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      FA Cup 4th round draw LIVE REACTION: Arsenal could face Man City, Man Utd vs Reading, Spurs visit Preston

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      THE FA Cup fourth round draw has thrown up some mouth-watering fixtures!Should Arsenal defeat Oxford on Monday night, then it is a huge trip to Manchester City – who have thrashed Chelsea 4-0.
      While Manchester United will host former star Paul Ince’s Reading and Tottenham travel to Preston North End.

      FA Cup fourth round ties taking place Jan 27-30

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      Leboeuf calls for Potter to be sacked
      Chelsea legend Frank Leboeuf has called for boss Graham Potter to be sacked after just four months at the helm.
      The Blues were battered 4-0 by Manchester City in the FA Cup on Sunday.
      After the game, Leboeuf said on ESPN: “Mr Potter, enough is enough now, something needs to be changed.
      “That’s not the club I know. You are so far away from being a Champion of Europe.
      “I’m very upset with what I see. I think it’s really disrespectful.
      “They don’t do anything to at least make people proud. Fight! Go for it!”
      The former defender, who played 201 times for the Blues between 1996 and 2001, claimed that he’d never seen his old side in a worse state.
      He continued: “I’ve never seen Chelsea so low.
      “The players don’t have the will, they don’t have the guts, they don’t have the courage to fight for their colours. They don’t have pride.”

      The Apprentice
      Will the apprentice meet the master in the FA Cup fourth round?After disposing of Chelsea in a 4-0 thrashing – Man City will now face off against either Oxford United or Arsenal next.

      With the two Premier League sides battling it out for league supremacy, it promises to be an intriguing encounter – should it happen.
      But, Oxford United will have something to say about that on Monday night.
      Stevenage Coutinho taunt
      Stevenage gambled by slating Aston Villa’s Philippe Coutinho on social media – minutes BEFORE their incredible last-gasp FA Cup giant- killing.
      The League Two side taunted the ex-Liverpool and Barcelona playmaker online when he was taken off as Premier League Villa led 1-0.
      Fans waded in to warn the “embarrassing tweet” could backfire – but instead Stevenage struck twice in the final three minutes to triumph 2-1.
      The minnows had posted on their official account: “66′ – Philippe Coutinho comes off. The substitution took longer than usual as they had to dig him out of Luther James-Wildin’s back pocket.”
      Shearer slams Blues
      Alan Shearer slammed Chelsea’s lack of character after their “embarrassing” first-half display at Manchester City.
      The Blues trailed 3-0 at the break in the FA Cup third-round tie thanks to goals from Riyad Mahrez, Julian Alvarez and Phil Foden.
      He said: “From a Chelsea point of view, that is not acceptable that performance.
      “I said they needed some energy, character, all of those things.
      “I don’t care how many injuries you’ve got in your team, you can still go out and put a shift in. They haven’t and it’s embarrassing from their point of view.
      “Going forward it’s been so bad. They’ve been nothing short of pathetic in forward positions. Where’s the movement? They’ve had nothing up front at all. Everything has been sideways or even backwards.
      “They’ve got to give the fans something now, show they care about this football club, because that 45 minutes was not acceptable.”
      Stewart tribute
      Fans have been thrilled after spotting Karen Bardsley recreate Rod Stewart’s iconic FA Cup draw.
      The former England goalkeeper was part of the FA Cup draw for the fourth round when she made the tribute to Stewart.

      The singer and songwriter caught attention in 2017 during the Scottish Cup draw.
      Stewart was over-enthusiastic when removing the balls from the pot and left fans in stitches.
      And Bardsley had promised Steve Crossman and Nedum Onouha to pay tribute to the singer when it was her turn.
      FA Cup stat
      This crazy FA Cup third round has seen eight Premier League teams knocked out ALREADY.
      Liverpool and Woles are set to play each other again in a replay, so that will be make nine all together when something gives there.
      And don’t forget Leeds still have to play Cardiff City again too.
      So far, it’s the most since 2007-08 and joint highest since 1992.
      City fact
      Julian Alvarez was on target for City against Chelsea in the 4-0 thumping of the Blues.
      And now he has completed a phenomenal stat.
      The Argie forward has now scored for Pep Guardiola’s side in the Premier League, FA Cup, League Cup, Champions League and Charity Shield.
      Amazing.
      City have done there bit
      So, for all the purists, Man City have done their bit.
      They have battered Chelsea 4-0 to set up a potential fourth round tie against Arsenal.
      All the Gunners need to do is beat Oxford United on Monday.
      Should be possible, but remember Arsenal slipped up against Nottingham Forest last season. Anything can happen in the cup.
      What a turn up
      Forget what we said about Villa.
      Incredibly, Stevenage equalised in the 88th minute and won it in the 90th minute.
      They will play Stoke City.
      What a massive result.
      Chelsea fans chant
      It hasn’t been pretty watching for Chelsea fans in their game against City.
      They trailed 3-0 at half-time in the first half, and are now 4-0 down.
      Worse still, Blues fans are letting Potter know their thoughts.
      They’ve been chanting: “We want super Tommy Tuchel” – their former sacked manager. Ouch.
      Villa lead
      With Aston Villa leading Stevenage, it looks like they’re setting themselves up for a cold, wet day in Stoke.
      Still only 1-0, mind.
      Plenty of time to change.
      Looks like City v Arsenal
      With Man City 3-0 up, it seems certain they’re through to next round.
      Arsenal play Oxford United on Monday – and will be hot favourites.
      First against second then in the fourth round.
      Who is your money on?
      Draw recap
      Preston North End vs Tottenham
      Southampton vs Blackpool
      Wrexham vs Sheffield United
      Ipswich Town vs Burnley
      Manchester United vs Reading
      Luton Town/Wigan vs Grimsby Town
      Derby County vs West Ham United
      Stoke City vs Aston Villa/Stevenage
      Balckburn Rovers vs Forest Green Rovers/ Birmingham City
      Walsall vs Leicester City
      Sheffield Wednesday vs Fleetwood Town
      Manchester City/Chelsea vs Oxford/Arsenal
      Bristol City/Swansea City vs Chesterfield/West Brom
      Brighton and Hove Albion vs Liverpool/Wolves
      Fulham vs Sunderland
      Boreham Wood/Accrington Stanley vs Cardiff City/Leeds United
      Another new clash
      Sheffield Wednesday and Fleetwood Town have been drawn together for the first time in the FA Cup.
      The tie means that there will be a League One side in the fifth round of the competition.
      It is the first time Fleetwood have made it to the fourth round.
      Oxford’s glamorous draw
      League One side Oxford United have not had the best of luck during this season’s tournament.
      If they are able to overcome Premier League leaders Arsenal tomorrow, they will have to face a trip to either Manchester City or Chelsea.
      Credit: Reuters
      HT Manchester City 3 Chelsea 0
      Pep Guardiola’s side have been clinical in the first half as they have raced into a three-goal lead.
      Surely they are through to the next round and will be awaiting the result of Arsenal’s clash with Oxford to find out their next opponent.
      Chelsea will be hoping for some of that FA Cup magic to come their way if they are to get back into this.
      A historical fixture
      West Ham will travel to Derby in the next round of the FA Cup, a fixture that has only happened in the competition once before.
      That game took place a century ago, in 1923, in the Hammers’ run to the final at Wembley.
      West Ham ran out 5-2 winners but eventually lost the final to Bolton Wanderers 2-0.
      Manchester City 3 Chelsea 0
      GOALLLL! Phil Foden.
      Manchester City are in cruise control. Foden fires home from Kyle Walker’s cutback.
      A big job for Chelsea now if they are to come back.
      Credit: Getty
      A NEW fixture
      For the first time in the history of the FA Cup Ipswich Town will face Burnley.
      It has been 16 years since the Tractor Boys made it to the fifth round.
      While Burnley has appeared there once in the last five years.
      Manchester City 2 Chelsea 0
      GOALLLL!!!! Julian Alvarez.
      The Argentine nets from the spot to put Manchester City in control.
      Kepa got a touch to the ball but it was not enough to keep it out.
      The penalty was given after VAR deemed Kai Havertz to have handled the ball in the box.
      Wrexham living the dream
      Non-league side Wrexham will have the opportunity to reach the fifth round for the first time in 26 years when they take on Sheffield United at the Racecourse.
      The two teams have faced each other once in the competition before, the Blades came out as 5-1 winners in the 1983/84 season.
      Manchester City 1 Chelsea 0
      GOALLLLLL!!!!! Mahrez.
      Riyad Mahrez has fired Manchester City ahead at the Etihad Stadium with a beautiful free-kick.
      More pressure on Chelsea boss Graham Potter.
      Seasiders battle
      It is the seventh time Southampton have been drawn against Blackpool in the history of the competition.
      The Premier League relegation battlers have won four of the six previous ties between the teams.
      Blackpool were last in the 5th round 11 years ago, while the Saints have made that stage in each of the last two seasons.
      Spurs fans feeling confident
      Tottenham supporters are counting their lucky stars after been draw against Preston North End in the fourth round of the FA Cup.
      Due to the draw pairing the winner of Chelsea and Manchester City against Arsenal or Oxford at least two of the favourites will be knocked out of the tournament.
      One Spurs fan said: “We have luck of draw must take FA Cup seriously.
      “Best hope of a trophy while Manchester City/Chelsea vs Oxford/Woolwich Arsenal.”
      Ince set for Old Trafford return
      Reading manager Paul Ince will be back at his old stomping ground following their fourth-round draw against Manchester United.
      Ince won the FA Cup with the Red Devils twice during his playing career.
      It is also the third time in seven seasons that the two have been drawn against each other
      Credit: PA
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      Man City 4-0 Chelsea LIVE RESULT: City thrash Chelsea to set up potential Arsenal FA Cup clash – latest

