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      Burnley vs Luton LIVE SCORE: Premier League latest as Vincent Kompany’s men face Hatters in a huge relegation battle

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      BURNLEY host Luton in a huge Premier League relegation battle as both sides continue their fight for safety.Vincent Kompany’s men currently sit 19th on the leaderboards and are winless in their last three matches including a 1-0 FA Cup defeat to Tottenham on Friday.
      But the Hatters haven’t been much better as they were recently beaten at home by Chelsea before being held to a 0-0 draw in the FA Cup by League One outfit Bolton.

      Kick-off time: 7:45pm GMT
      Live stream: discovery+
      TV channel: TNT Sports 1

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      Liverpool 2-1 Fulham – Carabao Cup semi-final LIVE RESULT: Gakpo’s strike sets up tasty second leg at Craven Cottage

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      LIVERPOOL have pipped Fulham to a marginal victory in the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final – but it is far from a foregone conclusion.Willian’s low-driven strike had initially put the visitors in front.
      But Curtis Jones’ deflected strike followed by Cody Gakpo’s effort has made it an interesting spectacle in the return leg

      RESULT: Liverpool 2-1 Fulham
      Live stream: NOW TV
      TV channel: Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Football
      Liverpool XI: Kelleher, Gomez, Van Dijk, Konate, Diaz, Mac Allister, Jones, Elliott, Jota, Gravenberch, Bradley.
      Fulham XI: Leno, Castagne, Tosin, Diop, Robinson, Palhinha, De Cordova-Reid, Andreas, Willian, Jimenez.

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      Klopp’s Reds with some breathing space
      Liverpool do not play again for 11 days, giving the German manager chance to let his players rest.
      They will be working hard to get some of their injured players back to full fitness also.
      The Reds’ next league game is on January 21 away to Bournemouth.
      Klopp’s side will play the second leg of this Carabao Cup semi-final on January 24 at Craven Cottage.
      Ally Mac making sweet music
      Alexis Mac Allister came back into the team today and was integral with Liverpool’s win.
      With Dominik Szoboszlai missing, the Argentinian tried to link the defence and attack.
      Mac Allister has shown the Anfield faithful just how much he has to offer to this midfield today.

      Young gun proves his worth
      Conor Bradley probably did not expect to get many chances at right back this season, given that Trent Alexander Arnold is his competition.
      When called upon today, the young full back put in a brilliant performance, getting forward as often as possible.
      In addition to this, he had to deal with the experienced Willian down the left also.
      The boss seemed pleased at full time with Bradley.

      View from SunSport’s Ken Lawrence
      You can see why Jurgen Klopp likes Darwen Nunez – for starters the Uruguyan also has that slightly demonic glint in his eye.
      Nunez may not exactly be an Erling Halland when it comes to finishing but he has a certain energy that his team mates feed off.
      Just like here in what could have been a bad night for his manager.
      He didn’t score (again) but once he arrived on the scene the big striker lit a fire that burned through Fulham’s resistance.
      The Cottagers head home still with hope for a second leg fightback, but by the end they were intent only on damage limitation after Nunez stole centre stage.
      FT: Liverpool 2-1 Fulham
      It was a much-improved performance from Liverpool in the second half after a drab start to the game.
      Having only registered a single shot on target, they added another six after the interval.
      More importantly, the broke down the stubborn resistance from The Cottagers.

      FT: Liverpool 2-1 Fulham
      The referee brings the game to a close.
      Liverpool take a slender lead to Craven Cottage.
      Having been a goal down for so long, the fans will take this.
      Liverpool 2-1 Fulham
      90+4. Robinson checks inside Bradley and is brought to ground.
      Chance for Fulham to look for a late equaliser.
      Wilson looks to whip it in but it is easily cleared.
      Liverpool 2-1 Fulham
      90+2. Liverpool are patiently building play.
      Trying to find a way to breakdown this Fulham defence one more time.
      The visitors have everyone bar Jimenez behind the ball now.
      Liverpool 2-1 Fulham
      90. Bradley puts a brilliant cross into the box.
      Nunez meets it and half the ground thinks he has scored but Leno makes a fantastic save with his feet.
      That could prove to be an important stop in the context of this tie from the Fulham keeper.
      We are going to have an additional four minutes.
      Liverpool 2-1 Fulham
      88. Fulham are not offering anything in terms of an attacking threat currently.
      They have everyone behind the ball when Liverpool are in possession.
      Lukic is shown a yellow card for a challenge on Darwin Nunez.
      Credit: Getty
      Liverpool 2-1 Fulham
      86. Jones seems to be struggling for Liverpool, having picked up a knock.
      Nunez is stretching the Fulham defensive line constantly.
      The visitors will be focussed on not conceding another goal before the full times whistle now.
      Liverpool 2-1 Fulham
      84. Gakpo comes forward and feigns a shot, to see the defender go sliding past him.
      He feeds it into the path of Nunez, who fires a shot off at goal.
      Albeit from a tight angle, he forces another instinctive save from Leno.
      Liverpool 2-1 Fulham
      82. Fulham would have probably taken this scoreline before the game.
      Silva will not be happy given the position they got themselves into but rarely is the manager in a positive mood.
      Lukic comes on for Reed for the visitors.
      Liverpool 2-1 Fulham
      80. A cross is whipped in and Nunez heads it towards goal.
      Leno is forced to tip it over the bar with an elaborate save.
      The corner is not dealt with and Diaz picks it up but his attempted cross is blocked and Fulham bring it clear.
      Liverpool 2-1 Fulham
      78. Nunez does well to hold the ball up.
      Bradley comes steaming forward once again.
      Gakpo plays it back to the Uruguayan and he looks to drill it across goal from the byline.
      Fulham manage to hack the ball clear.
      Credit: Reuters
      View from SunSport’s Ken Lawrence
      Jurgen Klopp’s No 2 Pep Lijnders always seems like he is trying to give an extra dimension to the meaning of positivity when his master is not using his voice.
      He declared that while magic Mo is away with Egypt and Alexander-Arnold is recovering from a knee injury “no one is irreplaceable”.
      Yet the Kop were wishing the duo were  very much in their places for Salah was not around to frighten the Fulham defence, while frantic Liverpool were so badly missing the passing, prompting and presence of TAA.
      Nunez, as expected, appears, along with Cody Gakpo in exchange for Harvey Elliott and Ryan Gravenberch.
      The dynamic, slowly but surely, starts to change and Curtis Jones produces the one example of pure quality so far with a brilliant strike from distance.
      Suddenly Kop gears are clicking, Gakpo coming up with the sweetest of finishes as sweet music now cascades around the ground – well most of it, anyway.
      Liverpool 2-1 Fulham
      76. Liverpool look hungry for more goals here.
      Fulham looked in control until Jones’ deflected effort.
      Now they look capable of scoring every time they come forward.
      Say what you like about Nunez’s finishing but he makes things happen when he is on the pitch for The Reds.
      Liverpool 2-1 Fulham
      74. Wilson and Cairney come on for the visitors.
      They replace Willian and Pereira.
      Bradley plays a neat one-two and wins a free kick on the edge of the box as De Cordova-Reid brings him down.
      Liverpool 2-1 Fulham
      72. Jota holds the ball up before slotting it to Nunez.
      He spots Gakpo and cuts it back from the byline to him.
      The Dutch youngster sweeps the ball home to turn this game on its head.
      Goal – Cody Gakpo (Liverpool)
      Liverpool 1-1 Fulham
      70. The ball breaks to Jones outside the box who tries his luck.
      Tosin turns his back on the shot and it deflects off his back and loops up over Leno and into the goal.
      Anfield erupts as they finally get the goal they have been craving.
      Credit: AFP
      Goal – Curtis Jones (Liverpool)
      Liverpool 0-1 Fulham
      68. As the free kick comes in Robinson tries to head clear.
      He misses the ball with head completely and it strikes his arm.
      The Liverpool players and fans call for a penalty but the referee is not interested at all.
      Had VAR been in play, I think they would have been asking the referee to go to the monitor there.
      Liverpool 0-1 Fulham
      66. Bradley is scythed down by Palhinha on the edge of the box.
      The Liverpool youngster is having a good game today.
      Big chance for The Reds to make the visitors pay now.
      Liverpool 0-1 Fulham
      64. Jones runs towards the penalty area but Palhinha puts in a perfectly-timed challenge.
      Diaz picks up the loose ball but is hacked down by De Cordova-Reid.
      The Fulham player is shown a yellow card for the challenge. More

