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      Aston Villa 0 Tottenham 2 LIVE REACTION: Vinicius and Kane net as Mourinho’s men get back to winning ways

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      TOTTENHAM returned to winning ways in the Premier League as they saw off Aston Villa.
      Final score: Aston Villa 0-2 Tottenham

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      THAT’S A WRAP
      Thanks for joining us this evening.
      For a spot of bedtime reading, don’t forget to check out our match report, courtesy of Jordan Davies.
      PHILOSOPHICAL JOSE
      When pressed on whether his team could finish in the top four, Mourinho added: “I want to be proud of my players no matter the result.
      “During my career I have been proud many times when I’ve lost.
      “For me, more than thinking of what position we’re going to finish, it’s more about developing during this period.
      “I cannot do it alone, I have to do it with my club and the players in my dressing room. ”
      MOURINHO’S ATTITUDE
      Speaking after the game, Jose Mourinho spoke about the importance of his team having the right attitude.
      He said: “It was a good result, credit to the players; incredible attitude and incredible effort.
      “I would say the team played as a team tonight.
      “I would say our next challenge is to not play like this as a reaction to an awful performance, I want to see this soul and attitude permanently.
      “There are things that are non-negotiable are attitude, team spirit and empathy and that’s something we want to see.”We changed the team slightly tactically, but this wasn’t about tactics, the win was due to attitude.
      “We saw cramps and fatigue and things that are connected with a performance where you give everything.”

      SMITH SPEAKS
      It took Aston Villa until the 58th minute to have a shot on goal and Dean Smith was all too aware of his side’s shortcomings this evening.
      Speaking on Sky Sports, he says: “We started well and I thought we were better for the first 30minutes, but we make a mistake and they score.
      “We got into good areas but just didn’t show our quality in the final third and that’s what’s missing for us at the moment- then we made a stupid mistake and gave away a penalty. Defensively we were solid all game.”
      Asked how much his side were missing Jack Grealish’s creativity, Smith added: “I’ve said to them that we can’t wait for Jack to come back, everyone knows how good he is, but that’s been the other player’s opportunity to take. We’ve lacked creativity in the final third.”
      KANE TALKS
      Speaking on Sky Sports, Harry Kane says: “We massively needed that.
      “The last few games we haven’t been good enough in a couple of areas- we didn’t want to go into the international break with a loss.
      “The boys put a shift in and we deserved it.
      “I think the attitude was different, we were working hard together, all in the same direction. We lost that a bit recently, so it was nice to see everyone fighting and putting their bodies on the line.
      “We just need to keep that up if we’re going to pus for the top four.
      “It’s been embarrassing for us as players- the only way to give back to the supporters and the club is to get back on the pitch and show what we’re made of- we did exactly that today.”
      STAT ATTACK
      Tottenham only managed three shots on target but scored twice easing their pain after a difficult week.
      Possession was evenly split this evening, but Villa struggled in the final third.

      Mourinho’s night
      From someone who couldn’t bear to look in the first half, Mourinho was in the thick of the action in the second.
      He ended the game with a smile on his face and embraced his former captain Terry with a long hug.

      TEAM TALK
      That result was exactly what Tottenham needed after a troubling week.
      Carlos Vinicius bagged his first Premier League goal, before Harry Kane hammered it home from the spot.
      He’s had 30 goal involvements this season and is now also the joint top goalscorer with 17.
      Villa started both halves brightly, but they just couldn’t finish.
      Smith will surely be glad to see his captain back in action after the international break.

      FT: ASTON VILLA 0-2 TOTTENHAM
      ASTON VILLA 0-2 TOTTENHAM
      93. Targett is booked for taking out Moura’s ankles.
      Villa are frustrated at Tottenham who are just seeing out these final few minutes.
      ASTON VILLA 0-2 TOTTENHAM
      90. Kane holds the ball up, but Mings isn’t hanging around.
      He tries to pinch the ball from the forward but gives way a corner.
      ASTON VILLA 0-2 TOTTENHAM
      90. Four added minutes at Villa Park.
      ASTON VILLA 0-2 TOTTENHAM
      87. Bergwijn races down the left wing, seemingly socially distant from any Villa player.
      Konsa recovers and pokes the ball away from his feet just before Bergwijn reaches the six-yard box.
      ASTON VILLA 0-2 TOTTENHAM
      84. Barkley is picked out on the edge of the box by Sanchez.
      He pulls the trigger but his shot is blocked by Sissoko’s back.
      ASTON VILLA 0-2 TOTTENHAM
      82. Moura picks out Davies on the overlap, he squares a ball across the box but it’s poked out for a freekick by Mings.
      The freekick fails to clear the first man.
      Villa try to counter but Vinicius is booked for cynically stopping it.
      ASTON VILLA 0-2 TOTTENHAM
      81. Kane and Mings are involved in a footrace deep in Villa’s half.
      Kane falls to the floor and pleads with Mike Dean for a freekick, but he went down too easily.
      ASTON VILLA 0-2 TOTTENHAM
      80. Ndombele makes way for Sissoko.
      Ndombele had a decent game this evening, it’s well known that he hasn’t always found favour with his boss.
      ASTON VILLA 0-2 TOTTENHAM
      79. Sissoko looks as though he’ll get a late runout.
      Mourinho is holding back on the change for now as Tottenham are charging towards Villa’s box, again.
      ASTON VILLA 0-2 TOTTENHAM
      79. Substitution for Villa.
      Davis replaces Trezeguet.
      ASTON VILLA 0-2 TOTTENHAM
      78. Hojbjerg strikes the ball well from just outside the box.
      It’s low and hard, but Martinez gets down to tip it away with his fingertips.
      ASTON VILLA 0-2 TOTTENHAM
      77. Tottenham look firmly in control now and have enjoyed a spell of possession in and around the box.
      They’re looking far more confident than they did in the opening 30 minutes.
      ASTON VILLA 0-2 TOTTENHAM
      Here’s the incident and subsequent penalty..

      ASTON VILLA 0-2 TOTTENHAM
      73. Cash sees yellow for a late tackle on Moura.
      After a five week absence from the team, he’s made his mark this evening,
      ASTON VILLA 0-2 TOTTENHAM
      72. Barkley chips several Spurs defenders with his freekick, but it’s punched clear by Lloris.
      The ball falls to the top of the D where El Ghazi makes contact with the ball, but his effort is just wide.
      ASTON VILLA 0-2 TOTTENHAM
      71. Hojbjerg deliberately drags down Targett just outside the box on the left.
      He appeared to see that as the safer option.
      Barkley steps up to take the freekick.
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      Leicester 3-1 Man Utd LIVE RESULT: Iheanacho brace and Tielemans stunner set up Foxes FA Cup semi-final with Southampton