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      MANCHESTER CITY have thrashed Chelsea 4-0 in their FA Cup third round clash.And they could now face Arsenal in the fourth-round, with the draw taking place just before the match.
      Riyad Mahrez, Julian Alvarez and Phil Foden scored for the hosts as beat the Blues again 72 hours after the last fixture between the two.

      Kick-off: 4.30pm UK
      TV channel: BBC One
      Live stream: BBC iPlayer
      Man City XI: Ortega Moreno, Walker, Akanji, Laporte, Gomez, Rodrigo, Bernardo, Palmer, Mahrez, Alvarez, Foden
      Chelsea XI: Kepa; Chalobah, Humphreys, Koulibaly, Hall; Kovacic, Jorginho; Gallagher, Mount; Ziyech, Havertz

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      Stand up and deliver
      Graham Potter will leave The Etihad with his pride severely dented after the hiding they have received today.
      They need to focus back on the Premier League and working towards getting back into those Champions League positions.
      Despite being tenth in the table, the 10 point gap between themselves and fourth place is not unreachable.
      Chelsea need to get back to winning ways and put a run of results together and they will see their league position improve.
      Algerian maestro gets just deserts
      Riyad Mahrez got the man of the match award today and it was well deserved from the winger.
      His free kick was pure sublime beauty and technical perfection but he constantly caused Chelsea problems down the right-hand side.
      It will give Guardiola confidence that when asked to step up, his squad players duly deliver.

      Potter left scratching his head
      At Brighton, chemistry and the bond between his players was something that allowed Graham Potter to get more out of his side than their abilities should maybe allow.
      You cannot deny at Chelsea he far more quality at his disposal, but he cannot get these players to gel at all.
      Some of them have been at the club for some time but still look like they have never met any of the players in the starting line-up before.
      This may be the biggest task in his football career, to find a solution to the Chelsea problem.
      FT: Man City 4-0 Chelsea
      As comfortable a performance as could be.
      Pep Guardiola will be happy as his side produced everything he asked for today.
      It may be a quiet bus ride back to London for Chelsea.

      FT: Man City 4-0 Chelsea
      The referee brings the game to a close.
      Rampant Man City progress to the fourth round.
      They are making a habit of dumping the Londoners out of cups this season.
      Man City 4-0 Chelsea
      90. The Chelsea fans still sing from the visiting end.
      Kudos to them after such a drubbing here.
      Although it may be alcohol-induced pride.
      The fourth official decides on two more minutes of Chelsea pain.
      Man City 4-0 Chelsea
      88. This has been a sterling performance by Man City.
      Once they got their first goal, there was only one side in this game.
      The lack of hunger in his Chelsea players should be a big concern for Graham Potter.
      Man City 4-0 Chelsea
      86. Rico Lewis comes on for Bernardo Silva.
      Joao Cancelo receives a yellow card for a silly challenge.
      Chalobah was going nowhere then.
      Man City 4-0 Chelsea
      84. Mahrez sends the keeper the wrong way.
      The ball goes into the roof of the net.
      Icing on the top of the cake time for City.
      Credit: Getty
      Goal – Riyad Mahrez (Man City)
      Penalty to Man City
      Man City 3-0 Chelsea
      82. We now have a rendition of ‘Blue Moon’ from the home faithful.
      You cannot begrudge them, their side’s performance has deserved it.
      City are trying to manage the game now, passing it around, running the clock down.
      Man City 3-0 Chelsea
      80. We often see some crazy hairstyles on footballers but Chalobah’s latest offering looks like he’s fallen asleep at a house party and his friends have done it.
      City are having to work harder to get the ball now.
      Chelsea are actually offering something in terms of resistance.
      Man City 3-0 Chelsea
      78. In the last five minutes, Chelsea have created more than they have in the rest of the game.
      Some good movement and passing.
      Zakiria shoots from outside the box but it deflects over the bar for a corner.
      Man City 3-0 Chelsea
      76. Chukwuemeka has come on for Mason Mount.
      There seems a bit more spring in Chelsea’s step with the fresh legs brought on.
      City are still trying to pass their way through the visitors.
      Man City 3-0 Chelsea
      74. Chelsea have a rare attack and the ball is worked to Hutchinson on the edge of the box.
      It seems his effort is a shot at goal but it also disguises itself as a very dangerous ball across the six yard box.
      Nothing comes of it but it does upset the Chelsea stats somewhat.
      Credit: Getty
      Man City 3-0 Chelsea
      72. City fans will be disappointed that they have not turned the screw on their opponents in this half.
      They have still been dominant with Chelsea struggling to get the ball from them.
      While in total control, Kepa has not been tested much if at all so far.
      Man City 3-0 Chelsea
      70. Fofana is trying to give the City defenders something to think about up front.
      He is just having to chase down and put pressure on them when in possession of the ball.
      Not the introduction to his new club he would have been hoping for.
      Bernardo Silva is shown a yellow card for a trip on Gallagher.
      Man City 3-0 Chelsea
      68. The home fans try and lift things here.
      They want to see more goals.
      What is the point in having somebody on the ropes if you don’t plan on sending them crashing to the canvas.
      Man City 3-0 Chelsea
      66. City are trying to pick holes in this Chelsea defence.
      Like a boxer exchanging jabs trying to work that knockout punch in.
      Chelsea are just chasing shadows.
      Credit: Getty
      Man City 3-0 Chelsea
      64. Gallagher is having to play a right wing-back position in this second half and he does not look comfortable.
      Having received that yellow card, there could be another one to follow with him playing out of position.
      Evanesco Conor Gallagher.
      Potter may well say.
      Man City 3-0 Chelsea
      62. Chelsea are looking to make some changes themselves.
      Cancelo is bodychecked by Gallagher is shown a yellow card for that challenge.
      He does get a lot of silly booking the Chelsea midfielder.
      Ziyech and Jorginho come off for Chelsea for Azpilicueta and Hutchinson.
      Man City 3-0 Chelsea
      60. Erling Haaland has just started to warm up on the touchline.
      That really is like being a turkey catching Bernard Matthews grinning at you.
      It might be time to start thinking about that trip down south for the travelling fans.
      Man City 3-0 Chelsea
      58. City bring on Kalvin Phillips and Joao Cancelo.
      Rodri and Sergio Gomez are the players to make way.
      Some fresh legs to cause the visitors some problems here.
      Credit: Reuters
      Man City 3-0 Chelsea
      56. In the three games they have played each other this season, City have scored six goals and conceded none.
      I suppose you do need to have shots to stand any chance of registering any goals.
      The visiting fans begin to sing from the away end but it just seems like the band playing on the Titanic as it sinks into the icy waters.
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      FA Cup 4th round draw LIVE: Stream FREE, start time, ball numbers, TV channel – draw UNDERWAY right now

