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    FA Cup 4th round draw in full LIVE: Man Utd and Liverpool’s opponents revealed as Tottenham land horror tie

    THE FA Cup fourth round draw has concluded – and there are some blockbuster ties to look forward to.Manchester United were first out of the hat as they were drawn at home to Ruud van Nistelrooy’s Leicester.Liverpool face a mammoth trip to Devon to take on Championship strugglers Plymouth.While, Chelsea face Premier League rivals Brighton and Tottenham travel to Aston Villa.FOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow our live blog below…FA Cup oddsThe odds, according to Paddy Power, to win the FA Cup make interesting reading.Who do you fancy to lift the trophy at Wembley?Copy linkCopiedUnited’s hero of the hourMan Utd’s hero Altay Bayindir spoke after the Red Devil’s famous victory over Arsenal.He said:I just helped my team. I’m working every team. I want to help this great team. Just I want to make everyone happy for this great club.If you’re not playing, it doesn’t matter. If you’re a Manchester United player you have to be ready always.”Every day [Amorim} is talking with us and trying to help us. We’re trusting him, he’s trusting us, we’re fighting together.”Copy linkCopiedTie of the roundAnd so it was…Arsenal vs Man Utd started off miserably, but became a real cup tie in the second half.Extra time was intriguing, while penalties had the inevitable whiff of a United win, after they held on for dear life with 10 men.Read what Charlie Wyett made of it all in his match report – in the tie of the round.Copy linkCopiedUnited’s admin excitedMan Utd’s X account is seemingly excited for the return of Ruud Van Nistelrooy to Old Trafford.Copy linkCopiedAmorim relishing Van Nistelrooy meetFirst of all, I’m going to meet, for the first time, Ruud van Nistelrooy.”I want to give him a hug! I will call him, he’s a class guy. But we want to win, to pass to the next round.”The FA Cup is a very good competition, I really enjoy it.”Copy linkCopiedFA Cup full drawFA Cup fourth-round draw in fullGames to played weekend of February 8 and 9.Man Utd vs LeicesterLeeds vs Millwall/Dagenham & RedbridgeBrighton vs ChelseaPreston/Charlton vs WycombeExeter City vs Nottingham ForestCoventry vs IpswichBlackburn vs WolvesMansfield/Wigan vs FulhamBirmingham vs NewcastlePlymouth Argyle vs LiverpoolEverton vs BournemouthAston Villa vs SpursSouthampton vs BurnleyLeyton Orient/Derby vs Man CityDoncaster Rovers vs Crystal PalaceStoke vs CardiffCopy linkCopiedGlamour tieAnother glam tie is Aston Villa vs Tottenham.Both sides score goals, so it should be a lively encounter.However, there’s an amazing stat that should give Spurs fans confidence.Aston Villa have only won two games against Tottenham at Villa Park since November 2004.Copy linkCopiedArteta reactionMikel Arteta’s Arsenal didn’t make the draw – after they were beaten on penalties by Man Utd.After the game, the Spaniard told BBC Sport: “It’s unbelievable.“Obviously, you measure the performance and what we did in relation to the position, you deserve to win the game by a mile. But the reality is we are out and the only thing that’s going to be judged but internally I can’t.”Copy linkCopiedCup drawRead our full reports on the Cup draw.Not many plum ties, but Van Nistelrooy’s return to Old Trafford with Leicester is a talking point.See the full draw below.Copy linkCopiedAmorim on facing Van NistelrooyI’m going to see Ruud? I talked to him before I came and I’m looking forward to seeing him, he’s a class guy.”But we need to win – maybe we will be divided. He loves this club, so we’ll see.”Copy linkCopiedAmorim reactionRuben Amorim was delighted his side made into the draw.After beating Arsenal on penalties, he said: “Sometimes we have the feeling that everything will be OK, in the second half, I feel it, the Arsenal side felt that, maybe today is not their day“I’m pleased with how they controlled the game without the ball, set-pieces we were really strong.“We were facing a great team, it was not just 90 minutes, it was more than that, they controlled the ball, but it was a sacrifice from my players.“We deserve to pass through, we suffered all together and showed character.”Copy linkCopiedRuud awakening Former Man Utd assistant Ruud van Nistelrooy with return to Old Trafford again with Leicester. The ex-Red Devils striker oversaw the Foxes 6-2 win over QPR on Saturday, a result that broke a run of five-straight defeats. Van Nistelrooy spent five years at United as a player, scoring 150 goals in 219 games.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopied4th Round draw in fullA couple of really tasty ties in there, with the winner of Leyton Orient’s clash against Derby on Tuesday welcoming Man City.Chelsea are on the road at Brighton, Man Utd host Leicester and Plymouth entertain Prem leaders Liverpool. All games will take place on the weekend of February 8.Manchester United vs Leicester CityLeeds United vs Millwall/Dagenham & RedbridgeBrighton vs ChelseaPreston/Charlton vs WycombeExeter City vs Nottingham ForestCoventry City vs Ipswich TownBlackburn Rovers vs WolvesMansfield/Wigan vs FulhamBirmingham City vs NewcastlePlymouth Argyle vs LiverpoolEverton vs BournemouthAston Villa vs TottenhamSouthampton/Swansea vs BurnleyLeyton Orient/Derby vs Manchester CityDoncaster Rovers vs Crystal PalaceStoke City vs CardiffCredit: AFPCopy linkCopiedGame 16Stoke City vs CardiffCopy linkCopiedGame 15Doncaster Rovers vs Crystal PalaceCopy linkCopiedGame 14Leyton Orient/Derby vs Manchester CityCopy linkCopiedGame 13Southampton/Swansea vs BurnleyCopy linkCopiedGame 12Aston Villa vs TottenhamCopy linkCopiedGame 11Everton vs Bournemouth Copy linkCopiedGame 10Plymouth Argyle vs Liverpool Copy linkCopiedGame 9Birmingham City vs Newcastle Copy linkCopiedGame 8Mansfield/Wigan vs Fulham Copy linkCopiedGame 7Blackburn Rovers vs WolvesCopy linkCopiedGame 6Coventry City vs Ipswich TownCopy linkCopiedGame 5Exeter City vs Nottingham ForestCopy linkCopied More

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    Arsenal 1-1 Man Utd (3-5 pens) LIVE RESULT: 10-man United book spot in FA Cup fourth round after superb win on penalties

