans up and down the country as they drew Sheff Wed or Coventry.
      Even fans of other clubs wanted to see the minnows get the financial rewards they deserve from making it this far.
      Glen Johnson had other ideas sadly.
      Copy linkCopiedFA Cup fifth round draw in full
      Blackburn or Wrexham vs Newcastle
      Chelsea or Aston Villa vs Leeds or Plymouth
      Bournemouth vs Leicester
      Liverpool or Norwich vs Watford or Southampton
      Bristol City or Nott’m Forest vs Newport or Man Utd
      Wolves vs Brighton
      Sheff Wed or Coventry vs Maidstone Utd
      Luton Town vs Man City
      Copy linkCopiedLuton Town vs Man City
      Copy linkCopiedSheff Wed/Coventry vs Maidstone Utd
      Copy linkCopiedWolves vs Brighton
      Copy linkCopiedBristol City/Nott’m Forest vs Newport/Man Utd
      Copy linkCopiedLiverpool/Norwich vs Watford/Southampton
      Copy linkCopiedBournemouth vs Leicester
      Copy linkCopiedChelsea/Aston Villa vs Leeds/Plymouth
      Copy linkCopiedBlackburn/Wrexham vs Newcastle
      Copy linkCopiedFifth round draw starting…..
      Copy linkCopiedLiverpool looking likely
      Liverpool have fought off an equaliser from Norwich to go 2-1 ahead at Anfield.
      They look the more likely of the two sides to cement a place in the fifth round draw.
      Watford still lead Southampton 1-0 in the other ongoing fourth round fixture.
      Credit: Reuters
      Copy linkCopiedExpected draw time
      After the earlier delay of the draw – due to crowd troubles at the Hawthorns – the draw will now take place at half time of the Liverpool vs Norwich game.
      That is estimated to be at around 3.20pm.
      Copy linkCopiedCurrent scores
      Liverpool and Watford look like they will be joining Wolves in the fifth round draw later this afternoon.
      Both sides lead their opposition in today’s fourth round ties.
      Here’s how it looks as things stand…
      West Brom 0-2 Wolves (FT)
      Liverpool 1-0 Norwich (19′)
      Watford 1-0 Southampton (HT)
      Copy linkCopiedFA Cup fixture dates
      The fifth round fixtures are set to get underway on February 28.
      The countdown begins to the final which will take place at Wembley on May 25.

      Fifth round – Wednesday, February 28
      Quarter-finals – Saturday, March 16
      Semi-finals – Saturday, April 20
      Final – Saturday, May 25

      Copy linkCopiedWolves book their spot
      Wolves’ 2-0 win over rivals West Brom means they have booked their spot in the draw.
      Watford currently lead Southampton 1-0 as they look to secure their spot in the next round too.
      Copy linkCopiedDraw delayed
      Following the delay cause by crowd troubles in the West Brom vs Wolves game, today’s draw has been pushed back.
      The draw will now take place at half-time in Liverpool’s clash with Norwich.
      Copy linkCopiedWest Brom vs Wolves back underway
      The Black Country derby is back underway.
      After a significant delay the game starts again from a kick off.
      Wolves remain 2-0 up and look like they’re heading for the fifth round.
      Copy linkCopiedPrize money
      Teams who advance past the fifth round will bag themselves £225,000.
      That kind of money would be huge for teams in the lower divisions who are eyeing a giant killing.
      Maidstone United already bagged themselves a trajectory-changing £120,000 for their win over Ipswich yesterday.
      Copy linkCopiedTeams return to pitch
      Players from both Wolves and West Brom have returned to the field of play at the Hawthorns.
      The game is yet to get back underway, but players are warming back up in positive signs.
      The terrible scenes have delayed the game by almost 30 minutes now.
      Copy linkCopiedWest Brom vs Wolves suspended
      West Brom’s clash with Wolves has been delayed due to crowd troubles in the Hawthorns Stadium.
      Fans spilt onto the pitch while police and stewards were forced to intervene.
      The match has been stopped until it is safe to continue.
      The delay could see today’s draw pushed back as a result.

