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      Wolves vs West Ham LIVE: Latest updates, score, team news for Premier League clash

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      WOLVES host West Ham in Premier League action, with Julen Lopetegui’s side keep to move out of the relegation zone at the Hammers’ expense.The midlands side sit 19th in the league, one point behind West Ham and they know that a victory would see them leapfrog their opponents.
      Lopetegui has improved Wolves since his introduction as head coach, with David Moyes’ West Ham needing a good performance to get a result at Molinuex.

      Start time: 3pm GMT
      Stream/TV: Not televised in UK

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      Aston Villa vs Leeds United LIVE: Latest updates, score, team news for Premier League clash

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      ASTON VILLA host Leeds United in Premier League action, with both sides hoping to move further away from the relegation battle.Unai Emery’s side sit seven points off the relegation zone, while Leeds are just two points clear of the drop as it stands.
      Both sides know that a win will provide a much needed boost for their season, but that it will be a tough game at Villa Park.
      We have all the latest news and updates from the clash today.

      Start time: 3pm GMT
      Live stream/TV: Sky Sports Football
      Aston Villa XI: To follow
      Leeds United XI: To follow

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      Fulham 2 Chelsea 1 LIVE RESULT: Joao Felix SENT OFF on Blues debut as Willian and Vinicius goals pile pressure on Potter

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      CHELSEA fell to defeat once again as the pressure mounts on Graham Potter, with Joao Felix seeing red on his debut.Willian refused to celebrate after scoring the first goal of the game, picking the ball up on the left-hand side and firing a low shot into the back of the net, deflecting off Trevoh Chalobah.
      However, Chelsea were level just after half-time as Mason Mount hit the post from a free-kick. Koulibaly followed up to fire in.
      Debut man Joao Felix was sent off for a poor challenge on his debut, with his studs high and a correct decision awarded before former Spurs striker Vinicius put the hosts ahead.
      The Blues registered yet another defeat as Potter sees the pressure ramp up on him at Chelsea.

      RESULT: Fulham 2 Chelsea 1
      TV/Live stream: BT Sport 1
      Fulham XI: Leno, Tete, Tosin, Ream, Robinson, Palhinha, Reed, Andreas, De Cordova-Reid, Vinicius, Willian
      Chelsea XI: Kepa, Azpilicueta, Silva, Chalobah, Koulibaly, Hall, Kovacic, Zakaria, Mount, Havertz, Felix

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      Sky’s the limit in SW10
      After tonight’s victory, Fulham move up to sixth in the Premier League table, three points clear of Liverpool in seventh place.
      The side who were favourites with many to go straight back down are upsetting the odds.
      Marco Silva’s side have already amassed more points than the entire season the last time they were in the Premier League.
      Levels.
      Marco’s gamble pays off
      Andreas Pereira, struggled to break through at Old Trafford.
      Fulham paid £8m for the attacker, potentially rising to £10m with add-ons.
      Absolute bargain.

      FT: Fulham 2-1 Chelsea
      Graham Potter goes over to the Chelsea fans and applauds them.
      Not quite sure that will add the stability to his position he craves.
      The stats suggest a side who shipped out two strikers in the summer and didn’t replace them.