    MANCHESTER UNITED have beaten Arsenal on penalties to book their spot in the FA Cup fourth round.A first-half with little action saw the Gunners’ injury crisis deepen after Gabriel Jesus was forced off on a stretcher.The Red Devils came out of the traps fast after the interval, with Bruno Fernandes’ stunning finish giving the visitors the lead.Minutes later, Diogo Dalot was sent off after he received his second yellow card of the match.The Gunners took no time to pounce with the man advantage as Gabriel fired the hosts back on level terms on 63 minutes.Martin Odegaard had the chance to put Arsenal in front from the penalty spot, but Altay Bayindir denied the Norweigan with a superb save.The FA Cup clash went to extra time and 10-man United survived a Gunners onslaught to take the tie to penalties.Ruben Amorim’s men secured a 5-3 win in the shootout to progress to the fourth round.Match result: Arsenal 1-1 Man Utd (3-5 pens)Arsenal team: Raya, Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Lewis-Skelly, Jorginho, Merino, Odegaard, Havertz, Martinelli, JesusMan Utd team: Bayindir, Mazraoui, De Ligt, Maguire, Martinez, Dalot, Mainoo, Ugarte, Fernandes, Garnacho, HojlundFA Cup fourth round draw LIVEFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow our live blog below…That’s all from the EmiratesWhat a game. What a cup tie. What a finale.Manchester United may finally be embarking on an epic journey with Ruben Amorim after another away day for of desire and drama – and perhaps there is silverware waiting for them at the end of it.For Arsenal, however, their season has been left at a crossroads as their walking wounded contemplate another campaign without a trophy.There’s no time to catch breath either with the Premier League returning on Tuesday. We’ll be here so be sure to join us.Goodnight.Copy linkCopiedHero Bayindir ready to helpSpotkick hero Altay Bayindir revealed his delight after helping Manchester United into the fourth round of the FA Cup.The Turkish goalkeeper was named Player of the Match after saving penalties from Martin Odegaard during normal time, and then again from Kai Havertz in the shootout.I just want to help everyone at this great football club, and make these fans happy. I want to keep working, and you have to be ready every second if you are a Manchester United player.Altay BayindirBBC SportCopy linkCopiedUnited to host Leicester CityManchester United’s reward for seeing off Arsenal was to be drawn first out of the hat by Martin Keown.The Red Devils have been pitted against fellow Premier League outfit Leicester City.It means a return to Old Trafford for Foxes boss Ruud van Nistelrooy.The fourth round ties will be played between the 7th and 10th of February.Copy linkCopiedManchester United win 5-3 on penalties!For the second weekend in a row, Manchester United have shown great character to come through a testing away game.An excellent point at Anfield has been built upon with a place in the FA Cup fourth round after a thrilling shootout success at Arsenal.Stand-in stopper Altay Bayindir was the hero, saving Martin Odegaard’s penalty in normal time, and then again from Kai Havertz in the drama that followed extra-time.It means the holders are through, and the 14-time winners are out. Copy linkCopiedJoshua Zirkzee scores!And Manchester United win the shoot-out!The striker sends David Raya the wrong way, and sends the masses of travelling fans into ecstasy!Arsenal 3-5 Man UtdCopy linkCopiedThomas Partey scores!The midfielder had to score, and does score!But now Joshua Zirkzee has the chance to win it…Arsenal 3-4 Man UtdCopy linkCopiedLisandro Martinez scores!Hop, skip, jump, scores straight down the middle!Arsenal 2-4 Man UtdCopy linkCopiedDeclan Rice scores!Drilled low into the bottom corner!Arsenal 2-3 Man UtdCopy linkCopiedLeny Yoro scores!No mistake from the 19-year-old!Arsenal 1-3 Man UtdCopy linkCopiedKai Havertz misses!Saved low by Altay Bayindir! It’s another miss from Kai Havertz!Arsenal 1-2 Man UtdCopy linkCopiedAmad scores!Brilliant! Whipped to the goalkeeper’s left!Arsenal 1-2 Man UtdCopy linkCopiedMartin Odegaard scores!No mistake this time from the Arsenal captain!Left footed and into the opposite corner of his first.Arsenal 1-1 Man UtdCopy linkCopiedBruno Fernandes scores!Cool as you like, sending David Raya the wrong way.Arsenal 0-1 Man UtdCopy linkCopiedPens conjure memories of 2005These two clubs have only had one previous FA Cup tie settled by penalties – but that was the final.The 2005 competition was won by Arsenal on spotkicks after a drab 0-0 draw.Who will prevail today?The kicks will be taken in front of the travelling Manchester United fans, and Bruno Fernandes will go first.Copy linkCopiedFrom Jordan Davies at the EmiratesThe last time Arsenal took part in an FA Cup penalty shoot-out, they went on to win the competition…It was in 2013/14 when they beat Wigan in the semi-finals before beating Hull City in the final.Copy linkCopiedFrom Charlie Wyett at the EmiratesI can understand why fans are gutted for Tamworth not getting a replay against Spurs. But in this instance here, I am glad the result is going to be decided today rather than having a replay at Old Trafford in 10 daysCopy linkCopiedArsenal 1-1 Man Utd120. In a frenzied final 60 seconds, a Partey shot is deflected over. The Arsenal corner brings hope for the home side, but Gabriel and Trossard are denied, and the game ends with Rice hammering over from 30 yards.This third round tie will be settled by a penalty shootout.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 1-1 Man Utd118. A Havertz header……trickles tamely wide of goal.Has the last chance for Arsenal been and gone?Copy linkCopiedArsenal 1-1 Man Utd116. Four minutes remaining.Never mind Ruben Amorim’s back three, it’s a back eight now that Manchester United are operating with.Both sets of fans are giving it one last go as the atmosphere reaches fever pitch.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 1-1 Man Utd114. Tierney immediately puts a gem of a cross in from the left, but no Arsenal player takes a chance on it. Instead, it bounces all the way through and Malacia is able to head behind.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 1-1 Man Utd112. It’s another injury blow for Arsenal.Jorginho is hobbling his way towards the dugout and he will not be able to continue either. He would have been a certainty to take a penalty.He makes way, and it’s a rare opportunity for Kieran Tierney.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 1-1 Man Utd110. Odegaard dinks a cross into the area from the right, but Havertz is unable to time his jump in order to meet it. Arsenal frustrations are growing, both among those on the pitch and the fans in the stands. Copy linkCopiedArsenal 1-1 Man Utd108. Corner FC try their luck with their 10th of the day, but once again the United rearguard defend it admirably.De Ligt, Martinez – and even the departed Maguire – have been excellent today. Copy linkCopiedKick-off – Arsenal 1-1 Man Utd106. There’s almost a goal within seconds of the restart in extra-time……but not in the end you’re thinking.After doing so much defending in the first period, United begin the second on the front foot.ZIrkzee tries his luck with a sidefooter from the edge of the boz, and when it clips off the inside of Partey’s foot it looks destined for the bottom corner.That is until Raya reacts with a fabulous low dive to claw the ball away from the goalline.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 1-1 Man UtdIt’s half-time in extra-time. Penalties loom at the Emirates, but ten-man Manchester United still have work to do to get there.Copy linkCopied More