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      Middlesbrough 1-0 Chelsea – Carabao Cup semi-final LIVE RESULT: Hackney fires Boro to iconic win at Riverside

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      CHELSEA have been STUNNED as Middlesbrough have pipped them to a marginal 1-0 victory in the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final.Riverside erupted after Hayden Hackney put his side in front following a sublime team goal.
      But Michael Carrick’s men still have plenty to do for the return leg at Stamford Bridge.

      RESULT: Middlesbrough 1-0 Chelsea
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      TV channel: Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Football
      Middlesbrough XI: Glover, van den Berg, Fry, Engel, Jones, Howson, Barlaser, Hackney, Bangura, Crooks, Latte Lath
      Chelsea XI: Petrovic; Gusto, Disasi, Thiago Silva, Colwill; Enzo, Caicedo, Gallagher; Madueke, Palmer, Sterling 
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      That’s all from the Riverside
      But, thankfully for Chelsea, it’s not the end of the tie.
      The Blues will have to be much better in the second leg at Stamford Bridge in two weeks if they are to overturn this one-goal deficit – and they will need to learn how to put the ball in the back of the net.
      Depleted Middlesbrough were excellent throughout, soaking up large spells of pressure and then punishing their Premier League visitors on the counter.
      Michael Carrick’s men are more than in this semi-final at the halfway stage, and can head into the return fixture full of belief with Wembley just 90 minutes away.
      Thanks for joining us, and goodnight.

      Poch: We made mistakes
      Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino insisted his side’s approach was the right one tonight, but they were simply punished by some mistakes at either end of the pitch.
      The Argentine remains confident that his team will turn around the deficit during the second leg on home soil.
      The approach was good. I think we made some mistakes. I think we gave them chances to score, and then they were really tough. They played in transition with a low block. Still, we had many chances to score but we didn’t. We have another 90 minutes at Stamford Bridge and we need to be positive.Mauricio PochettinoSky Sports

      Sterling struggles with another semi
      Some of the fiercest Chelsea criticism this evening is being directed at Raheem Sterling, who struggled to make an impact against Championship opposition.
      By failing to find the net, it means that the forward’s run without scoring in a semi-final extends to 21 such matches.
      Credit: @Squawka Twitter

      Harsh throwback for upset Blues
      It’s been a quarter of a century since Chelsea last lost a League Cup game inside 90 minutes to a lower division side.
      In other words, it was pre-Abramovich.
      Credit: @SkySportsStatto Twitter
      Match stats from the Riverside
      Defeat for Chelsea who had 18 shots, 72% possession and what felt like 250 crosses that went straight out of play.

      Full time – Middlesbrough 1-0 Chelsea
      Advantage Middlesbrough!
      Hayden Hackney’s first half goal means that the Championship club will take a 1-0 lead to London for the second leg in a fortnight.
      Chelsea huffed, Chelsea puffed, but did so little that their lower-level hosts were comfortable.
      It’s a point not lost on the travelling fans either. As the home fans celebrate, the visiting section are letting their players know exactly what they think.
      Thiago Silva heads over in an attempt to appease the booing Blues, but something seems seriously amiss with the Stamford Bridge club.

      Middlesbrough 1-0 Chelsea
      90+4. A final chance of the evening is headed into the side netting by substitute Alfie Gilchrist.
      It took a nick so leads to a corner, but Fry, Clark and Engel are up to the task, just as they have been all evening.
      Middlesbrough 1-0 Chelsea – Jones yellow card
      90+2. Middlesbrough’s Isiah Jones is cautioned for time wasting over a throw-in on the near side.
      If we’re truly talking time wasting, then the whole Chelsea squad should go into the book.
      Middlesbrough 1-0 Chelsea
      90. There’s a few seconds respite for Middlesbrough as Matt Crooks receives treatment after rolling his ankle.
      It’s the cue for the fourth official to hold up the board that shows there will be four minutes of additional time.
      The Riverside Stadium is as loud as it’s been tonight.
      Middlesbrough 1-0 Chelsea
      88. The Middlesbrough defence are standing tall to everything that’s been thrown at them.
      A Clark header out. A Fry volley clear. Clark again when Chelsea return with another centre.
      Middlesbrough 1-0 Chelsea
      86. We have a late new entry for worst cross of the evening, and it’s straight in at number one.
      Stand up, Conor Gallagher.
      Middlesbrough 1-0 Chelsea
      85. Five minutes remain on the night, 95 to go in the tie.
      Middlesbrough lead by a single goal, and it’s all getting a little frantic as they try to protect it.
      It’s a sea of red bodies as Gallagher lines up an effort, one that is bravely blocked at close quarters.
      Middlesbrough 1-0 Chelsea
      83. A Chelsea corner leads to some pinball inside the Middlesbrough six-yard box but before anyone in blue can pounce, Jonny Howson emerges to thump to safety.
      A captain’s contribution.
      Middlesbrough 1-0 Chelsea
      81. And it almost does!
      Broja comes left to finally involve himself, and then offers a directness that has been lacking from Chelsea tonight.
      The Albanian cuts back inside and then out again before sending a cross-shot towards the far post.
      It evades the outstretched arm of Glover – but also the outstretched leg of Sterling.
      Middlesbrough 1-0 Chelsea
      79. Armando Broja has only touched the ball five times since coming on – and still looks a bigger threat than Mudryk.
      If only Chelsea could get the ball to him, then something may happen.
      Middlesbrough 1-0 Chelsea
      77. The home fans raise the noise levels for one last push.
      The Middlesbrough supporters have put in as big a shift as their players tonight.
      Middlesbrough 1-0 Chelsea
      75. Chelsea have had 75% of possession in the second half, but only recorded five attempts at goal.
      Thanks heavens the transfer window is open, and Todd Boehly can put all this right…
      Middlesbrough 1-0 Chelsea
      73. Since he came on 13 minutes ago, Mudryk has specialised in dribbling the ball straight into opponents.
      Middlesbrough 1-0 Chelsea
      71. You know things are bad when even Thiago Silva is making mistakes.
      The Brazilian legend slips over on the wet surface as Boro launch their latest counter, and it momentarily lets Coburn through on goal.
      The youngster doesn’t have the pace to outstrip the 39-year-old, however, and Silva soon gets back to push him off the ball.
      There was the option for Coburn to slip in Crooks, but opted against it thinking his teammate was offside.
      Middlesbrough 1-0 Chelsea 
      70. Bizarrely, that double Chelsea change seems to have spurred a new lease of life into Middlesbrough.
      The Blues look even more toothless than they did before.
      Middlesbrough 1-0 Chelsea
      68. For a side that has spent so much of the second half defending, Middlesbrough love to get numbers forward when the opportunity presents itself.
      A corner follows that last counter, and shortly afterwards Barlaser takes aim with a rising blaster from 25 yards out. Over.