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      THE FA Cup fourth round draw is taking place RIGHT NOW!Then following the draw, it’s a clash of the titans as Chelsea travel to Manchester City, just days after playing them in the Premier League.
      The third round of the competition got underway on Friday night as Manchester United beat Everton 3-1 at Old Trafford.
      And Tottenham, Sheffield Wednesday, Wrexham and Brighton join them in the next round
      The final game of the round will be played between Arsenal and Oxford on Monday.

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      Here we go
      The FA Cup draw is about to begin…
      Ball numbers continued…
      21. Leicester City
      22. Forest Green Rovers or Birmingham City
      23. Bristol City or Swansea City
      24. Stoke City
      25. Fulham
      Ball numbers continued…
      16. Oxford United or Arsenal
      17. Fleetwood Town
      18. Liverpool or Wolverhampton Wanderers
      19. Grimsby Town
      20. Blackpool
      Ball numbers continued…
      11. Burnley
      12. Wrexham
      13. Blackburn Rovers
      14. Aston Villa or Stevenage
      15. Luton Town or Wigan Athletic
      Ball numbers continued…
      6. Boreham Wood or Accrington Stanley
      7. Tottenham Hotspur
      8. Derby County
      9. Cardiff City or Leeds United
      10. West Ham United
      Here are the ball numbers for each team
      1. Preston North End
      2. Brighton & Hove Albion
      3. Chesterfield or West Bromwich Albion
      4. Manchester City or Chelsea
      5. Walsall
      Today’s latest results
      Cardiff City 2 Leeds United 2
      Stockport 1 Walsall 2
      Hartlepool 0 Stoke City 3
      Norwich City 0 Blackburn Rovers 1
      Stockport 1 Walsall 2
      Drama at the death as Walsall’s Andy Williams nets from the spot.
      And with that Stockport have been knocked out of the FA Cup and Walsall will go into the hat for the fourth round.
      Cardiff City 2 Leeds 2
      OH WOW!
      Leeds have equalised in added-time and it’s young star Sonny Perkins with the goal.
      Perkins left the West Ham academy for Elland Road in the summer and was highly rated in East London.
      Both teams will be in the draw.
      Cardiff City 2 Leeds 1
      Rodrigo has pulled a goal back for Leeds and has also had a penalty saved!
      Joel Bagan has also received his marching orders for the home side.
      Nervy end to the game for Cardiff.
      FA Cup top scorer
      Wrexham’s Paul Mullin is the FA Cup’s top scorer so far.
      His last game came in the third round 4-3 win over Coventry.
      Wrexham – owned by Hollywood actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney – are ball No12.

      Today’s scores

      FT: Derby 3 Barnsley 0
      FT: Bristol City 1 Swansea 1
      64′ Cardiff City 2 Leeds 0
      64′ Stockport 0 Walsall 0
      64′ Hartlepool 0 Stoke City 3
      64′ Norwich City 0 Blackburn Rovers 1

      There’s three third round fixtures yet to be played.
      Two get underway at 4.30pm on Sunday, with the last taking place on Monday.

      4.30pm: Man City vs Chelsea
      4.30pm: Aston villa vs Stevenage
      Monday: Oxford United vs Arsenal

      Cup holders in the draw… JUST
      FA Cup holders Liverpool ARE in the draw, but aren’t guaranteed a spot in the fourth round.
      The Reds were held to a 2-2 draw at Anfield by Wolves, and the game will go to a third round replay.
      However, Wolves believed they had snatched it late on with Toti Gomes flicking home.
      The defender ripped his shirt off and wheeled away in celebration, pulling off a Thierry Henry-like kneeslide before being mobbed by his Wolves team-mates.
      But after a lengthy VAR check, in which no camera angle showed a hint of an offside, the decision stood and the goal was chalked off.
      VAR wasn’t the only thing that left fans furious.
      Gomes somehow escaped a booking despite his “unsporting” celebration.
      Credit: Getty
      When will the FA Cup fourth round take place?
      The FA Cup fourth round will take place between January 27-30.
      This is after the replays have been played.
      Arsenal in third round action
      Premier League leaders Arsenal complete the FA Cup third round (before replays) tomorrow night when they travel to League One Oxford United.
      The Gunners were knocked out at the third round stage last year, losing 1-0 to then-Championship Nottingham Forest.
      Will lightning strike twice?
      Cardiff stunning Leeds
      On team who looks to be in the hat is Cardiff City.
      The Championship side are currently beating Premier League Leeds 2-0.
      The match kicked off at 2pm.
      Credit: Getty
      How many teams are in the hat?
      There will be 32 teams in the hat for the FA Cup fourth round draw.
      Some teams will have to wait a little longer to find out their true fourth round fate, however, because of potential replays.
      Replays, in the event of a draw, are back this season up until, and including, the fourth round.
      Credit: Getty
      Ball numbers continued
      21 Leicester City
      22 Forest Green Rovers or Birmingham City
      23 Bristol City or Swansea City
      24 Hartlepool United or Stoke City
      25 Fulham
      26 Southampton
      27 Sheffield United
      28 Sunderland
      29 Sheffield Wednesday
      30 Manchester United
      31 Reading 
      32 Ipswich Town
      Ball numbers continued
      11 Burnley
      12 Wrexham
      13 Norwich City or Blackburn Rovers
      14 Aston Villa or Stevenage
      15 Luton Town or Wigan Athletic
      16 Oxford United or Arsenal
      17 Fleetwood Town
      18 Liverpool or Wolverhampton Wanderers
      19 Grimsby Town
      20 Blackpool
      What are the ball numbers?
      Here are those all-important ball numbers for the fourth round.
      1 Preston North End
      2 Brighton & Hove Albion
      3 Chesterfield or West Bromwich Albion
      4 Manchester City or Chelsea
      5 Stockport County or Walsall
      6 Boreham Wood or Accrington Stanley
      7 Tottenham Hotspur
      8 Derby County
      9 Cardiff City or Leeds United
      10 West Ham United
      FA Cup fourth round draw is here
      Hello and welcome to coverage of the FA Cup fourth round draw!
      The huge draw is taking place right before Manchester City host Chelsea in the third round, and is expected to get under way from around 4.05pm.
      Manchester United booked their place in the draw with a 2-1 win over Everton on Friday night.
      Though fellow in-form Premier League side Newcastle won’t be joining them.
      The Magpies lost 2-1 at Sheffield Wednesday and have exited at the third round.
      Prem table toppers Arsenal – who were knocked out at the third round to Nottingham Forest last year – take on Oxford United in the final third round tie tomorrow night.
      So sit back as we bring you all of the latest updates and reaction to the big draw. Here we go!
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      Man City vs Chelsea LIVE: Stream FREE, TV channel, team news for TODAY’S FA Cup third-round clash