      FT: Fulham 2-1 Chelsea
      The referee brings the game a close, Fulham have won the bragging rights in this West London derby.
      Fulham now have more points than they had in the entire season the last time they were in the top-flight.
      Huge win for Marco Silva and his squad.
      Fulham 2-1 Chelsea
      90+6. We are getting into last chance saloon time for Chelsea.
      A long ball is played out wide, trying to find Cucurella.
      He mis-controls the ball and it goes out for a throw in.
      Credit: AFP
      Fulham 2-1 Chelsea
      90+4. Pereira and Vinicius come off for the home side.
      Nathaniel Chalobah comes on along with Dan James.
      Leno takes his time with the free kick, this is all about game management now for The Cottagers.
      Fulham 2-1 Chelsea
      90+2. Fulham still quite happy to come forward and take the game to Chelsea.
      The visitors counter as Koulibaly plays a long ball forward towards Havertz.
      He shoots from outside the box but Leno is equal to it.
      Fulham 2-1 Chelsea
      90. Andreas Pereira has been awarded the man of the match award.
      We are going to have six additional minutes added on.
      The home fans gasp at the number.
      Fulham 2-1 Chelsea
      88. Chelsea are throwing everything they can at Fulham now.
      The hosts are managing to keep the ball out one way or another.
      Huge cheer from the home fans as Leno catches the cross.
      Credit: Getty
      Fulham 2-1 Chelsea
      86. Chukwuemeka has looked the most dangerous player in a Chelsea shirt since coming on.
      Everything they do well is going through him.
      Fulham know what is needed now, stout defence to protect their lead.
      Fulham 2-1 Chelsea
      84. Time is starting to run out for Chelsea.
      Even more so for Graham Potter.
      The guillotine is being sharpened back at Stamford Bridge.
      Fulham 2-1 Chelsea
      82. Chukwuemeka plays a great threaded ball through to Havertz.
      The German forward cannot take the ball into his stride.
      Fulham manage to clear their lines.
      Fulham 2-1 Chelsea
      80. Chelsea make a quadruple substitution.
      Last throw of the dice for the visitors.
      Gallagher, Ziyech, Cucurella and Chukwuemeka all come on.
      We are into the last ten minutes of the game, Chelsea have it all to do.
      Credit: AFP
      Fulham 2-1 Chelsea
      78. The home fans are loving this scoreline.
      Letting the away fans know who is control of this game.
      Chelsea are struggling to contain Fulham on the attack.
      Fulham 2-1 Chelsea – Mount yellow card
      76. Mason Mount takes out his frustration in the challenge on Cairney.
      No hesitations from the referee to show the yellow card.
      Fulham are growing in confidence now.
      Fulham 2-1 Chelsea
      74. Fantastic delivery into the box by Pereira.
      Kepa comes for the ball and gets nowhere near it, leaving himself in no man’s land.
      Vinicius pretty much got to head it into an empty goal.
      Goal – Carlos Vinicius (Fulham)
      Fulham 1-1 Chelsea
      72. Marco Silva is on the touchline giving orders to his players.
      The home side really haven’t taken advantage of the extra man so far.
      They need to press Chelsea higher up the pitch and make the numbers count.
      Credit: EPA
      Fulham 1-1 Chelsea
      70. Chelsea are trying to play passing triangles in difficult areas to make up for the fact they are a player short.
      If they can make it work, they take a few Fulham defenders out of the attack.
      Fulham break on the counter attack but Hall slices the ball out for a throw in.
      Fulham 1-1 Chelsea
      68. Chelsea looked dominant in the opening exchanges of this half.
      The sending off of Felix has completely levelled the game up.
      De Cordova-Reid and Reed come off for Wilson and Cairney.
      Fulham 1-1 Chelsea
      66. The ball is played to Willian who cleverly drops the shoulder and ghosts past Chalobah.
      The Chelsea man tries to get back and win it from him but all he can do is give away a free kick in a wide position.
      Koulibaly hacks the resulting ball into the box clear.
      Fulham 1-1 Chelsea
      64. Mount whips in the corner but Fulham head clear.
      Even with ten men, Chelsea look dangerous on the attack.
      The Cottagers need to track the runners more.
      Fulham 1-1 Chelsea – Hall yellow card
      62. Hall is penalised for a clumsy challenge.
      The Blues need to be careful not to lose any more players this evening.
      Chelsea fans in the away end try to spur their team on.
      Credit: Getty
      Fulham 1-1 Chelsea
      60. Well, any momentum Chelsea had in this game has taken a serious knock with them going down to ten men.
      Lewis Hall gets down the flank and crosses but Fulham manage to clear for a corner.
      Chelsea send the big men forward once again.
      Fulham 1-1 Chelsea
      58. Welcome to the Premier League Joao.
      No arguments there it was a reckless challenge showing his studs as he caught the player halfway up the leg.
      He will miss the next three games for Chelsea now.
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      Carabao Cup semi-final full draw LIVE: Man Utd face Forest and Newcastle take on Saints in semi-final – latest