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    Arsenal vs Man Utd LIVE SCORE: FA Cup third round clash on NOW as Gabriel Jesus is STRETCHERED OFF – latest updates

    ARSENAL are hosting old rivals Manchester United in a blockbuster FA Cup third round clash RIGHT NOW.A first-half with few chances saw the Gunners’ injury crisis deepen after Gabriel Jesus was forced off on a stretcher.Mikel Arteta will know the FA Cup may be his side’s best chance of claiming a trophy this season, with Liverpool running away in the race for the Premier League title.Ruben Amorim still has slim hopes of silverware in his debut season as Man Utd boss as the Red Devils look to equal Arsenal’s record of 14 FA Cup wins.TV channel: BBC OneLive stream: BBC iPlayerArsenal team: Raya, Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Lewis-Skelly, Jorginho, Merino, Odegaard, Havertz, Martinelli, JesusMan Utd team: Bayindir, Mazraoui, De Ligt, Maguire, Martinez, Dalot, Mainoo, Ugarte, Fernandes, Garnacho, HojlundFA Cup fourth round draw LIVEFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow our live blog below…From Jordan Davies at the EmiratesArsenal surely now must spend some cash in this market to bring in a wide forward with Gabriel Jesus’ injury looking a bad one as he was carried off on a stretcher.And with Raheem Sterling on – only just back from injury himself – Mikel Arteta has now tried FIVE different players to fill in for the stricken Bukayo Saka on the right wing (Martinelli, Trossard, Nwaneri, Jesus, Sterling – and two of those are injured!).Copy linkCopiedFirst half facts and figuresCopy linkCopiedFrom Charlie Wyett at the EmiratesUnited, after being outplayed at the start, have really grown into this game and you can see why Bruno Fernandes was angry with ref Andy Madley for not awarding a foul after the challenge from Gabriel Jesus. Fernandes was cautioned for throwing his boot on the floor in disgust and he must try and avoid a red card. Yet another oneCopy linkCopiedHalf-time – Arsenal 0-0 Man UtdTie of the third round, yeah? Nah.It’s goalless at the break at the Emirats, and other than a Gabriel Martinelli goal that was rightly disallowed, very, very little has happened.It can only get better in the second half. And if it doesn’t, there’s no way it can get worse.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 0-0 Man Utd45+5. Odegaard has now sat down on the turf and he doesn’t look comfortable at all.Mikel Arteta has his hands on his heads, he can’t believe he’s facing another injury and to such a key player too.The Arsenal captain is told there are just seconds left until the break, and he’ll hobble through until then.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 0-0 Man Utd45+4. Odegaard grimaced as he jogged back into position after that free-kick.Surely that’s dissatisfaction with his effort, and not another injury.Surely.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 0-0 Man Utd45+3. Odegaard goes for goal with the free-kick.His left-footed curler sails over the wall, but also the crossbar.The Gunners are still to work Bayindir in the United goal.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 0-0 Man Utd45+1. Inside five minutes of stoppage time, and Martinez has presented Arsenal with a free-kick 28 yards out after kicking Odegaard across the calf.The defender is on a booking, remember. Actually, I should probably be telling him that.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 0-0 Man Utd44. Excellent defending from De Ligt repels a threatening Martinelli attack down the left.The Dutchman appears to be finally settling into life in English football after some rude beginnings.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 0-0 Man Utd42. Immediately, Sterling is booed by the travelling support. It hasn’t happened for him yet at the Emirates, but he could really win over the Arsenal fans today with a big performance.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 0-0 Man Utd40. Sure enough, Gabriel Jesus’ game is over – and it looks a bad one as he leaves on a stretcher. The Brazilian joins a growing Arsenal injury list.On in his place is the former Manchester City forward Raheem Sterling.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 0-0 Man Utd39. Replays show that Jesus definitely caught Fernandes on the ankle, although more as a result of a slip than a cynical challenge.The bad news for the Arsenal forward is that he appears to have injured himself in making contact with his opponent, and has stayed down inside his own box.He’s having treatment, but I don’t think he’s going to be able to continue.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 0-0 Man Utd37. United break again on the left from where they tee up Bruno Fernandes on the edge of the box, who is clearly fouled from behind by Gabriel Jesus.But no! Andy Madley says no free-kick, and the Manchester United captain is absolutely furious as a result.With his boot half off as a result of the challenge, Fernandes removes it and hurls it to the turf in frustration.In fact, he does that not once, but twice – and the second time it draws the attention of the referee, who books him for dissent.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 0-0 Man Utd35. Arsenal commit extra men forward as the the front three interchange……but instead that’s the signal for United to hit them on the counter.In a matter of seconds, the visitors are back down the other end of the pitch from where Garnacho hammers a cross-shot at Raya.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 0-0 Man Utd33. It’s not been a great contest so far. I’m not saying that nothing has happened but the BBC’s half-time analysis may include footage of David Raya losing a contact lens.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 0-0 Man Utd31. Jesus is back up after treatment, and Arsenal have another set-piece to launch into the 18-yard box.This time it’s a free-kick midway inside the United half, and that’s the cue for a host of home players to start their dance in unison along the visitors’ last line of defence.But they get it horribly wrong. and before Bayindir even claims the cross, the offside flag is up once again.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 0-0 Man Utd29. Lisandro Martinez started the scoring last Sunday, and this weekend……he’s the first in the book.The defender is cautioned for clattering Gabriel Jesus as the pair wrestled for the ball. Copy linkCopiedArsenal 0-0 Man Utd27. A teasing Timber cross is headed behind for the game’s first corner, and that brings the home fans into the game.Arsenal have built their game on such set-piece situations this season, while Manchester United have been unable to defend them for months.The visitors do the job here though, and smuggle the ball away to safety from a packed penalty area.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 0-0 Man Utd25. The Harry Maguire of old!The centre-back steps in to win the ball on halfway, and then takes the opportunity to surge forward.Weaving beyond two opponents, he feeds Hojlund out on the left and continues his run into the box.He needn’t have bothered though. The attempted return from the striker was useless, and cut out by the first man.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 0-0 Man Utd23. A rare spell of possession in forward areas has United asking questions for the first time.After Fernandes makes room, Mainoo takes charge and hits a daisycutter straight at Raya from 25 yards out.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 0-0 Man Utd20. Arsenal try to pick out the run of Martinelli again, this time with Odegaard flicking the ball over the top.Better late than never, De Ligt comes round to recover the situation.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 0-0 Man Utd18. Gabriel Martinelli finds the back of the net!But – after a couple of seconds to consider what he has seen – the linesman on the near side raises his flag.Mikel Arteta and his players are not happy with the decision, insisting that Gabriel Jesus’ through ball unintentionally flicked off Harry Maguire and into Martinelli’s path.But there’s no doubting that the pass was intended for the Brazilian, and so the second phase of play doesn’t come into effect after the defender’s accidental involvement.Either way, it’s a lovely finish from the Arsenal number 11.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 0-0 Man Utd15. A quarter of an hour in, and Arsenal have been the dominant side without really testing Altay Bayindir in the United goal.It’s 70% possession and counting for Mikel Arteta’s hosts.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 0-0 Man Utd13. There’s been little to report at the Emirates, but there’s a shock on the cards at St James’ Park where League Two Bromley have taken an early lead against Newcastle.The Toon are on a seven-match winning run.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 0-0 Man Utd11. Garnacho leaves Gabriel in a heap after sliding across the turf.It’s one that looks worse – and sounds worse given the defender’s yelp – but in truth it was just the wet surface that took the United forward into his opponent.Referee Madley rightly keeps his cards in his pocket.Copy linkCopied More

