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      Arsenal 5-0 Crystal Palace LIVE RESULT: Gunners close gap on Premier League table toppers after thumping Eagles

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      ARSENAL have beaten Crystal Palace 5-0 to close the gap on Premier League table toppers Liverpool.The Gunners took the lead after eleven minutes through Gabriel’s powerful header from a corner.
      Just past the half-hour mark, the Brazilian centre-back got on the end of Bukayo Saka’s corner yet again – and the ball ended up in the net for 2-0 with the final touch coming off Palace goalkeeper Dean Henderson.
      In the second half, Leandro Trossard ended his goal drought after he expertly finished to make it 3-0 before Gabriel Martinelli scored a quick-fire double from the bench to seal a 5-0 for Arsenal.

      Match result: Arsenal 5-0 Crystal Palace
      Arsenal team: Raya, White, Saliba, Gabriel, Zinchenko, Rice, Odegaard, Havertz, Saka, Jesus, Trossard
      Crystal Palace team: Henderson, Clyne, Andersen, Guehi, Mitchell, Richards, Lerma, Hughes, Schlupp, Eze, Mateta

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      The curious case of Kai Havertz
      Having spent £65m on the German midfielder in the summer, you have to wonder whether Mikel Arteta has ever seen a Chelsea game.
      Since arriving at The Emirates, the player has failed to impress and today was no different.
      Another anonymous performance where fans are left wondering if he is still on the pitch.

      Copy linkCopiedGunners move up table with win
      Arsenal move into third place in the Premier League, level on points with Aston Villa and Man City.
      They currently sit only two points behind leaders Liverpool.
      With Jurgen Klopp’s side due to visit The Emirates soon, this seems a mouth-watering prospect.
      Copy linkCopiedPalace fans make their voices heard
      As the goals went in towards the end of the game, the travelling fans unfurled some banners with messages for the owners.
      Things are not going well for The Eagles and there seems to be no quick fix to their problems.
      After the final whistle, Roy Hodgson stood on the touchline looking over at the away end and the messages from the Crystal Palace fans.
      Credit: Reuters
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      Copy linkCopiedFrom SunSport’s Jordan Davies at The Emirates
      It only takes one moment to change the impetus of a season, and maybe Leandro Trossard’s goal to make it 3-0 was just that.
      Despite winning 2-0 thanks to two set-pieces, the mood inside the ground was flat. Arsenal were still not clicking with ball at feet and were terribly clunky in attack.
      And then came a free-flowing counter that brought the noise. David Raya’s quick throw-out, Gabriel Jesus’ driving run and pass and Trossard’s venomous finish.
      The sort of goal the swashbuckling Gunners of last season would have scored – rapid, direct and fantastically fluid. Arteta celebrated by shouting “VAMOS” while applauding Raya.
      The first open-play goal in this stadium by Arsenal since December 17.
      Maybe this is the one that brings the confidence back that this side desperately need to feed off for the rest of the campaign in the hunt for the title.
      Copy linkCopiedFT: Arsenal 5-0 Crystal Palace
      It is a five-star performance from The Gunners.
      Three second half goals condemn Crystal Palace to a heavy defeat.
      Mikel Arteta’s side put their poor run of form behind them.