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      CHELSEA travel to Manchester City TODAY for their third clash of the season. The Blues lost 1-0 to the champions of England in the Premier League on Thursday night thanks to Riyad Mahrez’s goal.
      They were also defeated by City in the Carabao Cup at the end of 2022, losing 2-0 at the Etihad.
      But Graham Potter’s side will be out for revenge this afternoon, having performed well in their defeat at Stamford Bridge earlier this week.
      The FA Cup fourth round draw is taking place just before the game.

      Kick-off: 4.30pm UK
      TV channel: BBC One
      Live stream: BBC iPlayer
      Man City XI: Ortega Moreno, Walker, Akanji, Laporte, Gomez, Rodrigo, Bernardo, Palmer, Mahrez, Alvarez, Foden
      Chelsea XI: Kepa; Chalobah, Humphreys, Koulibaly, Hall; Kovacic, Jorginho; Gallagher, Mount; Ziyech, Havertz

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      Norwegian breaking records for fun
      Erling Haaland is tearing up the record books this season.
      If he plans to do so in this competition, he should know Wrexham’s Paul Mullins have a six-goal head start.
      The Norwegian striker starts on the bench today.

      Can we play you every week
      Pep Guardiola’s side came away from Stamford Bridge on Thursday with a 1-0 victory.
      After he refused to make any changes until the 87th minute against Everton, the City boss seemed to have learned from his mistakes as he made changes early in West London.
      This is the third time these teams have faced each other this season, with City having a 100% record.
      Credit: Getty
      Latest match odds for game
      The bookies have Man City as heavy favourites for this game.
      Man City 2/5
      Draw 7/2
      Chelsea 6/1
      These odds are brought to you by Betfair
      Chelsea subs:
      13. Bettinelli, 28. Azpilicueta, 4. Badiashile, 32. Cucurella, 6. Thiago Silva, 30. Chukwuemeka, 20. Zakaria, 56. Hutchinson, 27. Fofana
      Chelsea starting XI:
      The good news for Graham Potter is that Mason Mount is fit to play after picking up an injury in the last game.
      1. Kepa, 42. Humphreys, 26. Koulibaly, 14. Chalobah, 67. Hall, 8. Kovacic, 5. Jorginho, 19. Mount, 22. Ziyech, 29. Havertz, 23. Gallagher
      Credit: @ChelseaFC
      Man City subs:
      31. Ederson, 4. Phillips, 5. Stones, 6. Ake, 7. Cancelo, 8. Gundogan, 9. Haaland, 17. De Bruyne, 82. Lewis
      Man City starting XI:
      Pep Guardiola rotates his squad considering the three big games they have within the next 7 days.
      18. Ortego Moreno, 2. Walker, 25. Akanji, 14. Laporte, 21. Gomez, 16. Rodrigo, 20. Bernardo, 80. Palmer, 26. Mahrez, 19. Alvarez, 47. Foden
      Credit: @ManCity
      Etihad ready for trilogy conclusion
      This will be the third time these two teams have met this season.
      Guardiola’s side have beaten The Blues in the EFL Cup 2-0 before recently winning in the Premier League 1-0 at Stamford Bridge.
      The Spaniard will be looking to make it three wins on the spin against Graham Potter’s side today.
      Credit: EPA
      Guardiola looking to make it three in a row
      Having dumped Chelsea out of the EFL Cup with a 2-0 victory, the pair have met in the Premier League since, with City winning 1-0.
      The Spanish manager has a chance today to make it a trio of wins.
      With the large quality at his disposal, he is expected to field a strong side today.
      Potter conjures up new signings
      Chelsea have completed some early transfers in this window.
      The signings of David Datro Fofana, Benoit Badiashile and Andrey Santos have all been finalised.
      It is unlikely that any of the trio will be ready to feature today though.
      Youth with chance to shine
      Up and coming starlets such as Carney Chukwuemeka, Omari Hutchinson and Lewis Hall could all have the opportunity to step in with Chelsea’s injury crisis.
      They were forced to come on early in the league game against Man City.
      The trio will get a rare chance to show what they are made of in the first team, something not usually given to young players at the West London outfit.
      Welcome to Man City vs Chelsea
      Man City welcome Chelsea to The Etihad this afternoon as the two giants lock horns for the second time in the space of four days, this time in the FA Cup third round.
      City could be without only two players for today’s game in Aymeric Laporte and Ruben Dias, who are nursing back and hamstring issues respectively.
      World Cup winner Julian Alvarez should be considered for some minutes in this game after his Qatar adventure.
      Super subs Grealish and Mahrez could make a start, along with England midfielder Kalvin Phillips.
      Guardiola may want to make the bulk of his changes for this week’s EFL Cup showdown with Southampton.
      In contrast, Chelsea have no fewer than 10 players on the sidelines, although Graham Potter will be hoping some may be close to full fitness again.
      It is unlikely that Mount, Sterling or Pulisic will be available for this game after picking up injuries against Man City in their recent league encounter.
      The Blues remain without Reece James, Armando Broja and Edouard Mendy.
      It remains to be seen if Wesley Fofana, Ben Chilwell and Ruben Loftus-Cheek can make their comebacks in this one.
      Pierre Emerick-Aubameyang will be hoping for another chance after coming on for Sterling before being taken off again on Thursday.
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      FA Cup third round LIVE – Hull vs Fulham, Bournemouth vs Burnley, Blackpool vs Nottm Forest as Spurs beat Portsmouth

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      HARRY KANE scored the winner for Spurs as they beat Portsmouth 1-0.And Leicester have joined them in the fourth round with a victory at Gillingham.
      Teams from every rung of English football’s ladder have been battling it out this season in the world’s oldest football competition – but today, the big boys enter the fray.
      Manchester United got things underway last night with a 3-1 win over Everton, while today we’ll see Tottenham play Portsmouth and Liverpool take on Wolves.
      The likes of Boreham Wood and Forest Green are also in action!

      Preston 3-1 Huddersfield – FT
      Reading 2-0 Watford – FT
      Tottenham 1-0 Portsmouth – FT
      Gillingham 0-1 Leicester – FT-
      Forest Green P-P Birmingham (water logged pitch)
      Crystal Palace 1-2 Southampton – FT
      Hull City 0-1 Fulham LIVE
      Middlesbrough 1-2 Brighton LIVE
      Fleetwood 1-1 QPR LIVE
      Ipswich 1-0 Rotherham LIVE
      Bournemouth 1-3 Burnley LIVE
      Blackpool 1-0 Nottingham Forest LIVE
      Chesterfield 3-2 West Brom LIVE
      Millwall 0-2 Sheffield United LIVE
      Boreham Wood 0-1 Accrington Stanley LIVE
      Shrewsbury 0-0 Sunderland LIVE
      Brentford vs West Ham (5.30pm)
      Coventry vs Wrexham (5.30pm)
      Luton vs Wigan (5.30pm)
      Grimsby vs Burton (5.30pm)
      Sheffield Wednesday vs Newcastle (6pm) – BBC One and iPlayer
      Liverpool vs Wolves (8pm) – ITV 4 and ITVX
      When is the FA Cup fourth round draw?