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    FA Cup 4th round draw LIVE: Latest updates and start time as Chelsea, Liverpool and Arsenal or Man Utd await fate

    THE FA Cup fourth round draw will take place TODAY – and some huge names are in the hat.Premier League giants Liverpool and Chelsea progressed to the next stage with comfortable wins over Accrington Stanley and Morecambe respectively.Brentford won’t be in the hat after they bowed out in the third round after Championship strugglers Plymouth stunned the footballing world with a 1-0 victory at the Gtech Community Stadium on Saturday.Earlier today, Tottenham avoided a huge upset at Tamworth, but Spurs did need extra-time to progress to the next stage.The draw for the FA Cup fourth round will take place following the conclusion of the glamour tie between Arsenal and Manchester United this afternoon.FOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow our live blog below…Making his MarkTwo Premier League stalwarts will pick the ties out of the hat following the conclusion of Arsenal vs Man Utd. Martin Keown and Mark Schwarzer will join host Kelly Somers to draw out the 4th round matches.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedHalf-time reportJust one goalless contest across our four FA Cup games, with Arsenal being held by Man Utd.Gabriel Martinelli had a goal correctly ruled out for offside in what was otherwise a drab opening 45 minutes at the Emirates. Elsewhere, Ipswich are running away with it against Bristol Rovers, Bromley are holding Newcastle, and Palace lead Stockport.Arsenal 0-0 Man UtdNewcastle 1-1 BromleyCrystal Palace 1-0 StockportIpswich 3-0 Bristol RoversCredit: GettyCopy linkCopiedStill to comeThe FA Cup third-round weekend is a marathon event these days.Even once the four matches we’ve currently got on the go are over, there are still two left.Southampton take on Swansea City from 4.30pm this afternoon, with the draw taking place around 30 minutes after KO at St Marys.Tomorrow night, the lowest-ranked team remaining in the competition – Dagenham & Redbridge – face Millwall.Credit: AlamyCopy linkCopiedKalvin on targetIpswich have raced into a 2-0 goal lead against Bristol Rovers.Ex-England man Kalvin Phillips has been underwhelming since arriving at Portman Road on loan in the summer.But he’s finally broken his long scoring drought – netting a first goal from open play since 2022. Should the Tractor Boys hold on, they’ll be ball number 30 in the draw.Credit: ReutersCopy linkCopiedAround the groundsBromley’s lead didn’t last long as Toon click into gear, with teenager Lewis Miley equalising for Newcastle.At the Emirates, Gabriel Martinelli has the ball in the net for Arsenal – but is denied by the linesman’s flag. No VAR today, remember. Arsenal 0-0 Man UtdNewcastle 1-1 BromleyCrystal Palace 1-0 StockportIpswich 1-0 Bristol RoversCredit: EPACopy linkCopiedShock alert!What a start for L2 side Bromley in the North East.Cameron Congreve picks up the ball 25 yards out and bends a brilliant strike past Newcastle keeper Martin Dubravka.Outrageous scenes in the away end. Bromley or Newcastle will be ball number 23 in this evening’s draw. Credit: PACopy linkCopiedSuper SundayFour FA Cup ties have just kicked off, with last year’s winners Man Utd taking on Arsenal. Crystal Palace host League One high-fliers Stockport, Ipswich welcome Bristol Rovers, and League Two Bromley are up against Newcastle.In Tamworth, Spurs have added a third through Brennan Johnson. It’s job done for Ange’s men – but that was quite a scare.Copy linkCopiedProving their WorthIt’s been a brave effort from fifth-tier Tamworth, but their FA Cup adventure looks close to the end. Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou brought on the big guns after his side laboured to a 0-0 draw in normal time.Dejan Kulusevski and Son Heung-min have just combined to make it 2-0 to Spurs with just minutes remaining. Credit: ReutersCopy linkCopiedHull of a result Championship strugglers Hull City are OUT of the FA Cup. Over at the MKM Stadium, League Two Doncaster have won 5-4 on penalties after a 1-1 draw. Harry Clifton hit the winner from the spot, dumping the Tigers out.Doncaster will now take No. 18 in tonight’s draw. It’s the first time Rovers have reached R4 since 2021.Credit: ReutersCopy linkCopiedOn the ballHere are the remaining 16 ball numbers going into the draw later on.Tamworth currently trail Tottenham 0-1 after defender Nathan Tshikuna bundled into his own net during extra time.While on Humberside, Hull and Doncaster are locked in a penalty shootout. 17 Tamworth or Tottenham Hotspur18 Hull City or Doncaster Rovers19 Stoke City20 Leicester City21 Plymouth Argyle22 Coventry City23 Newcastle United or Bromley24 Everton25 Wycombe Wanderers26 Birmingham City27 Leeds United28 Nottingham Forest29 Cardiff City30 Ipswich Town or Bristol Rovers31 Fulham32 Crystal Palace or Stockport CountyCredit: GettyCopy linkCopiedPot luckHere are those all-important ball numbers for this evening’s draw.Things will start just after 5pm – unless Man Utd’s match with Arsenal goes to extra time. The first 16 – 1 Southampton or Swansea City2 Arsenal or Manchester United3 Exeter City4 Leyton Orient or Derby County5 Burnley6 Aston Villa7 Brighton & Hove Albion8 Manchester City9 Millwall or Dagenham & Redbridge10 Liverpool11 Wolverhampton Wanderers12 Preston North End or Charlton Athletic13 Chelsea14 Blackburn Rovers15 AFC Bournemouth16 Mansfield Town or Wigan AthleticCredit: ReutersCopy linkCopiedDraw daySay what you like about the FA Cup, but it still has the ability to work its magic.After a day of drama on Saturday, it was Tamworth’s turn to shock the world as they held Tottenham to a 0-0 stalemate on Sunday afternoon.That game is still going on, with Spurs looking to avoid an embarrassing loss in extra time.We’ve got defending champions Man Utd visiting Arsenal from 3pm, with the draw for the FA Cup 4th round coming up straight after that game in North London.There are 16 ties to draw out the hat – not long to wait now.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopied More