      Copy linkCopiedFT: Arsenal 5-0 Crystal Palace
      The referee brings the game to a close to put the visitors out of their misery.
      A comfortable win for The Gunners from start to finish.
      Things do not look good for Roy Hodgson and his side.
      Copy linkCopiedArsenal 5-0 Crystal Palace
      90+6. It is an absolute carbon-copy of the previous goal.
      Crystal Palace have not learnt anything as Martinelli ghosts in to slot the ball into the same corner once again.
      The Brazilian scores a brace from the bench.
      Copy linkCopiedGoal – Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal)
      Copy linkCopiedArsenal 4-0 Crystal Palace
      90+4. The icing is put on the cake as Nketiah feeds the ball into space for Martinelli to run onto.
      As he bears down on goal, he slots the ball into the far corner.
      The fans in the away end take this as the signal to head home.
      Copy linkCopiedGoal – Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal)
      Copy linkCopiedArsenal 3-0 Crystal Palace
      90+2. The Crystal Palace fans have unfurled some banners showing their thoughts on the way the club is run.
      It seems the general feeling is there is not investment in the squad.
      Having lost Zaha in the summer, they haven’t really brought many players in during the summer transfer window.
      Copy linkCopiedArsenal 3-0 Crystal Palace
      90. Mikel Arteta will be pleased with the result today.
      It was integral that his side got back to winning ways.
      There will be far harder challenges than this Palace team in the weeks to come, that is for sure.
      We are going to have six additional minutes.
      Credit: Reuters
      Copy linkCopiedArsenal 3-0 Crystal Palace
      88. Martinelli gets to the byline and crosses.
      It is half-cleared and ball breaks to Zinchenko in the box.
      His shot is weak and trickles through to Henderson.
      Copy linkCopiedArsenal 3-0 Crystal Palace
      86. Tomkins comes on for Guehi for the visitors.
      Arsenal continue to pass the ball around, trying to probe and find an opening.
      Jorginho clips a ball forward but Nketiah cannot hold it up.
      Copy linkCopiedArsenal 3-0 Crystal Palace
      84. This game is gong through the motions now.
      Crystal Palace continue to get numbers behind the ball as the hosts try to break them down.
      Martinelli has looked lively since his introduction.
      Copy linkCopiedArsenal 3-0 Crystal Palace
      82. Jesus and Gabriel come off for Kiwior and Nketiah.
      It is another game without a goal for the former Man City striker.
      Despite the scoreline, their strikers continue to fire blanks.
      The Arsenal frontline could be renamed ‘the starting pistol’.
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      80. Crystal Palace have a corner but it is headed clear by Gabriel.
      Arsenal counter attack with pace as Martinelli runs forward.
      Mitchell does well to track his run and wins the ball back.
      Credit: Getty
      Copy linkCopiedArsenal 3-0 Crystal Palace
      78. Arsenal whip a free kick into the box which is headed clear.
      The ball drops to Jorginho some thirty yards out, who opts to have a shot.
      It is the sort of effort you expect to see on a parks pitch on Sunday morning up and down the country.
      Copy linkCopiedArsenal 3-0 Crystal Palace
      76. Ahamada and Franca come on for the visitors.
      They replace Schlupp and Clyne.
      This has been a disappointing performance for the Crystal Palace fans.
      Fortunately they have not had to travel far.
      Copy linkCopiedArsenal 3-0 Crystal Palace
      74. Declan Rice comes off for Jorginho.
      Arteta has the chance to give some of his fringe players a run out now with the result in the bag.
      Arsenal look to play the ball out from a goal kick like a five-a-side game and Raya immediately puts Odegaard under pressure.
      This just seems like an accident waiting to happen with this Spanish keeper.
      Copy linkCopiedArsenal 3-0 Crystal Palace
      72. Arsenal will get a bit of a break after today’s game.
      Next weekend sees a round of FA Cup action which no longer involves The Gunners.
      Mikel Arteta’s side are in complete control of this game now.
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      70. Arsenal look most susceptible when they are trying to play out from the back, it really doesn’t work for them.
      Trossard and Havertz come off for Smith Rowe and Martinelli.
      Chance for them to make a claim for regular places in this Arsenal line-up.
      Credit: Getty
      Copy linkCopiedArsenal 3-0 Crystal Palace
      68. Palace look to make a change as Hughes is replaced by Ozoh.
      The visiting fans will be hoping he can make a difference.
      Arsenal look set to make a couple of changes also.
      Copy linkCopiedArsenal 3-0 Crystal Palace
      66. Roy Hodgson’s job could really be under threat right now.
      Wins are looking hard to come by and they are stuck in a rut of poor form currently.
      You have to wonder about the presence of Graham Potter at the game today even more now.
      Copy linkCopiedArsenal 3-0 Crystal Palace
      64. Jesus is penalised for a foul on Eze just outside the box.
      This presents a chance for Crystal Palace to trouble Raya in the Arsenal goal.
      Eberechi Eze is stood over the ball and strikes it well but the Arsenal keeper palms it over the crossbar.
      It was a routine save as the Palace winger hit it straight at him.
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      Brentford vs Nottingham Forest LIVE SCORE: Ivan Toney returns from eight-month ban hoping to end Bees’ woeful Prem form

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      IVAN TONEY is BACK and he’ll be determined to end Brentford’s winless run against Nottingham Forest.The sought-after striker served an eight-month suspension for breaching football betting rules.
      But Toney makes returns this evening as the Bees take on Forest in a huge relegation battle.

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      Mohamed Salah injury updates LIVE: Latest as Liverpool star leaves AFCON 2023 game INJURED holding hamstring – updates

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      MOHAMED SALAH had to leave Egypt’s 2-2 draw with Ghana at Afcon 2023 INJURED. The Liverpool star had to fight back tears as he left the field clutching his hamstring, with Liverpool fans now fearing the worst.
      Salah had to come off on the stroke of half-time but the extent of his injury remains unknown.
      Follow all the latest updates with our live blog below…
      Egypt so far
      As you can see from the table below it’s all to play for, for Egypt.
      The loss of Mo Salah for their final group game isn’t going to help the situation.
      Work to do!

      Copy linkCopiedThe game itself
      The game itself was eventful even outside of the Salah injury.
      It finished 2-2 with West Ham star Mohammed Kudus scoring twice for Egypt.
      The draw means Egypt are still fighting to stay in the Afcon.
      They are on two points after two games, and lie second.
      But they’ll need to get a win against Cape Verde in their final match.
      Copy linkCopiedTitle race ramifications?
      What does this all mean for the title race you might ask?
      Well Salah isn’t due back from the Afcon for a few weeks anyway.
      Liverpool take on Premier League title rivals Arsenal on 4th February.
      He wouldn’t have been ready for that game anyway.
      But with Manchester City on 9th March, is that the date we could see him back?
      Copy linkCopiedEgypt boss speaks
      Egypt manager Rui Vitoria has spoken over Mo Salah’s hamstring injury tonight.
      He said: “I hope it’s not a big problem…but now, I don’t know, because it’s [too] early to see something.
      “I think it’s not [serious], but let’s see.
      “Let’s see if Salah recovers.”
      That sounds like good news for both club and country?
      Copy linkCopiedA GOOD OMEN?
      There is some slim hopes for Liverpool, and it’s linked to the last time Salah got a hamstring injury.
      In the 2019-20 season, he suffered a similar issue… and the Reds went on to win the Premier League title.
      Could history repeat itself? A good omen over bad news?

      Copy linkCopiedLENGTH OF TIME OUT?
      It’s all-but certain Salah has injured his hamstring, which has different levels of severity.
      According to reports, he could be out for as long as three-months, which would be a huge blow for Liverpool.