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      THE CARABAO Cup is reaching a thrilling finale, and the semi-final draw has taken place.Manchester United and Newcastle booked their places in the semi-final draw with wins over Charlton and Leicester in the quarter-finals.
      While Man City fell to defeat at Southampton, with Nottingham Forest beating Wolves on penalties to seal their fate!
      And now Southampton host Newcastle in the first leg of the semi-final while Man Utd travel to Nottingham for their last-4 clash.

      FULL DRAW: Nottingham Forest vs Man Utd, Southampton vs Newcastle
      TV: Sky Sports Main Event / Sky Sports Football
      Live Stream: Sky Sports Football’s YouTube channel

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      Goodnight, football fans
      There you have it, the last-4 has been decided and we know who plays who next.

      Southampton vs Newcastle United
      Nottingham Forest vs Manchester United

      We’re straight back into Premier League action tomorrow as Chelsea travel to Fulham, and we’ll keep you up to date with our live blog ahead of the clash.
      Pep Guardiola: The better team won
      Pep Guardiola has congratulated Nathan Jones and Southampton.
      “The better team won,” he said. “They deserve to be in the semi-finals. They were better than us.
      “We were not ready to play an away game in England. We didn’t have a good process.”
      Reminder of the draw:

      Southampton vs Newcastle
      Nottingham Forest vs Manchester United

      Ilkay Gundogan on what went wrong
      Ilkay Gundogan is speaking to Sky and he believes Man City were not good enough against Southampton.
      “We were not aggressive enough,” he said. “Didn’t win duels. Gave them too many opportunities to play.
      “A lot of mistakes, missed a lot of passes, gave them the ball too easily.”
      When next?
      The semi-final first legs will take place on the week commencing January 23.
      The return matches are played in the following week as we will find out who faces off in the Wembley final. 
      Can Henderson face United?
      According to the EFL, Manchester United must give written consent for Dean Henderson to play against them for Nottingham Forest in the semi-final.
      Dean Henderson’s penalty save put Forest throughCredit: PA
      Rule 6.3 states: “Players registered on a temporary basis will not be eligible to play unless the Club holding his full registration gives its written consent.”
      We’ve seen Fikayo Tomori and Mason Mount face Chelsea in the competition while on loan at Derby in the past.
      Dean Henderson caught in two minds?
      Dean Henderson’s on-loan side Forest will face his parent club Manchester United.
      The goalkeeper left on loan for game time and has been in fine form for the club this season.
      With David De Gea out of contract at the end of the season, Henderson may have an eye on a return to Old Trafford.
      But he’ll want to leave Nottingham with a winners medal in the League Cup, no matter who it upsets.
      Can Forest do the impossible?
      Steve Cooper’s main goal for this season was, and no doubt still is, to remain in the Premier League.
      But now they have one eye on the League Cup. Two good performances against Man Utd will see them at Wembley.
      Time to dream?
      Nathan Jones on Southampton win
      Nathan Jones continues with his rather odd post-match press conference.
      When asked how he’ll celebrate beating Manchester City, he continued to hit back at Southampton fans by saying: “I’ll have 20 seconds with one glass of wine. At least I won’t get any abuse on the way home.”
      More from Nathan Jones
      Very philosophical from Nathan Jones, who is hitting back at his critics.
      “I’ve only just been in the job,” he explained.
      “I had three Premier League games. I’m not David Blane. I understand the frustrations but we are building. Rome wasn’t built in a day, neither was a wonderful Southampton side.”
      He was then asked about his players being booed in recent weeks, to which he replied: “They haven’t been booed as much as I have.”
      Nathan Jones reaction
      Southampton boss Nathan Jones watched on as the draw was made and shrugged when he saw Newcastle come out of the hat.
      After beating Manchester City today, his side will be full of confidence and aware that they can beat anyone on their day.
      He told Sky: “I’m really proud of our football club today. It shows we are building something, that’s the important thing.”
      Giants to meet in final?
      With the draw panning out the way it has, Newcastle and Manchester United have avoided each other.
      They are both battling for the top four in the Premier League this season and could meet in a final at Wembley.
      Forest and Southampton are also battling each other in the league, both seeking survival in a troubling relegation battle.
      We could see them face off in the final. Stranger things have happened.
      ‘A tough task’
      Jill Scott believes that nobody would want to face Newcastle at the moment, stating that the trip to St James’ Park could prove to be tricky for Southampton.
      They will hope to go into the second leg with a good result as they host Eddie Howe’s side first.
      Full draw
      Southampton and Nottingham Forest will host the first leg of their semi-finals.
      Newcastle will face the Saints over two legs, with Manchester United travelling to Forest for the first leg.