      Middlesbrough 1-0 Chelsea 

      66. No, Boro still have the will and ability to attack!
      Coburn does very well to hold up play, and then brings in Crooks, who releases Jones.
      The winger drives into the penalty area and goes searching for former Rangers man Crooks at the far post.
      However, this time Jones gets his delivery wrong, sending the low centre behind his teammate.
      Middlesbrough 1-0 Chelsea
      65. Middlesbrough have dropped very, very deep.
      As Chelsea probe forward again, the hosts have nine players back inside their own penalty area.
      Are they happy to protect their one-goal lead?
      Middlesbrough 1-0 Chelsea – Chelsea double substitution
      63. Here we go!
      The electronic board goes up and it’s the end of the night for Enzo Fernandez and Noni Madueke.
      Mauricio Pochettino has sent for Mykhailo Mudryk and Armando Broja.
      “What a waste of money!” rings around the Riverside Stadium. Take your pick at who that’s aimed at.
      Middlesbrough 1-0 Chelsea
      61. Gallagher works a half-chance for himself, controlling a cross from right and acrobatically spinning in one movement while falling backwards.
      Mid-breakdance, the Chelsea captain gets a shot away that veers wide of the far post. More

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      Wigan 0-2 Man Utd LIVE RESULT: Fernandes’ penalty and Dalot’s delicate strike fires United into FA Cup fourth round

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      MANCHESTER UNITED started their 2023/24 FA Cup journey against League One side Wigan – and they comfortably went through to the next round.Diego Dalot’s delicious first-half strike put the Red Devils in front.
      And Bruno Fernandes’ penalty sealed the deal which means United will play either Eastleigh or Newport County.

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      Wigan XI: Tickle; Clare, Hughes, Morrison, Sessegnon; Shaw, Adeeko; Godo, Asagaard, Jones; Humphrys
      Man Utd XI: Onana; Wan-Bissaka, Varane, Evans, Dalot; McTominay, Mainoo; Garnacho, Fernandes, Rashford; Hojlund
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      Red Devils need to change focus
      Man Utd entertain Tottenham at Old Trafford on Sunday.
      If they hold any hope of finishing in a league position to qualify for Europe next season, they need to find some consistency.
      That starts this weekend as they welcome Ange Postecoglou’s Spurs to Manchester.
      Nothing but victory will do for Erik ten Hag, with the new owners watching.
      Glimmers of hope for fans
      Over the course of the game, you would have to say United did dominate the game and could have scored plenty more.
      Rashford looked more like a player who had a hunger to try and score goals and over the course of the game had four shots on target.
      Garnacho looked dangerous, as ever, but he probably has been the one shining light of this disappointing season so far.
      All that said, the reality is that Man Utd were playing a League One team today and given the strength of the side they put out should be scoring more goals.
      Boss gives his view on victory
      The Dutch manager spoke about his side’s win at Wigan:

      Hojlund still struggling for form
      While the result was all that mattered tonight, Man Utd’s misfiring striker continued to struggle to find the net.
      Many ex-footballers, particularly strikers, often say ‘if you keep getting yourself in the box the goals will come’.
      This seems to be part of the problem for Hojlund as he isn’t making those runs often enough and picks the ball up in areas where he cannot hurt the opponents.
      He had two big chances to score today, one which he headed over the bar and the other where he managed to put it wide when he had a mainly open goal to aim for.
      The jury is still well and truly out on the Red Devils’ marquee summer signing.

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      Goals from Diogo Dalot and Bruno Fernandes were enough to book United a place in the fourth round in comfortable style.
      But Erik ten Hag will be concerned that his forwards Marcus Rashford and Rasmus Hojlund both had nights to forget.
      It would not have flattered the Red Devils if they had scored a hatful but they wasted countless opportunities.
      Latics keeper Sam Tickle and the woodwork prevented the visitors running away with it. 
      Nobody could deny United were worthy winners though against a spirited but limited Wigan side.
      FT: Wigan 0-2 Man Utd
      It was a comfortable win in the end for Man Utd but against better sides they may have paid for their poor finishing.
      Hojlund failed to score after getting his first Premier League goal after over 1000 minutes of football.
      They now face either Eastleigh or Newport in the fourth round.