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      MAN UTD will have to wait for a first trophy under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer after being outclassed at Leicester.Former Man City ace Kelechi Iheanacho pounced on a short pass from Fred back to Dean Henderson to score a first half tap in before Mason Greenwood thumped home an equaliser.
      But Youri Tielemans restored the Foxes’ advantage on 51 minutes with a brilliant strike into the bottom corner before Iheanacho popped up again with a close range header.
      Following the FA Cup draw at half time, the winner of this game will line up against Southampton in the semi-final at Wembley.
      THAT’S ALL FROM THE EAST MIDLANDS
      So Manchester United have suffered their first away defeat to an English side in 14 months, but if you feel that’s a long time, how about this? Leicester City are in the FA Cup semi-final for the first time since 1982.
      Brendan Rodgers’ team are well worth their place in the last four too. A superb display from the energetic Foxes was too much for the tired legs of United, and was epitomised by their goalscoring hero Kelechi Iheanacho.
      The Nigerian striker followed up last week’s hat-trick with two well-taken goals and an assist for Youri Tieleman’s brilliant strike. The only response from the Red Devils was a Mason Greenwood equaliser on an evening when they were second best throughout.
      Leicester will now face Southampton at Wembley next month while Chelsea take on Manchester City in the competition’s other semi.
      There’s more football going on this evening so head over to our live coverage of Aston Villa versus Tottenham in the Premier League.
      Goodbye.
      RARE TRAVEL SICKNESS FOR RED DEVILS
      The wheels have finally come off for Manchester United on the road as they fell to their first domestic away defeat in 14 months.
      1 – Manchester United have lost an away match against English opposition for the first time in 30 matches, with the previous such defeat coming against Liverpool in January 2020. Closed. pic.twitter.com/OAGxOKEuke— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) March 21, 2021

      READ ALL ABOUT IT
      Dave Kidd has filed his match report from the King Power Stadium so why not relive the drama of Leicester’s 3-1 FA Cup quarter-final success.
      The result for United was a comprehensive defeat by an outstanding Leicester side, who booked their first FA Cup semi-final for 39 years thanks toa double from their in-form striker Kelechi Iheanacho.
      MADD FOR IT
      James Maddison may be out injured at the moment, but that didn’t stop the midfielder from roaring his teammates on from the sidelines this afternoon.
      The 24-year-old has taken to social media to pay tribute to Kelechi Iheanacho, and is now targeting a return to fitness for the FA Cup semi-final in mid-April.

      RODGERS RELISHING WEMBLEY TRIP
      In his 100th game in charge of the Foxes, Brendan Rodgers has led Leicester to Wembley and their first FA Cup semi-final in almost 40 years.
      1981-82 – In what was Brendan Rodgers’ 100th game in charge at the club, Leicester City have reached the semi-finals of the @EmiratesFACup for the first time since 1981-82 – they had lost five consecutive FA Cup quarter-final matches before today. Hunters. pic.twitter.com/T9mAMup5IG— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) March 21, 2021

      FULL TIME STATS
      Never mind the numbers. The Foxes are through to the FA Cup semi-final after a superb home display that saw them dispatch Manchester United.

      SUPER KELECHI IHEANACHO
      A delighted Kelechi Iheanacho has expressed his joy in reaching the semi-finals of the FA Cup, and let viewers into the secret of Leicester’s success: hard work in training and faith in the big man upstairs.
      I feel great, and the whole team are happy. Hopefully, we can focus on the next game, get it done, and get to the final. Hopefully, God will help us. We worked really well in training to get ready for this game. Kelechi IheanachoBBC
      Kelechi Iheanacho’s game by numbers vs. Man Utd: 100% conversion rate 54 touches 6 duels won 3 chances created 3 fouls won 2 tackles2 interceptions 2 shots on target 2 goals 1 assist Another brilliant performance. pic.twitter.com/qzd11v9fbB— Squawka Football (@Squawka) March 21, 2021

      LINEKER LOVING LEICESTER LIFE
      I’ve found a BBC programme that’s more biased towards the blues than Question Time.

      FT: LEICESTER 3-1 MAN UTD
      Leicester City are in the semi-finals of the FA Cup for the first time since 1982, and it is more than deserved. Kelechi Iheanacho continued his fine goalscoring form with a brace, scored either side of an excellent Youri Tielemans strike. Mason Greenwood had earlier equalised for Manchester United, but the Red Devils were never close to repeating their San Siro heroics in the East Midlands.
      PEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEP!IT’S ALL OVER AT THE KING POWER!
      LEICESTER 3-1 MAN UTD
      90+4. Leicester are playing keep ball, and few teams in the country would fancy themselves against the Foxes in this form.
      Manchester United know they are beaten now.
      LEICESTER 3-1 MAN UTD
      90+2. A Martial header at the back stick has Schmeichel throwing himself to the floor, but it’s more for show and a few more seconds on the clock.
      LEICESTER 3-1 MAN UTD
      90. The board goes up four minutes of stoppage time.
      I doubt even the Manchester United of old could rescue this one.
      LEICESTER 3-1 MAN UTD
      89. A loose touch in midfield from Ndidi is possibly his first this afternoon, but the midfielder quickly responds to win back possession under the nose of Greenwood.
      The Leicester midfielder – in fact, the Leicester midfield – has been immense today.
      LEICESTER 3-1 MAN UTD
      87. Choudhury is penalised for wrestling with Maguire, and Manchester United have a free-kick at least 30 yards from goal.
      Fernandes stands over it, and then unleashes a wonderful dipping effort that flies over the wall and is heading towards the top corner before Schmeichel tips over.
      LEICESTER 3-1 MAN UTD
      85. It seems Southampton’s management can start preparing for Leicester City in the semi-final. I suppose it was a tough choice for the Saints: the team they lost 9-0 to this season or the team they lost 9-0 to last season.
      Meanwhile, Fred’s nightmare afternoon is over, and on is the 18-year-old Amad Diallo.
      LEICESTER 3-1 MAN UTD
      83. Jamie Vardy’s race is run. Leicester’s second substitution sees the introduction of Hamza Choudhury.
      LEICESTER 3-1 MAN UTD
      81. Cavani gives the ball away and Shaw misjudges his tackle. I’m not sure Ole’s subs have had the desired effect.
      LEICESTER 3-1 MAN UTD
      78. Two goals for Kelechi Iheanacho, three for Leicester City, and the Foxes are surely on their way to Wembley!
      It’s a super set-piece from Albrighton on the left, but awful defending from the United players.
      Scott McTominay is perhaps most culpable, misjudging the flight of the ball at the far post, and allowing it to drop nicely for the Leicester striker to head home.
      Dean Henderson does his best in getting a hand to it, but can only touch it on to the underside of the crossbar and in.

      GOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAALLLLLLL!!KELECHI IHEANACHO AT THE DOUBLE!!
      LEICESTER 2-1 MAN UTD
      77. Praet wins a free-kick in a promising position after turning McTominay one way and then the other.
      LEICESTER 2-1 MAN UTD
      75. It’s Evans in the book now. The former Manchester United man is unfortunate in as much that he slips, but he definitely brings down Fernandes.
      LEICESTER 2-1 MAN UTD
      73. Brendan Rodgers does the sensible thing by removing Ayoze Perez before he can get any other players booked by fouling them.
      It allows for the return of Dennis Praet after ten weeks out inured.
      LEICESTER 2-1 MAN UTD
      72. McTominay goes into the book for the unforgivable act of being kicked in the calf by Perez.
      The Spaniard had been booked himself moments earlier.
      LEICESTER 2-1 MAN UTD
      71. Greenwood gets down the right, looks up and spots Cavani making a trademark run to the near post.
      However, just as Greenwood’s set to deliver, Soyuncu slides in with a wonderful old school challenge that takes the ball and leaves the youngster on the turf.
      That was pure FA Cup football!
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      FA Cup semi-final draw LIVE REACTION: Leicester to play Southampton, Chelsea face Man City – latest updates

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      THIS season’s FA Cup is reaching a crescendo – and the draw for the semi-finals have been made.
      Semi final ties: Leicester vs Southampton
      Chelsea vs Man City

      Follow all the reaction with our live blog below…

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      BRILLIANT FOXES
      It’s fair to say the best side won at the King Power Stadium as Leicester defeated Manchester United 3-1.
      Kelechi Iheanacho opened the scoring in the 24th minute when Fred, making an awful error of judgement, presented him with the ball in front of goal.
      Mason Greenwood equalised for the visitors shortly before half-time, finishing off a nice move.
      The draw for the semi-finals was done at the interval, with the winners of this tie pitted against Southampton.
      The other semi-final will see Chelsea take on City, which means we could have seen the two Manchester giants meet in the final.
      That prospect was short lived, however, as Youri Tielemans made it 2-1 in the 52nd minute.
      Iheanacho then scored his second and Leicester’s third, punishing some poor United defending with 12 minutes to go.
      ALL OVER!
      Leicester are through to their first FA Cup semi-final in 39 years.
      They will face Southampton at Wembley.
      AT THE DOUBLE
      Here is Iheanacho’s second for Leicester.
      He’s now scored seven in his last four outings.
      Remarkable form.

