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      Luton 3-4 Arsenal LIVE RESULT: Rice scores LAST GASP winner in Premier League thriller as Gunners extend lead at top

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      ARSENAL have beaten Luton Town 4-3 in a Premier League thriller at Kenilworth Road.Gabriel Martinelli scored the opener after getting on the end of a superb cross from Ben White.
      Gabriel Osho equalised on 25 minutes, before Gabriel Jesus gave the Gunners a 2-1 lead on half time.
      In the 49th minute, Elijah Adebayo beat David Raya to the ball from a corner to head the Hatters back level.
      Ross Barkley’s strike went through the hands of the Arsenal keeper to put Luton 3-2 up before Kai Havertz levelled things up on the hour mark.
      In the final seconds of the game, Declan Rice’s glancing header broke Luton hearts to give the Gunners all three points and extend their lead at the top of the Premier League to five points.

      Match result: Luton 3-4 Arsenal
      Luton team: Kaminski, Osho, Barkley, Adebayo, Kabore, Mengi, Mpanzu, Brown, Bell, Townsend, Doughty
      Arsenal team: Raya, White, Saliba, Gabriel, Kiwior, Rice, Odegaard, Havertz, Saka, Jesus, Martinelli

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      Have a lovely night!
      Match stats
      What a game.
      The stats pretty much tell the story of the game.
      Arsenal dominated, but Luton perhaps deserved a point for clinging on and maximising their efficiency the best they could.
      Take a look at the stats here…

      That’s what they do!
      Big games, big players.
      When you want to win the Premier League, you need to find a way, and that is what the great teams do.
      Arsenal found a way today, through Declan Rice, proving why he cost the club over £100 million.
      Can they actually do it this year?
      Five points clear for now…
      Declan Rice celebrates the winner in the 97th minuteCredit: Reuters
      Unlucky Luton…
      Let’s give credit where it is due.
      Luton deserved a point from that game.
      They put up one hell of a fight against the league leaders, and kept the game at 3-3 right up to the death.
      Ross Barkley, Gabriel Osho and Elijah Adebayo were all brilliant, as well as Kaminski in goal.
      If they can play like that, with such intensity and passion for the rest of the season, they might just have enough to stay in the Premier League.
      Luton were unlucky to be beaten by Declan Rice and Arsenal at the death tonightCredit: Reuters
      Full-time: Luton 3-4 Arsenal
      FT. Sensational, absolutely sensational.
      Pure football.
      Vintage Premier League.
      Big players, big moments.
      Luton Town 3-4 Arsenal.
      Wow.
      GOALLLLLLL! Luton 3-4 Arsenal
      90+7. THEY HAVE DONE IT. AT THE DEATH!
      DECLAN RICE!
      Odegaard whips the ball into the middle, which Rice attacks and heads home!

      Luton 3-3 Arsenal
      90+4. A rare venture forward for Luton on the left hand side, which is wasted and Arsenal will come back at them again.
      Ben White wins another corner for the Gunners.

      Luton 3-3 Arsenal
      90+2. A late corner to Arsenal, whipped into the middle and then cleared by Osho.
      It is still all Arsenal here.
      Luton 3-3 Arsenal
      90. There will be six minutes of added time at the end of this one.
      Are we going to get one of those late infamous Premier League winners?
      Luton 3-3 Arsenal
      88. Two late changes for Luton.
      Pelly Mpanzu is swapped for Jordan Clark and Ryan Giles comes on at left wing back in place of Alfie Doughty.
      Luton 3-3 Arsenal
      87. Really clever play from Barkley again, but Carlton-Morris loses it.
      Arsenal will come again.
      They play lovely football around the edge of the box, before Zinchenko dinks a ball into Havertz who should do better with the header – saved by Kaminski.
      Luton 3-3 Arsenal
      84. Arsenal still threatening here.
      Saka looks to be almost through, but Kaminski does well to come out and clear.
      Luton come forwards with Kabore who tries to beat Zinchenko for pace on the right hand side, and fails miserably.
      Goal kick.
      Luton 3-3 Arsenal
      82. Just over 10 minutes to go here at Kenilworth Road, with Luton clinging onto a point here for now.
      They have failed to deliver any goal threat in the past few minutes, as Arsenal are relentlessly coming at them again and again.
      Luton 3-3 Arsenal
      80. A VAR check here, as Saka feels he is fouled driving into the box, but it is not given by the officials.
      Luton 3-3 Arsenal
      79. Two corners in quick succession for Arsenal.
      One hands a chance to Leandro Trossard, who wins the second corner with his effort, and then Saka whips one into the middle which is eventually cleared by Luton.
      Luton 3-3 Arsenal
      77. Plenty will be made of Mikel Arteta’s decision to start David Raya in goal over Aaron Ramsdale tonight.
      The Spanish stopper (or non-stopper tonight) was out-jumped by Adebayo, who headed home the second goal, before being beaten way too easily by Ross Barkley with a low strike for the third.
      Luton 3-3 Arsenal
      75. Odegaard plays a tight ball into Trossard, but his touch goes out of play.
      Goal kick for Luton.
      Can they hold on?
      Can they win it?
      Luton 3-3 Arsenal
      73. Wonderful midfield play there from Martin Odegaard, but it goes to waste as Luton win the ball back after he moves it on.
      Alfie Doughty catches Saka late.
      “How many?” He asks…
      Luton 3-3 Arsenal
      70. Twelve shots to five in Arsenal’s favour so far in this game, but three of Luton’s four shots on target have hit the back of the net.
      Funny old game, this football.
      Mikel Arteta cuts a frustrated figure in the dugout.