      First class: from 10 days to two weeks

      Second degree: from 3 weeks to 6 weeks

      Third degree: interruption (3 months)

      Copy linkCopied’Not looking good’
      Fans reacted with shock at the news of Salah’s injury and rushed to social media.
      One said: “Very disheartening that Mo Salah couldn’t continue.
      “Firstly, two great friendly nations locking horns.
      “Secondly, my Liverpool player getting injured. This is an awkward situation I find myself.”
      Another added: “That’s bad.”
      Copy linkCopiedWATCH IT HERE
      It’s a worrying time for Liverpool and Egypt, with the incident a real blow for both.
      Salah can be seen down on the ground, a pained expression on his face.
      Footage below shows how bad it could be for the legendary Reds striker.
      Watch it here:

      Copy linkCopiedMo in tears
      Salah looked visibly upset as he hobbled off the pitch playing for Egypt tonight.
      He fought back tears, with fears he could miss the rest of the tournament for his home nation.
      And it could have further ramifications for Liverpool if it turns into a long-term problem.
      The incident happened just before half-time during their game against Ghana.
      Copy linkCopiedSalah injured
      Mo Salah has left Liverpool fans fearing the worst after leaving Egypt’s clash with Ghana at Afcon 2023 injured.
      The Premier League star went down clutching his hamstring on the stroke of half-time.
      And he was taken off minutes later, before the game finished 2-2.
      The extent of Salah’s injury for now remains unclear.
      Depending on the grade of Salah’s injury, the 31-year-old could be out for as many as six weeks, which would end his time at Afcon.
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      FA Cup third round replays LIVE SCORES: Nottingham Forest beat Blackpool in extra-time after medical emergency delay

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      NOTTINGHAM FOREST booked their place in the FA Cup fourth round with a thrilling 3-2 win over Blackpool after extra time.The game was briefly paused just before the second half of extra-time after a medical emergency in the Forest end before resuming.
      Elsewhere, Everton defeated Crystal Palace 1-0 to gain some respite in the FA Cup amid their points deductions in the Premier League.
      Last night, League Two side Newport sealed their Manchester United fourth round clash after beating Eastleigh 3-1 in their replay.
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      Thrills, spills and missed chances aplenty
      The FA Cup never fails to deliver.
      On a cold night up and down the country, we have seem some great cup ties this evening.
      Bristol Rovers and Blackpool did League One proud and almost pulled off some upsets.
      Everton put their Premier League woes behind them and booked their place in the fourth round.
      Karamoko Dembele may be having a sleepless night as he relives that chance he had to win the game before the end of normal time.
      Credit: Reuters
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      Copy linkCopiedFA Cup Fourth Round draw
      With all the ties now decided, here is how the next round looks:
      Watford v Southampton 
      Blackburn Rovers v Wrexham
      Bournemouth v Swansea City
      West Brom v Wolves
      Bristol City v Nottingham Forest
      Leicester City v Birmingham City
      Sheff Wed v Coventry City
      Chelsea v Aston Villa
      Ipswich Town v Maidstone Utd
      Liverpool v Norwich City
      Tottenham v Man City
      Leeds Utd v Plymouth
      Everton v Luton Town
      Newport v Man Utd
      Sheff Utd v Brighton
      Fulham v Newcastle
      Copy linkCopiedFT: Blackpool 2-3 Nottingham Forest
      Nuno Espirito Santo puts their worries of Premier League charges to one side as they book a trip to Bristol City in round four.
      They had to work hard after letting a two goal lead slip.
      Both sides will feel they could have won this but it is the travelling Nottingham Forest fans who will be celebrating all the way home.