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    FA Cup LIVE SCORES: Newcastle vs Bromley updates plus latest from Palace vs Stockport as Spurs survive Tamworth scare

    THE FA Cup third round has produced some huge upsets so far – and plenty more could be on the cards today. Tamworth, who are the lowest-ranked side left in the iconic competition, took Premier League giants Tottenham to extra-time in the lunchtime kick-off – but Spurs prevailed with a 3-0 win.SunSport will bring you the very latest from all of today’s FA Cup third round ties, including high-flying Newcastle’s clash with League Two Bromley.FOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow our live blog below…View from SunSport’s Graham Nickless at St Mary’sStruggling Saints stunned their fans by not naming one striker in their line-up against Championship side Swansea. The Premier League’s bottom club, with one win to their name, made two changes from the side thumped 5-0 at home by Brentford. Swans made four changes from their 1-1 draw with West Brom giving goalkeeper Jon McLaughlin his first start between the sticks. Top scorer Liam Cullen was left on the bench alongside Zan Vipotnik who became a dad yesterday morning.Copy linkCopiedHT: Arsenal 0-0 Man UtdNothing to separate the sides in North London.Despite seeing so much of the ball, The Gunners have failed to register a single shot on target so far.Losing Jesus to injury and Odegaard struggling also, it is not going according to plan for Mikel Arteta.Copy linkCopiedHT: Newcastle 1-1 BromleyIt has been quite an even half in terms of chances.The visitors took a surprise lead with a superb strike from Congreve beating Dubravka in The Magpies’ goal.Miley followed suit with a good shot from distance himself to draw his side level, but neither side have been able to create much in the way of clear-cut chances.Copy linkCopiedHT: Ipswich 3-0 Bristol RoversIt has been a comfortable first-half for the hosts.They are in complete control of the tie and seem destined to head into round four.It would take something special from the visitors to change the outcome of the game.Copy linkCopiedView from SunSport’s Jordan Davies at The EmiratesArsenal surely now must spend some cash in this market to bring in a wide forward with Gabriel Jesus’ injury looking a bad one as he was carried off on a stretcher.And with Raheem Sterling on – only just back from injury himself – Mikel Arteta has now tried FIVE different players to fill in for the stricken Bukayo Saka on the right wing (Martinelli, Trossard, Nwaneri, Jesus, Sterling – and two of those are injured!).Copy linkCopiedHT: Crystal Palace 1-0 StockportThe Eagles lead as a result of Eze’s superb early strike.However, it is the only shot on target the hosts have registered in the game so far.It is in fact the visitors who are creating more and will feel hard done by to go into the break behind.Copy linkCopiedView from SunSport’s Tom Barclay at Selhurst ParkPalace take a slender lead into the break courtesy of that Eberechie Eze early opener.But Stockport, who were unhappy with ref Stuart Attwell for not allowing their corner to be taken when blowing up for half-time, have responded well to the setback.Even more so when you consider they have had less than 20 per cent of possession.Decent atmosphere here too, with the Palace fanatics in the Holmesdale Road Stand bouncing as usual and County’s contingent making themselves known too.England stars Phil Foden and Taylor Harwood-Bellis would be proud of their boyhood club.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 0-0 Man Utd45+3. Martinez is penalised for a foul on Odegaard.He came through the player to get a touch on the ball, risky business having already received a booking.The Norwegian takes the free-kick and sends it sailing over the crossbar.Credit: PACopy linkCopiedView from SunSport’s Charlie Wyett at The EmiratesUnited, after being outplayed at the start, have really grown into this game and you can see why Bruno Fernandes was angry with ref Andy Madley for not awarding a foul after the challenge from Gabriel Jesus. Fernandes was cautioned for throwing his boot on the floor in disgust and he must try and avoid a red card. Yet another one.Copy linkCopiedView from SunSport’s Tom Barclay at Selhurst ParkIt took Eberechi Eze just four minutes to break the deadlock here.And the England star has been running the show since.Stockport have actually responded pretty well to going behind, given they are on a run of one win in seven games.But it feels as if all it will take is Eze turning it on again for a moment and this game will be over.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 0-0 Man Utd41. It turns into something of a comedy sketch at The Emirates.Jesus clatters into Fernandes, who is raging that the referee does not give a foul in his favour.So much so, he throws his boot down the pitch like a toddler having a tantrum.The referee shows him a yellow card after the second time of doing it.Arsenal’s attacker is carried off on a stretcher, having seemed to injure himself in the process.Sterling comes on to replace him.Copy linkCopiedIpswich 3-0 Bristol Rovers40. It looks like the hosts will be in that fourth round draw now.The Rovers’ defence goes to sleep as the ball comes through to Taylor on the edge of the box.He is able to take a touch to steady himself before drilling home.The replay shows he was a mile offside but there is no VAR in the third round of the FA Cup.Copy linkCopiedGoal – Jack Taylor (Ipswich Town)Copy linkCopiedArsenal 0-0 Man Utd35. Garnacho breaks down the left and looks up for some support in the penalty area.Obviously there is none, as Hojlund is playing up top and he spends less time in the opponent’s box than any striker in the top-flight.The Argentine is forced to shoot from a tight angle and it makes for a simple save for Raya.Copy linkCopiedNewcastle 1-1 Bromley23. As you would expect, The Magpies are dominating possession.Despite having 83% of the ball in the game so far, they have only managed a single shot on target, much like the visitors.It seems only fair, with that in mind, that this match is locked in a stalemate.Credit: PACopy linkCopiedArsenal 0-0 Man Utd28. The home fans get all excited as The Gunners force a corner.Arsenal’s reliance on set-pieces now has turned them into a North London Wimbledon of old.On this occasion, the Red Devils manage to clear their lines.Copy linkCopiedIpswich 2-0 Bristol Rovers24. Al-Hamadi tries a shot but it is well blocked.However, the ball ricochets into the path of Clarke, who has the simple task of slotting home.The Tractor Boys are in complete control in the game now.Copy linkCopiedGoal – Jack Clarke (Ipswich Town)Copy linkCopiedArsenal 0-0 Man Utd 24. The Gunners are raging after having a goal disallowed.Martinelli slotted home before the assistant raised their flag for offside.Despite knowing there is no VAR in this round, the Arsenal players and manager surround the referee claiming it came off a Man Utd player.Credit: ReutersCopy linkCopiedIpswich 1-0 Bristol Rovers18. Some great goals going in this afternoon.The Man City loanee bends one in the far corner from about twenty-five yards out to get Portman Road bouncing.What a strike!Copy linkCopiedGoal – Kalvin Phillips (Ipswich Town)Copy linkCopiedNewcastle 1-1 Bromley16. Normal service is resumed very quickly at St James’ Park.Superb strike from the youngster that most keepers in Europe would struggle to keep out.Early nerves are put to bed by that equaliser.Copy linkCopiedGoal – Lewis Miley (Newcastle)Copy linkCopiedNewcastle 0-1 Bromley8. Well this was not part of the script at St James’ Park.From twenty yards out, Congreve strikes an effort that Dubravka cannot keep out.He silences the home faithful with that stunner.Copy linkCopiedGoal – Cameron Congreve (Bromley)Copy linkCopied More