      Copy linkCopiedWolves in the pot?
      Wolves look as though they have secured their spot in the pot for the draw.
      They have taken a 2-0 lead against rivals West Brom and with just over 15 minutes remaining they look like they will be heading into the fifth round.
      If things stay as they are they will occupy ball number four in the draw.
      Credit: Getty
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      Newport vs Man Utd LIVE: Rashford NOT in squad as League Two side host Red Devils in dream FA Cup tie – latest updates

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      MANCHESTER UNITED take on League Two side Newport County today in a huge FA Cup tie. Erik Ten Hag’s side will be looking to avoid a massive upset and they’ll have to do it without Marcus Rashford, who misses the game through illness.

      Kick-off time: 4.30pm GMT
      Stream/TV: BBC One/iPlayer
      Newport XI: To follow
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      Erik ten Hag was asked by the BBC about Marcus Rashford’s absence today.
      “He reported ill”, was his first response when asked where he was.
      Pushed further on nightclub reports and pending disciplinary matter, he snapped back: “It’s an internal matter. I’ll deal with that.”
      Copy linkCopiedThe danger men
      Will Evans is the man that the minnows will be praying can fire them to giantkilling glory.
      The 26-year-old forward already has 17 goals this term for the play-off chasing Exiles and he knows it will just take one more against United to achieve legendary status at the club.
      For United, they could look to Rasmus Hojlund who leads the line today.
      He has two goals in his last three games and showing a bit of goal-scoring form.

      Copy linkCopiedMan in the middle
      David Coote is today’s referee.
      He’s issues 19 yellow cards in his last four games in the middle.
      The game previous to those he showed ten yellows and two reds cards.
      Copy linkCopiedTen Hag excitement
      Erik ten Hag has said games like this highlight the ‘charm’ in cup football.
      And he reckons his side are well equipped for teams raising their game against Man Utd.
      He said: “I think we have the experience often to go into an opposition who play their biggest game. I think exactly every game against them, they want so much to win more than against any other opponent.
      “So that attitude from the opposition, that is usual for us. But it’s not about them. It’s about us. If we show the right mentality there, it’s all about that.”
      “We will manage the whole situation, of course, but also don’t make an item from it. It is what it is.
      “And you know, that is also the charm from cup football. Take it as it is, act professional and make sure you get a win and go into the next round.”
      Copy linkCopiedThe draw in full
      Here was the 5th round draw, if you haven’t caught it already.
      As mentioned, United or Newport will face Bristol City/Nottingham Forest.
      Non-league Maidstone are at Sheffield Wednesday or Coventry.
      And if Wrexham beat Blackburn tomorrow, they will welcome Newcastle to the Racecourse Ground!

      Blackburn/Wrexham v Newcastle
      Chelsea/Aston Villa v Leeds/Plymouth
      Bournemouth v Leicester
      Liverpool/Norwich v Watford/Southampton
      Bristol City/Nottingham Forest v Newport/Man Utd
      Wolves v Brighton
      Sheffield Wednesday/Coventry v Maidstone United
      Luton v Man City

      Copy linkCopiedLatest odds
      Another way of showing the task for Newport ahead is by looking at today’s odds.
      Betfair make the 17/1 chances to win the tie today – with United 1/100 to qualify from this tie in whatever shape.
      Betfair: Newport County vs Man United match odds

      Newport County – 17/1
      Draw – 7/1
      Man Utd – 1/12

      Betfair: Newport County vs Man United – To Qualify odds

      Newport County – 16/1
      Man Utd – 1/100

      Copy linkCopiedViews from SunSport’s Justin Allen at Rodney Parade 
      Harry Maguire and Erik ten Hag stopped to sign autographs and shirts as they walked into Rodney Parade.
      The United boss has dropped Marcus Rashford after he partied in a nightclub in Belfast.
      Rashford was one of the players many of the Newport players were looking forward to facing.
      In fact, midfielder Nathan Wood wanted to grab his shirt post-match – but the England striker will not be playing here at Rodney Parade.

      Copy linkCopiedThe gulf
      We know it’s a tall ask for Newport this afternoon but just how big is it?
      Well, there’s a huge 73 places between the pair in the English football pyramid.
      Newport occupy 16th in League Two, with United hoping to climb up the table now some key men return.
      They’re eighth in the top flight currently.