      Southampton vs Newcastle
      Nottingham Forest vs Manchester United

      Second semi-final
      Nottingham Forest vs Man Utd
      Out first
      Southampton vs Newcastle
      Ball numbers

      Man Utd – 1
      Newcastle – 2
      Nottingham Forest – 3
      Southampton – 4

      Draw UNDERWAY
      Here we go.
      Nedum Onuoha and Jill Scott are picking the balls out for the draw.
      British manager to lift the cup?
      Out of the four teams left, three are guided by British-born head coaches.
      With the exception of Erik ten Hag, we could see a British coach lift the cup.
      Welsh-born Steve Cooper has taken Forest into the last-4, while Eddie Howe has transformed Newcastle.
      Also from Wales, Nathan Jones has only been at Southampton for the matter of weeks but he coached a fantastic win against serial winners Man City.
      Draw upcoming
      Here we go. The semi-final draw is about to get underway.
      A quick ad break and we’ll find out who faces who in the final four.
      Cup favourites
      Manchester United are favourites to lift the Carabao Cup after Man City’s defeat.
      Eddie Howe’s Newcastle are the second favourites, and the two sides could face each other in the semi-final.
      Nottingham Forest and Southampton are joint outsiders for the trophy.
      James Ward-Prowse: We feel like the old Southampton
      Saints captain James Ward-Prowse is full of praise for under-pressure manager Nathan Jones.
      He believes that the head coach has got the side back to their best, despite not yet registering a win in the Premier League.
      Despite that, they showed fight tonight and are into the last-4 of the Carabao Cup.
      Man City embarrassed
      Today’s loss saw Manchester City fail to register a shot on target for the first time since April 2018.
      However, as pointed out by Sky, they still registered and xG of 1.00 – somehow.
      By my count, Julian Alvarez is unlucky to see his ‘shot’ not count as on target.
      15 minute warning
      Get the kettle on.
      You have 15 minutes until the draw takes place, according to Sky.
      So here’s your warning, get the cuppa in before the draw starts because with just four teams left, blink and it’ll be over.
      Dean Henderson the hero
      Dean Henderson pulled off an incredible save to deny Joe Hodges in the penalty shoot-out at the City Ground.
      The on-loan goalkeeper could face his parent side Manchester United in the semi-finals.
      Dean Henderson was the hero tonightCredit: Reuters
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      Nottingham Forest vs Wolves LIVE: Latest score and TV details as Steve Cooper’s side into Carabao Cup semi-final

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      NOTTINGHAM FOREST and Wolves will both be searching to take a step closer to Wembley in the Carabao Cup quarter-final.The winners will play in a two-legged affair in the semi-final before reaching Wembley, and the chance of a trophy.
      Last night saw Manchester United beat Charlton Athletic while Newcastle defeated Leicester City to reach the last-4.
      Man City face Southampton in the other clash, wih the City Ground playing host to Forest’s match-up against Julen Lopetegui’s Wolves.