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    FA Cup LIVE SCORES: Coventry beat Sheff Wed on PENALTIES, Man City thrash Class of 92-owned Salford 8-0 in huge derby

    MANCESTER CITY thrashed Salford City 8-0 to cap a thrilling day of FA Cup action.League Two Salford are owned by Class of 92 Manchester United legends.Earlier today, Chelsea thrashed Morecambe and Trent Alexander-Arnold inspired Liverpool’s victory over Accrington Stanley.While Plymouth Argyle – rooted to the bottom of the Championship table – stunned Premier League Brentford 1-0 at the Gtech Community Stadium.Kick off times: 5.45pm/6pmFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow our live blog below…More from Pep on WalkerPep Guardiola admitted it is because the right-back hopes for a fresh start abroad.Pep added: “Maybe I’m wrong but I still am pretty convinced that there’s no-one in our job that doesn’t want to be where they are who can perform.“Kyle asked to explore, but it doesn’t mean it’s going to happen because you never know.“He has been our right back and given us something we haven’t had.“He’s been amazing but now in his mind he would like to go to another country and play for other reasons.”Copy linkCopiedWalker to leave Man CityPep Guardiola has said Kyle Walker wants to leave Man City THIS MONTH.Guardiola made the revelation following City’s 8-0 FA Cup triumph over neighbours Salford last night, which Walker did not feature in.The City boss said: “Two days ago Kyle asked to explore the option to play abroad.He asked after the treble, when Bayern (Munich) wanted him but the offer was not good enough.“He went to (director of football) Txiki (Begiristain) of course, and I prefer to play other players whose mind is here.”Copy linkCopiedFA’s statement on VARThe FA said in a statement: “Video Assistant Referees (VAR) will only be used in the 2024-25 Emirates FA Cup from the Fifth Round onwards.”It has been agreed that VAR will be utilised for every match in the Fifth Round of the competition through to the Final at Wembley Stadium, and will not be in operation for the Third and Fourth Rounds.”VAR has only been used in the Emirates FA Cup previously for matches at Wembley Stadium and at Premier League grounds due to the infrastructure, workforce and costs that are required for its operation.”This decision ensures that there is a consistent refereeing approach for all clubs taking part in the same stage of the competition.”Copy linkCopiedIs VAR used in the FA Cup third round?No. VAR is not being used in the FA Cup until the fifth round stage.Previously VAR was used in the FA Cup in the third and fourth rounds, but only at Premier League stadiums due to “due to the infrastructure, workforce and costs that are required for its operation.”Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedWhen is the 4th round draw?The FA Cup fourth round draw will take place on Sunday, January 12.The draw will take place following the conclusion of Arsenal’s blockbuster clash with Man Utd.The glamour tie kicks off at 3pm GMT, meaning the draw could begin at around 5pm GMT, depending on whether or not extra-time and possibly penalties are needed.FA Cup fourth round matches will be played across the weekend of Saturday, February 8.Copy linkCopiedFA Cup third round resultsBirmingham 2-1 Lincoln CityBristol City 1-2 WolvesMiddlesbrough 0-1 BlackburnLiverpool 4-0 AccringtonLeicester 6-2 QPRBournemouth 5-1 West BromBrenford 0-1 PlymouthChelsea 5-0 MorecambeExeter City 3-1 Oxford UtdNorwich City 0-4 BrightonNott’m Forest 2-0 Luton TownReading 1-3 Burnley (AET)Sunderland 1-2 Stoke City (AET)Leeds Utd 1-0 HarrogateCoventry City 1-1 Sheff Wed (AET)(Coventry win 4-3 on pens)Copy linkCopiedCoventry City beat Sheff Wed 4-3 on penaltiesCopy linkCopiedGoal – Norman Bassette (Coventry) 4-3That’s it!Bassette sends Coventry through as he drills it into the bottom corner.Copy linkCopiedSaved – Olaf Kobaki (Sheff Wed) 3-3The keeper saves once again to deny the visitors.He could be winning this match for Coventry today.Copy linkCopiedGoal – Jack Rudoni (Coventry) 3-3Calmly slotted into the bottom corner.No chance for the keeper with that one.Copy linkCopiedGoal – Shea Charles (Sheff Wed) 2-3What a great penalty!He drills it into the top corner to score.Copy linkCopiedGoal – Josh Eccles (Coventry) 2-2His right-footed shot nestles in the bottom left hand corner.They have seized the chance to get back into this shootout.Copy linkCopiedPenalty missed – Jamal Lowe (Sheff Wed ) 1-2Oh my word, he skies it over the bar.That could have put them in a winning position.Copy linkCopiedSaved – Jake Bidwell (Coventry) 1-2His penalty into the bottom corner is saved. Big chance for the visitors now.Copy linkCopiedGoal – Barry Bannan (Sheff Wed) 1-2The experienced midfielder slots into the bottom corner of the goal.Pure calmness from Bannan.Copy linkCopiedGoal – Viktor Torp (Coventry) 1-1No mistake as he slots home with the keeper going the right way.Coventry needed that to stay level in this shootout.Copy linkCopiedGoal – Josh Windass (Sheff Wed) 0-1His right-footed effort goes into the top corner.No keeper is saving that.Copy linkCopiedPenalty shootoutCopy linkCopiedFT: Coventry City 1-1 Sheff WedIt is penalty shootout for the first time in these third round ties.Always a harsh way to lose the game.Although is a buzz to win this way.Copy linkCopiedCoventry City 1-1 Sheff Wed118. There is still nothing to separate these sides.Creating clear-cut chances is proving to be a real problem.We could be heading to penalties here.Copy linkCopiedCoventry City 1-1 Sheff Wed115. Coventry have come out of the traps after the interval.They force four consecutive corners as they look to pile the pressure on.Sheff Wed finally have a breather at the back as Windass wins a free kick for the visitors.Copy linkCopiedCoventry City 1-1 Sheff Wed105. It is half-time in extra-time at the Coventry Building Society Arena.Still nothing to separate these two teams.One last motivational speech from the managers is needed to go and grab that place in the fourth round.Copy linkCopiedCoventry City 1-1 Sheff Wed101. Both sides are still looking to score a winner.They are creating half-chances and whoever manages to capitalise is likely to put their name in the draw.This is the most excitement we have seen in this game, the last fifteen minutes we have seen.Credit: AlamyCopy linkCopiedCoventry City 1-1 Sheff Wed97. With so few chances created in normal time, you have to wonder if we are going to see out first penalty shootout in this one.That said, nobody saw the Sheff Wed equaliser coming, deep into added time.One thing is for sure, the next goal wins this game.Copy linkCopiedCoventry City 1-1 Sheff Wed90+5. How about this for drama?Windass assists as a late corner comes in and Musaba smashes it home from inside the six-yard box.This one looks like it is heading to extra-time.Copy linkCopied More