      Copy linkCopiedFT: Blackpool 2-3 Nottingham Forest (ET)
      The referee brings the game to a close.
      It has been a titanic battle at Bloomfield Road.
      Blackpool came so close to causing an upset but Chris Wood’s extra-time goal seals the win for the Premier League side.
      Copy linkCopiedBlackpool 2-3 Nottingham Forest
      119. This has been a great effort by Blackpool this evening.
      Neil Critchley’s side could have won it in the dying embers of normal time with that Dembele chance.
      We are going to have two added minutes for The Tangerines to try and find an equaliser.
      Copy linkCopiedBlackpool 2-3 Nottingham Forest
      117. Wood goes through on goal once again but the flag goes up.
      The Forest striker has a shot after the whistle and is shown a yellow card for kicking the ball away.
      As it stands, his goal is taking his team through to the fourth round.
      Credit: Reuters
      Copy linkCopiedBlackpool 2-3 Nottingham Forest
      115. Great ball over the top from Yates into the path of Wood.
      With the keeper charging out, he looks to hit it first time.
      O’Donnell smothers the shot well to keep his side in the game.
      Copy linkCopiedBlackpool 2-3 Nottingham Forest
      113. Blackpool have to throw caution to the wind now.
      They have seven minutes to try and carve out an equaliser.
      Dembele must be thinking about that chance he had to win the game now.
      Copy linkCopiedBlackpool 2-3 Nottingham Forest
      111. It is a cruel blow for Blackpool.
      Danilo knocks the ball through to Yates, who cuts it back from the byline for Wood to tap home.
      Tough task for The Tangerines now to find another goal.
      Copy linkCopiedGoal – Chris Wood (Nottingham Forest)
      Copy linkCopiedBlackpool 2-2 Nottingham Forest
      108. Blackpool break with Joseph, Dembele charging into the box in support.
      He cuts inside and tries to take the shot on, which is blocked.
      Wrong choice there, he had options all around him.
      Copy linkCopiedBlackpool 2-2 Nottingham Forest
      106. We are back underway at Bloomfield Road.
      Fortunately whatever the issue was in the away end has been addressed or the game could not have restarted.
      Both sides will be looking for that elusive goal to prevent the need for penalties now.
      Credit: Reuters
      Copy linkCopiedHT: Blackpool 2-2 Nottingham Forest (ET)
      Still nothing can seperate these two sides.
      Both teams have created half chances but the best of them definitely fell to Ryan Yates who should have scored.
      There seems to be a medical issue in the crowd in the away end which the medical staff of Forest are rushing over to attend to.
      Copy linkCopiedBlackpool 2-2 Nottingham Forest
      105. Massive chance for Nottingham Forest.
      As the cross comes into the box, it finds Yates just six yards out.
      He meets the ball with his left foot but skies it over the crossbar.
      Copy linkCopiedBlackpool 2-2 Nottingham Forest
      103. The Tangerines whip in the corner but it is headed clear at the near post for the visitors.
      It gives the hosts a throw in, deep in enemy territory.
      They cannot make it count as Forest clear their lines.
      Copy linkCopiedBlackpool 2-2 Nottingham Forest
      101. Lavery twists and turns the Forest defence.
      He cuts onto his right foot and tries a shot from distance.
      It takes a deflection and loops up, beating the keeper, but just going over the crossbar.
      Copy linkCopiedBlackpool 2-2 Nottingham Forest
      99. Blackpool are still trying to give as good as they get.
      There does not seem much between the two sides.
      Neil Critchley will bee hoping they don’t end up ruing that missed opportunity for Dembele in added time at the end of the 90 minutes.
      Credit: Getty
      Copy linkCopiedBlackpool 2-2 Nottingham Forest
      95. Massive chance for Forest to take the lead.
      As the visitors stretch the Blackpool defence, a cross finds Danilo in the middle of the goal.
      He gets his shot away but substitute keeper O’Donnell makes a fantastic reflex save.
      Copy linkCopiedBlackpool 2-2 Nottingham Forest
      93. The visitors force a corner from some confusion in the hosts’ defence.
      Williams whips the ball in and finds Wood but he cannot get enough on the ball.
      It drops to Dominguez on the back post but his half-volley goes well wide of the goal.
      Copy linkCopiedKick-off: Blackpool 2-2 Nottingham Forest
      Extra-time is underway at Bloomfield Road.
      Both sides will feel they can win this one.
      At one stage, Forest thought they were home and dry at two-nil.
      Copy linkCopiedFT: Everton 1-0 Crystal Palace
      There has not been much to cheer about at Goodison Park this week.
      However, grinding out a victory over Roy Hodgson’s side tonight should give the fans something to smile about.
      In addition to this, the performance of Joao Virginia will give The Toffees’ fans some pleasure in the absence of Jordan Pickford.

      Copy linkCopiedFT: Blackpool 2-2 Nottingham Forest
      Dembele had a massive chance to win the game at the end.
      He rounded the keeper but could not finish from a tight angle.
      This game will head into extra-time now at Bloomfield Road.
      Nuno Espirito Santo will know they are fortunate to have the chance to still win this game after that late chance for Blackpool.
      Copy linkCopiedFT: Bristol Rovers 1-3 Norwich City
      David Wagner’s side put in a shift in the second half.
      Trailing one-nil at the break, three goals in the second half sees them book their place in the next round.
      Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool stand in the way in the next round.

      Copy linkCopiedFT: Everton 1-0 Crystal Palace
      The Toffees hold on for a big win at Goodison Park.
      Sean Dyche’s side will host Luton Town in round four.
      Andre Gomes’ superb strike is the difference between the sides.
      Credit: PA
      Copy linkCopiedEverton 1-0 Crystal Palace
      What a save by Joao Virginia.
      His reflex stop denies Palace a late equaliser at Goodison Park.
      The keeper is having a great game deputising for Jordan Pickford.
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      FA Cup third round replays LIVE: Newport BEAT Eastleigh to set up Man Utd tie, West Ham OUT – latest updates

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      LEAGUE Two side Newport will play Manchester United in the fourth round of the FA Cup after beating Eastleigh 3-1. West Ham are OUT of the competition after losing 1-0 to Bristol City at Ashton Gate.
      Elsewhere, Birmingham knockout out Hull, Luton overcame Bolton and Wolves beat fellow Premier League side Brentford 3-2 at extra-time.
      Follow all the action with our live blog below…

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      When will the 4th round ties be played?
      Here’s the full list of ties and the dates and times of kick off for the next round.
      Thursday, 25 January

      Bournemouth v Swansea 19:45

      Friday, 26 January

      Chelsea vs Aston Villa 19:45
      Sheff Weds vs Coventry 19:45
      Bristol City vs Nott’m Forest/Blackpool 19:45
      Tottenham vs Man City 20:00

      Saturday, 27 January

      Ipswich Town vs Maidstone United 12:30
      Crystal Palace/Everton vs Luton 15:00
      Leeds vs Plymouth Argyle 15:00
      Leicester vs Birmingham 15:00
      Sheff Utd vs Brighton 15:00
      Fulham vs Newcastle 19:00

      Sunday, 28 January

      West Brom vs Wolves 11:45
      Watford vs Southampton 14:00
      Liverpool vs Norwich/Bristol Rovers 14:30
      Newport vs Man Utd 16:30

      Monday, 29 January

      Blackburn vs Wrexham 19:30

      Copy linkCopiedThree more to sort
      There’s three games that still need sorted out and those come tomorrow.
      Bristol Rovers and Norwich are battling for a fourth round tie at Anfield which is some reward.
      An all-Premier League tie between Everton and Crystal Palace too.
      While Blackpool and Nottingham Forest will both be eager to face Bristol City in the next round.