      Luton 3-3 Arsenal
      68. We might finally be seeing the Kai Havertz that Arsenal (and Chelsea) paid all that money for…
      He has been in fine form of late.
      “Zamina mina, eh eh, waka-waka eh eh! £60 million down the drain, Kai Havertz scores again!”Credit: Getty

      Luton 3-3 Arsenal
      66. A double change for Arsenal now, with Martinelli and Kiwior being replaced by Zinchenko and Trossard.
      Luton 3-3 Arsenal
      64. Hardly a moment to breathe here at Kenilworth Road, just the way we like it.
      The rule of three is in full force here and we have a triple change for Luton too.
      Chiedozie Ogbene, Tahith Chong, and Carlton Morris are on in place of Andros Townsend, Jacob Brown, and Elijah Adebayo.
      GOALLLLL! Luton 3-3 Arsenal
      60. Havertz levels the scoring AGAIN!
      It is a long ball over the top to Gabriel Jesus, who does incredibly well to hold off his man and play a ball into Kai Havertz to finish!
      3-3, GAME ON!
      Luton 3-2 Arsenal
      59. This is why they are called the Mad Hatters.
      Arsenal had only conceded three goals away from home until they visited Kenilworth Road tonight, and now they have doubled that tally in one night.
      You sense the goals are not finished here however…
      GOALLLLL! Luton 3-2 Arsenal
      56. BARKLEY MAKES IT THREE!
      WOW. WOW. WOW.
      Excellent play between Barkley and Townsend who combine really well on the edge of the box.
      The former recieves it back, does a stepover and hits it low on his left foot.
      Questions will be asked over David Raya there… More

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      Scotland 0-6 England LIVE RESULT: Lionesses dealt late heartbreak as Team GB are denied Olympic spot on goal difference

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      THE Lionesses have been dealt late heartbreak in their pursuit of qualifying for the Paris Olympics on behalf of Team GB.England did everything they could against their rivals at Hampton Park, but two late goals for the Netherlands in their game against Belgium has secured top spot for the Dutch in Group A1 on goal difference and their place in France as a result.
      Team GB will not be heading to the Olympics next year – but what a year 2023 has been for the Lionesses.

      Match result: Scotland 0-6 England
      Scotland team: Gibson, Docherty, Mukandi, Corsie, Kerr, Hanson, Evans, McLauchlan, Clark, Emslie, Cuthbert
      England team: Earps, Bronze, Charles, Greenwood, Morgan, Walsh, Stanway, Mead, Kirby, James, Hemp

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      That’s all from Hampden Park
      The Lionesses gave it absolutely everything today, but it wasn’t meant to be.
      Netherlands scored two late goals against Belgium to take the top spot in Group A1.
      Team GB will not be heading to the Olympics next year.
      But what a year 2023 has been for the Lionesses!
      Onto 2024 now…
      Thank you for reading, and goodnight!
      Credit: Getty
      The heartbeaking moment
      England found out about the other scoreline just moments after Lucy Bronze’s goal…