      FT: Wigan 0-2 Man Utd
      The referee brings the game to a close.
      It is a routine win for Man Utd in a game they dominated.
      Wigan gave a good account of themselves but they were always going to struggle against Man Utd’s first eleven.
      Wigan 0-2 Man Utd
      90+2. Forson and Hannibal come on for the visitors.
      Was well worth the latter player asking not to be included in Tunisia’s AFCON squad to establish himself at Old Trafford.
      No doubt these two minutes will be integral to that.
      Wigan 0-2 Man Utd
      90. Diogo Dalot is awarded the player of the match award.
      It was his goal that opened the scoring with a sublime strike earlier in the game.
      We are going to have four additional minutes at the DW Stadium.
      Credit: Alamy
      Wigan 0-2 Man Utd
      88. Man Utd’s fans start singing ‘we’re going to Wembley’.
      That may well happen if they can avoid drawing any side from the Premier League or top half of the Championship for the rest of the FA Cup.
      Wigan continue to come forward looking for what would surely only be a consolation now.
      Wigan 0-2 Man Utd
      86. Hojlund feeds the ball to Rashford who looks to drop the shoulder and beat his man.
      He gets to the byline and looks to cut it back into the box.
      Wigan defend it well at the expense of a corner.
      Wigan 0-2 Man Utd
      84. Aasgaard has a shot from the edge of the box but it is always curling away from goal.
      Onana goes down to make the save but then pulls away from it.
      Man Utd are just looking to run down the clock now.
      View from the DW Stadium
      Finally United have breathing space – thanks to the skipper Bruno Fernandes.
      The longer it went on with just a goal in it, the more Wigan would be fancying their chances of a replay.
      Midfield pair McTominay and Mainoo had both missed chances in the second half – but Wigan had a couple of moments too
      Yet Fernandes was becoming more influential and he won the spot-kick inside the last 20 minutes and then sent Tickle the wrong way from the spot.
      A fourth round tie with Newport or Eastleigh is now in the bag for Erik ten Hag’s men. 
      Wigan 0-2 Man Utd
      82. Garnacho twists and turns on the left-hand side of the box.
      He tries to get a shot away but Tickle turns it behind for a corner.
      The keeper has a solid game for Wigan this evening.
      Credit: PA
      Wigan 0-2 Man Utd
      80. Credit where it’s due to Wigan, they have made a real cup tie of this.
      Man Utd have also played a big part with their poor finishing of course while we are doing shout-outs.
      Erik ten Hag’s side have one foot in the fourth round now.
      Wigan 0-2 Man Utd
      78. Wigan are trying to throw more bodies forward now.
      McManaman and Garnacho have a coming together.
      Nothing doing as play continues.
      Wigan 0-2 Man Utd
      76. That goal pretty much puts this game to bed now.
      It has to be said had this game been played with VAR, they would not have overruled the referee, that’s not their vibe.
      After all, the technology does not check whether it was a penalty or not in those instances but whether the referee has made a ‘clear and obvious error’.
      Wigan 0-2 Man Utd
      74. Wigan can feel hard done by there with no VAR.
      While there was contact, there was definitely not enough to send Fernandes to the floor.
      He steps up after his miraculous recovery to slot the ball home.
      One step closer to the Ballon D’Floor.
      Goal – Bruno Fernandes (Man Utd)
      Penalty to Man Utd
      Wigan 0-1 Man Utd
      70. Man Utd are looking to over-complicate things in the final third over and over again.
      Too often looking to walk the ball into the back of the net.
      This is starting have a bit of an Arsenal v Liverpool feeling to this game where they could be punished for their inability to score.
      Meanwhile, Erik ten Hag shows the bench some snowflakes he’s spotted.
      Credit: PA
      Wigan 0-1 Man Utd
      68. Hojlund picks up the ball and runs into the box, being forced wider and wider.
      The Danish striker looks to shoot and it is an easy save for Tickle.
      Might be overselling that calling it a save, more picking the ball up from the turf.
      Wigan 0-1 Man Utd
      66. Both McTominay and Fernandes have chances in quick succession to put the game to bed.
      Wigan defend well and deflect the efforts behind for a corner.
      As the hosts clear their lines Godo races clear but can only force a corner for Wigan.
      Wigan 0-1 Man Utd
      64. United look to switch play with Onana.
      His ball out to the wing is only about ten feet over his teammates head.
      Man Utd fans must really be looking forward to AFCON.
      Wigan 0-1 Man Utd
      62. Wigan come forward with the home fans getting behind them.
      Aasgaard looks to advance but a poor touch gives the ball away.
      Man Utd counter and Mainoo shoots from outside the box but Tickle gets down into the bottom corner to make a good save. More

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      FA Cup draw LIVE: Tottenham host Man City, Chelsea take on Aston Villa, Man Utd could face tricky lower league side

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      THE FA Cup fourth round draw has concluded – and there will potentially be SIX all-Premier League ties.Tottenham have been paired in the tie of the round as they are set to host holders Manchester City.
      Chelsea’s victory against Preston has earned them a tough battle with Aston Villa.
      While Manchester United could have a tricky away test against Eastleigh or Newport County should they beat Wigan.

      Draw start time: 7.50pm GMT (approx)
      TV channel: ITV1
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      Fans claim cup draw conspiracy
      Tottenham fans targeted legendary ex-skipper Gary Mabbutt in an amusing conspiracy theory after he paired his old club with Manchester City in the FA Cup fourth-round draw.
      Not even Mabbutt’s status as one of Spurs’ most popular players ever could save him from online teasing after he conjured a tough home clash against the 2023 Treble winners.
      Tottenham have not won the Cup since Mabbutt hoisted it aloft following a 2-1 win over Nottingham Forest in the 1991 final.
      At the time it meant Spurs had triumphed in the competition a record eight times.
      Since then, however, Tottenham’s biggest rivals Arsenal have moved to the top of the list on 14, with Manchester United on 12.
      And Liverpool, as well as Chelsea, now share third place in the table – as Spurs have been stuck on eight for 33 years.
      Mabbutt’s history-making moment was not lost on Tottenham fans following Monday night’s draw.
      One cheeky supporter posted: “Gary Mabbutt absolutely determined to carrying on being the last Spurs captain to lift the cup.”
      Man Utd into fourth round
      Manchester United have booked a place in the next round of the FA Cup after beating Wigan 2-0.
      Goals from Diogo Dalot and a Bruno Fernandes sealed a comfortable win for Erik ten Hag’s side.
      Elokobi delighted to draw Ipswich
      Maidstone manager George Elokobi revealed his delight after his side drew Ipswich in the fourth round.
      He said: “Ipswich is a fantastic club – it’s a huge club. In my opinion, they’re a Premier League club to be and rightly so.
      “They’re playing incredible football under their management and we have to go there and enjoy the occasion and make sure we showcase ourselves and bring the Maidstone that everyone’s been watching and admiring.
      “I’m sure the Ipswich fans will welcome us. It’s a fantastic FA Cup match for us.
      “It’s going to be an amazing occasion for our group of players who have got us this far.
      “The magic of the FA Cup and the dream is still very much alive here.
      “In our preparations we’re going to be showing Ipswich every bit of respect leading towards that game.
      “We’ll be ready to go out there and compete against a Championship team who are really well equipped to get into the Premier League.”
      Wrexham mocked by upcoming opponents
      Blackburn Rovers have teased Wrexham ahead of their FA Cup fourth round meeting.
      Wrexham travel to Ewood Park but in their documentary ‘Welcome to Wrexham’, a map graphic of the clubs in the UK failed to include Blackburn.
      Rovers shared a photo of the map alongside the caption: “See you soon, Wrexham. Let us know if you need directions? 🗺️”