      3-1 LEICESTER!
      The Foxes are on the verge of reaching Wembley.
      Unbelievably, Iheanacho was left unmarked at the far post to head home.
      Leicester are just 10 minutes away from facing Southampton in the FA Cup semi-final.
      YOUR IT
      Here’s Youri Tielemans’ goal – the one separating the sides currently.

      BOOM! LEICESTER LEAD
      Youri Tielemans has put Leicester ahead.
      Can the Foxes hold on to set up a semi-final against Southampton at Wembley?
      HOW’S YOUR LUCK?
      Everybody wanted to dodge flying Man City but Chelsea were the unlucky party.
      Who do you fancy to make the final?

      CONFIRMATION OF THE DRAW
      Leicester or Manchester United vs Southampton
      Chelsea vs Manchester City
      The two matches will take place on Saturday April 17 and Sunday April 18 at Wembley.
      TIE OF THE ROUND
      Thomas Tuchel’s unbeaten Chelsea will face quadruple-chasing Manchester City in April.
      Either Leicester or Manchester United will have what on paper looks an easier draw against Southampton.
      Bring it on!
      SECOND SEMI
      Chelsea vs Manchester City
      What a huge game that is!
      FIRST GAME!
      Leicester or Man Utd vs Southampton!
      DUBLIN TO DRAW
      Dion Dublin the one man tasked with the draw for social distancing reasons.
      Should be fairly straight forward just the four balls.
      DRAW TIME!
      Southampton, Manchester City, Chelsea and one of Leicester and Manchester United are moments away from finding out their fate.
      Reminder of the all-important numbers:

      Manchester City.
      Southampton
      Leicester or Manchester United
      Chelsea

      HALF-TIME
      Here are the two goals as Leicester and Manchester United go in level at 1-1.
      Draw coming up!

      GET YOUR DIARY READY
      Here are the semi-final dates for your diary, if your team has already secured their place.
      The two matches will take place on Saturday April 17 and Sunday April 18 at Wembley.
      GOALLLL!!!!
      Mason Greenwood has equalised for Manchester United.
      A ding-dong battle for a spot in the FA Cup semi.
      Both sides will find out their potential opponent at half-time in five minutes or so.
      QUADRUPLE LIVES ON
      Manchester City kept their quadruple hopes alive as they stung Everton late on to secure a 2-0 win on Saturday.
      The Toffees had held the runaway Prem leaders at bay for 84 minutes before Ilkay Gundogan broke the deadlock.
      Kevin De Bruyne secured the win in the 90th minute to end Carlo Ancelotti’s side’s resolute resistance.
      Who will Pep Guardiola’s side get in the last four?
      SAINTS SURGE
      Southampton saw off Championship side Bournemouth 3-0 yesterday to book their semi-final spot.
      Nathan Redmond’s double helped Ralph Hasenhuttl’s men overcome the Cherries.
      Moussa Djenepo’s goal had opened the scoring for the Saints who came away from their South Coast rivals’ Vitality Stadium with a comfortable victory.
      GOAL!
      Kelechi Iheanacho strikes for Leicester after Fred’s howler.
      Can Brendan Rodgers’ side hang on to take the last semi-final spot?
      QUARTERS RECAP
      Chelsea scraped past Sheffield United 2-0 today to stretch Thomas Tuchl’s unbeaten run to 14 games and give him a taste of Wembley.
      Oliver Norwood’s own goal and a late stoppage-time strike for sub Hakim Ziyech saw off a spirited Blades.
      NUMBERS
      Here are the numbers you need to know for the draw.

      Manchester City.
      Southampton
      Leicester or Manchester United
      Chelsea

      AFTERNOON FOOTY FANS!
      It is nearly time for the all-important FA Cup semi-final draw.
      Who will join Manchester City, Chelsea and Southampton in the last four.
      Leicester host Manchester United for a spot at Wembley.
      And the crucial balls will be drawn at half-time! Stay with us to find out who your side will play.
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      West Ham 3 Arsenal 3 LIVE REACTION: Lacazette seals stunning fightback as Hammers throw away three-goal lead

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      WEST HAM threw away a three-goal lead as Arsenal battled back for a point in a thrilling London derby,
      Final score: West Ham 3-3 Arsenal
      Goalscorers: Lingard 15′, Bowen 17′, Soucek 32′; Soucek OG 38′, Dawson OG 61′, Lacazette 82′

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      THAT’S ALL FROM ME
      Now that’s why it’s called “Super Sunday”.
      Six goals, a game of two halves, and a late equaliser from Lacazette.
      The point takes Arsenal up to ninth, but they’re still seven points behind today’s opponents West Ham.
      The Hammers had the chance to go level on points with 4th place Chelsea but it wasn’t to be.
      Plenty of footy still being covered here at SunSport.
      Leicester City and Man Utd are fighting for a place in the FA Cup semi-finals.
      The FA Cup draw will be getting underway shortly too!
      Have a good one!
      FLAIR LACA
      ALEXANDRE LACAZETTE snatched a crucial point for Arsenal as the Gunners staged an incredible comeback from three goals down.
      The French international headed an 82nd minute equaliser after Mikel Arteta’s men had looked dead and buried at the London Stadium.
      And Hammers boss David Moyes will be wondering just how his team did not secure the victory which would have taken them level on points with fourth-placed Chelsea.
      It took Arsenal an eternity to get into their stride as West Ham dominated the early play.
      Read More: West Ham 3 Arsenal 3 Match Report
      ‘TWO FACES’
      Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta gave a rather brutal assessment: “This game is going to give me a few nightmares because it is really difficult to stop some of the things we have been doing to hurt ourselves.
      “That is the level we can show, the other is top-level and probably the best we play all season – we could have scored six or seven goals and won the game, but we cannot have two faces.”
      LACAZETTE’S THOUGHTS
      Comeback hero Lacazette gave his brief assessment to Sky Sports: “We had the pressure, we knew it was a big game.
      “We have to work a lot to be ready for the end of the season. It is really complicated, this kind of game, we need to work a lot. 
      “We knew even after the bad first half we could come back and score more.”
      SUPER SUNDAY
      This was the third Premier League game this season in which a team has led by 3+ goals and failed to win (also West Brom 3-3 Chelsea and Tottenham 3-3 West Ham); the only other Premier League campaign to see three such instances is 2010-11.

      Credit: Getty Images
      GRANDSTAND FINSH
      Lacazette met Pepe’s phenomenal cross to level the game!

      FULL-TIME STATS
      Arsenal completely a wonderful comeback and they deserved it!