      Start time: 7.45pm UK time
      TV/Live stream: Not televised
      EXPLIANER: When is Carabao Cup semi-final draw?
      Nottingham Forest XI: Henderson, Aurier, Boly, Worrall, Lodi, Freuler, Mangala, Yates, Gibbs-White, Scarpa, Johnson
      Wolves XI: Sa, Semedo, Toti, Kilman, Jonny, Ait Nouri, Nunes, Moutinho, Guedes, Hee-Chan, Jimenez

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      Southampton vs Man City LIVE: Latest score and TV details as Citizens OUT of Carabao Cup

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      MANCHESTER CITY are OUT of the Carabao Cup after defeat to Southampton in the quarter-final.Sekou Mara put the Saints ahead before Moussa Djenepo fired a fantastic long range strike past Stefan Ortega to double the lead!
      Manchester United came out victors over Charlton Athletic while Newcastle secured their place in the next round by beating Leicester City while Nottingham Forest take on Wolves today.
      However, Pep Guardiola’s side will not join them in the next round after falling to defeat.

      RESULT: Southampton 2 Man City 0
      TV/Live stream: Sky Sports Main Event & Sky Sports Football
      EXPLIANER: When is Carabao Cup semi-final draw?
      Southampton XI: Bazunu, Walker-Peters, Salisu, Lyanco, Caleta-Car, Lavia, Diallo, Ward-Prowse, Djenepo, Armstrong, Mara
      Man City XI: Ortega, Cancelo, Walker, Laporte, Gomez, Phillips, Gundogan, Palmer, Foden, Grealish, Alvarez

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      Man Utd 3-0 Charlton LIVE RESULT: Sub Rashford on the double as Utd sail into Carabao Cup semi-finals

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have beaten Charlton 3-0 to reach the Carabao Cup semi-finals.Antony opened the scoring with a long-range stunner before sub Marcus Rashford put the game out of Charlton’s reach with a late double.
      The big draw for the Carabao Cup final four is taking place on Wednesday night.

      Result: Man Utd 3 Charlton 0
      Man Utd XI: Heaton, Dalot, Maguire, Martínez, Malacia, McTominay, Fred, Garnacho, Mainoo, Antony, Elanga
      Charlton XI: Maynard-Brewer, Clare, Inniss, Ness, Sessegnon, Dobson, Morgan, Fraser, Rak-Sakyi, Leaburn, Blackett-Taylor

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      ten Hag keeping side grounded
      Despite their current form, the Dutch manager knows it is important to keep his players focussed on the task at hand.
      Sitting fourth in the Premier League table, they have the chance to push on in the remainder of the season.
      Their noisy neighbours stand in the way this weekend.

      Marcus continues red-hot form
      Marcus Rashford has scored 15 goals and 6 assists in the 25 games he has played this season.
      Despite the criticism he received from some quarters at the start of the season, the England forward has remained focussed at the task at hand.
      Having scored in eight times in his last eight games at Old Trafford, he will be one to watch for rivals City at the weekend.
      Red Devils avoid banana skin
      In a totally deserved win, United showed their dominance against lower league oppposition.
      At one-nil, there was a chance of them being hit on the counter-attack but ten Hag’s substitutions were to pay dividends.
      Two goals from Marcus Rashford putting the game to bed.