      Copy linkCopiedHow the hosts line up
      And the Newport XI – named by manager Graham Coughlan.
      Danger man Will Evans is the one to look out for.
      NEWPORT COUNTY XI: Townsend, Clarke, Delaney, Lewis, McLoughlin, Bennett, Morris, Wildig, Charsley, Palmer-Houlden, Evans
      Copy linkCopiedTeam news
      And we’ll start with the visitors.
      We said Erik ten Hag will go strong and the United boss is at full strength.
      Lisandro Martinez, Luke Shaw and Casemiro return from injury.
      And there’s a debut in goal for Altay Bayindir!
      MAN UTD XI: Altay, Dalot, Varane, Martinez, Shaw, Casemiro, Mainoo, Fernandes, Antony, Garnacho, Hojlund
      Copy linkCopiedFifth round draw!
      The team news is on the way, we’ll have that in just a few seconds.
      But in the meantime, the fifth round draw is ongoing.
      The winners of today’s tie will have an away tie at either Bristol City or Nottingham Forest – who will replay after a draw yesterday.
      More on the draw later!
      Copy linkCopiedGraham Coughlan massive red
      Newport boss Graham Coughlan is looking for the biggest result of his managerial career today.
      But he’s also a massive Reds fan – who watches the side across Europe!
      He told the Daily Mail: “I followed United years ago, when they couldn’t win an argument, never mind a game.
      “It was tough being a follower at that time because Liverpool were dominating, and you had to go to school every day and just get hammered. They’re going through a similar period now, like they experienced in the eighties, but they’ll come through and get to the other side of it.
      “I was there the last time they lifted a trophy, the League Cup. Me and the kids were there. I was there the last time they lifted the FA Cup. 
      “I’ve been to finals that they’ve lost. They gave me one of the best nights of my life in Barcelona. The FA Cup final in 1985. I was there when Liverpool beat them in the League Cup final in 1983. My missus will always accompany me when the big European games come around, the kids come with me for the league games.”
      Copy linkCopiedSetting the scene
      Here’s how we look with a little over an hour until kick off.
      The United players have taken in their surroundings and are inside ahead of the warm up.
      Credit: Reuters
      Credit: Getty
      Copy linkCopiedFifth round draw
      A bit of a strange scenario as the fifth round draw is due shortly.
      It was supposed to come before Liverpool’s tie with Norwich City.
      But it was put back to half time – so will be on the way shortly.
      Copy linkCopiedRashford illness
      On that Rashford illness, the United star faces disciplinary action for missing training after back-to-back nights out in Belfast.
      Rashford is in hot water after he ‘was too ill on Friday’, despite being spotted in Thompsons Garage nightclub hours earlier.
      Rashford trained on Wednesday and was pictured in Lavery’s Bar that evening ahead of a planned day off.
      He is believed to have been in Northern Ireland to see his pal and former academy team-mate Ro-Shaun Williams, who is signed for Larne FC.
      The striker was then seen in Thompsons on Thursday and flew home by private jet the following morning.
      Copy linkCopiedViews from SunSport’s Justin Allen at Rodney Parade 
      The Manchester United team and entourage have just arrived into Newport. 
      Thousands of home fans are in the streets to welcome them.
      United are one of only two teams the League Two team have never faced from the top four divisions – Liverpool being the other.
      Tickets for this game at Rodney Parade sold out in just little over half an hour on Monday.
      There will be a capacity 9,500 packed in with 1,400 from United.

      Copy linkCopiedTaking no chances
      Erik ten Hag has said he’ll be taking a strong team for today’s fixture and is taking no chances.
      But he WON’T have Marcus Rashford – more on that shortly…
      The United boss said: “We’ll have a strong side.
      “We have still some injuries like Victor Lindelof and Tyrell Malacia.
      “Marcus Rashford was ill, Jonny Evans was ill so we have to see how they recover.
      “But for the rest, we have players returning like Lisandro Martinez, like Luke Shaw, like Harry Maguire, like Casemiro which is a good thing.”
      Copy linkCopiedGAME DAY!
      Hello and welcome to today’s FA Cup fourth round coverage as League Two Newport aim to take the ultimate scalp against Manchester United.
      County sit 16th in the fourth tier and are – of course – long odds to topple 12-time winners United.
      But some might say it’s as good a time as any to take on Erik ten Hag’s men.
      Nevertheless, there’s a major gulf between the two sides in all aspects.
      It will be a good test for County – but one they’ll certainly relish.
      Will United? That’s the question…
      A place in the fifth round is up for grabs and we’ll have all the action here!
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      Newport 2-4 Man Utd LIVE RESULT: Ten Hag’s side hobble over line against brave minnows in epic FA Cup tie – updates

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are through to the fifth round of the FA Cup after beating League Two side Newport County 4-2. Bruno Fernandes and Kobbie Mainoo put the visitors ahead with two brilliant finishes before Newport pulled two back themselves.
      Antony then put United back ahead, tapping home after Luke Shaw hit the post. Rasmus Holdjund then put the game to bed with a drilled finish of his own.