      Beth Mead reacts
      Speaking to BBC One, the England winger said: “Devastated. We did everything we possibly could on the pitch tonight. I thought the team were incredible.
      “Unfortunately it wasn’t in our hands, the Netherlands got the four goals, so fair play to them but obviously devastated to miss out on such small margins.”
      “It’s a tough one, maybe give us the rest of the night at least. The girls have worked so hard and we were incredible in this camp. We’ve done ourselves proud in both games.
      “Unfortunately it was out of our hands, maybe we let ourselves down earlier on in the competition. But we will keep working hard, come back stronger and I am excited to see what this team is about.”
      Credit: PA
      Netherlands 4-0 Belgium
      Netherlands scored two goals in added time to seal their spot at the top of Group A1 just when England thought they had done enough.
      Credit: Getty
      Team GB’s Olympics hopes crushed
      With England finishing second in the group, Team GB will now not compete at next year’s Olympics in Paris.
      Credit: Reuters
      England OUT of Nations League
      Netherlands have won 4-0 after scoring two late goals.
      Heartbreak for the Lionesses.
      Team GB won’t be at the Olympics next year.
      Full Time – Scotland 0-6 England
      What a result! Now we wait…
      90+3. GOOOAAAAAALLLLLLLL ENGLAND!!!
      Bronze with the header at the back post!
      That might just be enough to cement England’s spot at the top of Group A1!
      Credit: Reuters
      90+1. Scotland 0-5 England
      What a save! Mary Earps!
      The England keeper is forced into action after Thomas goes for goal from close range.
      She makes an incredible stop to keep that five-goal margin!
      90+1. Scotland 0-5 England
      Three minutes have been added on…
      88. Scotland 0-5 England
      England have a free kick on the right and it is taken by Greenwood.
      The defender sends a menacing cross into the box as Docerty attempts to head it clear, but her header deflects into the path of Gibson, who can make the save.
      86. Scotland 0-5 England
      The Lionesses go on the hunt for a sixth as Stanway is given the time and space to make another run.
      However, the final attempt on goal is saved by Gibson.
      England are still top of the group, but they might need another goal here to seal the deal.
      83. Scotland 0-5 England
      Scotland go on the attack again as Thomas makes a run down the left before crossing the ball to Harrison.
      Harrison then tries to sneak the ball past Earps at the front post with a clever flick, but her effort runs wide.
      79. Scotland 0-5 England
      Another change for Scotland.
      Hanson is replaced by Harrison.
      76. Scotland 0-5 England
      Hemp, who moved onto the right following Russo’s introduction, makes a run down the wing before sending a cross into the box.
      Russo goes for goal with a header, but her effort is saved.
      Toone then goes for the rebound, but Brown intercepts to make the clearance.
      71. Scotland 0-5 England
      Huge chance for Scotland!
      Hanson runs through on goal one-on-one with Earps, but the England keeper times her run well and gets a hand to the ball, sending the Scotland star wide.
      Hanson then goes for goal, but her effort is off-target.
      67. Scotland 0-5 England
      Earps is forced into one of her first saves of the game as Scotland go for goal.
      After some confusion in the box, Napier’s shot is parried away by the England keeper.
      65. Scotland 0-5 England
      England make two changes now.
      Russo replaces Mead.
      Toone replaces Kirby.
      Beth Mead scored her first England goal in 15 months tonightCredit: Getty
      64. Scotland 0-5 England
      Another chance for Scotland.
      Thomas is on to replace Emslie.
      60. Scotland 0-5 England
      England have a free kick in a dangerous area following a foul on James from Cuthbert.
      Greenwood goes for goal, but it is saved by Gibson!
      59. Scotland 0-5 England
      Huge chance for England to get a sixth!
      After Scotland fail to clear their lines in defence, the ball falls to Kirby who rattles the bar with her shot!
      Scotland eventually clear the danger…
      SCORE UPDATE: Netherlands 2-0 Belgium
      Netherlands have got another.
      They now just need one more goal to return to the top of the group…
      50. Scotland 0-5 England
      Stanway makes her way down the right with the ball before squaring it across goal and into the box.
      Kirby, who is left completely unmarked, manages to run into the space before slotting the ball past Gibson.
      Without hesitation the midfielder then picks up the ball before running back to the halfway line to put it on the spot. England are hungry for more.
      Credit: Getty
      49. GOOOOAAAAALLLLLL ENGLAND!!!!!
      It’s five!
      Kirby with the goal!
      Kick Off – Scotland 0-4 England
      We’re back underway!
      Scotland made three chances at the break.
      Brown has replaced Mitchell.
      Napier has replaced McLauchlan.
      Howard has replaced Clark. More

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      Wolves vs Burnley LIVE SCORE: Premier League latest as Vincent Kompany’s men look to build on Blades thrashing

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      WOLVES and Burnley face off in the first of this Premier League season’s Amazon Prime Video fixtures – and it could go either way.Gary O’Neil’s side will be determined to bounce back from their 2-1 defeat to league leaders Arsenal.
      But Burnley are currently on cloud nine after recently thrashing Sheffield United 5-0.