      Blackpool v Nottingham Forest
      Bristol Rovers v Norwich City
      Everton v Crystal Palace

      Copy linkCopiedMoyes regret
      David Moyes says things didn’t go for his side in their cup dumping tonight.
      The West Ham boss was quick to point out the exciting second half of the season his side have to look forward to though.
      He told BBC: “Disappointed. Lots of things didn’t go for us tonight but overall disappointed.
      “We had one or two opportunities, especially in the first half. Some good things but not enough to win the game.
      “It is a blow because we would have liked to have been in the cup but we have Europe to look forward to in March and we are in a good position in the league, but we are disappointed to go out.”
      Copy linkCopied’Emotional time’
      Rob Edwards said his side weren’t at their best as the saw off League One Bolton to reach the fourth round.
      The Hatters are now set to head for some warm weather training and recovery after a tough opening half of the season in the top flight.
      Edwards said, via the BBC: “I’m pleased we are through, tonight was about winning. We were not at our best, sloppy in too many moments and allowed them to build into the game.
      “We know we have to be full tilt. This game we just dropped a bit, and you can’t do that. Bolton are a big club, but when we are favourites, we took our foot off the gas and Bolton could have punished us.
      “We’re going away for some warm weather, getting training in and time together, down time together. Has been a tough season so far, everything with Locks as well, it has been an emotional time.”

      Copy linkCopiedShock of the night
      Only one real shock on the night and it came at Ashton Gate.
      This was the match stats from the game, with the Hammers having plenty of possession but zero cutting edge in the final third.

      Copy linkCopiedEarly start
      That West Brom vs Wolves tie will kick off at 11:45am on Sunday, January 28.
      An early start for all involved but that won’t dampen the atmosphere, I wouldn’t have thought.
      Copy linkCopiedTonight’s results – confirmed
      Five FA Cup 3rd round replays concluded tonight.
      Here’s the final results now every tie has concluded.

      Birmingham 2 Hull 1
      Bristol City 1 West Ham 0
      Bolton 1 Luton 2
      Eastleigh 1 Newport 3
      Wolves 3 Brentford 2 (AET)

      Copy linkCopiedFULL TIME!
      Hugo Bueno with a huge chance with the final kick of the game but he puts it wide.
      Not that Wolves fans care, they’re through to the next round after extra time, beating Brentford thanks to an ET penalty.
      They came from behind twice in normal time to get the extra 30 minutes.
      They’ve set up a tremendous tie against Black Country rivals West Brom at the Hawthorns in the next round. Can’t wait for that!
      Copy linkCopiedClinging on
      Brentford chucking everything at Wolves for this equaliser.
      Two dangerous crosses in quick succession not dealt with.
      Collins – tonight’s pantomime villain – drags a shot wide from the edge of the area, much to the delight of the home fans.
      THREE MINUTES ADDED

      Copy linkCopied’Massively proud’
      Bristol City boss Liam Manning admits being proud of his players for keeping their emotions in check through a tough 90 minutes.
      He told BBC: “Massively. I think it was another solid performance. We showed real resilience, a good connection and level of organisation. At times it was challenging and we had to keep our emotions in check and we did a terrific job at that.
      “We don’t carry anybody – everybody attacks and everybody defends. You need everyone to turn up and do the basics as well and when called upon give that little bit extra.
      “I actually think we can improve and get a little bit better.”
      Copy linkCopiedNO GOAL
      VAR confirm the offside call.
      Still 3-2 Wolves.
      Copy linkCopiedVAR CHECK!
      Brentford have the ball in the net but the flag goes up.
      Neal Maupay was also screaming for a penalty in the build-up.
      There’ll be a check for this offside as Wolves are looking to cling on having been well on top in an attacking sense.
      Copy linkCopiedConfirmed FA Cup fourth round ties
      From tonight’s games, here’s the ties that are now confirmed:
      Wolves close to securing a Black Country derby at West Brom….
      1 Watford v Southampton 2 Blackburn Rovers v Wrexham3 AFC Bournemouth v Swansea City4 West Bromwich Albion v Brentford or Wolverhampton Wanderers (current)5 Bristol City v Nottingham Forest or Blackpool6 Leicester City v Birmingham City 7 Sheffield Wednesday v Coventry City8 Chelsea v Aston Villa9 Ipswich Town v Maidstone United10 Liverpool v Norwich City or Bristol Rovers11 Tottenham Hotspur v Manchester City12 Leeds United v Plymouth Argyle13 Crystal Palace or Everton v Luton Town14 Newport County v Manchester United15 Sheffield United v Brighton & Hove Albion16 Fulham v Newcastle United
      Copy linkCopiedNewport buzz
      The Welsh side with a big day to look forward to when Manchester United – and the TV cameras – on January 28.