      FT: WEST HAM 3-3 ARSENAL
      WOW! Now that’s what you call Super Sunday!
      Arsenal fought back hard in the second half to rescue a point and Lacazette was instrumental.
      The Gunners pulled one back in the 61st minute when Chambers found himself in some room down the right-hand side.
      The right-back drilled the ball in low and Dawson steered it into the back of his own net.
      You could see the way the game was going and it was Arsenal who did eventually grab the sixth goal of the game.
      Pepe got to the byline and floated a cross towards the far post, Lacazette got the beating of Dawson and completed the comeback.
      Comeback complete!
      PEEEEEEP!
      THE FULL-TIME WHISTLE GOES AT THE LONDON STADIUM!
      IT ENDS 3-3!
      WHAT A GAME!
      WEST HAM 3-3 ARSENAL
      90+3. Jamie Carragher names Chambers man of the match.
      WEST HAM 3-3 ARSENAL
      90+2. Soucek recovers the ball and Noble distributes it to Fredericks out wide on the right-hand side.
      Lacazette races back and tries to stick a foot in but concedes a free-kick.
      WEST HAM 3-3 ARSENAL
      90. Three minutes to be added on.
      WEST HAM 3-3 ARSENAL
      88. YELLOW CARD!
      Cresswell earns himself a booking.
      WEST HAM 3-3 ARSENAL
      87. YELLOW CARD!
      Antonio loses out to Luiz and the Brazilian defender looks to drive Arsenal forward.
      The West Ham man chases back and leaves one in on Luiz and earns himself a booking.
      COMEBACK COMPLETE
      Lacazette completed the comeback for Arsenal!
      Credit: Getty Images
      WEST HAM 3-3 ARSENAL
      84. CHANCE!
      Rice gets fed up with not having any options in front of him and goes on a mazey run.
      He blitzes through the opposition and gets a shot off but it’s straight at Leno!
      WEST HAM 3-3 ARSENAL
      82. Pepe races away and gets to the byline before hanging a cross up at the far post.
      Lacazette rises highest and plants the header into the back of the net!
      Arsenal complete the comeback from 3-0 down and they’re looking for the winner.
      West Ham have let themselves down massively.
      GOOOOOAAAAAALLLLL!!!
      LACAZETTE COMPLETES THE COMEBACK!!!
      ARSENAL SMELL BLOOD!!!
      WEST HAM 3-2 ARSENAL
      80. Lingard runs free and rides the challenge of Chambers before cutting inside onto his right foot.
      The midfielder gets a shot off but it goes high and wide.
      WEST HAM 3-2 ARSENAL
      79. SUBSTITUTION!
      Fredericks os on for West Ham and Benrahma is sacrificed.
      WEST HAM 3-2 ARSENAL
      78. Chambers finds himself in a cross position once again after Pepe lets the ball run across him.
      The right-back delivers a cross towards the far post and after some scrappy defending West Ham hook the ball clear.
      WEST HAM 3-2 ARSENAL
      76. OFF THE POST!
      Benrahma breaks into the Arsenal penalty area and drills a shot across goal.
      Antonio meets it and sends a shot bouncing onto the post and back out into play!
      He should have scored!
      WEST HAM 3-2 ARSENAL
      73. SUBSTITUTION!
      Both sides make some changrs and West Ham look like they’re going to shut up shop.
      Mark Noble is on for Bowen.
      And for Arsenal, Saka and Xhaka make way for Smith Rowe and Pepe.
      WEST HAM 3-2 ARSENAL
      71. Arsenal have had a hold on this game for a long time and if you’re a betting man, you’re betting on Arsenal to get an equaliser.
      West Ham look tired despite having more rest than Arsenal.
      The Hammers’ front three are not functioning as well as they did in the first half.
      WEST HAM 3-2 ARSENAL
      68. West Ham are looking for cheap free-kicks and John Moss is having none of it and rightly so.
      Dithering on the ball and appealing for the free-kicks have allowed Arsenal to break up the pitch and fast.
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      Leicester vs Man Utd LIVE: Stream free, TV channel, teams and kick-off time for big FA Cup quarter-final match

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are at Leicester for a big FA Cup quarter-final clash. The Red Devils are hoping to make it to their second successive FA Cup semi-final, having lost to Chelsea in last season’s Wembley clash.
      Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is hoping to win his first trophy as Man Utd bossCredit: Reuters
      What time does Leicester vs Man Utd kick-off?

      Man Utd’s clash with Leicester will get underway from 5pm UK time on Sunday, March 21 – TODAY.
      The game will take place in Leicester at the King Power Stadium.
      There will be no fans in attendance at the clash because of the nationwide coronavirus lockdown.

      What TV channel is Leicester vs Man Utd on and can I live stream?

      Leicester’s home clash with Man Utd will be shown live on BBC One.
      You can live stream all of the action from the BBC iPlayer app, which is available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.

      Can I watch for FREE?

      Yes, the game is available for FREE on BBC One, so long as you have a TV licence.
      You can also catch the action on the BBC iPlayer, which is available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.

      What is the team news?

      🚨 𝐓𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲’𝐬 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐧𝐞𝐰𝐬 🚨Here’s your #MUFC XI to face the Foxes 🦊🏆 #FACup— Manchester United (@ManUtd) March 21, 2021

      Odds

      Leicester – 15/8
      Draw – 12/5
      Man Utd – 27/20

      *Odds courtesy of Ladbrokes and correct at time of publication.
      MANCHESTER UNITED SUBSTITUTES
      1 De Gea, 7 Cavani, 18 Fernandes, 19 Diallo, 21 James, 23 Shaw, 33 Williams, 38 Tuanzebe, 39 McTominay
      MANCHESTER UNITED XI
      🚨 𝐓𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲’𝐬 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐧𝐞𝐰𝐬 🚨Here’s your #MUFC XI to face the Foxes 🦊🏆 #FACup— Manchester United (@ManUtd) March 21, 2021

      LEICESTER CITY SUBSTITUTES
      12 Ward, 18 Amartey, 20 Choudhury, 24 Mendy, 26 Praet, 28 Fuchs, 33 Thomas, 38 Leshabela, 46 Daley-Campbell
      LEICESTER CITY XI
      1 Schmeichel; 3 Fofana, 6 Evans, 4 Soyuncu; 11 Albrighton, 25 Ndidi, 8 Tielemans, 27 Castagne; 17 Perez; 14 Iheanacho, 9 Vardy

      THE TEAMSHEETS ARE IN!
      FOXES SHARING THE SPOILS
      Leicester City have been seen as something of a one-man team when it has come to their scoring in recent seasons, but the Foxes have been sharing the goals around as far as this FA Cup campaign has been concerned.
      Excluding own goals, only Bristol Rovers and Spurs (9) have had more players find the net in this season’s competition than the Foxes. Their eight goals across three ties have each been scored by different players. They are as follows:

      James Justin
      Marc Albrighton
      Ayoze Perez
      Harvey Barnes
      Cengiz Under
      Youri Tielemans
      James Maddison
      Kelechi Iheanacho

