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The Emirates FA Cup third round proper draw

1 Luton Town v Bolton Wanderers
2 Shrewsbury Town v Wrexham or Yeovil Town
3 Arsenal v Liverpool
4 Stoke City v Brighton & Hove Albion
5 Norwich City v Crewe Alexandra or Bristol Rovers
6 West Ham United v Bristol City
7 Tottenham Hotspur v Burnley
8 Fulham v Rotherham United
9 West Bromwich Albion v Aldershot Town or Stockport County
10 Southampton v Alfreton Town or Walsall
11 AFC Wimbledon or Ramsgate v Ipswich Town
12 Peterborough United v Leeds United
13 Millwall v Leicester City
14 Watford v Chesterfield or Leyton Orient
15 Sunderland v Newcastle United
16 Sheffield Wednesday v Cardiff City
17 Crystal Palace v Everton
18 Middlesbrough v Aston Villa
19 Nottingham Forest v Blackpool or Forest Green Rovers
20 Wigan Athletic v Manchester United
21 Manchester City v Huddersfield Town
22 Blackburn Rovers v Cambridge United
23 Gillingham v Sheffield United
24 Swansea City v Morecambe
25 Chelsea v Preston North End
26 Queens Park Rangers v Bournemouth
27 Coventry City v Oxford United
28 Brentford v Wolverhampton Wanderers
29 Plymouth Argyle v Sutton United
30 Maidstone United v Stevenage or Port Vale
31 Newport County or Barnet v Eastleigh or Reading
32 Hull City v Birmingham City
 
The two stand out ties are the Tyne-Wear derby and Arsenal-Liverpool

First time we've drawn Sunderland in a cup in my lifetime, it was bound to happen at some point. Whilst I would have obviously preferred a home tie I am still excited about it, the last time we played them was March 2016
 
Reading's FA Cup second round tie with Eastleigh was halted for three minutes due another protest against their ownership.

Fans threw tennis balls, fake money, and a flare onto the pitch as they made clear their displeasure.
The Royals, relegated from the Championship last season, are in serious threat of a second consecutive demotion.

They currently sit 23rd in League One, just one point ahead of bottom club Cheltenham having been docked three points earlier in the campaign.

That punishment was due to failing to comply with an order to deposit funds by a deadline in September.

Owner Dai Yongge, who bought the Royals in 2017, is yet to sell the club, despite protests which have included former players like Dave Kitson and local MPs.

Source: TalkSport
 
Today's Fixture (05-12-2023)

Alfreton Town vs Walsall (19:45 GMT)
 
Crystal Palace vs Everton Match Report​

Everton striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin was controversially sent off but the 10-man Toffees held on to force an FA Cup third-round replay with Crystal Palace.

Calvert-Lewin was shown a straight red card in the 79th minute after on-field referee Chris Kavanagh had been advised to review the incident on a pitchside monitor after an intervention from Video Assistant Referee Michael Salisbury.

The England forward had his studs up as he slid in to win the ball in a challenge on Nathaniel Clyne and clipped the defender's shin, although contact was minimal.

Everton fans booed the decision when the incident was replayed on a big screen at Selhurst Park, with Toffees boss Sean Dyche also shaking his head, unhappy at the verdict.

Calvert-Lewin, now without a goal in 12 matches, had earlier had one of the few clear-cut chances but could only shoot tamely at home goalkeeper Dean Henderson.

Jefferson Lerma fired just over from 20 yards for the Eagles, but Palace could not make their extra man advantage count.

Everton also suffered what looked to be a serious injury to winger Dwight McNeil, who was carried off on a stretcher with a leg injury late on.

Eberechi Eze nearly won it for the hosts in the eighth minute of nine added on at the end, but Everton goalkeeper Joao Virginia did well to push the strike around the post.

Palace had gained a 3-1 Premier League win over Brentford on 30 December to end an eight-game run without a victory, but were without the injured Michael Olise, who hurt his hamstring after scoring twice in that match.

Striker Jordan Ayew was also unavailable as he was with the Ghana squad before the Africa Cup of Nations, which runs from 13 January to 11 February.

Brazilian winger Matheus Franca, 19, was handed his first start since his move from Flamengo in August in a £17m deal that could rise to £26m.

Franca, playing on the right wing, produced one of the best moments of the first half with a purposeful run, before James Tarkowski fouled him just outside the penalty area. Eze, though, fired the free-kick over.

Elsewhere, Jeffrey Schlupp had a low strike saved and Lerma shot over from 20 yards.

But a draw was a fair outcome as both sides had three attempts on target and seven corners apiece.