      Kick-off time: 4.30pm GMT
      Stream/TV: BBC One/iPlayer
      Newport XI: Townsend, Clarke, Delaney, Lewis, McLoughlin, Bennett, Morris, Wildig, Charsley, Palmer-Houlden, Evans
      Man Utd XI: Bayindir, Dalot, Varane, Martinez, Shaw; Casemiro, Mainoo, Fernandes, Antony, Garnacho, Hojlund

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      Draw in full
      Here was the 5th round draw in its entirety, drawn earlier today.

      Blackburn Rovers or Wrexham vs Newcastle
      Chelsea or Aston Villa vs Leeds United or Plymouth Argyle
      Bournemouth vs Leicester City
      Liverpool vs Watford or Southampton
      Bristol City or Nottingham Forest vs Manchester United
      Wolves vs Brighton
      Sheffield Wednesday or Coventry City vs Maidstone United
      Luton Town vs Manchester City

      Copy linkCopiedICYMI
      Manchester United had to do it without Marcus Rashford today.
      The forward is in hot water after reporting ill when not making training on Friday.
      It later emerged he’d been out in Belfast on the Thursday night – and Erik ten Hag was spiky when questioned pre-match.
      “He reported ill”, was his first response when asked where he was.
      Pushed further on nightclub reports and pending disciplinary matter, he snapped back: “It’s an internal matter. I’ll deal with that.”
      Copy linkCopiedNow what?
      United return to Premier League action in midweek with a tricky trip to Wolves on Thursday.
      High flying West Ham and Aston Villa come next before a trip to Luton on February 18.

      Copy linkCopiedMore from Coughlan
      The boyhood United fan was asked what his biggest memory of today would be – and he said losing the game!
      He also reckons his family in the stand – 14 of which traveled from Ireland last night – will be just as dejected.
      He continued:” My biggest memory will be? Getting beat I suppose. You want memories to be successful. I’m a bad loser. There’s a real good bond in that dressing room and they represented the club immensely today.
      “It wasn’t to be but I’m so proud of the lads. We needed those little moments and it didn’t fall for us.
      “My family will probably be feeling the same as me, a little bit dejected. It hasn’t sunk in for me yet what we’ve achieved. We’ve just come up a little bit short on the day.”
      Copy linkCopiedCoughlan reacts
      The Newport manager says scoring twice against United today will live with his players forever.
      He was full of praise for the character of his side and admitted he was dreaming of a replay at one stage.
      He told Match of the Day: “The best team won, they were clinical when they got their chances.
      “At 2-2 the ball comes off the post and it fell to Antony. I did think at 2-2 we could possibly force a replay if we could weather the storm. Class saw them through.
      “A lesser team might have chucked the towel in but I spoke about character at half-time. The lads reacted really well in the second half.
      “When you score two goals against Manchester United, that creates memories. That will live with our boys forever. I’ve challenged our lads to push on.”
      Copy linkCopiedInto round 5
      At the end of the day, United got the result they came for.
      They’ll be back on the road in the next round, too.
      United head to the winners of Bristol City vs Nottingham Forest, who’ll contest a replay.
      Copy linkCopiedTen Hag reacts
      The United boss continues the spiky nature of speaking to the press that he started the day with.
      He also didn’t appear to be in the picture when the benches exchanged handshakes at the end….
      He told Match of the Day: “The first 35 minutes minutes were very comfortable leading 2-0. It should have been 3-0 or 4-0. They created chances out of nothing.
      “Our defence transition was not great. We had to start again to win this game and we did. Well done boys.
      “We controlled the game, maybe we went a little bit slower. We had the chance to go 3-0. Garnacho hit the crossbar. They had nothing, really nothing and then they scored a goal.”
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      Speaking of which, Bruno Fernandes was awarded the Emirates Man of the Match for his display today.
      Copy linkCopiedBruno reacts
      United skipper Bruno Fernandes was disappointed with today’s score, admitting it ‘wasn’t perfect’.
      He told Match of the Day: “It wasn’t the result we wanted.
      “We wanted to win and we got it, but the result wasn’t the perfect one for us.
      “We didn’t want to concede goals. Their first was an unbelievable shot but we had to kill the game before letting them get a second.”
      Copy linkCopiedFull time stats
      The numbers behind that 90 minutes of football.
      Newport with plenty of attempts at goal and will be rightly proud of their efforts.
      United were always going to have more of the ball but didn’t do particularly a lot with it.