      Not a Jamie Vardy strike in sight.
      SEMI-FINAL SPECIALISTS
      Twelve-times FA Cup winners Manchester United are looking to reach the semi-finals of the competition for what would be a record 31st occasion.
      The Red Devils have made the semis in three of the last five seasons, and are currently level with Arsenal for appearances (30) in the last four of the competition.
      GOOD AFTERNOON FROM THE KING POWER STADIUM
      Welcome to our live coverage of Leicester City versus Manchester United in the quarter-finals of the FA Cup.
      This weekend, these two clubs take a break from battling it out for a Champions League place in the top four, and instead turn their attention to the quest for silverware.
      Brendan Rodgers would certainly love to add a cup to his evolution in the East Midlands, however history is against the Northern Irishman. The Foxes have lost each of their last five FA Cup quarter-finals, and haven’t reached the last four of the competition since 1982.
      Meanwhile, despite only one place and one point separating these sides in the Premier League, Leicester have won just one of their last 25 meetings with Manchester United, and none of the last 13.
      The hosts will be without Ricardo Pereira, who is struggling with a hamstring strain, but Dennis Praet is back in contention after ten weeks out with a similar injury.
      Manchester United have already enjoyed one cup success this week following their 1-0 victory at AC Milan in the Europa League on Thursday.
      Paul Pogba marked his return to fitness with the winning goal at the San Siro, and his rehabilitation may well continue with a starting spot in Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side here.
      However, Marcus Rashford was taken off in Italy as a precaution, and neither Edinson Cavani and Anthony Martial are considered fully fit, which may mean a shortage of attacking options for the visitors as they plot to reach what would be a record 31st FA Cup semi-final.
      Southampton, Manchester City and Chelsea have already made it through to the final four, who will join them?
      We’ll have confirmation of today’s starting line-ups shortly as well as more build-up ahead of kick-off at 5pm.
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      West Ham vs Arsenal LIVE: Stream, score, TV info as Soucek OG gives Gunners hope – Premier League latest updates

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      WEST HAM are hosting Arsenal in a big London derby – and the Hammers lead after a terrific first 45 minutes.
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      WEST HAM 3-1 ARSENAL
      49. Arsenal have started the second half where they left off in the first.
      WEST HAM 3-1 ARSENAL
      48. Lacazette drops deep, touches the ball away from Diop and plays a lovely ball through West Ham’s defence.
      Saka tries to get on the end of it but Fabianski is out quick to gather possession.
      WEST HAM 3-1 ARSENAL
      46. CHANCE!
      A wonderful first-time pass is played over the top of West Ham’s defence for Lacazette to run onto.
      The Frenchman lifts the ball over Fabianski but Diop clears the ball off the line!
      Lucky escape for the Hammers and a brilliant start to half for Arsenal!
      WEST HAM 3-1 ARSENAL
      45. Arsenal get the second half underway!
      PEEEEEEEEEEP!
      THE SECOND HALF IS UNDERWAY!
      THE TEAMS ARE BACK OUT
      Both sets of players are back out for the second half.
      HALF-TIME STATS
      Arsenal’s goal goes down as a Soucek own-goal.

      HT: WEST HAM 3-1 ARSENAL
      West Ham started the game really well and they were rewarded for their efforts in the 15th minute.
      Benrahma played Antonio down the line, the forward drove his way into the penalty area before cutting the ball back to Lingard.
      The Man Utd loanee took one touch and smashed the ball past Leno to hand the Hammers the lead.
      West Ham would double their lead shortly after through Bowen.
      The winger was picked out inside Arsenal’s penalty area from a quick free-kick by Lingard and he made no mistake with the finish.
      It was 3-0 to the home side in minute 32. Antonio met Coufal’s header and Soucek guided the knockdown into the far corner.
      The third goal was a necessary shot to Arsenal’s system and they pulled a goal back just before half-time.
      Chambers’ cross was brought down by Lacazette and the forward fired past Fabianski with help from a deflection off Soucek.
      PEEEEEEEP!
      THE HALF-TIME WHISTLE GOES AT THE LONDON STADIUM!
      WEST HAM GO INTO THE BREAK IN THE LEAD!
      WEST HAM 3-1 ARSENAL
      45+1. CHANCE!
      A well-worked Arsenal chance falls to Saka inside West Ham’s penalty area.
      The youngster sends his effort towards goal but the ball deflects off Dawson and just wide of the post!
      WEST HAM 3-1 ARSENAL
      45. Two minutes to be added on.
      WEST HAM 3-1 ARSENAL
      43. West Ham will be hoping the half-time whistle comes sooner. Arsenal have pulled a goal back and it’s all one-way traffic at the moment.

      Credit: Getty Images
      WEST HAM 3-1 ARSENAL
      41. Arsenal are starting to find their feet.
      Odegaard slips the ball down the line for Chambers to run onto, and Cresswell is slow to react.
      Chambers drives a cross low towards the near post, but Cresswell blocks the ball behind for an Arsenal corner.
      WEST HAM 3-1 ARSENAL
      39. CHANCE!
      Partey plays a pass into Lacazette with his back to goal and the Frenchman plays a first-time flick in behind West Ham’s backline.
      Saka beats Cresswell in a footrace but shots straight at Fabianski!
      Big chance for Arsenal to get a second and to put themselves within one of the Hammers!
      WEST HAM 3-1 ARSENAL
      37. Chambers finds himself in some room down the right-hand side and he delivers a cross towards the penalty spot.
      Lacazette brings the ball down well with his first touch and fires past Fabianski!
      Massive wake up call for Arsenal! Is the comeback on?
      GOOOOAAAAALLL!!!!
      LACAZETTE PULLS ONE BACK!!!!
      WAKE UP CALL FOR ARSENAL!!!!
      WEST HAM 3-0 ARSENAL
      35. Well. Who would have thought? The Hammers are 3-0 up heading into half-time!
      Arsenal haven’t got going and West Ham have made them pay.
      Rice and Soucek are winning the midfield battle against Xhaka and Partey.
      And the Hammers’ full-backs and wingers are combining well to pick apart Arsenal’s defence.
      WEST HAM 3-0 ARSENAL
      32. Soucek’s heavy pass is recovered by Bowen close to the byline and the winger tries to stick a cross into box but Tierney blocks.
      The ball breaks for Coufal and the right-back delivers the ball right into the danger zone.
      Antonio rises highest and sends a header towards goal, but Soucek appears to get the final touch!
      So it’s Soucek’s goal not Antonio’s! I’m sure he won’t mind. The Hammers are in dreamland!
      GOOOOAAAAAALLL!!!!
      WEST HAM HAVE A THIRD!!!!
      IT’S ANTONIO!!!!
      WEST HAM 2-0 ARSENAL
      30. Rice puts too much power on his pass out wide to Coufal on the right flank.
      The right-back gets his head down and tries to recover the ball before it goes out of play but he is unsuccessful.
      He almost took out his own manager in the process!
      WEST HAM 2-0 ARSENAL
      28. Chambers gets forward and finds himself in some space down West Ham’s left side of defence.
      The right-back tries to swing a cross in towards the near post but his effort is blocked behind for a corner.
      WEST HAM 2-0 ARSENAL
      27. Antonio is picked out in behind Arsenal’s backline once again.
      He cuts inside onto his stronger right foot but can’t find the room to get the shot off.
      The forward cuts the ball back out onto his left and sends a shot towards goal but it’s blocked.
      WEST HAM 2-0 ARSENAL
      26. Lingard has been absolutely outstanding for West Ham! Could he be forcing his way into Gareth Southgate’s Euro’s squad?