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    FA Cup LIVE SCORES: Nkunku MISSES pen before Tosin opener as Chelsea lead Morecambe ahead of Man City vs Salford later

    CHRISTOPHER NKUNKU missed an early penalty before Tosin Adarabioyo scored via a massive deflection to put Chelsea in the lead against Morecambe.Earlier, Liverpool cruised to a 4-0 win against Accrington Stanley as a bumper weekend of FA Cup action got underway.Diogo Jota, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Jayden Danns and Federico Chiesa were on target as the Reds were comfortable winners against League Two opposition.Later, Manchester City host neighbours Salford City, who are owned by the Class of 92 – three FA Cup matches have also been postponed because of the weather.Kick off times: 2pm/3pm/5.45pm/6pmFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow our live blog below…Goal – Antoine Semenyo (Bournemouth)Copy linkCopiedFT: Leicester 6-2 QPRIt was a real goal-fest at the King Power Stadium.Leicester dominated the second-half after Vardy’s penalty and continued to put QPR on the back foot.The Foxes get a big win which should give them some confidence as they turn attentions back to the league campaign.Copy linkCopiedHT: Chelsea 1-0 MorecambeThe hosts have dominated the game but struggled to break the deadlock.When Nkunku’s penalty was saved, heads seemed to drop.However, a wild deflection from a Tosin strike saw the ball end up in the back of the net to open the scoring in West London.Copy linkCopiedView from SunSport’s Graham Hill at the King PowerIt was comfortable in the end for Leicester as they put their Premier League struggles to one side to go goal crazy.Jamie Vardy celebrated his 38th birthday with a strike from the penalty spot to ease the Foxes’ nerves after a first half that produced five goals.QPR impressed before the break and gave Leicester a few scares.But Ruud van Nistelrooy’s cut loose after the break with James Justin scoring twice.Leicester saved the best until last as defender Wout Faes unleashed a spectacular 30 yard drive for the Foxes’ sixth of the day in the King Power Stadium fog.Copy linkCopiedView from SunSport’s Pete Thompson at the City GroundA downward header from Ryan Yates five minutes before the break has put Forest on course for a place in round four – and a seventh consecutive win.Yates also rattled the crossbar for a second-string Reds side – with Nuno making 11 changes ahead of a huge Premier League clash against Liverpool on Tuesday.Isaiah Jones had a great chance to score a debut goal for managerless Luton, with Carlos Miguel denying him from close range.Copy linkCopiedLeicester 6-2 QPR90+3. It is a real drubbing at the King Power Stadium.The Foxes have really turned the knife in this second-half.Faes adds an injury-time sixth goal to put the icing on the cake.Copy linkCopiedGoal – Wout Faes (Leicester)Copy linkCopiedHT: Bournemouth 3-1 West BromA dominant turnaround from Iraola’s side.They trailed by a goal before Kluivert and a brace from Ouattara turns the game on its head.Bournemouth look dangerous whenever they get into the visitors’ half at the moment.Copy linkCopiedView from SunSport’s Andy Dillon at Stamford BridgeCHELSEA are winning but Morecambe are carrying the fight.And keeper Harry Burgoyne embodies their spirit with a penalty save and great reactions to keep out another ferocious shot.Sad for the romantics that he has been breached by a hugely deflected shit from Tosin which has put the Premier League aide ahead.Copy linkCopiedView from SunSport’s Graham Nickless at Vitality StadiumDango Ouattara scored twice before the break to give Bournemouth a 3-1 advantage. Kluivert slipped a neat 34th minute pass through to Ouattara to fired through goalkeeper Wildsmith’s legs. And ten minutes later captain Brooks finished off a swift counter attack by setting up Ouattara for his secondCopy linkCopiedView from SunSport’s Ian McCullough in West LondonNew Plymouth boss Miron Muslic will be impressed with what he has seen from his new side who have more than held their own against Brentford in the first 45 minutes.Muslic, who is sitting in the stands at the GTech Stadium. will officially take control of the team on Monday following his appointment yesterday.Despite sitting bottom of the Championship and with the leakiest defence in the second tier, the Pilgrims have looked comfortable against the Bees and a threat going forward with Morgan Whittaker and Callum Wright impressing for the visitors.Plymouth keeper Conor Hazard has made two routine saves to deny Fabio Carvalho but the Bees, without top scorers Bryan Mbeumo and Yoane Wissa, who are on the bench, look rather toothless in attack.Thomas Frank will not want this match going to a replay with Manchester CIty the visitors here in midweek, but he may need to turn to his top scorers in the second half.Copy linkCopiedHT: Norwich City 0-2 Brighton Two goals from Rutter send Hurzeler’s side in at the break in a position of strength.They have looked like scoring every time they come forward.It looks like they have too much attacking threat to not win this game from the position they find themselves in.Copy linkCopiedGoal – Georginio Rutter (Brighton)Copy linkCopiedExeter City 2-1 Oxford United40. Mitchell gets his second goal of