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      Chelsea 3-2 Brighton LIVE SCORE: Blues hang on to beat Seagulls thanks to Fernandez brace after red card – updates

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      CHELSEA will be determined to put their Toon pummelling behind them with three points against Brighton TODAY at Stamford Bridge.Three second-half goals helped Newcastle run riot against the Blues last weekend.
      And as a result, Mauricio Pochettino’s have already fallen TWELVE points behind the Champions League spots.
      However, Chelsea put on a show the last time they were at home by holding Treble-winners Manchester City to a 4-4 draw.
      But they now face a Brighton side who are undefeated in their last seven fixtures across all competitions.

      Kick-off time: 2pm
      Chelsea XI: Sanchez, Disasi, Badiashile, Silva, Colwill, Fernandez, Gallagher, Caicedo, Sterling, Jackson, Mudryk
      Brighton XI: Steele, Igor, Gilmour, Lallana, Baleba, Adingra, Ferguson, Van Hecke, Veltman, Buonanotte, Hinshelwood

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      Chelsea 3-2 Brighton
      90+14. Worst thing of all, if it wasn’t handball it should have been a corner to Brighton.
      Why he restarted the game with a dropball is mind-bending.
      De Zerbi is going to lose his mind in the post-match interview.
      Chelsea 3-2 Brighton
      90+12. Pawson came from the monitor and seemed to intimate it was going to be a penalty.
      The away end goes berserk but he then says it is a drop ball.
      Craig Pawson has to be one of the worst referees on the circuit.
      Chelsea 3-2 Brighton
      90+10. As Brighton looked to cross with Adingra it hits the Chelsea player and Brighton go mental.
      They are demanding a penalty but it seems to hit the player in the face.
      VAR has asked to referee to go to the monitor however.
      Chelsea 3-2 Brighton
      90+8. Brighton are trying to apply the pressure but Chelsea are standing firm.
      They do not seem capable of unlocking them for a third time.
      We down to the last two minutes of the game now.
      Chelsea 3-2 Brighton
      90+6. Chelsea are just trying to get bodies behind the ball now.
      If they drop two points from position they were in, Pochettino will lose his mind.
      Mitoma gets to the byline and wins another corner.
      Credit: Reuters
      Chelsea 3-2 Brighton
      90+4. Chelsea are temporarily down to nine men.
      Broja landed awkwardly and needed treatment from the physio.
      As a result, he now needs to spend 30 seconds off the pitch before he can come back on.
      Chelsea 3-2 Brighton
      90+2. As a corner is whipped in, Joao Pedro gets a glancing header into the corner.
      Nothing Sanchez could do to save that one.
      With so much added time, Brighton still have chance to rescue a point.
      Goal – Joao Pedro (Brighton)
      Chelsea 3-1 Brighton
      90. Pochettino will be pleased that his side have seen this game out.
      At half time it was hanging in the balance after the sending off.
      Despite this, the Argentine knows they have work to do.
      We are going to have ten added minutes.
      Credit: EPA
      Chelsea 3-1 Brighton
      88. Mitoma goes down in the box looking for a penalty.
      It wiil be reviewed but it looked even less of a penalty than the one Mudryk won for the hosts.
      Check over, no penalty.
      Chelsea 3-1 Brighton
      86. Gross tries his luck from distance but it is an easy save.
      Sanchez has not had a lot to do today and when he has, they have been routine saves.
      It is hard to see a way back into this game for The Seagulls now.
      Chelsea 3-1 Brighton
      84. Chelsea look like they should see this through now.
      While the three points will be all that matters, it is purely just papering over the cracks.
      There is still a lot to sort out in this squad, particularly discipline.
      Chelsea 3-1 Brighton
      82. The third goal seems to have knocked the stuffing out of the visitors.
      They are huffing and puffing but Chelsea’s house does not seem like falling.
      Mitoma is the real threat for Roberto de Zerbi’s side right now.
      Chelsea 3-1 Brighton
      80. Mudryk comes off for Broja for Chelsea.
      Caicedo remains on the pitch despite that tightrope he is walking.
      Time is fast running out for Brighton to get anything out of this game.
      Chelsea 3-1 Brighton
      78. Chelsea come on a rare attack but Caicedo’s effort is not troubling the keeper.
      Shooting is not really the midfielder’s strong point.
      Apart from that one he had ruled out against Tottenham that is.
      Credit: PA
      Chelsea 3-1 Brighton
      76. Brighton are starting to put real pressure on now.
      Chelsea are struggling to retain possession and the visitors just keep on coming back at them.
      This is almost like attack versus defence right now.
      Chelsea 3-1 Brighton
      74. Brighton are playing some nice passing but with no end product.
      Chelsea are just crowding out their attacks.
      The visitors need to change tactic and look for Ferguson to hold it up more and play off him.
      Chelsea 3-1 Brighton
      72. Palmer will give some options for Chelsea to hold the ball up more now.
      Thiago Silva is penalised for a foul on Joao Pedro.
      Chance for the visitors to get a dangerous ball into the box.
      Chelsea 3-1 Brighton
      70. Mitoma is starting to cause some problems for the hosts.
      Chelsea are looking to get everyone behind the ball now.
      Despite being a man down, they now have a two-goal lead to protect.