      Copy linkCopiedViews from SunSport’s Justin Allen at Rodney Parade 
      United have got past a huge banana skin here at Rodney Parade but it’s not been convincing.
      The League Two side had them rocking after Bryn Morris and Will Evans scored either side of half time to come back from 2-0 down.
      United got through in  thanks to Anthony’s tap-in after Luke Shaw’s cracker bounced back of the right post – and then Rasmus Hijlund made the game safe in injury time. 
      If this was a League Two game you would say United deserved it but when you consider the gulf in class between the teams you have to say Erik ten Hag’s team have been poor.
      Lots for Ten Hag to ponder going forward. 
      Newport meanwhile can be proud and they banked £400,000 from this tie.
      Copy linkCopiedFull time!
      Manchester United are through but they were made to work for it!
      Newport 2-4 Man Utd

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      98. CLOSE!
      Evans wins Newport a free kick after being swiped by McTominay.
      It’s a good opportunity wide on the left to create one final big chance which they work short.
      It’s played to Waite 25 yards from goal, who curls an effort towards the top corner and Altay has to tip over at full stretch.
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      It was a nice ball through from McTominay which Garnacho picked up to feed Forson.
      His attempt on the slide is saved well by Townsend but Hojlund is on hand to convert the rebound from 12 yards.
      Copy linkCopiedGOOOALLLL!!!
      Game over as United score a fourth.
      Rasmus Hojlund with the goal to make sure the visitors are in the 5th round.
      Copy linkCopiedNewport 2-3 Man Utd
      90+3′ The header is won at the back post but it’s comfortable for the United keeper to claim underneath his bar.

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      90+2. A battle on the right is won by Waite.
      He turns Dalot and finds Morris again 30 yards from goal and he hits a bullet towards goal which is deflected behind for a corner!
      Copy linkCopiedNewport 2-3 Man Utd
      There will be a minimum of NINE minutes additional time played.
      We’re not quite done yet….
      Copy linkCopiedNewport 2-3 Man Utd
      CLOSE!
      90′ Evans picks up a loose ball 30 yards from goal and drives a few yards before unleashing a fierce strike across goal which flies narrowly wide.
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      87. United make another pair of changes:

      0FF: Antony & Martinez
      ON: Forson & Maguire

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      87. The free kick is far, far too deep and drifts away for a goal kick.
      Copy linkCopiedNewport 2-3 Man Utd
      The game will restart now with that free kick for the home side.
      The United medical staff will see to all needs on the pitch while the Newport medics deal with the situation off it.
      Copy linkCopiedNewport 2-3 Man Utd
      There’s a pause in play as the medical staff deal with a medical emergency in the crowd.
      The physios dart across the pitch to see to the individual.
      Of course, we hope they’re OK and it’s not serious.
      Copy linkCopiedNewport 2-3 Man Utd
      82. Free kick to Newport, just inside the United half but right in front of the technical area.
      McLoughlin is ready to take.
      Soccer Football – FA Cup – Fourth Round – Newport County AFC v Manchester United – Rodney Parade, Newport, Wales, Britain – January 28, 2024 Manchester United’s Antony celebrates scoring their third goal REUTERS/Carl Recine
      Copy linkCopiedNewport 2-3 Man Utd
      80. A couple of United changes too.

      OFF: Casemiro & Shaw
      ON: McTominay & Kambwala

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      FA Cup fourth round LIVE RESULTS: Sixth-tier Maidstone STUN Ipswich, Everton host Luton, Newcastle visit Fulham

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      THE magic of the FA Cup strikes again as non-league side Maidstone have BEATEN Championship outfit Ipswich Town.Sam Corne’s strike turned out to be the difference maker in this thrilling fourth round tie.
      Elsewhere, Newcastle make the trip to London where Marco Silva’s Fulham awaits.