      Theatre still dreaming of silverware
      United make it to their third league cup semi-final in the last four years.
      They will be hoping to avoid Man City in the draw that is for sure.
      Erik ten Hag continues his side’s good form as they head into a Manchester derby this weekend.
      Credit: AFP
      FT: Man Utd 3-0 Charlton
      The referee brings the game to a close.
      Rashford’s second goal may have been just offside but with no VAR and the linesman keeping their flag down, the goal stands.
      Erik ten Hag’s side go through to the semi-finals.
      Goal – Marcus Rashford (Man Utd)
      Man Utd 2-0 Charlton
      90+3. Rashford has scored in the last 8 consecutive games at Old Trafford.
      Credit where it’s due to Charlton they are still piling forward whenever they can.
      It could have been a different end to the game if it wasn’t for Rashford.
      Man Utd 2-0 Charlton
      90+2. That second goal certainly has winded the visitors as they see their chances of getting back into this game fading away.
      There are claims of a handball against Maguire in the box and also for a penalty for a foul but the referee is not interested.
      Eriksen does well to dribble the ball out of defence.
      Man Utd 2-0 Charlton
      90. Game, set and match Man Utd.
      Casemiro finds Pellistri who in turn finds the run of Rashford.
      As the keeper comes out to block he lifts it over him into the net.
      We are going to have four additional minutes here.
      Goal – Marcus Rashford (Man Utd)
      Man Utd 1-0 Charlton
      88. Pellistri does well down the right flank, taking the ball to the touchline before looking for McTominay.
      The Scottish midfielder looks to get a shot away but Charlton block once again and ball bobbles up for the keeper to collect.
      End to end stuff here at the moment.
      Man Utd 1-0 Charlton
      86. United are putting the pressure on now.
      More importantly, it is keeping the ball up the right end of the pitch with time running out.
      Malacia is receiving some treatment for a stray arm to the face.
      Credit: AFP
      Man Utd 1-0 Charlton
      84. Garnacho has been a thorn in the side of Charlton this evening.
      Again finding Eriksen in a good position, Maynard-Brewer makes a fantastic save.
      Getting down well to save to his left, tipping it around the post for a corner.
      Man Utd 1-0 Charlton – Eriksen chance
      82. United come charging forward with the impressive Garnacho.
      He tries to shoot but his effort is blocked and breaks to Eriksen with the goal at his mercy.
      The Danish playmaker shoots but again there is a Charlton defender sliding in to make a block once again.
      Man Utd 1-0 Charlton
      80. As we enter the closing stages of this game, United are still open to the ultimate sucker punch.
      Charlton have made a name for themselves winning penalty shootouts in this trophy this season.
      Having scored 15 of the 17 penalties taken so far, United would do well to put this game to bed.
      Maguire is shown a yellow card for a clumsy foul.
      Man Utd 1-0 Charlton
      78. Fraser stands over the free kick once again.
      He gets it over the wall and back down but it is straight at Heaton who makes a very comfortable save.
      Should have done better with that one.
      Credit: Reuters
      Man Utd 1-0 Charlton – Malacia yellow card
      76. United are playing short passes around trying to tire their opponents.
      Charlton break and Malacia is penalised for a foul just on the edge of the Man Utd penalty area.
      Big chance for Charlton here.
      Malacia is shown a yellow card for the challenge.
      Man Utd 1-0 Charlton
      74. Sessegnon is causing Wan-Bissaka all sots of problems down the right-hand side of United’s defence.
      On this occasion he dummies a cross before dropping the shoulder and taking it past the United full back.
      Heaton is able to gather the cross before Charlton can get a head to it.
      Man Utd 1-0 Charlton
      72. Garnacho holds the ball up, waiting for someone to offer themselves as an option.
      He slides a lovely ball into Christian Eriksen who whips the ball across the box looking for a touch.
      There are no United players in the six yard box to do so.
      Man Utd 1-0 Charlton
      70. While the score stays at one-nil, the visitors are only one counter-attack away from taking this to penalties.
      Casemiro sees the keeper off his line and tries to beat him from inside his own half.
      That is as close as that got to troubling the Charlton goal.
      Man Utd 1-0 Charlton
      68. United are probing the Charlton, just on the edge of their box, trying to find a way to unlock them.
      They cannot seem to work the ball through the numbers.
      Dean Holden’s side are trying to press more in this half.
      Credit: Getty
      Man Utd 1-0 Charlton
      66. Charlton feel they should have a free-kick just outside the United box but the referee waves play on.
      The home side break at pace and the ball is fed into Garnacho.
      He drops the shoulder and cuts inside with a perfect sight of goal as he looks for the top corner.
      Great save from Maynard-Brewer as he tips it wide.
      Man Utd 1-0 Charlton
      64. Charlton are showing more attacking intent in this half.
      They are causing United problems when they do.
      Not so much testing Heaton but stretching the back four.
      Man Utd 1-0 Charlton
      62. Garnacho is fouled in a wide position.
      Maguire is loving these crossfield balls today.
      On this occasion the young winger is adjudged to be offside.
      Man Utd 1-0 Charlton
      60. Mainoo, Antony and Fred come off for United.
      They are replaced by Rashford, Eriksen and Casemiro.
      Meanwhile, Charlton bring off Blackett-Taylor for O’Connell.
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      Oxford 0-3 Arsenal LIVE RESULT: Gunners set up Man City FA Cup 4th round clash – latest