      Chelsea 3-1 Brighton

      68. De Zerbi is going to be livid after this game.
      That is two massive incidents involving the referee that have changed this game.
      Caicedo should have been given a second yellow card before the bizarre decision to award a penalty.
      Credit: Reuters
      Chelsea 3-1 Brighton
      66. It will be an uphill struggle for the visitors now.
      They have to throw bodies forward looking for a quick reply.
      It will give Chelsea the chance to pick them off on the break.
      Chelsea 3-1 Brighton
      64. Football is officially broken, that was never a penalty.
      The fact Craig Pawson went to the monitor and still decided to change his decision of no penalty, shows just how incompetent he is at officiating.
      Not that Chelsea fans will be complaining as Cole Palmer is brought off the bench for the hosts.
      Goal – Enzo Fernandez (Chelsea)
      Penalty to Chelsea
      Chelsea 2-1 Brighton
      62. Chelsea are claiming for a penalty as Mudryk is sent through on goal by Sterling.
      Milner came across him and both players went to ground.
      VAR sends Craig Pawson over to the monitor.
      This is mental, it was never a penalty. More

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      FA Cup third round draw LIVE: Arsenal draw Liverpool in HUGE clash, Newcastle face Sunderland – updates

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      THE FA Cup third round draw has concluded – and what a draw it has been!Arsenal are hosting Liverpool in a mammoth all-Premier League clash in the third round.
      While Newcastle are travelling to local rivals Sunderland, and Manchester United are away at Wigan.

      Start time: From 12.55pm
      TV channel/ live stream: ITV 1/ ITV X
      Draw took place ahead of Eastleigh vs Reading

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      Non-League Eastleigh defeat Reading
      Eastleigh scored a last-minute winner to defeat League One side Reading in the FA Cup second round!
      Credit: Getty
      Fans left stunned at legend’s outfit during draw
      Arsenal legend Ian Wright drew comparisons to the Michelin man thanks to his huge winter coat.
      Wright was at the Silverlake Stadium as non-league Eastleigh hosted Reading in the FA Cup second round.
      And fans could not take their eyes off the pundit’s massive jacket, which is a Moncler and Adidas hybrid costing nearly £2,000.
      One said: “Ian Wright borrowing the Michelin Man’s winter coat for the live FA Cup game today.”
      Another added: “Are we going to have a chat about Ian Wright’s coat?”
      One joked: “I don’t think Ian Wright’s coat is big enough…”
      Credit: ITV
      First Tyne-Wear derby in seven years
      The FA Cup third round will see Newcastle face local rivals Sunderland for the first time since 2016!
      Credit: Getty
      Man Utd handed away clash
      Erik ten Hag’s side have remarkably been drawn at home in the competition for the past three years.
      However, that Old Trafford streak is now over after they were picked out to play League One Wigan Athletic away next month.
      Last season’s finalists, who were beaten by Manchester City at Wembley, will travel to the Latics on the first weekend of January.
      And some supporters were in complete disbelief after seeing United drawn away.
      One joked: “Man Utd away in the 3rd round. Hasn’t happened since 1752. Proper end of days stuff.”
      Another said: “Away draw on a cup that can’t be right Wigan v Man Utd.”
      “The end must be near,” commented another before adding: “Utd getting drawn away just doesn’t happen.”
      Fans say FA Cup draw is ‘fixed’
      Arsenal fans reckon the FA Cup third round draw is “fixed” after landing a considerably harder tie than their rivals.
      The Gunners will host Liverpool in the pick of the bunch.
      Meanwhile, Chelsea welcome Preston North End, Manchester United travel to Wigan and City play Huddersfield at home.
      It left some Gooners irked and believing the draw was “rigged” and “fixed.”
      One said: “Arsenal vs Liverpool in FA cup third round draw! Whereas man united have Wigan away, Man City have Huddersfield. That is fixed.”
      Another added: “Liverpool in the FA Cup third round. What a surprise. Another year, another rigged cup draw..”
      One fumed: “This FA cup draw is rigged. What are the odds of playing City & Liverpool back to back years in the 3rd round.”
      Another raged: “How about that. ANOTHER rigged FA Cup draw.”
      FA Cup draw in full 2/2