      Copy linkCopiedGOAL! Wolves 3 Brentford 2
      The last kick of the first half of extra time and Wolves go in front!
      Matheus Cunha converts after Max Kilman was clipped in the Bees’ penalty area.
      Andy Madley pointed straight to the spot – with the check for a red card holding play up.
      No red card but it was a penalty which Cunha slotted away comfortably!
      Copy linkCopiedPENALTY WOLVES!
      Wolves have just dominated the extra time period and now have a chance to take the lead for the first time tonight.
      Matheus Cunha to step up after a sustained period of time checking.
      Copy linkCopiedLucky boy
      The early challenge from Joe Williams on Danny Ings.
      This was deemed not a foul, with Leon Osman saying the referee got this one right by waving play on.
      Williams then played his part in getting Benrahma sent off later in the game, getting a yellow at that stage…

      Copy linkCopiedFULL TIME!
      Unlike West Ham, Luton were able to avoid a shock result by coming from behind to beat Bolton.
      Dion Charles had given the hosts the lead on 11 minutes but that was cancelled out quickly after by Chong’s goal three minutes later.
      Ogbene put the Premier League side in front just before the hour mark and they managed to hold on to secure their spot in the next round.
      Crystal Palace or Everton away is next up for Luton.
      Copy linkCopiedGOAL! Birmingham 2 Hull 1
      Birmingham have won it at the death!
      Koji Miyoshi with a 94th minute goal – set up by Stansfield who scored the opener – to send the fans that have turned up home happy.
      A great turnaround for them, ending a seven game winless run.
      They travel to Leicester in the next round.

      Copy linkCopiedWEST HAM ARE OUT!
      David Moyes’ men crash out the FA Cup at the first hurdle after a 1-0 defeat at Bristol City.
      Said Benrahma’s daft red card proving costly as the Hammers stuttered to defeat.
      There was plenty of determination, hard work and fight on show and the hosts wanted it more.
      Quality? Completely absent.
      West Ham the only team not to score tonight, starting with a front three of Ings, Cornet and Benrahma….
      Bristol City will host Nottingham Forest or Blackpool in round 4!
      Copy linkCopiedFULL TIME!
      Manchester United will travel to NEWPORT COUNTY in the fourth round of the FA Cup.
      They came through against National League side Eastleigh 3-1 tonight to set up the monster clash in the next round!
      We’ll get their reaction to the huge tie shortly!
      Copy linkCopiedAdded time
      Bristol City and West Ham go into four minutes of added on time.
      Are West Ham going to suffer the shock of the night here?
      The home fans certainly think so!
      Copy linkCopiedClosing stages
      There’s four ties nicely poised at this stage.
      West Ham have a dangerous free kick after another Williams foul as they throw caution to the wind with attacking changes to get back level.
      Bolton thought they’d equalised against Luton but the offside flag stopped celebrations short.
      Birmingham and Hull are locked together and the game at the Molineux just about to start again for extra-time.
      Copy linkCopiedFULL-TIME! Wolves 2 Brentford 2
      180 minutes of football and the Premier League pair remain locked together.
      They’ll head for extra-time as this tie needs to finish tonight – one way or another.

      Copy linkCopiedGOAL! Eastleigh 1 Newport 3
      And that looks like that could well be that.
      Will Evans gives Newport a two-goal cushion at Eastleigh heading into the final ten minutes.
      A date with Manchester United is drawing ever closer for the Newport boys and girls.
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      Man Utd vs Tottenham LIVE SCORE: Timo Werner STARTS for Spurs as Lisandro Martinez returns from injury – latest updates

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      MANCHESTER UNITED host Tottenham in a huge Premier League clash on Super Sunday.And the headline team news from Old Trafford is that Timo Werner starts for Spurs up top while Lisandro Martinez returns from injury for the Red Devils.
      The Red Devils have had a horror first half of the season under Erik ten Hag and sit 9th in the table going into this afternoon’s match.
      Elsewhere, Ange Postecoglou’s side are 5th in the Premier League and are just six points off table toppers Liverpool.

      Kick off time: 4.30pm GMT
      TV channel: Sky Sports Main Event/Premier League
      Live stream: NOW
      Man Utd team: Onana, Wan-Bissaka, Varane, Evans, Dalot, Eriksen, Mainoo, Garnacho, Bruno Fernandes, Rashford, Hojlund
      Tottenham team: Vicario, Porro, Skipp, Romero, Udogie, van de Ven, Bentancur, Hojbjerg, Johnson, Richarlison, Werner

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      Now, will Richarlison continue in his No9 role that has done him well in recent weeks?
      Or will Timo Werner’s introduction mean a shift to the left wing spot for the Brazilian?
      Time will tell, but he’s certainly had an impact for Spurs this term.
      He has more goals and more assists than Marcus Rashford, despite playing fewer games than the England man.