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      ARSENAL will face Manchester City in the FA Cup next after beating Oxford 3-0.Mohamed Elneny headed the Prem table-toppers in front in what had been a frustrating night against the League One side.
      Before Eddie Nketiah scored a double with two stunning finishes to put the game out of the League One side’s reach.
      The Etihad awaits now for the fourth round as the Prem’s top two face each other.

      Kick-off: 8pm
      TV channel: ITV 1
      Live stream: ITV X
      Oxford XI: McGinty, Anderson, Moore, Long, Brown, McGuane, Bate, Brannagan, Bodin, Taylor, Murphy
      Arsenal XI: Turner, Tomiyasu, Holding, Gabriel, Tierney, Elneny, Lokonga, Vieira, Saka, Martinelli, Nketiah

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      At one stage it looked as if the conditions might be right for a famous giant killing but in the end Arsenal flexed their Premier League muscles and took control of the contest after the hour mark.
      The Gunners scored three goals in 13 second half minutes to take the game away from their League One opponents.  
      Before then, Oxford had caused Arsenal all sorts of problems, especially during the first half, by not allowing them any time on the ball and with a bit of quality up front they could have hurt their opponents.
      Next up for the U’s is a trip to Lancashire to face a Fleetwood Town side who are separated from them by goal difference alone.
      Arsenal progress into the fourth round where they will face Manchester City at the Etihad towards the end of January.
      For now though, the Gunners turn their attention to a North London showdown with Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday in a game where a victory for either side will put a big dent in their opponent’s season.   
      Following that, Mikel Arteta’s team will host the Premier League’s most in-form team, Manchester United.
      We will certainly learn a lot about this Arsenal team over the next few weeks.
      Until then all that’s left for me to say is thanks for joining me and I look forward to speaking to you next time!
      Karl Robinson
      The Oxford United head coach is feeling positive about what lies ahead for his team this season.
      We lost control of the game in the second half but my players did the football club proud.We do have good players and when we have our strongest team available we are exciting to watch. Karl Robinson ITV
      Impressive Oxford
      Karl Robinson’s side were impressive and certainly frustrated Arsenal, at least until the hour mark.
      In the end they just didn’t have the sort of quality in attacking areas that the Gunners were able to call upon.
      Oxford’s attention will now turn back to their league form where they need to find some consistency in results and performances.
      Arsenal fixtures
      Arsenal’s next five fixtures will go some way to proving whether they are good enough to be competing for the big honours come the end of the season.
      Mikel Arteta’s side face off against their North London rivals Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday before games against Manchester United, Everton, Brentford and Manchester City.
      How they fare in those games will go some way to defining their season.

      Nketiah quotes
      Eddie Nketiah has been speaking to the media about his recent run of games after his two goals helped Arsenal progress into the next round.
      We knew it wasn’t going to be easy and we had to stay patient. Obviously every player wants to play and I just want to keep improving.Eddie NketiahITV
      Eddie Nketiah
      The Arsenal forward was handed a big new contract at the end of last season and he is starting to prove that it was money well spent for the North London club.
      While he would like to be considered as more than a back up, he has allowed Arsenal to navigate the absence of Gabriel Jesus without missing a beat.
      He scored two high quality goals tonight and will be full of confidence as a result.
      Match stats
      Arsenal run out as deserved winners in the end.