      Crystal Palace vs Everton
      Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa
      Nottingham Forest vs Blackpool or Forest Green Rovers
      Wigan vs Man Utd
      Man City vs Huddersfield
      Blackburn vs Cambridge
      Gillingham vs Sheffield United
      Swansea City vs Morecambe
      Chelsea vs Preston North End
      QPR vs Bournemouth
      Coventry City vs Oxford United
      Brentford vs Wolves
      Plymouth Argyle vs Sutton United
      Maidstone United vs Stevenage or Port Vale
      Newport County or Barnet vs Eastleigh or Reading
      Hull City vs Birmingham City

      FA Cup draw in full 1/2

      Luton vs Bolton
      Shrewsbury vs Wrexham or Yeovill
      Arsenal vs Liverpool
      Stoke vs Brighton
      Norwich vs Crewe Alexandra or Bristol Rovers
      West Ham vs Bristol City
      Tottenham vs Burnley
      Fulham vs Rotherham
      West Brom vs Aldershot or Stockport
      Southampton vs Alfreton or Walsall
      AFC Wimbledon or Ramsgate vs Ipswich
      Peterborough vs Leeds
      Millwall vs Leicester
      Watford vs Chesterfield or Leyton Orient
      Sunderland vs Newcastle
      Sheffield Wednesday vs Cardiff City

      Man Utd get first away draw in YEARS
      Football fans claimed “the end is near” after Manchester United finally landed an away tie in the FA Cup.

      FA Cup draw
      The draw has thrown up some exciting fixtures.
      Read more here:

      Top picks: Arsenal vs Liverpool
      The Gunners will host Liverpool in a huge FA Cup clash next month.
      It’s certainly one of the top picks of the weekend!
      Credit: AP
      Top picks: Tyne-Wear Derby
      Newcastle will make the short trip to face Sunderland in the FA Cup third round.
      It will be the one to watch on the weekend!
      Final picks

      QPR vs Bournemouth
      Coventry City vs Oxford United
      Brentford vs Wolves
      Plymouth Argyle vs Sutton United
      Maidstone United vs Stevenage or Port Vale
      Newport County or Barnet vs Eastleigh or Reading
      Hull City vs Birmingham City

      Next picks

      Wigan vs Man Utd
      Man City vs Huddersfield
      Blackburn vs Cambridge
      Gillingham vs Sheffield United
      Swansea City vs Morecambe
      Chelsea vs Preston North End

      Next picks

      Watford vs Chesterfield or Leyton Orient
      Sunderland vs Newcastle
      Sheffield Wednesday vs Cardiff City
      Crystal Palace vs Everton
      Middlesbrough vs Aston Villa
      Nottingham Forest vs Blackpool or Forest Green Rovers

      Next picks

      Fulham vs Rotherham
      West Brom vs Aldershot or Stockport
      Southampton vs Alfreton or Walsall
      AFC Wimbledon or Ramsgate vs Ipswich
      Peterborough vs Leeds
      Millwall vs Leicester

      First picks

      Luton vs Bolton
      Shrewsbury vs Wrexham or Yeovill
      Arsenal vs Liverpool
      Stoke vs Brighton
      Norwich vs Crewe Alexandra or Bristol Rovers
      West Ham vs Bristol City
      Tottenham vs Burnley

      Here we go…
      The draw is about to start!
      Road to Wembley
      Man City clinched the title last season, but who will be looking to dethrone them?
      Man Utd, Chelsea, Liverpool and Arsenal will be among the teams gunning for glory.
      Credit: Sunday Times
      All eyes on Eastleigh
      The big draw is taking place just before Eastleigh vs Reading’s FA Cup second round tie.
      So expect it to get underway from 12.55pm.
      We can’t wait!
      Credit: Getty
      FA Cup third round fixture dates
      Fixtures for the third round will take place across the weekend of Saturday, January 6 and Sunday, January 7.
      If scores are level after 90 minutes plus additional time, replays remain in place for the FA Cup third round.
      However, if the reverse fixture is level after 90 minutes plus added time, an extra 30 minutes will be played with the potential for a penalty shootout if there is still no breakthrough.
      Ball numbers cont…
      51. Blackpool or Forest green Rovers52. Cambridge United or Fleetwood Town53. Bolton Wanderers or Harrogate Town54. Wrexham or Yeovil Town55. Crewe Alexandra or Bristol Rovers56. Peterborough United or Doncaster Rovers57. Eastleigh or Reading58. Gillingham or Charlton Athletic59. Stevenage or Port Vale60. Newport County or Barnet61. Oxford United or Grimsby Town62. York City or Wigan Athletic63. Sutton United or Horsham64. AFC Wimbledon or Ramsgate
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      41. Watford42. West Bromwich Albion43. West Ham United44. Wolverhampton Wanderers45. Maidstone United or Barrow46. Wycombe Wanderers or Morecambe47. Notts County or Shrewsbury Town48. Chesterfield or Leyton Orient49. Aldershot Town or Stockport County50. Alfreton Town or Walsall
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      31. Preston North End32. Queens Park Rangers33. Rotherham United34. Sheffield United35. Sheffield Wednesday36. Southampton37. Stoke City38. Sunderland39. Swansea City40. Tottenham Hotspur
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      21. Liverpool22. Luton Town23. Manchester City24. Manchester United25. Middlesbrough26. Millwall27. Newcastle United28. Norwich City29. Nottingham Forest30. Plymouth Argyle
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      11. Chelsea12. Coventry City13. Crystal Palace14. Everton15. Fulham16. Huddersfield Town17. Hull City18. Ipswich Town19. Leeds United20. Leicester City More