      Man Utd leading Wigan
      Manchester United have one foot in the next round of the FA Cup as they lead Wigan 1-0 at half-time.
      Just a reminder they face a trip to Newport or Eastleigh if they overcome the Latics
      Fourth round date
      The fourth round ties will take place on the weekend of January 27-28.
      Like in the third round, some matches could be selected for TV coverage on Friday 26 and Monday 28.
      Likely TV picks
      Only one of Manchester United’s domestic cup ties has not featured on TV since 2006.
      That means their visit to Newport or Eastleigh is almost certain to be televised – though they of course need to beat Wigan.
      Elsehwere the all Prem ties between Chelsea and Aston Villa as well as Tottenham vs Manchester City will likely be shown by the BBC or ITV.
      Wrexham’s trip to Blackburn could also be broadcast along with Ipswich vs Maidstone.
      Fourth round draw in full
      Watford vs Southampton
      Blackburn Rovers vs Wrexham
      Bournemouth vs Swansea
      West Brom vs Brentford or Wolves
      West Ham or Bristol City vs Nottingham Forest or Blackpool
      Leicester vs Hull or Birmingham
      Sheffield Wednesday vs Coventry
      Chelsea vs Aston Villa
      Ipswich vs Maidstone United
      Liverpool vs Norwich or Bristol Rovers
      Tottenham vs Manchester City
      Leeds vs Plymouth Argyle
      Crystal Palace or Everton vs Luton or Bolton
      Newport or Eastleigh vs Wigan or Manchester United
      Sheffield United vs Brighton
      Fulham vs Newcastle
      Fulham vs Newcastle
      Sheffield United vs Brighton
      Newport/Eastleigh vs Wigan/Manchester United
      Crystal Palace/Everton vs Luton/Bolton
      Leeds vs Plymouth Argyle
      Tottenham vs Manchester City
      Liverpool vs Norwich/Bristol Rovers
      Ipswich vs Maidstone United
      Chelsea vs Aston Villa
      Sheffield Wednesday vs Coventry
      Leicester vs Hull/Birmingham
      West Ham/Bristol City vs Nottingham Forest/Blackpool
      West Brom vs Brentford/Wolves
      Bournemouth vs Swansea
      Blackburn Rovers vs Wrexham
      First up
      Watford vs Southampton
      Two minute warning
      The FA Cup fourth round draw gets underway in a matter of minutes.
      Here are the balls to look out for:
      2. Wrexham
      3. Liverpool
      7. Tottenham
      20. Wigan Athletic or Manchester United
      21. Manchester City
      30. Maidstone United More

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      Franz Beckenbauer death updates: Tributes pour in for World Cup winner and Bayern Munich legend

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      THE world is mourning the sad death of World Cup winner and Bayern Munich legend Franz Beckenbauer.Beckenbauer was twice named European Footballer of the Year and appeared 103 times for West Germany.
      The Bayern Munich legend has also lifted a European Cup Winners’ Cup and his death has sent shock waves around the sporting world.
      Stay up to date with all the tributes…
      ‘Absolute great’ – Gary Lineker
      Gary Lineker has paid tribute to the legend’s ‘grace and charm’.
      Very sorry to hear that Franz Beckenbauer has died. One of the absolute greats of our game. Der Kaiser was the most beautiful of footballers who won it all with grace and charm. RIP.— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) January 8, 2024
      A superstar – on and off the field
      Beckenbauer won the Ballon d’Or in 1972 and 1976, and retired from playing in 1984 following a spell with the New York Cosmos in the North American Soccer League.
      Despite no coaching experience, he was appointed West Germany manager that year and led his country to the final of the 1986 World Cup and then to the trophy itself at Italia 90.
      There followed a brief spell in charge of Marseille in France before Beckenbauer returned to Bayern, leading the club to the Bundesliga title in 1994 and the Uefa Cup two years later. Beckenbauer also had spells as president at Bayern and vice-president of the German Football Association.
      From one legend to another
      Sir Kenny Dalglish has paid tribute to Franz Beckenbauer on X, calling him a ‘true legend’ of the game.
      It fills me with deep sadness to hear about the passing of Franz Beckenbauer, a true icon of the game. It was a privilege to share one of my proudest moments with him when he presented my 100th cap for Scotland. My thoughts are with him and his family at this time. RIP Der Kaiser pic.twitter.com/32p8T2rEkI— Sir Kenny Dalglish (@kennethdalglish) January 8, 2024
      How Franz Beckenbauer became synonymous with adidas in the 80s
      Franz Beckenbauer became synonymous with adidas in the 80s after endorsing the brand.
      Although adidas still enjoys huge celebrity football endorsements in the modern game such as the likes of Paul Pogba, Toni Kroos and Lionel Messi, it was really Beckenbauer that brought the three stripes and football connection into fruition.
      Franz Beckenbauer: a football poet, gracefully weaving his artistry into the romantic fabric of the beautiful game.𝗗𝗮𝗻𝗸𝗲, 𝗥𝘂𝗵𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗻, 𝗗𝗲𝗿 𝗞𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗿. pic.twitter.com/LE02O4hVpy— adidas Football (@adidasfootball) January 8, 2024
      ‘Outstanding personality’
      Lothar Matthäus, who was Beckenbauer’s captain in 1990 and a close friend, told German newspaper Bild: “The shock is deep, even though I knew that Franz wasn’t feeling well. His death is a loss for football and for Germany as a whole.
      “He was one of the greatest as a player and coach, but also off the field. Franz was an outstanding personality – not only in football – and he enjoyed worldwide recognition.
      “Everyone who knew him knows what a great and generous person Franz was. A good friend has left us. I will miss him – we will all miss him.”
      Piers Morgan pays tribute to football legend
      RIP Frank Beckenbauer, 78. German football legend who was one of only three men to win the World Cup both as player and coach. Sublime defender, great manager, magnificent ambassador for the game. pic.twitter.com/OqP9v6CA3d— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) January 8, 2024
      Everything you need to know (3)
      In addition to his sensational club career, Der Kaiser starred for his country, playing 103 times for West Germany and scoring 14 goals.
      He became West Germany captain in 1972, and subsequently skippered them to Euros glory that year before lifting the World Cup two years later.
      Beckenbauer also enjoyed great success as a manager, guiding his country to further World Cup glory at Italia 1990, Marseille to Ligue 1 success in 1991 and Bayern to Bundesliga and Uefa Cup trophies between 1993 and 1996.
      Everything you need to know (2)
      Having stacked up four Bundesliga titles, four German Cups, three European Cups and a Cup Winners’ Cup, the man dubbed “Der Kaiser” left Bayern after 18 years to move Stateside with New York Cosmos.
      Beckenbauer starred alongside the likes of Pele and Carlos Alberto in the Big Apple, winning the North American Soccer League three times before returning to Germany in 1980, subsequently adding yet another Bundesliga title with Hamburg.
      Franz Beckenbauer’s glittering career – everything you need to know (1)
      Franz Beckenbauer began his legendary career with hometown club Bayern Munich after catching their eye aged just 14.
      The defender went on to debut with Bayern at 18 in 1964.
      He went on to play over 500 times for the Bundesliga giants, winning everything there was to win in the game.
      How Franz Beckenbauer became synonymous with adidas in the 80s
      Franz Beckenbauer became synonymous with adidas in the 80s after endorsing the brand.
      Although adidas still enjoys huge celebrity football endorsements in the modern game such as the likes of Paul Pogba, Toni Kroos and Lionel Messi, it was really Beckenbauer that brought the three stripes and football connection into fruition.
      Franz Beckenbauer: a football poet, gracefully weaving his artistry into the romantic fabric of the beautiful game.𝗗𝗮𝗻𝗸𝗲, 𝗥𝘂𝗵𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗻, 𝗗𝗲𝗿 𝗞𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗿. pic.twitter.com/LE02O4hVpy— adidas Football (@adidasfootball) January 8, 2024