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      The ability to bounce back
      Fleetwood showed after going behind to QPR just before the break what the most important thing is in a cup competition.
      If you do happen to fall behind, you need to find a way back into the game as quickly as possible.
      Three minutes after QPR’s goal, The Fishermen were back on level terms.
      Credit: Getty
      Goals aplenty in cup
      With the second halves not far away, we have been treated to a deluge of goals in the first 45 minutes.
      Some upsets on the cards with Burnley currently leading at Bournemouth.
      The big story could be Chesterfield if they can hold on to their lead against Championship side West Brom.
      FA Cup half-time scores
      Blackpool 1-0 Nottingham Forest
      Boreham Wood 0-1 Accrington Stanley
      Bournemouth 1-3 Burnley
      Chesterfield 3-2 West Brom
      Fleetwood 1-1 QPR
      Hull City 0-1 Fulham
      Ipswich 1-0 Rotherham
      Middlesbrough 1-2 Brighton
      Millwall 0-2 Sheff Utd
      Shrewsbury 0-0 Sunderland
      Goal: Chesterfield 3-2 West Brom
      Armando Dobra may be the answer to the question of who scored the goals to give us our first shock of the day.
      National League Chesterfield are now ahead against The Baggies after going one-nil down very early on.
      Goal: Bournemouth 1-2 Burnley
      Anass Zaroury does well to adjust his feet in the box and passes it into the bottom corner.
      Vincent Kompany’s side have worked hard for this lead.
      Credit: Reuters
      Goal: Fleetwood 0-1 QPR
      The Hoops take the lead through Sam Field.
      Fleetwood have never reached round four of the competition and will find it difficult to do so this season.
      Goal: Millwall 0-2 Sheff Utd
      Jayden Bogle has doubled The Blades lead at The Den.
      James McAtee assisted as Bogle’s left-footed shot goes into the roof of the net.
      Goal: Middlesbrough 1-2 Brighton
      Adam Lallana puts the south coast side back in front.
      A bit of a scrappy goal as a chance presented itself and it was Lallana, following up a shot who chested into the net.
      Credit: Reuters
      Goal: Millwall 0-1 Sheff Utd
      Daniel Jebbison scores with a shot into the far corner from the right hand edge of the box.
      Well worked by the visitors and a great finish.
      Goal: Chesterfield 1-2 West Brom
      Karlan Grant gets in behind the home side’s defence and there is no catching him with his pace.
      He drives towards goal and finds the bottom corner.
      Goal: Blackpool 1-0 Forest
      Marvin Ekpiteta has put the home side ahead.
      Since the start of the game, they have been putting the Premier League side under pressure.
      Now they have got what they deserve.
      Goal: Middlesbrough 1-1 Brighton
      Chuba Akpom has drawn Carrick’s side level.
      They have scored in every game under his management.
      Goal: Bournemouth 1-1 Burnley
      Ryan Christie has managed to pull the Premier League side level.
      His right-footed shot beats the keeper, much to the delight of the home fans.
      Credit: Reuters
      Goal: Chesterfield 1-1 West Brom
      Tyrone Williams has drawn the National League side level.
      Not what the travelling fans would have expected after take the lead early in this game.
      Goal: Middlesbrough 0-1 Brighton
      Pascal Gross has given The Seagulls the lead against Michael Carrick’s Middlesbrough side.
      Solly March saw his shot saved but Gross was following up to slot home.
      Goal: Boreham Wood 0-1 Accrington
      Ryan Astley has given the visitors the lead.
      Boreham Wood were responsible for a few upsets last season but Accrington are looking to make sure that they themselves are not another victim.
      Goal: Bournemouth 0-1 Burnley
      Manuel Benson gives Vincent Kompany’s team the lead.
      Against the run of play but the perfect start for the visitors.
      Goal: Chesterfield 0-1 West Brom
      Brandon Thomas-Asante has given The Baggies the lead via an assist from Karlan Grant.
      Games begin to kick off
      We get to the 3pm section of today’s football bonanza.
      10 games kick off now, so we will be hoping for plenty of goals.
      Fans will hoping for some upsets now.
      Credit: Reuters
      Chesterfield vs West Brom:
      Chesterfield: Fitzsimons, King, Grimes, Williams, Clements, Jones, Mandeville, Akinola, Oldaker, Dobra, Quigley
      West Brom: Button, Gardner-Hickman, Ajayi, Kelly, Ashworth, Diangana, Livermore, Rogic, Reach, Grant, Thomas-Asante
      Bournemouth vs Burnley:
      Bournemouth: Travers, A Smith, Stephens, Senesi, Zemura, Billing, L Cook, Rothwell, Christie, Solanke, Anthony
      Burnley: Peacock-Farrell, Roberts, Harwood-Bellis, Beyer, Taylor, Cullen, Brownhill, Gudmundsson, Manuel, Zaroury, Barnes
      Boreham Wood vs Accrington:
      Boreham Wood: Ashmore, Agbontohoma, Evans, Ilesanmi, Coxe, Payne, Broadbent, Lewis, Brunt, Ndlovu, Newton
      Accrington: Savin, Astley, Conneely, Rodgers, Perritt, Coyle, McConville, Leigh, Hamilton, Whalley, Pressley
      Blackpool vs Nottingham Forest:
      Blackpool: Maxwell, Lyons, Ekpiteta, Thorniley, Husband, Carey, Patino, Poveda-Ocampo, Hamilton, Beesley, Lavery
      Forest: Hennessey, Toffolo, McKenna, S Cook, N Williams, O’Brien, Colback, Fewster, Furtado Scarpa, Surridge, Dennis
      Early bird catches the worm
      Here are the results from the early kick-offs in the FA Cup:

      Crystal Palace 1-2 Southampton
      Gillingham 0-1 Leicester
      Preston 3-1 Huddersfield
      Reading 2-0 Watford
      Tottenham 1-0 Portsmouth

      No side having to worry about replays so far, with just one Premier League casualty which was to be expected.
      Sides will be happy to be in the hat for the draw and can sit back and enjoy the rest of the weekend’s action.
      FT: Crystal Palace 1-2 Southampton
      A game that Palace dominated in the main and they are out of the this season’s FA Cup.
      Viera’s side were guilty of not finding the target enough during spells in the final third.
      The Saints were more clinical with their chances and come away with a place in the fourth round.
      Credit: Reuters
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      Man Utd 3 Everton 1 LIVE RESULT: Rashford scores again as Red Devils reach FA Cup fourth round despite De Gea howler

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are through to the fourth round of the FA Cup thanks to a 2-1 win over Everton. The Red Devils went in front after four minutes thanks to Antony’s tap-in as Frank Lampard’s Toffees got off to the worst possible start.
      But De Gea let a ball scramble through his legs for Conor Coady to tap in just minutes later.
      However soon after the start of the second half, Coady had the ball in the net again, this time at the wrong end.
      And Rashford made it 3-1 late on with a penalty.