Everton, now without a win in five matches in all competitions, went close when Arnaut Danjuma had an attempt deflected into the side-netting and also forced Henderson into a good save.

Amadou Onana also headed over when well placed, but neither side could score and will have to do it again at Goodison Park later this month.

Palace and Everton, 14th and 17th respectively in the Premier League table, will both be in the fourth-round draw, which takes place at 19:50 GMT on Monday, 8 January before Wigan Athletic host Manchester United.
 
It's an OG that separates the sides at the Stadium of Light.

Elsewhere, Maidstone United, the lowest ranked team left in the competition lead Stevenage.

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FULL TIME SCORES (06-01-2024)

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FULL TIME SCORES (7-1-2024)​

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FA Cup fourth-round draw​

  • Watford vs Southampton
  • Blackburn Rovers vs Wrexham
  • Bournemouth vs Swansea City
  • West Brom vs Brentford or Wolves
  • West Ham or Bristol City vs Nottingham Forest or Blackpool
  • Leicester City vs Hull City or Birmingham City
  • Sheffield Wednesday vs Coventry City
  • Chelsea vs Aston Villa
  • Ipswich Town vs Maidstone United
  • Liverpool vs Norwich City or Bristol Rovers
  • Tottenham Hotspur vs Manchester City
  • Leeds United vs Plymouth Argyle
  • Crystal Palace or Everton vs Luton Town or Bolton Wanderers
  • Newport County or Eastleigh vs Wigan Athletic or Manchester United
  • Sheffield United vs Brighton & Hove Albion
  • Fulham vs Newcastle United
 
Manchester United proved too strong for League One Wigan Athletic as Erik ten Hag's side moved into the fourth round of the FA Cup.

Diogo Dalot fired the 12-time winners into a 22nd-minute lead with a fine curling strike after the impressive Marcus Rashford had a shot blocked.

Rasmus Hojlund's diving header clipped the bar, Rashford had an attempt fumbled against the post by Wigan goalkeeper Sam Tickle and Alejandro Garnacho's well-hit 20-yard effort also bounced off the woodwork as United pushed for a second.

Martial Godo failed to make a clean connection from six yards to waste a rare chance of an equaliser for the hosts before United secured the victory in the second half.

Bruno Fernandes won a penalty, with his foot clipped by Liam Shaw's challenge, before the Portuguese midfielder got up to convert from the spot for United's second goal.

The draw for the fourth round took place just before kick-off and Manchester United will face either Newport County, 18th in League Two, or non-league Eastleigh - 11th in the National League and the second-lowest ranked side remaining.

Those clubs will have a replay next week after it ended 1-1 at the weekend in south Wales, with round four taking place over the last weekend of January.
 
Good News for Everton

The FA have announced Everton's appeal relating to Dominic Calvert-Lewin's red card, during their FA Cup 3rd round tie against Crystal Palace, has been successful

Source : Sky News
 
Three goals in 14 minutes

Perfect start for Bournemouth against Swansea in the fourth round of the FA Cup.


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Premier League Bournemouth became the first team to confirm their place in the fifth round of the FA Cup as they hammered Championship side Swansea 5-0.

Bournemouth needed just 14 minutes to race 3-0 ahead through goals from Lloyd Kelly, Alex Scott and Luis Sinisterra.

Kelly and Scott's goals were both created by David Brooks, who produced a superb individual display.

Brooks capped his performance to make it 4-0 on 34 minutes and Dominic Solanke added a fifth before half-time.

Swansea improved after the interval and managed to limit the damage, with Bournemouth able to cruise into the fifth round.
 
Team news - two changes for Bristol City; Forest unchanged
Bristol City v Nottingham Forest (19:45 GMT)

Two changes for Bristol City from the side that started the 1-1 draw with Watford on 20 January - Taylor Gardner-Hickman and Albania midfielder Anis Mehmeti are in for Scott Twine and Joe Williams.

Bristol City XI: O'Leary, Tanner, Vyner, Dickie, McCrorie, Gardner-Hickman, M James, Pring, Knight, Mehmeti, Conway.

Substitutes: Cornick, King, Bell, Wells, Bajic, Roberts, Knight-Lebel, Nelson, Backwell.

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Nottingham Forest entertain Arsenal in the Premier League next Tuesday but Nuno Espirito Santo has gone with a strong side.

He has named the same XI that started that 3-2 defeat at Brentford last Saturday.

Nottingham Forest XI: Turner, Montiel, Omobamidele, Murillo, Tavares, Danilo, Mangala, Dominguez, Yates, Hudson-Odoi, Wood.