the game as he strikes a shot from the centre of the box into the bottom corner of the goal.This is end-to-end stuff and you could still not call a winner.The ground is bouncing now the hosts lead.Copy linkCopiedGoal – Demetri Mitchell (Exeter City)Copy linkCopiedView from SunSport’s Graham Nickless at Vitality StadiumGiant defender Caleb Taylor gave the Baggies a shock but deserved lead against their Premier League hosts. Grady Diangana headed John Swift’s 14th minute free-kick onto the bar and Taylor nodded home. This livened up the Cherries and Max Aaron and Kustin Kluivert shot just wide. But top scorer Kluivert equalised on 27 minutes when he smashed David Brooks’ cross high onto the Baggies net.Copy linkCopiedBournemouth 3-1 West Brom44. This may well be game over for the visitors.Even when they try to get forward themselves, Bournemouth pick them off on the break with their pace.As they steam forward, is it played to Ouattara who passes into the back of the net to give The Cherries a two-nil lead.Copy linkCopiedGoal – Dango Ouattara (Bournemouth)Copy linkCopiedChelsea 1-0 Morecambe39. It is a lucky goal to give the hosts the lead.Tosin looks to get a shot off but it takes a massive deflection and wrong-foots the Morecambe keeper.Not that Chelsea will be concerned, they felt they should have got to take that penalty again.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedGoal – Tosin (Chelsea)Copy linkCopiedNott’m Forest 1-0 Luton Town40. Finally Forest break the deadlock at the City Ground.They have been dominating this game but a header from Yates into the bottom corner to open the scoring.Up until that point Luton had done well to hold the hosts at bay.Copy linkCopiedGoal – Ryan Yates (Nott’m Forest)Copy linkCopiedNorwich City 0-1 Brighton37. Brighton take the lead as Minteh lays it back for Veltman to cross into the box.Rutter is there to take advantage with a neat finish.Great start for The Seagulls in this tricky fixture.Copy linkCopiedGoal – Georginio Rutter (Brighton)Copy linkCopiedView from SunSport’s Graham Hill at the King PowerAnd there it is, Jamie Vardy marks his 38th birthday with a goal as Leicester take control of the tie.The Foxes skipper scores from the penalty spot to make it 4-2 after handball from Harrison Ashby;Vardy’s goal gives Leicester some breathing space and who’s to say he won’t sign another deal next summer?He might have won a second penalty after going down under a Kenneth Paal challenge, but ref David Webb waved play on.Leicester are tightening their grip after an impressive first half, and James Justin has fired a second goal of the day into the far corner.We still have thick fog here, but Ruud van Nistelrooy’s side can see a clear path to the fourth round.Copy linkCopied More

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    Football postponed LIVE: Latest with many FA Cup third round ties under threat as multiple EFL clashes are called OFF

    IT’S FA Cup weekend – but fixtures are under threat as the big freeze continues across the UK.Preston’s third round clash with Charlton has been postponed after the pitch was deemed unplayable.Multiple matches across the EFL and non-league have been called off because of frozen pitches all around the UK.FOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFind out about all of the latest postponements through our live blog below…More non-league OFFAn FA Vase game between Walsham Le Willows and Whitstable Town is the latest to be called off.Copy linkCopiedSnow watchHeavy snow in West Yorkshire has led to the cancellation of Frickley Athletic’s game against Bottesford Town.Copy linkCopiedScottish game offAnnan Athletic have confirmed their fixture with Inverness Caledonian Thistle has been postponed due to a frozen pitch.Copy linkCopiedDropping like fliesNon-league games in the north are also being heavily affected with several clubs announcing postponements.The following are now off:Darlington vs ChorleyHereford vs WarringtonCurzon Ashton vs Scarborough AthleticBury vs Isle of ManStockbridge Park Steels vs Grimsby BoroughCopy linkCopiedEFL’s bottom side forced to postponeCarlisle were set to host MK Dons tomorrow but a frozen pitch means the match has been called off.Copy linkCopiedNon-league mayhemFour National League fixtures have been called off early.Southend vs HalifaxBarnet vs HartlepoolSutton vs FyldeMaidenhead vs YorkCopy linkCopiedEFL clash offBarrow have confirmed their match against Port Vale has been postponed.A frozen pitch again the cause.Copy linkCopiedPreston vs Charlton offA pitch inspection at Deepdale has deemed the pitch unplayable.The tie has also been re-scheduled for Tuesday, kick-off time 7:45pm.Copy linkCopiedCup clash bites the dustMansfield have called off their third-round clash with Wigan due to a frozen pitch.The match has been re-scheduled for Tuesday, which means the Stags’ League One clash with Exeter has also been moved.Copy linkCopiedHello and welcomeWelcome to SunSport’s football weather tracker, keeping you up to date with all the fixture cancellations ahead of the FA Cup third round.Two EFL games have already been called off due to the frosty conditions, with many more under threat.Northampton vs Barnsley and Shrewsbury vs Huddersfield in League One have been postponed.Copy linkCopied More