      RESULT: Man Utd 3-1 Everton
      Man Utd XI: 1. De Gea, 20. Dalot, 12. Malacia, 19. Varane, 23. Shaw, 18. Casemiro, 14. Eriksen, 21. Antony, 8. Fernandes, 10. Rashford, 9. Martial
      Everton XI: Pickford, 23. Coleman, 22. Godfrey, 30. Coady, 2. Tarkowski, 19. Mykolenko, 17. Iwobi, 27. Gueye, 8. Onana, 20. Maupay, 11. Gray

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      Games come thick and fast
      United now face Charlton Athletic in the quarter-finals of the EFL Cup next week before facing Man City at Old Trafford in the Premier League.
      Everton next face Southampton at Goodison Park in a game that has huge relevance to the bottom half of the table.
      After that they travel to West Ham which could be a game of significant importance in their relegation fight, it remains to be seen if Frank Lampard will be in charge to visit his old stomping ground.
      Everton boss looking frankly worried
      As Frank Lampard walked off the pitch, he applauded the Everton fans, as he does after every game.
      Given the current climate, you cannot help but wonder whether he is saying goodbye to the fans.
      There are two things we know about Farhad Moshiri, he has no patience for managers and has absolutely squandered around half a billion pounds in Merseyside.
      Credit: AP
      Marcus is ‘man of the moment’
      He is United’s top-goalscorer this season with 8 goals.
      Play on the left-hand side of the front-three really does seem to be his best position and he is thriving.
      Cutting in from the left onto his right foot is causing opponents problems and United are benefitting greatly.

      FT: Man Utd 3-1 Everton
      The stats show that scoreline does fairly reflect the game tonight.
      Despite Everton staying in this game for so long, United were dominant and deserve their victory.

      FT: Man Utd 3-1 Everton
      The referee brings the game to a close.
      That is seven wins in a row for ten Hag’s side in all competitions.
      United are through to the fourth round.
      Man Utd 3-1 Everton
      90+6. Rashford stutters his run up towards the ball.
      This commits Pickford who goes one way, Rashford sends the ball the other.
      Calm penalty from the man of the match.
      Goal – Marcus Rashford (Man Utd)
      Penalty to Man Utd
      Man Utd 2-1 Everton
      90+4. Rashford is the Emirates player of the match.
      Right on cue he bursts away on the break looking to get himself a goal.
      Godfrey puts in a last-ditch challenge to win the ball well, at the expense of a corner.
      Credit: Getty
      Man Utd 2-1 Everton
      90+2. If United win this Marcus Rashford will no doubt get the man of the match award.
      However, if The Toffees sneak an equaliser it will be surely Demari Gray who will be scooping that award.
      This game is still hanging on a knife edge.
      Man Utd 2-1 Everton
      90. Rashford’s free kick is tipped over the bar by a full-stretch Pickford.
      Never looked to be going in but may have clipped the top of the bar.
      United come forward once again but the attack breaks down.
      We are going to have six minutes of added time.
      Man Utd 2-1 Everton – Onana yellow card
      88. Rashford does well again to win a corner with a direct run at the Everton defence.
      The ball is cleared but comes straight back at Everton.
      Onana is booked for a heavy challenge on Martinez.
      Rashford and Fernandes stand over the free kick.
      Man Utd 2-1 Everton
      86. This could be a nervy end for the home support.
      It is a game they have controlled in the majority.
      The one-goal margin was always going to haunt them.
      Credit: AFP
      Man Utd 2-1 Everton
      84. Eriksen and Antony are substituted.
      They are replaced by McTominay and Maguire.
      ten Hag is looking to shut up shop now.
      Lampard’s bald spot is growing by the minute.
      Man Utd 2-1 Everton
      82. Seamus Coleman comes off for Anthony Gordon.
      Mykolenko is replaced by McNeil.
      Seems the two players coming on will be playing wing backs for the team for the remainder of the game.
      Aggressive switch by Lampard.
      Man Utd 2-1 Everton
      80. This has been a good cup game this evening.
      Attacking threat from both sides.
      United have dominated the game but their inability to see the game off has meant that Everton are only ever one counter-attack away from an equaliser.
      Man Utd 2-1 Everton
      78. Fred is having an argument with Coleman.
      Gray shepherds him away.
      Everton seem to have more of an urgency in their game now.
      Credit: Getty
      Man Utd 2-1 Everton
      76. United are knocking on the door again.
      Malacia is penalised for a foul on Coady.
      He is then subbed off for Lisandro Martinez.
      That shows the mindset for the remainder of the game from the boss.
      Man Utd 2-1 Everton
      74. That was great play from Coleman and Gray.
      Calvert-Lewin putting the ball in but the replay showed that Demari Gray was just offside.
      United have been given a warning there.
      VAR disallows goal for offside
      Goal – Dominic Calvert-Lewin (Everton)
      Man Utd 2-1 Everton
      72. Casemiro and Martial depart the field for United.
      Fred and Garnacho come on for the Red Devils.
      Big twenty minutes for both sides here.
      Man Utd 2-1 Everton
      70. Dominic Calvert-Lewin comes on for Everton.
      He replaces Neal Maupay.
      Plenty of time for the visitors to still find an equaliser.
      Before the ‘sacked in the morning’ chants continue for Lampard.
      Man Utd 2-1 Everton – Doucoure yellow card
      68. Rashford draws the foul from the Everton man.
      He has made two fouls in as many minutes.
      Referee deciding to calm things down with the introduction of a yellow card for the substitute.
      Credit: PA
      Man Utd 2-1 Everton
      66. United have a free kick in a dangerous position.
      Eriksen lays the ball off to Fernandes in a central position.
      He shoots at goal but it is straight at Pickford who tips it over the bar.
      Teflon non stick at work again.
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      Al-Nassr vs Al Taee LIVE: Stream FREE, team news as Cristiano Ronaldo watching from stands – latest updates

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      AL-NASSR are in action TODAY for the first time since announcing the signing of Cristiano Ronaldo but he is NOT playing!The Saudi side host Al Ta’ee as they sit top of the Saudi Pro League.
      With just one defeat this season, Al-Nassr are no doubt favourites against the 7th placed Al-Ta’ee but Cristiano Ronaldo is not in the line-up.
      The match was supposed to be played yesterday but the clash was postponed by 24 hours due to electrical issues at the stadium.

      Kick-off time: 3pm UK
      Live stream: Twitter
      EXPLAINER: Why is Cristiano Ronaldo not playing for Al-Nassr?
      Al-Nassr XI: Ospina, Al Ghanam, Alamri, Gonzalez, Alawjami, Gustavo, Al-Khaibari, Martinez, Talisca, Al-Najei, Masharipov
      Al Ta’ee XI: Braga, Fai, Al Sulaiman, Al-Jubairi, Al-Qumairi, Dener, Semedo, Musona, Sayoud, Mbenza, Ali

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      Al-Nassr 1-0 Al-Ta’ee
      45+5 Chance
      Al-Ta’ee captain Musona tries a long-range shot but completely misses the target
      Al-Nassr 1-0 Al-Ta’ee
      45+3 Tempo has really slowed down after Talisca’s opener.
      Looks like both teams just want the first half to end and regroup in the dressing room
      Al-Nassr 1-0 Al-Ta’ee
      45 Five more minutes of stoppage time to go.
      Ronaldo is all smiles on the stands
      Al-Nassr 1-0 Al-Ta’ee
      42 Al-Nassr finally break the deadlock in front of star signing Ronaldo.
      Al-Ghanam delivers a crisp cross from the right and Talisca gets the header to beat Braga
      Al-Nassr 1-0 Al-Ta’ee
      42 Goal!
      Al-Nassr open the scoring with Talisca!!!
      Al-Nassr 0-0 Al-Ta’ee
      40 Not the greatest match of all time but Ronaldo is having fun from the stands.
      The star forward is not on the pitch but very eager to celebrate an Al-Nassr goal for the first time