      From one legend to another
      Sir Kenny Dalglish has paid tribute to Franz Beckenbauer on X, calling him a ‘true legend’ of the game.
      It fills me with deep sadness to hear about the passing of Franz Beckenbauer, a true icon of the game. It was a privilege to share one of my proudest moments with him when he presented my 100th cap for Scotland. My thoughts are with him and his family at this time. RIP Der Kaiser pic.twitter.com/32p8T2rEkI— Sir Kenny Dalglish (@kennethdalglish) January 8, 2024

      What made Franz Beckenbauer so special?
      Beckenbauer is an icon of German football having won 104 caps for West Germany, captaining them to glory at the 1974 World Cup before repeating the feat, as manager, in Italy 16 years later.
      He also won numerous other honours, including a hat-trick of European Cups with Bayern Munich in the mid-70s, when he also established his reputation as a defender of supreme talents.
      ‘Outstanding personality’
      Lothar Matthäus, who was Beckenbauer’s captain in 1990 and a close friend, told German newspaper Bild: “The shock is deep, even though I knew that Franz wasn’t feeling well. His death is a loss for football and for Germany as a whole.
      “He was one of the greatest as a player and coach, but also off the field. Franz was an outstanding personality – not only in football – and he enjoyed worldwide recognition.
      “Everyone who knew him knows what a great and generous person Franz was. A good friend has left us. I will miss him – we will all miss him.”
      Summary – Franz Beckenbauer has passed away at 78
      Football legend Franz Beckenbauer has sadly passed away at the age of 78, his family have confirmed
      The Bayern Munich icon is the only man to have both captained and managed World Cup-winning teams.
      Beckenbauer is widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time.
      He won the highest individual honour in football twice, winning the Ballon d’Or in 1972 and 1976.
      Beckenbauer featured at the 1966 World Cup for West Germany against England.

      Everything you need to know (3)
      In addition to his sensational club career, Der Kaiser starred for his country, playing 103 times for West Germany and scoring 14 goals.
      He became West Germany captain in 1972, and subsequently skippered them to Euros glory that year before lifting the World Cup two years later.
      Beckenbauer also enjoyed great success as a manager, guiding his country to further World Cup glory at Italia 1990, Marseille to Ligue 1 success in 1991 and Bayern to Bundesliga and Uefa Cup trophies between 1993 and 1996.
      Everything you need to know (2)
      Having stacked up four Bundesliga titles, four German Cups, three European Cups and a Cup Winners’ Cup, the man dubbed “Der Kaiser” left Bayern after 18 years to move Stateside with New York Cosmos.
      Beckenbauer starred alongside the likes of Pele and Carlos Alberto in the Big Apple, winning the North American Soccer League three times before returning to Germany in 1980, subsequently adding yet another Bundesliga title with Hamburg.
      Franz Beckenbauer’s glittering career – everything you need to know (1)
      Franz Beckenbauer began his legendary career with hometown club Bayern Munich after catching their eye aged just 14.
      The defender went on to debut with Bayern at 18 in 1964.
      He went on to play over 500 times for the Bundesliga giants, winning everything there was to win in the game.
      Beckenbauer – the early years
      Born in Giesling, a working-class district of Munich, in September 1945, Beckenbauer grew up as a fan of 1860 Munich but joined the youth setup at the then unfashionable Bayern instead.
      He was originally a centre-forward and made his debut for the club in 1964, when they were in West Germany’s second tier, as a left winger. 
      Accusations against Beckenbauer
      Beckenbauer’s post-playing life was marred by accusations of wrongdoing, with the then 71-year-old questioned by Swiss prosecutors in March 2017 over suspected corruption linked to the 2006 World Cup, which was held in Germany.
      Beckenbauer headed the initial bid in 2000 and was part of the competition’s organising committee.

      A superstar – on and off the field
      Beckenbauer won the Ballon d’Or in 1972 and 1976, and retired from playing in 1984 following a spell with the New York Cosmos in the North American Soccer League.
      Despite no coaching experience, he was appointed West Germany manager that year and led his country to the final of the 1986 World Cup and then to the trophy itself at Italia 90.
      There followed a brief spell in charge of Marseille in France before Beckenbauer returned to Bayern, leading the club to the Bundesliga title in 1994 and the Uefa Cup two years later. Beckenbauer also had spells as president at Bayern and vice-president of the German Football Association.
      ‘Outstanding personality’
      Lothar Matthäus, who was Beckenbauer’s captain in 1990 and a close friend, told German newspaper Bild: “The shock is deep, even though I knew that Franz wasn’t feeling well. His death is a loss for football and for Germany as a whole.
      “He was one of the greatest as a player and coach, but also off the field. Franz was an outstanding personality – not only in football – and he enjoyed worldwide recognition.
      “Everyone who knew him knows what a great and generous person Franz was. A good friend has left us. I will miss him – we will all miss him.”
      What made Franz Beckenbauer so special?
      Beckenbauer is an icon of German football having won 104 caps for West Germany, captaining them to glory at the 1974 World Cup before repeating the feat, as manager, in Italy 16 years later.
      He also won numerous other honours, including a hat-trick of European Cups with Bayern Munich in the mid-70s, when he also established his reputation as a defender of supreme talents.
      ‘Absolute great’ – Gary Lineker
      Gary Lineker has paid tribute to the legend’s ‘grace and charm’.
      Very sorry to hear that Franz Beckenbauer has died. One of the absolute greats of our game. Der Kaiser was the most beautiful of footballers who won it all with grace and charm. RIP.— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) January 8, 2024

      How Franz Beckenbauer became synonymous with adidas in the 80s
      Franz Beckenbauer became synonymous with adidas in the 80s after endorsing the brand.
      Although adidas still enjoys huge celebrity football endorsements in the modern game such as the likes of Paul Pogba, Toni Kroos and Lionel Messi, it was really Beckenbauer that brought the three stripes and football connection into fruition.
      Piers Morgan pays tribute to football legend
      RIP Frank Beckenbauer, 78. German football legend who was one of only three men to win the World Cup both as player and coach. Sublime defender, great manager, magnificent ambassador for the game. pic.twitter.com/OqP9v6CA3d— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) January 8, 2024 More

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      FA Cup third round LIVE RESULTS: Man City dismantle Huddersfield, Bristol hold West Ham to a shock draw – latest

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      THE FA Cup continues today with a bumper afternoon of third round action.Holders Manchester City have thrashed Huddersfield 5-0, while Bristol City held West Ham to a shock draw.
      And Arsenal host Liverpool at the Emirates in the tie of round three.