      Full Time: Oxford 0 – 3 Arsenal
      It’s all over at the Kassam Stadium.
      Arsenal go into the fourth round where they will face Manchester City at the Etihad.
      Stay with us for the post match reaction!
      Oxford 0 – 3 Arsenal
      90+1, Arsenal are just sitting off their opponents for the remaining couple of minutes.
      They know the job is done.
      Oxford 0 – 3 Arsenal
      90, Referee David Coote has decided that we’re going to play an additional two minutes here.
      Oxford 0 – 3 Arsenal
      87, The changes seem to have made all the difference for Arsenal here.
      They’ve been in total control of this match ever since Zinchenko and Xhaka entered the fray.
      Oxford 0 – 3 Arsenal
      85, Yet more bookkeeping for you!
      Johnson and Fleming are on for Oxford in place of McGuane and Brown.
      Phew! Everyone stay where they are for a few minutes please.
      Oxford 0 – 3 Arsenal
      81, Arteta makes another two changes.
      Ben White and Marquinhos have ben introduced as Tomiyasu and Fabio Vieira make way.
      Oxford 0 – 3 Arsenal
      80, A sign of rustiness on Emile Smith Rowe’s part perhaps as he wastes a good opportunity to score the Gunners’ fourth.
      Martinelli’s square ball finds him in acres of space inside the Oxford penalty area but his first touch lets him down and his shot eventually deflects wide for a corner.
      Oxford 0 – 3 Arsenal
      77, Karl Robinson makes two changes immediately after Arsenal score their third.
      Taylor and Bodin are off.
      Goodrham and O’Donkor are on.
      GOAL! Oxford 0 – 3 Arsenal
      76, Fantastic finish from Nektiah!
      The Arsenal forward is played in by Gabriel Martinelli but the finish from Nketiah is so cute.
      Nketiah just lifts the ball over the goalkeeper on the angle.
      Will he get his hat trick?

      Oxford 0 – 2 Arsenal
      74, Saka is down and receiving treatment from the Arsenal medical team.
      The Arsenal winger looks in some discomfort.
      Arteta is taking no chances and replaces him with Emile Smith-Rowe who comes on to make his first appearance in almost three months.
      GOAL! Oxford 0 – 2 Arsenal
      70, Nketiah doubles Arsenal’s lead!
      Oxford give the ball away cheaply in midfield and Vieira cleverly plays Nketiah in one-on-one with McGinty.
      The Arsenal forward touches the ball around the goalkeeper as he comes off his line and rolls the ball into the empty net.
      Game over for Oxford, surely?

      Oxford 0 – 1 Arsenal
      67, It looks an uphill battle for the home team now.
      But if Oxford can keep it to just one then they’ll fancy they can work one goalscoring opportunity for themselves before the full time whistle.
      GOAL! Oxford 0 – 1 Arsenal
      63, Elneny breaks the deadlock for the Gunners!
      A wicked delivery from a Fabio Vieira free-kick finds the unmarked Egyptian around five yards from goal.
      Elneny makes no mistake with his header as he directs it into the bottom corner, but to be honest he couldn’t really miss.

      Oxford 0 – 0 Arsenal
      60, Arteta makes two changes to his team as Xhaka and Zinchenko are introduced at the expense of Lokonga and Tierney.
      Karl Robinson also makes a change as Yanic-Sonny Wildschut comes on for Josh Murphy.
      Oxford 0 – 0 Arsenal
      58, A dangerous looking ball into the Arsenal box from Ciaron Brown looks like it’s going to drop right on the head of his teammate Sam Long but Gabriel just gets his head in there before the Oxford defender.
      Arteta has sent the Arsenal subs out to warm up.
      Oxford 0 – 0 Arsenal
      56, A corner kick for Arsenal from the far side almost finds its way straight into the Oxford goal.
      McGinty forces his way through a couple of Arsenal players to punch the ball away.
      Pressure building…

      Oxford 0 – 0 Arsenal
      54, Nketiah is making some good runs in behind the Oxford defence but none of his teammates have seen them.
      Tierney the guilty party this time.
      Oxford 0 – 0 Arsenal
      53, Whatever Mikel Arteta said to his team during the half time break, it hasn’t had the desired effect.
      The second half has taken on exactly the same pattern as the first 45.

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