      Al-Nassr 0-0 Al-Ta’ee
      38 Yellow card
      Another booking for Al-Ta’ee, this time to Al Sulaiman
      Al-Nassr 0-0 Al-Ta’ee
      35 Substitution
      Al-Nassr manager Garcia has to make a necessary change with A Qasheesh replacing Gonzalez, who looks to be injured
      Al-Nassr 0-0 Al-Ta’ee
      33 Chance!
      Al-Nassr star Martinez delivers a wonderful long-range shot and just misses Braga’s bottom left corner
      Al-Nassr 0-0 Al-Ta’ee
      30 Major mistakes by both goalkeepers so far in the match.
      But both sets of attacks are struggling to finish, would be a difficult story if Ronaldo was on the pitch…
      Al-Nassr 0-0 Al-Ta’ee
      28 Chance
      Al-Nassr keeper Ospina comes off his line and Al-Ta’ee captain Musona tries a long-range shot but completely misses the target
      Al-Nassr 0-0 Al-Ta’ee
      25 Al-Ta’ee ace Sayoud needs a minute after he was hit in the head by a free-kick from Martinez.
      Medical staff check him and fortunately he is well and can continue
      Al-Nassr 0-0 Al-Ta’ee
      24 What a chance!
      Al-Nassr miss an unbelievable opportunity!
      Gustavo delivers a shot from the edge of the box and Braga stops it with a lunge to his left.
      But the Al-Ta’ee keeper can’t hold on to it and Talisca tries a shot from close range and somehow misses!
      Al-Nassr 0-0 Al-Ta’ee
      22 Yellow card
      We have the first booking of the match as Al-Ta’ee’s Al-Qumairi desperately pulls Martinez’s shirt at the edge of the box
      Al-Nassr 0-0 Al-Ta’ee
      20 The few fans on the stands are making quite a lot of noise despite the poor weather.
      But Al-Ta’ee are looking better in the last few minutes
      Al-Nassr 0-0 Al-Ta’ee
      17 Chance
      Another opportunity by Al-Ta’ee, Sayoud breaks inside the area from the left and tries a close-range shot from a tight angle but hits Ospina’s side netting
      Al-Nassr 0-0 Al-Ta’ee
      15 Al-Ta’ee are slowly gaining ground, that previous opportunity has raised their confidence and made them braver.
      The visitors are especially dangerous on the break
      Al-Nassr 0-0 Al-Ta’ee
      13 What a chance!
      Al-Ta’ee almost scored a ridiculous own goal!
      A ball comes in from the left and a defender gets a horrible touch in his bid to clear and sends the ball to Braga’s right-hand post
      Al-Nassr 0-0 Al-Ta’ee
      12 Chance
      Al-Ta’ee break on the counter with Muson down the left and finds himself in front of Ospina.
      But Al-Amri gets to him with a brilliant timely tackle
      Al-Nassr 0-0 Al-Ta’ee
      10 Chance
      Al-Nassr knock on Al-Ta’ee’s door early with a shot by Gustavo from the edge of the box but he misses the target
      Al-Nassr 0-0 Al-Ta’ee
      8 Very slow game so far, Ronaldo could really enjoy a lot of success.
      Wide spaces, slow defenders and easy movement for a player of his calibre
      Al-Nassr 0-0 Al-Ta’ee
      6 Penalty appeal
      Al-Nassr are complaining for a penalty after Talisca goes down while under pressure from Al Sulaiman.
      Referee waives play on and the replay proves him right
      Al-Nassr 0-0 Al-Ta’ee
      5 Not much in the first half so far, Al-Nassr controlling possession in the opening minutes.
      The rain has calmed down but the players are struggling with the ball on the grass
      Al-Nassr 0-0 Al-Ta’ee
      2 And another quick reminder:
      Al-Ta’ee XI
      Braga; Fai, Al Sulaiman, Al-Jubairi, Al-Qumairi; Musona, Semedo, Dener; Sayoud, Ali, Mbenza
      Al-Nassr 0-0 Al-Ta’ee
      1 Just a quick reminder:
      Al-Nassr XI
      Ospina; Al Ghanam, Alamri, Gonzalez, Alawjami; Gustavo, Al-Khaibari; Martinez, Talisca, Al-Najei; Masharipov
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      Gianluca Vialli dies: Latest as tributes pour in for Chelsea, Juventus and Italy legend – updates