      Copy linkCopiedFrom SunSport’s Neil Custis at Old Trafford
      Manchester United have been boosted by the return of both Lisandro Martinez and Casemiro to their matchday squad.
      Centre-back Martinez has not played since September having aggravated a metatarsal injury originally suffered towards the end of last season.
      Midfielder Casemiro last played in the Carabao Cup defeat to Newcastle in early November when he suffered a hamstring injury.
      Both were on the bench as Erik ten Hag made only one change to the side that beat Wigan in the FA Cup last Monday with Christian Eriksen replacing Scott McTominay.
      There was another start for the impressive Kobbi Mainoo whose performances are now demanding more regular playing time.
      United went into the game desperately in need of a victory to keep in touch with the race for the top four.
      Fifth placed Spurs went into this game on an impressive run of five wins in six games including the 1-0 FA Cup win over Burnley.
      Timo Werner went straight into their starting line-up after arriving on loan from RB Leipzig last week.
      Radu Dragusin is also a new arrival in a £25million deal from Genoa and was on the bench.
      Micky van de Ven enjoyed his first start since getting injured in early November and Cristian Romero returned as captain.
      Copy linkCopiedCurrent Premier League form
      Spurs: WLWWW
      Spurs 3 Bournemouth 1
      Brighton 4 Tottenham 2
      Tottenham 2 Fulham 1
      Nottm Forest 0 Tottenham 2
      Tottenham 4 Newcastle 1
      Copy linkCopiedCurrent Premier League form
      Man Utd: LWLDL
      Nottm Forest 2 Man Utd 1
      Man Utd 3 Aston Villa 2
      West Ham 2 Man Utd 0
      Liverpool 0 Man Utd 0
      Man Utd 0 Bournemouth 3
      Copy linkCopiedMonster odds
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      Copy linkCopiedLast time out
      The sides last met in Tottenham’s first home game of the season back in August.
      The thrilling 2-0 win was Ange Postecoglou’s first Premier League victory as Spurs boss.
      Pape Sarr got the opener before a Lisandro Martinez secured the points in the final 10 minutes.
      Copy linkCopiedSetting the scene
      It’s a tad chilly in Manchester this afternoon and it’s not getting any warmer.
      The Spurs players were out for a gentle wander around the park a short time ago and warm ups will be starting shortly.

      Copy linkCopiedSpurs team to play Man Utd
      And there’s significant team news for the visitors.
      Cristian Romero has been passed fit and joins Micky van de Ven in the heart of the back four.
      And there’s a space and debut for new boy Timo Werner, who leads the line this afternoon.
      TOTTENHAM XI: Vicario, Porro, Skipp, Romero, Udogie, van de Ven, Bentancur, Hojbjerg, Johnson, Richarlison, Werner
      Copy linkCopiedMan Utd team to play Spurs
      Christian Eriksen returns from illness to play in the United midfield.
      He’ll play alongside Kobbie Mainoo, with Lisandro Martinez and Antony on the bench alongside Casemiro.
      MAN UTD XI: Onana, Wan-Bissaka, Varane, Evans, Dalot; Mainoo, Eriksen Fernandes; Rashford Garnacho, Hojlund
      Copy linkCopiedFrom SunSport’s Neil Custis at Old Trafford
      Sir Jim Ratcliffe is convinced he will have control of football operations at Manchester United ratified within weeks.
      The INEOS boss is in attendance today – his first match at Old Trafford today since it was agreed that he would purchase 25 per cent of the club.
      That will include taking entire control of the footballing side of United.
      Ahead of the game Ratcliffe walked around the corridors of Old Trafford meeting staff and media.
      He could not answer many specific questions about his plans for the club with the Premier League still to grant his involvement which he believes is a matter of weeks away.

      Sir Jim said: “Early to mid Feb. We hope they don’t find anything dodgy in our CV!
      “It’s the first match for me since we got here. It’s taken a few turns as you know but these things take some doing. I am very excited to be here but I can’t answer any questions really. “It’s a big match. We normally do well against Spurs.”
      Sir Jim has been involved in elite sport with cycling, sailing and with Nice in Ligue 1.
      He said this was undoubtedly the most exciting thing he has been involved in, having first set his eyes on United ‘two or three years ago’.
      “I have done a few exciting things but this caps it all there is no question about that,” he said.
      He has already had meetings with manager Erik ten Hag but would not expand on what was said.
      He said: “I have met Erik but inappropriate to say anything, until it is all formalised.
      Sir Jim, born just outside of Manchester in Failsworth, is a lifelong United fan but said he has not been to Old Trafford for ‘two or three years’ for a game having first come 60 years ago.
      He named Paul Scholes and Eric Cantona as his favourite players and going forward said he would be a more regular visitor.
      He said: “I can’t come all the time because I have a few other things to manage. But I will come.”
      Copy linkCopiedHere comes the team news…
      Has either manager got a joker up their sleeve in regards to today’s team news.
      We’re about to find out in the next few seconds….
      Copy linkCopiedAnge on big games
      The Tottenham boss insists his side have shown up well in games against the so-called big teams this season.
      And he reckons past results won’t dictate how his side do here and moving forward.
      He said: “I think it is important if you want to be successful, you need to be able to perform in those big games, particularly away from home.
      “I’m not a great one at looking at the historical references to these things, I wasn’t there so I don’t know whether there was something endemic in the club that didn’t allow that. I just tackle from when I get into a club.
      “We went to Arsenal, City (and drew), (beat) Liverpool here, we’ve done OK in those games. Not just results but performance-wise, I don’t think we’ve walked away from any of those games and thought there was a massive gap between us and them.”
      Copy linkCopiedHow we stand
      This was the Premier League table – well, the top half anyway – waking up this morning.
      With a split across this weekend and next with the fixtures, there’s a real chance for United and Spurs to put the pressure on those teams ahead of them.
      United could go seventh today – Spurs could climb into the top four.