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      Bournemouth vs Aston Villa LIVE SCORE: Latest updates, team news as Cherries take on Emery’s men in Premier League

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      ASTON VILLA travel to the coast this weekend as they take on Bournemouth in a tricky Premier League match-up. Both sides are coming off wins over Tottenham and Sheffield United respectively, and they’ll be hoping their purple patches continue.

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      Ollie Watkins last gasp strike rescues Villans precious point in Champions League hunt

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      OLLIE WATKINS salvaged a point for a poor Aston Villa and keeping their Champions League push rolling on.The England striker was a doubt for the trip to the south coast, but lasted the whole game and was still going strong when it counted – sending a 90th minute header past Neto.
      Ollie Watkins’ late strike rescued a point for Aston VillaCredit: Reuters
      While most Villa fans will have made the trip sensing an easy victory, a point will feel precious.
      Bournemouth looked to have beaten Unai Emery’s side with their frantic front-foot football, but some super saves by Emiliano Martinez kept Villa within striking distance and Watkins made sure his goalkeeper’s efforts weren’t in vain.
      The Cherries are a much more impressive side than earlier in the campaign.
      They have hit their stride under boss Andoni Iraola and were desperately close to a third straight Premier League win – something they’ve not done since the days of Eddie Howe in 2016.
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      Dominic Solanke’s smart finish looked to have claimed three points, but the former Chelsea man will reflect on the two close range efforts Martinez managed to stop rather than his well taken seventh goal of the season.
      Bournemouth were quick to exploit an early Villa slip-up for Antonie Semenyo’s opener.
      The former Bristol City forward, a menace on either wing, drove in from the left but saw his ball inside cut out.
      Villa looked to play out, but a lazy Diego Carlos ball was cut out by an alert Ryan Christie, who snapped it straight into the feet of Semenyo to finish low.
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      Bournemouth took the lead twice before being held to a 2-2 drawCredit: Getty
      Leon Bailey cancelled out Antoine Semenyo’s openerCredit: Reuters
      Martinez was beaten easily there but saved well from Semenyo’s powerful effort moments later to keep the lead at one – something he managed all afternoon.
      Villa were level four minutes later.
      Watkins, passed fit having missed Thursday’s win over Legia Warsaw, fed the ball out to the right where Leon Bailey committed Milos Kerkez down the line before turning inside and walloping his fourth Premier League goal of the season past Neto.
      Having started so impressively, Bournemouth were almost behind after 22 minutes, though a lengthy VAR check – which even the home fans were protesting – came to their rescue to rule out Carlos’ tap in.
      Bournemouth looked to profit from the decision straight away. Martinez was celebrating a reflex save from Solanke’s close range effort before the Cherries striker came within a whisker of turning Semenyo’s cross into an empty net seconds later.
      Iraola’s chaotic style leaves the door open at the back at all times but they will not compromise on attacking.
      Almost every ball is played forward and they break at speed and in numbers.
      That pace almost had Villa behind again on the brink of half time. Christie collected a long ball from Neto with a stunning touch and played Justin Kluivert through alone against Martinez only for Ezri Konsa to race back at the last moment with a crucial challenge.
      Dominic Solanke restored Bournemouth’s lead before Watkins’ late levellerCredit: Reuters
      Having started that move, Neto was stopping another at the other end when he denied Douglas Luiz in added time at the end of a frantic first half.
      But Bournemouth were still far more alert than any in a Villa shirt after the restart.
      Kerkez did well to cut out a Martinez ball forward, winning it in the air before racing down the left and crossing for Solanke.
      Having fluffed his two first half chances the ex-Chelsea man swivelled on the spot and finished smartly – though Martinez stopped another from just yards shortly after.
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      With a lead to defend Bournemouth started to sit off a touch more, allowing Villa to find some confidence.
      Emery sensed a chance, sending on a trio of subs including Moussa Diaby, whose cross provided the assist for Watkins to send his late header looping in. More