      WEST HAM 2-0 ARSENAL
      24. Fabianski fumbles his catch but pounces on the ball as it dropped. Lucky boy!
      WEST HAM 2-0 ARSENAL
      24. Saka wriggles free of Lingard deep inside West Ham’s half and draws a free-kick.
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      Chelsea 2-0 Sheffield United LIVE RESULT: Ziyech wraps up win as Blues book FA Cup semi-final spot against brave Blades

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      CHELSEA are into the FA Cup semi-final after a hard-working victory over Sheffield United.A brilliant cross from Ben Chilwell was deflected in off the unfortunate Oliver Norwood to give the Blues the lead.
      But the basement Blades had much the better of the second half and will wonder what might have been after great chances were missed by David McGoldrick and Rhian Brewster.
      Their efforts were all in vain however when Hakim Ziyech made the result safe in stoppage time.
      THAT’S ALL FROM CHELSEA
      Chelsea advanced to the FA Cup semi-finals after beating Sheffield United 2-0 at Stamford Bridge.
      The Blues opened the scoring after 24 minutes when Mason Mount’s corner-kick down the right flank found Ben Chilwell completely unmarked on the edge of the box.
      Chilwell fired a left-footed shot that deflected off Oliver Norwood’s foot and went behind Aaron Ramsdale’s net.
      Sheffield United fought back in the second half and came close to an equaliser twice with David McGoldrick.
      McGoldrick missed an unbelievable chance when he got in front of Kepa Arrizabalaga following a brilliant cross from John Lundstram down the right flank but his header just missed the target.
      The striker then cut inside Chelsea’s box from the left flank but his clever shot was saved by Kepa.
      The Blues put the tie to bed on the second minute of stoppage time when Mateo Kovacic found Chilwell on the left side and the full-back delivered a crisp cross to Hakim Ziyech inside the box.
      Ziyech got a lovely touch and beat Ramsdale to send his team to the final four.
      That’s all from us here at Stamford Bridge, have a lovely day!

      PULISIC REACTS
      Chelsea star Christian Pulisic admited that Sheffield United gave them a hard afternoon at Stamford Bridge.
      Pulisic said: “They didn’t make it easy on us. We knew they had quality, and we had to suffer a bit [in the] second half. But yeah, it’s a clean sheet, a good performance.
      “We knew it was going to be a bit uncomfortable. Sometimes, you know, there’s going to be a bit of pressure and we just have to defend and be strong as a team and I think we did that today, so in the end, I was happy.
      “They’re a good defensive side as well, we had a couple of chances where we could have done a bit better but in the end we got the two goals and that’s a good result.
      “We definitely have a confident bunch of guys. Obviously when you go on a streak like this, we’re feeling really good, we feel like we can beat anyone, so that’s a good feeling”
      GETTY IMAGES
      HAK-ING THROUGH
      Here’s how Hakim Ziyech put the tie to bed and sent Chelsea through to the FA Cup semi-finals.
      Mateo Kovacic found Ben Chilwell on the left and the full-back’s crisp cross found Ziyech inside the box.
      The star winger got a beautiful touch and beat Sheffield United goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale to double the hosts’ lead.
      Check it out:

      TUCHEL REACTS
      Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel admits his team was “lucky” not to concede in the second half.
      Tuchel said: “It was a tough match, we had a good first half where we controlled everything, but second half, we lost control.
      “We were clearly tired now. I could see after 14 matches consecutive, I could ‘feel us’ tired, and a bit of lack of concentration, many little faults, and a strong opponent in the second half. So we were lucky in the second half to keep the clean sheet.
      “It was not the first time in 14 matches where we were lucky, and we allowed too many chances, but it’s important in the end in the cup to go through. This was the target, and we reached it.
      “Honestly I could feel it in training, since some days, we feel a bit tired, and a lack of concentration, it can happen in a game. I’m happy that we got help from the bench. In the end we have a win”
      GETTY IMAGES
      CLEAN WIN
      Chelsea are through to the FA Cup semi-finals and have made it in style.
      The Blues have kept seven successive clean sheets and equalled their most recent record from 2005.
      They are now after their all-time greatest record of nine, which they achieved in 1905.
      More below:
      7 – Chelsea have kept a clean sheet in seven successive matches, their longest run since December 2005 (also seven); they’ve only had one longer run in their history – nine games ending in December 1905. Impenetrable. pic.twitter.com/yl6fTOUz5x— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) March 21, 2021

      WHO’S NEXT?
      Chelsea are going to find out their next FA Cup opponents later on today at around 5.45pm as the semi-final draw takes place when Manchester United’s clash with Leicester reaches half-time.
      Southampton also made it through as they eliminated Bournemouth away thanks to a 3-0 win yesterday.
      The same goes for favourites Manchester City, who defeated Everton 2-0 away in their quarter-final tie.
      The final participant in the competition’s final four will be decided when Leicester and United collide in the evening
      GETTY IMAGES
      STATS
      Chelsea dominated 63 per cent of possession throughout the FA Cup encounter following a late surge by Sheffield United.
      The Blues completed 602 passes, which was almost double than the Blades’ 352.
      The west Londoners produced a total of eight shots, three of which were on target.
      The visitors, on the other hand, got seven shots, four of which were on target

      FT: CHELSEA 2-0 SHEFFIELD UNITED
      Chelsea advanced to the FA Cup semi-finals after beating Sheffield United at Stamford Bridge.
      The Blues opened the scoring after 24 minutes when Mason Mount’s corner down the right side found Ben Chilwell unmarked on the edge of the box and the full-back’s left-footed shot deflected off Oliver Norwood to go behind Aaron Ramsdale’s net.
      The Blades came close to equalising twice in the second half with David McGoldrick who failed to head the ball in goal following a beautiful cross by John Lundstram down the right flank.
      McGoldrick also didn’t manage to beat Kepa Arrizabalaga with a clever shot down the left flank.
      And so Chelsea put the tie to bed on the second minute of stoppage time when Chilwell delivered a crisp cross from the left and found Hakim Ziyech who got a beautiful touch and beat Ramsdale to send the west Londoners to the semi-finals
      GETTY IMAGES
      PEEEEEEEEEEEEEEP!
      AND THAT’S FULL-TIME AT CHELSEA!!!!!!
      CHELSEA 2-0 SHEFFIELD UNITED
      90+2 Chelsea break into a counter-attack after Sheffield United get dispossessed in midfield.
      Chilwell delivers a beautiful cross from the left flank and finds Ziyech who gets a beautiful touch and beats Ramsdale with a fine finish