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      Up next
      Following the conclusion of today’s 2pms its time to look ahead to the rest of the action to come in the FA Cup.
      Arsenal take on Liverpool at home in what is the pick of the fixtures from the round.
      Arsenal will be wearing an all white kit in order to aid victims of knife crime.
      Full time results
      Here’s the full time results for the FA Cup third round from around the country.

      West Ham 1-1 Bristol City
      Nottingham Forest 2-2 Blackpool
      Luton 0-0 Bolton
      Peterborough 0-3 Leeds
      Shrewsbury 0-1 Wrexham
      West Brom 4-1 Aldershot
      Man City 5-0 Huddersfield

      Nottingham Forest 2-2 Blackpool
      League One Blackpool have held Forest to a 2-2 draw at the City Ground.
      They had been leading 2-0, with Forest scoring one either side of the half-time whistle to just about spare their blushes.
      Luton 0-0 Bolton FULL TIME
      League one bolton have held Premier League Luton to a draw at Kenilworth Road,
      There’ll be a replay at the Tough Sheet Stadium.
      West Brom 4-0 Aldershot – GOAL!
      88′ Tom Fellows’ strike makes it 4-0 to West Brom.
      They’ve absolutely cruised past non-league Aldershot today.
      Can Forest stop a shock? Nottingham Forest 2-2 Blackpool
      Forest have come back from two goals down against Blackpool to potentially put stop to a huge upset.
      Blackpool led Forest 2-1 at half-time but Morgan Gibbs-White’s 59th minute equaliser has spared their blushes for now.
      Manchester city 5-0 Huddersfield GOAL!
      Kevin De Bruyne with an assist for Jeremy Doku on his return to the side.
      The midfielder found his compatriot at the back post with Doku firing home on the volley.
      Credit: PA
      Manchester City 4-0 Huddersfield – GOAL!
      65′ Phil Foden makes it four to the holders with a wonderful finish.
      The midfielder slotted the ball into the bottom corner from the edge of the area in what is increasingly becoming a trademark.
      Shrewsbury 0-1 Wrexham – GOAL!
      Hollywood Wrexham make it 1-0 with a goal through Thomas O’Connor.
      It’s been a complete deadlock so far but Wrecham’s quality has ultimately shone through.
      Manchester City 3-0 Huddersfield – GOAL!
      58′ Manchester City have made it 3-0 as the holders continue to stroll past Huddersfield.
      A deflected Oscar Bobb compounds Huddersfield’s misery… Just as Kevin De Bruyne comes on.
      How many could City rack up?
      Peterborough 0-2 Leeds – GOAL!
      47. Leeds have made it 2-0 thanks to an unbelievable strike from Patrick Bamford.
      The striker took the ball down with his chest before volleying it on the turn past the Peterborough keeper.
      Credit: Rex
      Third Round half-time scores
      The half-time whistle has now blown in all of this afternoon’s third round ties, and here is the current state of play.

      Luton 0-0 Bolton
      Man City 2-0 Huddersfield
      Nott’m Forest 1-2 Blackpool
      Peterborough 0-1 Leeds
      Shrewsbury 0-0 Wrexham
      West Brom 3-0 Aldershot
      West Ham 1-0 Bristol City

      League One Blackpool are 45 minutes away from a Premier League scalp, leading 2-1 at Nottingham Forest, while Bolton are currently holding Luton at Kenilworth Road.
      But there are no shocks as far as holders Man City, West Ham and West Brom are concerned with all three sides leading in front of their own fans.
      The fierce derby between League One Shrewsbury and League Two Wrexham is goalless at the break.

      West Ham 1-0 Bristol City
      44. Since scoring the first goal of the day, it hasn’t exactly gone according to plan for David Moyes.
      The Hammers still lead their Championship opponents, but have lost both Lucas Paqueta and Konstantinos Mavropanos to injuries in the first half.
      Nott’m Forest 1-2 Blackpool – GOAL!
      39. The Premier League side have one back!
      Argentines combine as a pinpoint cross from Gonzalo Montiel on the right is met powerfully by the head of Nicolas Dominguez.
      No chance, Daniel Grimshaw! Back in with a chance, Nottingham Forest!

      Man City 2-0 Huddersfield – GOAL!
      37. Have the floodgates opened at the Etihad?
      Manchester City have a quickfire second after passing Huddersfield into submission in and around the box.
      After some intricate one-touch stuff, Rico Lewis steers an effort towards the far post and Julian Alvarez finishes off.

      Peterborough 0-1 Leeds – GOAL!
      34. Leeds lead at London Road!
      The Championship outfit catch Posh cold with a quick free-kick, and Ethan Ampadu is on hand to convert his first goal for the club.
      Daniel Farke’s visitors are looking pretty in pink.

      Man City 1-0 Huddersfield – GOAL!
      33. Huddersfield Town have performed admirably at the FA Cup holders this afternoon, but they’ve finally been undone by Pep Guardiola’s relentless machine.
      It’s a typically-composed finish from Phil Foden, who is first on to Julian Alvarez’s deflected shot, eventually smashing his own into the roof of the net.
      West Brom 3-0 Aldershot – GOAL!
      27. What a moment for Daryl Dike!
      Back in the West Brom starting line-up after eight months out with an Achilles tendon injury, and he’s already among the goals.
      The American striker powers in a superb volley just shy of the half hour mark, and it already means that there’s no way back for National League Aldershot.

      Nott’m Forest 0-2 Blackpool – GOAL!
      27. It’s two in two minutes for the Seasiders!
      This time, Albie Morgan is the man in the right place this time, sliding in CJ Hamilton’s cross at the far post to double the League One side’s advantage.
      The Nottingham Forest fans are not impressed with what they’re seeing. Cooper out? Oh, hang on…

      Nott’m Forest 0-1 Blackpool – GOAL!
      25. We have a potential upset on the cards at the City Ground where League One Blackpool have edged in front against the Premier League hosts.
      And it’s the former Nottingham Forest man, Jordan Gabriel, who has grabbed the opener.
      The defender took advantage of a poor clearance to loop his header past Odysseas Vlachodimos.