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      GIANLUCA VIALLI has sadly died at the age of 58.The lovable former Juventus, Chelsea and Sampdoria star had been battling cancer for the last few years.
      He also managed the Blues and Watford, before becoming Roberto Mancini’s assistant as they went on to win Euro 2020 just 18 months ago.
      Vialli was one of the best strikers in Europe in the 1990s and won the Champions League with Juventus in 1996 before moving to West London.
      Stay up to date for all the tributes on the Azzurri titan…
      ‘Vialli and Mancini ripped Serie A apart’
      Brentford boss Thomas Frank revealed his shock at seeing the news of Gianluca Vialli’s death – and reflected on his outstanding career.
      The former Sampdoria, Juventus and Chelsea legend passed away at the age of 58.
      And ahead of Brentford’s FA Cup game against West Ham tomorrow, Thomas Frank said: “I was shocked when I saw the news this morning. I remember him as a player, first of all in that Sampdoria team up front with [Roberto] Mancini, ripping Serie A apart.
      “[He was a ] fantastic striker in many senses, most likely one of the best ever in Italy. I never met him, but my sympathy and condolences go to his loved ones.”
      Bubbly Luca
      Gianluca Vialli once treated his Chelsea players to a glass of fancy champagne – before they took on London rivals Arsenal.
      The late Italian – who passed away today aged 58 – took charge of the Blues following Ruud Gullit’s sacking in 1998.
      Vialli was given a baptism of fire with a League Cup semi-final second-leg clash with eventual Premier League winners Arsenal.
      While most incoming managers rely on giving a Rocky-esque speech to motivate their new players for their match in charge, Vialli already had the respect and adoration of the troops as he spilled blood, sweat and tears with them on the pitch.
      And in his first pre-match team talk, he showed the class he’d become renowned for in years to come by handing each player a glass of champers.
      ‘Truly magnificent footballer’
      Gary Lineker has paid tribute to Gianluca Vialli via Twitter.
      Lineker’s gave statement after Vialli’s death
      Moment of Silence
      Chelsea Women held a moment of silence in training as a tribute to the late Gianluca Vialli.
      Chelsea women reflected on the life of Vialli before their training session
      AC Milan on Vialli
      AC Milan are one of several clubs passing on condolences to the loved ones of Italian legend Gianluca Vialli.
      The footballing world has been mouring Vialli
      ‘Bye My Friend’
      This was Carlo Ancelotti’s tribute to his fellow Italian Gianluca Vialli.
      Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti had this tribute to his countryman
      James pays tribute
      Reece James has paid tribute to Chelsea legend Gianluca Vialli.
      The full-back hailed the late Italian as “one of the very best”.
      Chelsea Football Club is in mourning after the death of a legend
      Gianluca Vialli – 1964-2023
      Tributes have been pouring in all morning for Chelsea and Juventus legend Gianluca Vialli, who has died at the age of 58
      ‘Our captain. My Captain. All the time.’
      Italian football legend Alessandro Del Piero has paid tribute to former teammate Gianluca Vialli.
      The pair were at Juventus together in the 90s and were part of a team who won multiple trophies during a golden period.
      He said of Vialli: “Our captain. My Captain. All the time. Bye Luca.”
      Alessandro Del Piero and Gianluca Vialli are both legends in Italian football
      Conte out of Press Conference
      Antonio Conte has pulled out of his pre-match press conference today following the death of Gianluca Vialli.
      Conte played alongside the former striker, who has died at the age of 58, when the pair were at Juventus together.
      His assistant Christian Stellini will now face questions from the media.
      Spurs are playing League 1 Portsmouth in the FA Cup this weekend.
      A Trophy-Laden Life
      Gianluca Vialli was considered one of the best strikers of his generation – and has a trophy cabinet to match his talent.
      Sampdoria – Seria A 1990-91, Coppa Italia 1984-85, 1987-88, 1988-89, UEFA Cup Winners’ Cup
      Juventus – Serie A 1994-95, Coppa Italia 1994-95, Champions League 1995-96, UEFA Cup 1992-1993
      Chelsea (player) – FA Cup 1996-97, League Cup 1998-98, UEFA Cup Winners Cup 1994-95
      Chelsea (manager) – FA Cup 1999-2000, League Cup 1997-98, FA Charity Shield 2000, UEFA Cup Winners’ Cup 1997-98, UEFA Super Cup 1998
      ‘Honour to have known you’
      TV football legend Chris Kamara has added a tribute to the late Gianluca Vialli.
      The Italian joined Kamara and co-host Ben Shephard on their former Sky Sports show ‘Goals on Sunday’ few years ago.
      Chris Kamara said ‘it was an honour’ to know Vialli
      ‘A truly awful day’
      Chelsea chairman Todd Boehly and co-controlling owner Behdad Eghbali have added their voice to the tributes to Gianluca Vialli.
      They said in a statement: “This is truly an awful day for Chelsea Football Club. Gianluca’s legend will live on at Stamford Bridge.
      “His impact as a player, a coach and most importantly as a person, will be forever written across our club’s history. We send our heartfelt and deepest condolences to his family and friends.”
      ‘Loved by fans, players and staff’
      Chelsea have hailed “legend” Gianluca Vialli on their website after the star’s passing.
      They said in a moving statement: “As soon as he walked through the door at Stamford Bridge when already a global football star, Luca declared his wish to become a Chelsea legend.
      “It is a target he undoubtedly reached, revered for his work on the pitch and in the dugout during some of the most successful years in our history.
      “Loved by fans, players and staff at Stamford Bridge, Luca will be sorely missed not just by the Chelsea community, but the entire footballing world, including in his native Italy, where he was such an iconic figure.”
      ‘We will miss you’
      Ruud Gullit has shared a picture of him and his former manager Gianluca Vialli after the ex-Chelsea player’s passing.
      The two were at Stamford Bridge together in the 90s with Vialli following Gullit as a player-manager after the Dutchman was sacked.
      He wrote: “RIP Gianluca Vialli. We will miss you” with a heart emoji.
      Ruud Gullit brought Vialli to Stamford Bridge in 1996
      ‘Gorgeous soul’
      Graeme Souness was fighting back tears as he paid tribute to his former teammate Gianluca Vialli, who he said had a “gorgeous soul”.
      An emotional Souness, who was at Sampdoria with Vialli between 1984 and 1986, said the striker was a “fun-loving guy” and a “warm individual.”
      Souness told Sky Sports News: “I can’t tell you how good a guy he was. Forget football for a minute, he was just a gorgeous soul, a truly nice human being.
      “He was just fabulous to be around. He was a fun-loving guy, full of mischief and a wonderful player. But I don’t want to talk about his football, I want to talk about him as a human being.
      “What a human being. My condolences go to his family and his wife. They’ve been blessed that their paths crossed him.”
      Sampdoria Say Goodbye
      Sampdoria have paid tribute to their former player Gianluca Vialli who has passed away at the age of 58.
      Vialli played at Sampdoria between 1984 and 1992, spending more time there than at any other club in his career.

      RIP Vialli
      The football world is in mourning once again as the passing of Gianluca Vialli has been announced.
      The former Chelsea hero passed way at the age of 58, five years after first being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.
      With his wife and children by his side, the Italian sadly passed away on Friday, January 6 2023. When speaking to The Times about his cancer diagnosis, Vialli opened up on the support from his wife.
      He said: “My daughters helped me drawing my eyebrows and I have I asked my wife for advice what tricks to use. 
      “We laughed, you have to laugh, you need to find the funny side, but there were days where I locked myself in the bathroom so they wouldn’t see me cry.”
      ‘Genuinely gutted’
      Peter Crouch has paid tribute to his hero Gianluca Vialli, who has passed away at the age of 58.
      The former Liverpool man revealed how much he looked up to the star striker, who played for Sampdoria, Juventus and Chelsea in his action-packed playing days.
      Crouch tweeted: “I’m genuinely gutted about this.
      “I had Sampdoria home and away shirt because of him. I tried to replicate his volleys in the park and such a lovely man when I met him.”
      Sinclair on his former boss
      Former Chelsea defender Frank Sinclair has hailed former boss Gianluca Vialli as “one of the nicest guys” he has met.
      The Italian has passed away after a battle with cancer at the age of 58. Sinclair played with him and under him during the 1990s at Stamford Bridge.
      Frank Sinclair and Gianluca Vialli enjoyed some good times together at Stamford Bridge
      A Legend
      Gianluca Vialli was beloved in both his country and in England, particularly West London.
      The Italian moved to Chelsea in 1996 on a free transfer as part of Ruud Gullit’s rebuild during an exciting and experimental period in the club’s history.
      Vialli adapted very quickly and proved his goalscoring ability but did not always get on with Gullit.
      He then replaced the Dutchman in February 1998 after he was sacked, taking on a player-manager role and becoming the first Italian boss in Premier League history.
      He went on to win the League Cup, European Cup Winners’ Cup, UEFA Super Cup and then finish 3rd in the league in 1998. It was the Blues’ highest league finish since 1970.
      ‘Missed by so many’
      Chelsea have paid tribute to their former player and manager Gianluca Vialli.
      The Italian has died at the age of 58 and the West London club have tweeted that he would be “missed by so many.”
      Vialli was a player, player-manager and manager at Chelsea and popular with the fans
      Juventus pay tribute
      Gianluca Vialli’s former club Juventus have paid tribute to the Italian after his death was announced this morning.
      The Italian club posted a picture of the former striker lifting the Champions League in 1996 with the message “Ciao Gianluca.”
      Juventus have paid tribute to their former star player
      Gianluca Vialli dies aged 58
      Former Chelsea and Juventus striker Gianluca Vialli has died at the age of 58 after a long battle with pancreatic cancer.
      The striker was a popular player during his time at Stamford Bridge and later went on to be the Chelsea manager. 
      He led the club to the European Cup Winners’ Cup and the League Cup in 1998 and then the FA Cup in 2000.
      Vialli had been given the all-clear from cancer in April 2020 following a 17-month struggle. 
      But he was diagnosed with the illness for a second time in 2021 and his condition worsened in the weeks leading up to Christmas last year. 
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