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      Goal – Jamie Vardy (Leicester)
      Copy linkCopiedSheff Utd 2-2 Brighton
      Incredible fightback from Chris Wilder’s side.
      In the eighth minute of time added on, Bogle found Osula who finished well to complete the comeback.
      Roberto De Zerbi will be giving his side the hairdryer treatment in the interval.
      Credit: PA
      Copy linkCopiedGoal – William Osula (Sheff Utd)
      Copy linkCopiedSheff Utd 1-2 Brighton
      Finally the home fans have something to celebrate.
      VAR is checking for an offside and the wait is ongoing.
      It is usually not a good sign when the review takes this long.
      Hamer slotted a shot into the roof of the net, he just hopes his goal stands.
      Finally VAR confirms the goal is good, much to the delight of the Sheff Utd fans.
      Copy linkCopiedGoal – Gustavo Hamer (Sheff Utd)
      Copy linkCopiedEverton 0-1 Luton
      The visitors get the goal their play has deserved.
      As a corner comes in, Reece Burke shoots hard and low but it deflects off the Everton defender and is in the back of the net.
      Not a lot Mykolenko could do as he was unable to react quickly enough.
      Copy linkCopiedOwn goal – Vitaliy Mykolenko (Everton)
      Copy linkCopiedStones have their lowest ever odds
      After their stunning victory today, Maidstone Utd are now only 269-1 to win the trophy with the bookies.
      Man City: 11/5
      Liverpool: 4/1
      Man United: 17/2
      Chelsea: 13/1
      Newcastle: 13/1
      Aston Villa: 17/1
      Brighton: 21/1
      Bournemouth: 28/1
      Wolves: 29/1
      Everton: 39/1
      Fulham: 41/1
      Nottingham Forest: 47/1
      Leicester: 47/1
      Leeds United: 54/1
      Southampton, Luton, Coventry, Birmingham: 99/1
      West Brom: 109/1
      Sheffield United: 119/1
      Blackburn: 129/1
      Watford, Norwich: 149/1
      Plymouth: 200/1
      Bristol City: 249/1
      Maidstone United: 269/1
      Wrexham: 300/1
      Newport: 300/1
      All odds brought to you by Betfair.
      Copy linkCopiedEverton 0-0 Luton
      Despite having half-chances in the box, The Toffees seem to be taking one too many touches when the chance presents itself.
      Luton are starting to take the game by the scruff of the neck and are looking the better of the two teams.
      Still no goals at Goodison Park but the visitors are looking the more likely to get it.
      Copy linkCopiedLeeds 1-0 Plymouth
      Byram finds Anthony in the box and side foots his effort into the bottom corner of the goal.
      The hosts finally get a goal for all their domination.
      Anthony lifts his shirt up in celebration with a fitting tribute for his mother who he sadly lost this week.
      Copy linkCopiedGoal – Jaidon Anthony (Leeds Utd)
      Copy linkCopiedSheff Utd 0-2 Brighton
      It is just not proving to be a good season to be a Blades’ fan.
      Bogle is penalised for foul in the box, VAR agrees with the decision.
      Pedro steps up and sends the keeper the wrong way to double the visitors’ lead.
      Copy linkCopiedGoal – Joao Pedro (Brighton)
      Copy linkCopiedLeeds 0-0 Plymouth
      The hosts are starting to dominate the game now.
      All they are missing is a goal but Plymouth are struggling to get out of their own half.
      Ethan Ampadu could be on a hat-trick already in this game with a shot well blocked and keeper foiling him on another occasion.
      Copy linkCopiedSheff Utd 0-1 Brighton
      Buonanotte, take a bow son!
      An absolute screamer at Bramall Lane as The Seagulls’ player pings one into the top corner.
      The Blades just cannot catch a break as the visitors take the lead, all of this after Pascal Gross had a goal disallowed earlier in the game for offside.
      Copy linkCopiedGoal – Facundo Buonanotte (Brighton)
      Copy linkCopiedForm is temporary, class is permanent
      Wolves have shared their congratulations for Maidstone manager George Elokobi.
      A touch of class from the Midlands club.
      Elokobi will be getting some texts from well-wishers today after they beat Ip[swich 2-1 at Portman Road.