      GOOOOOOAAAAAAAALLLLLLLLL!
      CHELSEA DOUBLE THE LEAD WITH ZIYECH!!!!!!!!!!!
      CHELSEA 1-0 SHEFFIELD UNITED
      90+1 WHAT A CHANCE!
      Sheffield United miss another incredible opportunity! How is that even possible?
      Brewster gets the ball at the edge of the box and fires a brilliant shot that just misses Kepa’s bottom right corner!
      Three minutes of added time to go!!
      CHELSEA 1-0 SHEFFIELD UNITED
      90 SUBSTITUTION
      Last throw of the dice for Sheffield United as Mousset replaces Bogle.
      Mousset enjoyed a brilliant campaign last year, but can he save this tie?
      CHELSEA 1-0 SHEFFIELD UNITED
      88 Ziyech is down after Baldock’s arm brushed on the Chelsea star’s face.
      But the Blues ace gets back up on his feet
      CHELSEA 1-0 SHEFFIELD UNITED
      85 Chelsea are dominating down Sheffield United’s third now that they have Ziyech’s pace, as well as Havertz and Kante who are holding on to possession.
      But Sheffield United can strike out of nowhere, as proven twice before
      CHELSEA 1-0 SHEFFIELD UNITED
      83 SUBSTITUTION
      Chelsea boss Tuchel is playing his insurance policy as Kante comes on for Pulisic.
      The Blues manager needs a player that can hold on to possession and create some major opportunities to put the tie to bed
      CHELSEA 1-0 SHEFFIELD UNITED
      80 Just 10 more minutes to go until full-time.
      Chelsea have improved with Ziyech and Havertz on the pitch.
      But Sheffield United still believe in a late equaliser that would set the tie on fire!
      CHELSEA 1-0 SHEFFIELD UNITED
      79 SUBSTITUTION
      Another switch by Heckingbottom as he brings on Brewster for Norwood.
      The visitors still believe in a late equaliser
      CHELSEA 1-0 SHEFFIELD UNITED
      78 WHAT A CHANCE!
      Sheffield United miss another major opportunity to equalise.
      Mcgoldrick outmuscles Azpilicueta down the left flank and fires a shot that Kepa just manages to save before Chilwell clears
      CHELSEA 1-0 SHEFFIELD UNITED
      78 Chelsea manager Tuchel has halted Sheffield United’s momentum with his last two substitutions.
      Ziyech has added pace in the hosts’ attack and Havertz controls midfield.
      CHELSEA 1-0 SHEFFIELD UNITED
      76 SUBSTITUTION
      Sheffied United manager Heckingbottom makes his first switch as Burke replaces McBurnie
      CHELSEA 1-0 SHEFFIELD UNITED
      75 Tuchel is asking his players to calm down on the pitch and wait before they deliver a cross or switch the ball.
      As time goes by the Bloues become more confident with advancing in the semi-finals
      CHELSEA 1-0 SHEFFIELD UNITED
      72 SUBSTITUTION
      Tuchel makes another double switch as Havertz and Ziyech replace Hudson-Odoi and Gilmour respectively
      CHELSEA 1-0 SHEFFIELD UNITED
      70 Sheffield United have gained immense courage after the last two misses.
      However, Tuchel is looking to put the tie to bed as he prepares Ziyech and Havertz downt he touchline
      CHELSEA 1-0 SHEFFIELD UNITED
      68 CHANCE!
      Sheffield United have picked up the pace as they create another opportunity!
      McBurnie unleashes a venomous shot from the edge of the box and forces a lunge from Kepa who saves it
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      Jordan Pickford Euros scare, Arsenal fans want Azeez in first team – Chelsea, Spurs, Liverpool, Man City transfer news

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      ARSENAL fans want Miguel Azeez in the first team after his stunning display in the FA Youth Cup.Meanwhile Gareth Southgate is starting to fear Jordan Pickford’s injury woes may force him to miss Euro 2020.
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      HAMMERS LEAD AT HALF-TIME
      Arsenal are 3-1 down at the break.
      Goals from Jesse Lingard, Jarrod Bowen and Tomas Soucek gave West Ham a 3-0 lead before Alexandre Lacazette pulled one back.
      Click HERE to keep up with events at the London Stadium.

      CHELSEA THROUGH
      It’s full time at Stamford Bridge – Chelsea have beaten Sheffield United 2-0 to reach the FA Cup semi-finals.
      The Blues took the lead in the first-half when Ben Chilwell’s cross was deflected into his own net by Oliver Norwood.
      The Blades wasted several chances in the second half and were punished when Hakim Ziyech made the result safe in stoppage time.
      Click HERE to catch up with today’s events.

      DRAG RACE
      Crystal Palace are eyeing Juventus’ teenage centre-back Radu Dragusin.
      The Eagles are planning a swoop for the Romanian, who is out of contract at the end of the season.
      Dragusin, 19, cannot break into the Juve side on a regular basis but has  made his Serie A debut.
      The powerful defender has also attracted other clubs with his displays for junior sides at both club and international level.
      Another up-and-coming star the Eagles are reportedly chasing is Conor Gallagher.
      Palace were linked with a swoop for the midfielder at the start of the season but instead opted to bring in his Chelsea team-mate Michy Batshuayi instead.
      Radu Dragusin is reportedly on Crystal Palace’s summer shortlist
      ‘THE FUTURE’
      Arsenal fans have called for Miguel Azeez to play in the first team after his stunning display in the FA Youth Cup.
      The Gunners progressed into the fifth round after beating Blackburn 4-1.
      The pick of the bunch came from midfielder Azeez, whose effort from outside the box sailed into the top corner.
      It left Arsenal fans calling on manager Mikel Arteta to promote the 18-year-old into the first team.
      One said: “The future of Arsenal.”
      Another said: “Who needs Guendouzi when we have Azeez.”
      A third added: “Can’t wait to see him start in the Premier League. Top lad!”

      LONDON CALLING
      The London derby between West Ham and Arsenal is five minutes away.
      Keep up to date with all the action with the SunSport LIVE blog.
      Click HERE to follow.
      SICK ABUSE
      Jude Bellingham has received support from the Football Association after the England teen star was subjected to racial online abuse.
      Bellingham, 17, shared a screenshot of a vile Instagram message following Borussia Dortmund’s 2-2 draw against Cologne in the Bundesliga on Saturday.
      The Three Lions starlet posted: “Just another day on social media…” in reply to the abusive message towards his mother which led to a racist post including monkey emojis.
      England tweeted: “We continue to be disgusted by the discriminatory abuse our players – and others across the game – are being subjected to online. Something needs to change. We stand with you, @BellinghamJude”
      Bellingham was included in Gareth Southgate’s squad for the World Cup qualifying triple-header against San Marino, Albania and Poland.
      But the Covid-19 regulations in Germany are expected to prevent the Dortmund midfielder from linking up with the Three Lions.
      Jude Bellingham revealed the extent of the abuse in his Instagram comments
      SECOND HALF
      Chelsea go into the second half with a 1-0 lead.
      The Blues broke the deadlock in the 24th minute after Oliver Norwood scored an own goal.
      A big 45 minutes is needed from the Blades.
      COOL HAND LUKE
      Luke Shaw is set to land a lucrative new contract at Manchester United after his stunning form this season.
      The left-back was all but out at Old Trafford after years of being dogged by injury and poor form but has turned it around under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
      According to the Mirror, club chiefs are preparing a new deal for Shaw despite there still being two years left to run on his current £150,000-a-week agreement.
      The report states Solskajer has indicated Shaw is a key part of his plans for the future and he will get a bump in pay to put him in line with the club’s top earners.
      Goalkeeper David de Gea is United’s top earner on an eye-watering £375,000 a week but his future at Old Trafford looks uncertain.
      Paul Pogba is the next highest on £290,000 a week, with Anthony Martial picking up £250,000.
      WEST HAM VS ARSENAL TEAM NEWS
      Here is how West Ham and Arsenal start in their derby clash at the London Stadium.
      📋 Our team news is in… Here’s how the lads line up this afternoon!#WHUARS— West Ham United (@WestHam) March 21, 2021

      JUR NOT HAPPY
      Liverpool star Virgil van Dijk is reportedly on a ‘collision course’ with manager Jurgen Klopp over his desire to play in the Euros.
      The world class centre-back has been out since October when he suffered an ACL injury after being clattered by Everton keeper Jordan Pickford.
      Van Dijk is not expected to return to the first-team before the season is out.
      But according to The Mirror, Van Dijk has eyes on the European Championships with The Netherlands.
      Klopp instead wants his star man to ‘focus on a full pre-season with Liverpool before kick-starting his career again’.
      The German gaffer is reportedly ‘horrified’ that he could feature for his country this summer.
      BATTLE AT THE BRIDGE
      The FA Cup clash between Chelsea and Sheffield United is just over ten minutes away.
      And you can keep up to date with all the action from West London on the SunSport LIVE blog.
      Click HERE to follow.
      HALF-TIME
      It’s half-time between Celtic and Rangers, and it’s level at 1-1 in the Old Firm.
      The Hoops broke the deadlock in the 23rd minute through Mohamed Elyounoussi, before Alfredo Morelos equalised in the 38th minute.
      Keep up to date with all the action on the SunSport LIVE blog.
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      SHAW THING
      Man Utd left-back Luke Shaw has revealed he didn’t expect to be called back up for England having last featured in 2018.
      After returning to Gareth Southgate’s squad for the World Cup qualifiers, he said: “At times, I made bad mistakes, pulling out of squads maybe at times when I shouldn’t have. That was down to me.
      “Of course, back then, I was going through bad times. There was in the back of my mind, especially my family and my girlfriend, they thought that it was done.
      “At the start of the season I had ambitions and sat down with my girlfriend and said that I wanted to get back in the England squad, doing everything I can to be back there.
      “You know, of course with my form, I thought there was a bigger chance than ever that I could be back in it.
      “Gladly, Gareth’s given me another opportunity to be involved in there, so I’m just really happy and honoured to be selected again. Hopefully I can show Gareth why I deserve a spot in the squad.”
      FA CUP TEAM NEWS
      Here is how both Chelsea and Sheffield United start in their FA Cup quarter-final clash at Stamford Bridge.