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      West Ham 1 Crystal Palace 1: Edouard nicks crucial point for Eagles after being gifted goal by Mavropanos howler

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      ON this occasion, West Ham’s hopes of yet another Late, Late Show failed to materialise.The Hammers have embraced ‘Moyesie time’ over the past few weeks – struggling for large periods in a match before producing a killer blow in the final minutes.
      The spoils were shared between West Ham and Crystal PalaceCredit: AFP
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      The momentum was very back and forth
      Tomas Soucek has been the orchestrator, scoring three last-gasp winners in the club’s last three games – two of them coming in the Premier League.
      But here, on a frosty East London afternoon, the Czech giant could not muster a fourth when the David Moyes’ Irons desperately needed it to down Crystal Palace.
      Mohammed Kudus was at his electric, scintillating best in the first half, starting and finishing a fine move in the 13th minute for a dream start at the London Stadium.
      Yet the hosts failed to kick on, content to see out another narrow victory to make it three Prem wins on the spin for the second time this campaign before a costly second half error.
      Konstantinos Mavropanos was at fault, his lazy pass giving Odsonne Edouard a simple finish in the 53rd minute – enough to earn this below-par, injury-hit Palace outfit a valuable point.
      West Ham pushed for that injury time sucker punch they have come to love and rely on so much, and the returning Jarrod Bowen came closest with a tame header from six-yards.
      A big chance missed to jump into eighth, one that will leave Moyes with a bitter taste. That ruthless edge needs to return should they want to qualify for Europe again next season.
      Yet again, Moyes was forced to put out a reshuffled backline with skipper Kurt Zouma missing due to private family reasons. Mavropanos deputised in central defence.
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      Odsonne Eduoard made the most of the chances he had
      The sight of Bowen back in the starting XI was a welcome one however, having been out since mid-November with a knee injury picked up with England.
      Roy Hodgson also put out a side riddled with changes with long-term injuries to Eberechi Eze and Cheick Doucoure, while Jeffrey Schlupp was a late omission with a personal issue.
      Defender Chris Richards acted as a holding midfielder alongside Chris Hughes. It was the latter who played his part for all the wrong reasons in West Ham’s opener.
      Hughes was slow to react in midfield as Kudus delightfully dinked the ball over his head and drove from deep, and he continued into the box with the Eagles man’s marking slacking.
      From the halfway line, James Ward-Powse pinged a peach of a pass to Vladimir Coufal whose cut-back was met by Kudus’ low strike.
      The Ghanaian has taken his time adapting to life in England, but he seems to be getting the hang of it now, netting his third Prem strike, while Coufal made it five Prem assists.
      Palace keeper Sam Johnstone will also be disappointed having been beaten at his near post with the ball close to his body, although he may point to a small deflection by Marc Guehi.
      Johnstone was at least in the right position nine minutes later with Bowen racing through on goal via Nayef Aguerd’s ball over the top. His chipped attempt smacked Johnstone’s chest.
      West Ham appeared content to cruise through the rest of the half with Palace, sensing the visitors were struggling to even string a few passes together in attacking areas.
      A spark was needed, surprisingly coming from centre back Joachim Andersen standing over a free-kick. The Dane’s whipped shot deflected just past Alphonse Areola’s post.
      To Moyes’ anger, West Ham’s sluggishness carried on after the break and were duly punished as Mavropanos decided to gift wrap an equaliser for Palace in the 53rd minute.
      Moments before, Edouard had come close from a set-piece, almost connecting to a Guehi ball across goal but for some brave defending by Ward-Prowse.
      From bravery to sheet stupidity, Mavropanos was under no pressure from the resulting goal kick before giving an under hit blind back pass that was gobbled up by Edouard.
      The bottom corner found with ease by the Frenchman’s left boot and Mavropanos looked to the heavens in despair. It is now seven Prem matches without a clean sheet for the Irons.
      West Ham could no longer rest on a lead and were urged forward by a home crowd who had been awoken from their slumber.
      Chances came and went. Lucas Paqueta’s beautifully picked out Emerson in the box yet the Italy international’s first-time volley blazed over.
      Ward-Prowse, still needing one more Prem free-kick goal to level with David Beckham’s record of 18, ensured that would wait would carry on by smacking one into the wall.
      And then came the stoppage time chance. A dinked cross towards the hungry eyes of Soucek, only for the ball to loop over his head and onto Bowen’s.
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      A late, late rally but no late, late three points this time for West Ham.
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