      Copy linkCopiedEverton 0-0 Luton
      Calvert-Lewin does well down the left flank.
      After holding the ball up, he rolls it the edge of the box to Beto.
      The striker tries to side foot it into the goal but drags it wide.
      Should really be one-nil to The Toffees.
      Credit: PA
      Copy linkCopiedLeicester 0-0 Birmingham
      With The Foxes makes ten changes, it is Tony Mowbray’s side who have started the more positive.
      Stolarczyk maakes a good save with his feet to deny Birmingham.
      The visitors will want to get a goal to cap off the start they have made.
      Copy linkCopiedLeeds 0-0 Plymouth
      The visitors have a half chance as a ball is fizzed across the goal.
      It makes it way to the back post and almost hits the Plymouth player rather than him shooting.
      With the ball rebounding just over the bar, to Meslier’s relief.
      Copy linkCopiedPlymouth starting XI:
      Here is the side Ian Foster has named as they looked to upset the odds with a win at Elland Road.
      Credit: @Argyle
      Copy linkCopiedLeeds starting XI:
      Daniel Farke rotates his side for the visit of Plymouth in this FA Cup fourth round tie.
      Credit: @LUFC
      Copy linkCopiedBirmingham starting XI:
      Tony Mowbray makes three changes for the short trip to the King Power Stadium today.
      Credit: @BCFC
      Copy linkCopiedLeicester starting XI:
      Enzo Maresca makes ten changes for the Midlands derby in the FA Cup this afternoon.
      Credit: @LCFC
      Copy linkCopiedBrighton starting XI:
      Roberto De Zerbi puts a strong line-up out as his chance have a chance to chase to some silverware in the FA Cup.
      Credit: @OfficialBHAFC
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      Chelsea vs Aston Villa LIVE SCORE: Blues forced to FA Cup replay with Emery’s side after drab stalemate – updates

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      CHELSEA have been forced into an FA Cup replay with Aston Villa after a 0-0 draw at Stamford Bridge. The Blues dominated much of the game but failed to put away some key chances as Unai Emery’s side held firm in the capital.

      Kick-off time: 7.45pm GMT
      Stream/TV: Not televised in UK
      Chelsea XI: To follow…
      Villa XI: To follow…

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      Farewell
      That’s all from us tonight – this game will be rearranged for the replay, although no firm date has been given just yet.
      Have a good evening.
      Copy linkCopiedMauricio Pochettino
      On tonight’s performance: “They have amazing players in attack. They didn’t score and we kept a clean sheet. We face a team like Aston Villa, it is difficult.
      “Of course, we didn’t score but we created chances. I trust and believe in my players, for sure, playing in this way that we are going to score. Emiliano is an amazing keeper, he was really, really good and sometimes you need some luck to score.”
      On Levi Colwill: “We don’t believe it’s too bad. A smaller issue. He didn’t feel comfortable. We knew before we might not start with him but then he was ready to play, but then he felt something.”
      On Petrovic: “He’s doing fantastic. We need to give full credit. He arrived from the MLS, he’s really young, he’s competing really well. The way he behaves in the goal, it shows his quality and character. It’s amazing.”

      Copy linkCopiedUnai Emery
      “Very happy and proud of our work. I was aware about how we need to be competitive like before.
      “We struggled in the first half, but we spoke in the dressing room about how we won here before and were competitive facing matches like tonight.”
      The Spanish boss also says he is excited to get his side back to Villa Park having played the last four games away from home.
      “In the second half we were getting progressively better and we finished strong.
      “We were as well trying to win the mach with our game plan like we prepared before. I have to accept the draw and we are going to be motivated with our supporters [at home].”
      Copy linkCopiedFT: Chelsea 0-0 Aston Villa
      We’re just waiting to hear from the managers here inside the press room. Sadly no more food or beverage updates to bring you.
      But we’ll have word from the managers as soon as they arrive.
      Copy linkCopiedFT: Chelsea 0-0 Aston Villa