      BRU-TAL
      Newcastle fans held a banner outside St James’ Park calling manager Steve Bruce a ‘coward’ and told him to ‘leave now’.
      Toon supporters are growing increasingly frustrated as the club dropped to just two points above the relegation zone.
      Newcastle suffered yet more misery on Saturday night, as they were thrashed 3-0 away at Brighton.
      In an exclusive picture obtained by SunSport, fans took their fury to St James Park as they protested for Bruce’s exit.
      The banner also said: “You are not one of us.”
      Two wins from 18 leaves the Magpies struggling to stay afloat after plunging from mid-table safety in the Premier League.
      Newcastle fans held a banner outside St James’ Park calling manager Steve Bruce a ‘coward’
      WIJN TASTING
      Liverpool midfielder Georgino Wijnaldum has reportedly agreed a deal to join Barcelona in the summer.
      The midfielder’s current contract with the Reds is set to expire in the summer, despite prolonged talks over a new deal.
      Wijnaldum, 30, was reportedly offered a new long-term contract but is said to have snubbed the offer.
      And according to The Times, the Netherlands international has since signed a ‘pre-contract deal’ with Barca.
      If Wijnaldum has indeed agreed terms with the Catalan club, he’ll become the first signing of Joan Laporta’s second spell as president.
      Barcelona wanted to sign the former Newcastle man last summer but were unable to due to financial constraints.
      Georgino Wijnaldum has reportedly signed a pre-contract agreement with Liverpool
      POTT LUCK
      Brighton are heading for Premier League safety after ditching home comforts for an away-day route to success.
      Boss Graham Potter decided lounging around at the Amex for hours before kick-off was doing nothing but harm for his players.
      He said: “I thought it was a long day hanging around before at the Amex so we just changed it up a little bit
      “We just reported to the hotel in the afternoon and rested up there, we can just turn up an hour and a half before the game .
      “We came with the feeling of ‘Let’s get in, get job done, we know what we are doing. Let’s crack on and do it’. In that respect, it has worked.
      “I think the next game we have is another evening game so I think it makes sense for the evening game it makes sense for us to do what we did again today because I think it just stops us hanging around the Amex for too long.”
      SLUMP
      Man Utd’s new shirt sponsor TeamViewer saw their share prices drop a whopping 16 per cent following the announcement of their deal with the Red Devils.
      The Premier League big boys announced a five-year deal with the global technology company on Friday.
      But according to Bloomberg, the tech firm’s share values slumped shortly after the announcement due to concerns over their huge outlay for the sponsorship.
      United are set to earn a staggering £235million from the deal, which equates to £47m each year.
      But reports in the US suggest the Red Devils will pocket less than that figure, which is just under half of what American car company Chevrolet paid for their seven-year deal.
      United’s partnership with TeamViewer plans to introduce the club’s ‘1.1billion fans and followers around the world to exciting new technology drawing on TeamViewer’s expertise in remote connectivity services’.
      WORLD CUP 2022 DATES
      Get the lowdown on all the key dates for the World Cup in Qatar in 2022.

      HOMES UNDER THE SLAMMER
      Cops are carrying out Covid spot-checks on the Premier League’s Euro stars to ensure they self-isolate.
      Surprise visits have been paid to the homes of some top-flight players who have travelled away in the Champions and Europa leagues to see if they are obeying the restrictions on their return.
      All players and staff who have flown to the continent with their clubs must self-isolate for five days when they get back.
      They are only permitted to travel to and from training and matches and are not allowed to leave their homes or go out for any other reason during that time — not even to shop or exercise.
      Competing clubs, including Liverpool, Manchester City, Chelsea, Manchester United and Arsenal, have been warned they must stick to the rules.
      The random police checks are to ensure stars are staying home — and so far it is understood they have uncovered no Covidiots breaking the rules.
      NO RUN OF THE MIL
      Man Utd are reportedly NOT looking to bring Fiorentina centre-back Nikola Milenkovic to Old Trafford in the summer.
      It has been widely speculated that the Serbia international has been touted as a partner for Harry Maguire at the back.
      But according to the Express, the 23-year-old is not on the Red Devils’ list of targets.
      They state that French pair Raphael Varane and Jules Kounde are serious options.
      The news report also claims that United are interested in West Ham’s Declan Rice and Borussia Dortmund’s Erling Haaland.
      JOK AND ROLL
      EXCLUSIVE – Sheffield United want to tempt Slavisa Jokanovic back to England to lead them back to the Premier League at the first try.
      The Blades, who look doomed, have started their hunt for a long-term boss and the Serb is their first choice if they can come up with the money.
      The former Watford and Fulham chief has two promotions on his CV and United want him to make it a lucky third.
      The 52-year-old is in Qatar with Al-Gharafa on a lucrative deal, so it would be an expensive recruit.
      He would need to be the best paid manager in the Championship in the £2million-a-year range.
      Jokanovic is very choosy about where to go, so the Bramall Lane outfit would have to sell it to him.
      Slavisa Jokanovic is being lined up by Sheffield United as they prepare for life in the Championship next season
      FIVE OF THE BEST
      Take a look at some of the best goals Arsenal have scored away at West Ham.
      And three of them came in the 3-1 win at the London Stadium last term.

      OWEN GOAL
      Michael Owen is backing former employers Man Utd to beat Leicester 1-0 and advance into the FA Cup semi-finals.
      He told Bet Victor: “Manchester United have been imperious away from home this season and their amazing streak continued when they defeated Manchester City at the Etihad a couple of weeks ago.
      “They repeated the trick midweek at the San Siro, so there’s no doubt confidence will be high in the Red Devils camp.
      “Leicester are a good side. However, other than last weeks 5-0 win against doomed Sheffield United, they’ve been too in and out for me lately.
      “With that in mind, I think Manchester United will walk away from the King Power with all three points.”
      ‘COMPLETE SHOCK’
      World Cup winner Sir Geoff Hurst has spoken of his sorrow for football’s child sex abuse victims.
      The 79-year-old issued a statement in the wake of a damning report. Clive Sheldon QC identified at least 692 victims.
      His report named eight paedos including Chelsea chief scout Eddie Heath.
      Sir Geoff sacked Heath six months after taking the manager’s job at Stamford Bridge in 1979.
      The 1966 England hero said: “It was purely a footballing decision.
      “I feel incredible sorrow for the victims of Heath and the other protagonists in this sad affair, but at no point did I have any knowledge whatsoever of any wrongdoing.
      “It came as a complete shock to me.”
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