      Man City 0-0 Huddersfield
      18. No goals so far at the Etihad, but Pep Guardiola does have some cause for concern.
      Manuel Akanji has been forced off early after being on the receiving end of a heavy challenge from Huddersfield debutant Alex Matos, on loan from Chelsea.
      Matheus Nunes is on in place for the defender which is likely to see Rico Lewis shit from midfield to the back line.
      West Brom 2-0 Aldershot – GOAL!
      15. About that hard uphill task… it’s a mountain now!
      Jovan Malcolm capitalises on a mistake at the back, and races through to fire low past Jordi van Stappershoef.
      It’s a thoroughly professional job so far from the Baggies, and Aldershot are unlikely to be joining fellow non-league club Maidstone in the fourth round draw.
      West Brom 1-0 Aldershot – GOAL!
      7. From West Ham to West Brom.
      Albion have an early lead against their non-league counterparts courtesy of Nathan Chalobah.
      The former Fulham man wallops Tom Fellows’ cut-back into the top corner from 12 yards out, and a tough ask for the National Leaguers has just got that bit harder.
      West Ham 1-0 Bristol City – GOAL!
      4. Fancy another cup run, West Ham fans?
      This season’s stint in the FA Cup has got off to the best possible start with Jarrod Bowen bagging his 14th goal of the season in all competitions.
      The England international latches on to Pablo Fornals’ clipped through ball, and cooly rounds Max O’Leary to score.

      Underway on third round Sunday
      Whistles have been blown around seven stadiums of varying quality and character, and this afternoon’s FA Cup ties are go. More

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      Arsenal vs Liverpool LIVE SCORE: Nelson replaces Jesus while Van Dijk misses out for Reds in FA Cup tie – latest

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      ARSENAL are hosting Liverpool in a mouthwatering FA Cup third round clash at the Emirates!The Gunners have headed into the match on the back of a horror run of back to back defeats in the Premier League.
      While Liverpool sit at the top of the league but do go into this one with star man Mo Salah who has joined up with Egypt at AFCON.

      Kick-off time: 4.30pm
      TV channel/ live stream: BBC One/ BBC iPlayer
      Arsenal XI: Ramsdale; White, Saliba, Gabriel, Kiwior; Rice, Jorginho, Odegaard; Saka, Nelson, Havertz
      Liverpool XI: Alisson; Gomez, Konate, Quansah, Alexander-Arnold; Elliot, Jones, Mac Allister, Diaz, Nunez, Gakpo
      Explainer: When is the fourth round draw?

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      Liverpool match up to Arsenal’s 4-3-3
      Alexis Mac Allister returns to Liverpool, and slots straight into the heart of Jurgen Klopp’s midfield, where the Argentine will be flanked by youngsters Curtis Jones and Harvey Elliott.
      Meanwhile, Joe Gomez continues to fill in at left-back with Andy Robertson and Kostas Tsimikas injured while 20-year-old Jarrell Quansah makes his first ever appearance in the FA Cup.

      Havertz up top of hosts
      Jorginho’s inclusion in the Arsenal midfield this afternoon means that Kai Havertz will move into a more advanced role, joining Bukayo Saka and Reiss Nelson in the front three.
      Meanwhile, it is expected that Declan Rice plays on the right of midfield with captain Martin Odegaard on the left.
      Oleksandr Zinchenko has still not shaken off his injury so Jakub Kiwior continues at left-back.

      Klopp selects strong Liverpool line-up
      Jurgen Klopp makes four changes for today’s cup tie at Arsenal, all of which are enforced.
      Mo Salah and Wataru Endo are away with their countries at their respective international tournaments while Virgil van Dijk is ill and Dominik Szoboszlai is injured.
      As a result, in come Jarell Quansah, Alexis Mac Allister, Harvey Elliott and Cody Gakpo.

      Liverpool (4-3-3): 1 Alisson; 66 Alexander-Arnold. 78 Quansah, 5 Konate, 2 Gomez; 19 Elliott, 10 Mac Allister, 17 Jones; 18 Gakpo, 9 Nunez, 7 Diaz
      Subs: 62 Kelleher, 20 Jota, 38 Gravenberch, 42 Clark, 44 Chambers, 49 Gordon, 53 McConnell, 84 Bradley, 98 Nyoni
      Credit: @Liverpool Twitter
      Ramsdale returns for Arteta’s Arsenal
      Mikel Arteta makes three changes to the Arsenal side beaten by Fulham on New Year’s Eve.
      Aaron Ramsdale, as the Gunners’ designated domestic cup goalkeeper, comes back into the side in place of David Raya.
      There are also starting berths for Jorginho and Reiss Nelson, who replace Gabriel Martinelli and Eddie Nketiah.

      Arsenal (4-3-3): 1 Ramsdale; 4 White, 2 Saliba, 6 Gabriel, 15 Kiwior; 41 Rice, 20 Jorginho, 8 Odegaard; 7 Saka, 29 Havertz, 24 Nelson
      Subs: 22 Raya, 10 Smith Rowe, 11 Martinelli, 14 Nketiah, 17 Cedric, 19 Trossard, 63 Nwaneri, 76 Walters, Sousa
      Credit: @Arsenal Twitter
      Arsenal relaunch No More Red campaign
      Arsenal will wear an all-white home kit this afternoon for the first time in their history to raise awareness of the club’s campaign against knife crime and youth violence.
      In association with Adidas, the Gunners’ No More Red initiative continues after its initial launch in January 2022.
      It has previously seen Arsenal wear white in away games such as the FA Cup third round tie at Oxford this time last year, but doing so at the Emirates breaks new ground.
      Today’s opponents Liverpool will support Arsenal’s campaign by wearing their changed strip of purple.

      Gunners evens to prevail
      It’s just 15 days since nothing could separate these sides at Anfield, but the bookmakers believe that home advantage is enough to give Arsenal the edge this afternoon.
      The Gunners are priced at evens to get the better of the team currently top of the Premier League with the draw that neither club wants chalked up at 13/5; Liverpool are a 12/5 shot.

      Arsenal win Evs
      Draw 13/5
      Liverpool win 12/5

      Mind you, if you do believe that the draw could be a factor, and it may take a replay for one of these giants to progress then maybe the tie’s outright betting is the way to go.

      Arsenal to qualify 8/11
      Liverpool to qualify 11/10

      Odds from Paddy Power correct at the time of post publication.
      Hello and welcome to Arsenal vs Liverpool
      Arsenal are facing Liverpool at the Emirates Stadium today in a massive FA Cup third-round clash!
      The Gunners have completely capitulated from when they were top of the tree at Christmas with just one win in their last six games.
      Mikel Arteta’s men suffered two consecutive London derby defeats to West Ham and Fulham which has now seen them plummet down to fourth in the Premier League table.
      While their opponents Liverpool capitalised by beating Newcastle and replacing Arsenal at the summit.
      But this weekend’s match is all about the FA Cup – a competition that no other side has lifted more than the Gunners.
      Liverpool are a team in form who will be heading into the fixture full of confidence and present Arteta’s men with a tough challenge.
      The two sides put on a show when they met in the league last month and played out a high quality 1-1 draw at Anfield. More