      Copy linkCopiedFT: Chelsea 0-0 Aston Villa

      Copy linkCopiedFT: Chelsea 0-0 Aston Villa
      Cole Palmer will surely be running over those chances in the dressing room now.
      Twice Aston Villa players passed him the ball inside the box and twice he was unable to find the back of the net.
      It wasn’t quite the horror show of the Riverside a couple of weeks ago, but an England international and player of his technical quality really should be doing better with both of those changes.
      The first was hit straight at the keeper and the second was a total mishit.
      Copy linkCopiedEmi Martinez reacts quickly to stop Conor Gallagher racing onto a loose passCredit: AFP
      Copy linkCopiedFT: Chelsea 0-0 Aston Villa
      All over here at Stamford Bridge in what was a proper cup tie – fast, frantic, often lacking in quality but never in excitement.
      Chelsea dominated possession and probably had the better opportunities, with Cole Palmer having two clear attempts that he should have done better with.
      Both of those came from Aston Villa mistakes, who were often guilty of overplaying at the back.
      But the visitors also had their fair share of chancesm, with Djordje Petrovic making two very good saves to keep Unai Emery’s side at bay.
      Neither manager will have wanted that one to end in a draw, but probably a fair result overall.
      Copy linkCopiedFULL-TIME: Chelsea 0-0 Aston Villa
      We’re heading for a replay at Villa Park.
      Copy linkCopiedChelsea 0-0 Aston Villa
      90. In case you were wondering – yes, the game will go to a replay if there is a draw here tonight.
      Replays are vaild in the third and fourth rounds but from the fifth round on matches go to extra-time then penalties.
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      90. Another sub for the visitors, with Leon Bailey replacing Moussa Diaby for the final couple of minutes.
      The fourth official also tells us we’ve got just three minutes to play.
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      89. Another sub for the Blues, former Villa man Carney Chukwuemeka replaces Enzo.
      Huge roar from the home end and huge boos from the away end, of course.
      Copy linkCopiedChelsea 0-0 Aston Villa
      87. Almost a goal for Ollie Watkins!
      Enzo Fernandez is beaten too easily by Zainolo who drops in a cross – Watkins gets ahead of Thiago Silva but his hooked effort goes right across goal and past the far post.
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      86. Both sides really pushing hard for this winner. Villa earn themselves a corner and after the ball is half cleared, it drops to Ezri Konsa who flashes an effort just wide of the post.
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      82. Villa nearly the architects of their own downfall again – this time its Boubacar Kamara with a loose back pass that almost falls at the feet of Conor Gallagher.
      Thankfully for the visitors, Emi Martinez is alert to the danger and puts in an excellent tackle on the edge of the box before Gallagher can get the ball under control.
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      82. Now it’s Unai Emery’s turn to make a couple of changes – Nicolo Zainolo is coming on for Youri Tielemans and Matty Cash is being replaced by Diego Carlos.
      Copy linkCopiedCole Palmer has had a couple of good chances but couldn’t find the net
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      76. Two more substitutions incoming for the Blues, with Poch desperate to stem a tide of VIlla attacks.
      Armando Broja is coming on for Noni Madueke and Raheem Sterling is replaced by Mykhailo Mudryk.
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      74. Villa really finding their feet now and force Petrovic into two excellent saves within 90 seconds.
      First, Ollie Watkins is set free on the right and fires across goal, but it is comfortably batted away by the Serbian.
      The second was certainly not so easy – this time Matty Cash is set free down the right and cuts inside onto his left.
      His effort looks like it will sneak into the far corner before Petrovic turns it round the post and out for a corner.
      Copy linkCopiedView from SunSport’s Jordan Davies at Stamford Bridge
      The end of the first half has spilled over into this opening period of the second half – a real lack of cutting edge from both sides.
      As I am typing, Cole Palmer has missed an absolute sitter of a volley from another Villa mistake at the back, this time from Emi Martinez.
      Other than that, a lot of the noteworthy action is away from the pitch.
      Mauricio Pochettino has been left gobsmacked by several refereeing decisions, having to calm down his own bench from harassing the fourth official
      Noni Madueke was forced to change his boots after one of them had ripped at the sole. Will be interesting to see if a change of footwear will change his fortunes in front of goal. Meanwhile, Ben Chilwell is on, and has taken the captain’s armband.
      Aston Villa look relatively comfortably, but for the odd mad moment at the back, but Ollie Watkins needs more service to trouble Chelsea’s backline.
      Copy linkCopiedChelsea 0-0 Aston Villa
      71. Absolutely frantic stuff here again, the temperature and pace of this game has gone through the roof.
      Both sets of fans now in full voice – this is the loudest I’ve heard Stamford Bridge in weeks – and the game has become frantic and end to end.
      Both teams believe they can win it.
      We’re surely in for a thrilling final 20 minutes.
      Copy linkCopiedNoni Madueke fires in a cross from the rightCredit: Getty
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      65. Here comes the change for Chelsea, with Chilwell replacing youngster Alfie Gilchrist, who has looked assured all evening.
      A full reshuffle for the Chelsea back four now – Disasi slides over from centre-back to right-back and Badiashile moves from the left to the centre.
      Chilwell takes up his usual position on the left and also collects the captain’s armband.
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      62. Ben Chilwell, who played so well on his return to action against Middlesbrough, is now preapring to come on.
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