      Copy linkCopiedTen Hag’s praise
      The United boss was fully complimentary of his opposite number in the dugout today.
      He said: “They’re definitely different, so I think they complement the way they played, he changed the environment there, they’re really proactive, very enjoyable to watch them with a lot of dynamics, very proactive, they combine it with good results.
      “But also when we played them over there and I think that’s what we can take belief out of that. In the first 35 minutes we dominated them.
      “We should have gone in the lead but we didn’t so we have to make our own luck and take control of the game and finish the chances.”
      Copy linkCopiedArriving home
      The Man Utd players haven’t long arrived at Old Trafford ahead of this one.
      Team news is just over 20 minutes away and there was a close eye kept for any clues….
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      Credit: Getty
      Copy linkCopiedInjury issues
      Speaking of those absentees and the current issues, both managers are set to welcome back key players in the coming weeks.
      It doesn’t help that the Asian Cup and AFCON have already disrupted their usual line-ups.
      United are set to be without Amrabat, Mount, Maguire, Lindelof, Malacia and Martial.
      But good news was offered at the pre-match press conferences when Ten Hag revealed Eriksen and Antony would be involved, while Shaw, Casemiro and Lisandro Martinez had also resumed training this week.
      For Spurs, their injury list is well-documented, with Son, Bissouma and Sarr away on international duty, too.
      Copy linkCopiedGood afternoon!
      And welcome along to Old Trafford for a very, very intriguing Super Sunday clash between Manchester United and Tottenham.
      United come into this one in ninth spot after defeat at Nottingham Forest last time out.
      Ange Postecoglou’s Spurs have won five of their last six games as they begin to find their early season form again.
      An incentive for them is three points will see them leapfrog Arsenal and into the top four.
      Injuries have hit both squads this season so far but they’ll be hoping that won’t matter today.
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      Everton vs Aston Villa LIVE SCORE: Toffees host high-flying Villans in a thrilling Premier League match – latest

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      EVERTON will do all they can to stop Aston Villa from building on their sensational Premier League season.The Villans are flying and recently booked their spot in the FA Cup fourth round following a victory against Middlesbrough.
      But the Toffees will have a lot of confidence restored in them for this match after seeing Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s controversial red card overturned.

      Kick-off time: 2pm GMT
      Live stream: NOW TV
      TV channel: Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League

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      Newcastle vs Man City LIVE SCORE: Treble winners take on wounded Magpies in huge Premier League clash – latest updates

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      NEWCASTLE host Premier League champions Manchester City in Saturday’s evening kick-off.The Magpies have lost their last three in the top flight, but they did pick up a crucial win against fierce rivals Sunderland in the FA Cup last time out.
      Man City will travel to St James’ Park hoping to close the gap on Liverpool at the top of the tree, but they must do so without top scorer Erling Haaland once again.
      Pep Guardiola’s side have recovered from their recent rocky period by winning their last five games in all competitions.

      Kick off time: 5.30pm GMT
      TV channel: TNT Sports 1
      Live stream: discovery+
      Newcastle team: To follow…
      Man City team: To follow…

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      City with chance to close gap
      With the Premier League fixtures spread across two weekends, victory today would take Man City second in the table.
      It would leave them only two points behind league leaders Liverpool.
      Jurgen Klopp’s side offer an obstacle to their hopes of another Premier League crown this season and Pep Guardiola will want to put pressure on the Merseyside outfit this evening.
      Copy linkCopiedMagpies struggling to flex financial muscle
      When the new owners came into St James’ Park, fans thought the sky was the limit with black and white jerseys with Mbappe 9 on the back imminent.
      Sadly for Eddie Howe’s side, with FFP finally flexing their muscle this season, that seems a distant dream for the oil rich club.
      It has been reported this week that Newcastle will need to sell to buy in this January transfer window.
      Copy linkCopiedCrunch match in the Abu Derby
      Both of these sides, who are owned by the Saudi state, have high expectations for the season ahead.
      For Man City, they are looking to win a fourth consecutive Premier League title, something which has never been done before.
      Newcastle were expecting to regulars in the mix up for Champions League qualification but are a long way off that currently.
      Copy linkCopiedWelcome to Newcastle vs Man City
      The Magpies welcome Man City to St James’ Park for a game of great importance to both teams but for very different reasons.
      Joelinton has been ruled out for a minimum of six weeks due to a thigh injury and joins Callum Wilson, Matt Targett, Nick Pope, Jacob Murphy, Joe Willock, Havey Barnes, Elliot Anderson and Javi Manquillo in the Newcastle very crowded treatment room.
      With the injury to Joelinton, Lewis Miley will slot in to partner Sean Longstaff and Bruno Guimaraes in the heart of midfield for Eddie Howe’s side.
      Fabian Schar signed a contract extension this week and is likely to join a back four alongside Kieran Trippier, Sven Botman and Dan Burn as they look to face Pep Guardiola’s fluid attack.
      Alexander Isak, Miguel Almiron and Anthony Gordon will lead the attack for The Magpies as they look to cause problems for the visitors.
      For Man City Erling Haaland and John Stones will definitely miss this game while Jack Grealish remains a doubt due to illness.
      Manuel Akanji is a minor doubt as he was forced off in the first half of the recent FA Cup game but Man City expect to have Bernardo Silva and Kalvin Phillips available after both missed the last match due to illness.
      Kyle Walker and Nathan Ake are expected to be recalled to the team that started the cup match, along with goalkeeper Ederson.
      The big question for the visitors’ fans is whether they will get to see Kevin De Bruyne start the game against Newcastle today.
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