Substitutes: Worrall, Williams, Gibbs-White, Toffolo, Vlachodimos, McKenna, Aguilera, Esapa, Gardner.
 
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National League South side Maidstone United pulled off one of the great FA Cup shocks to knock Championship high-flyers Ipswich Town out of the fourth round at Portman Road.

Superb counter-attack strikes from Lamar Reynolds and Sam Corne - Maidstone's only attempts on target - earned the non-leaguers an astonishing victory over a side 98 places above them in the football pyramid.

A much-changed Ipswich side, who are second in the second tier and pushing for promotion to the Premier League, battered their opponents in the first half, hitting the woodwork three times and wasting numerous chances, but they somehow trailed to an exquisite dinked finish by Reynolds.

The stubborn resistance was finally broken when Jeremy Sarmiento's low shot took a tiny, but telling, deflection to beat Stones keeper Lucas Covolan.

But Sam Corne's composed finish restored the lead and Maidstone survived the inevitable frantic finish and eight minutes of stoppage time to become the first side from National League North or South to reach the last 16 since the regional split was introduced in 2004 and sparked joyous scenes.

Boss George Elokobi led those celebrations in front of around 4,600 travelling fans as the lowest ranked team left in this season's competition revelled in their achievement and contemplated a place in the last 16.

Ipswich will argue the second Stones goal should have been ruled out for a foul in the build up and that George Edmundson was fouled in the penalty area after Corne's strike.

And they will point to their utter first-half dominance, a total of 38 attempts on goal and an inspired display by Brazilian keeper Lucas.

But no one could argue with the character, grit and sheer resilience of Elokobi's side who were so outclassed before the break.

Stones, who were already playing in the FA Cup fourth round for the first time in their history, are the first team to win their first match in the competition against a side from the top-two leagues since Kidderminster Harriers beat Birmingham City in January 1994.

But there seemed almost no possibility of matching that feat early on.

Any thoughts Town's fringe players would struggle to gel were instantly dispelled as they monopolised possession, teasing, probing and creating a hatful of chances from the off.

On-loan Brighton midfielder Sarmiento struck the inside of the post from distance, Chelsea forward Omari Hutchinson's deflected effort also came back off the upright and Nathan Broadhead, Hutchinson, and Sam Morsy all saw shots saved by the overworked Lucas.

Maidstone could barely get a touch and had no answer to the quality, pace and movement of a side brimming with confidence.

Centre-back Edmundson, the only survivor from the side that drew 1-1 with fellow promotion-chasers Leicester City on Monday, somehow made a hash of a free header from six yards, Hutchinson went close again, the outstanding Sarmiento had another long-range shot loop off a defender and skim the crossbar, and veteran striker Sone Aluko scuffed a shot wide from 10 yards.

The visitors had only managed 22 competed passes in the first 20 minutes and seemed likely to end the half without an attempt on goal, although a couple of long balls and pacey counter-attacks had brought some brief respite and a glimmer of hope.

But incredibly they went in ahead and the goal was an absolute beauty, both in the making and taking. Stones stayed calm defending a set-piece and Liam Sole's delightful crossfield ball into space picked out Reynolds, who raced on to chip keeper Christian Walton after a perfect first touch.

The Ipswich onslaught calmed slightly after the interval but the equaliser seemed just a matter of time and Sarmiento obliged with a clever strike after cutting in from the left.

But Corne ensured Maidstone's 100% conversion rate continued when Sarmiento was controversially dispossessed in midfield and he held off Edmundson and coolly finished inside the near post after being expertly teed up by Reynolds.

Stones, who have now knocked out three EFL sides in seven matches in this season's competition, once again showed remarkable grit and withstood increasing Ipswich pressure, with Lucas making save after save - although many were regulation.

His most notable stop kept out a header from substitute Wes Burns as an increasingly riled Ipswich failed to salvage a draw despite finishing the game with 78% possession.

BBC Sport

 
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Everton 1-2 Luton Town - MATCH REPORT​

Substitute Cauley Woodrow scored in additional time to seal a dramatic victory for Luton at Everton in the fourth round of the FA Cup.

Everton defender Vitaliy Mykolenko put through his own net late in the opening 45 minutes, unable to get out of the way as Alfie Doughty's delivery from a corner arrived at the near post, to round off a turgid first half of football in which both sides struggled to create openings.

Despite getting back in the tie, Everton were unable to shift the momentum in their favour as Luton carved out the better opportunities, with Elijah Adebayo forcing a fine save out of goalkeeper Joao Virginia and Carlton Morris seeing a shot cleared off the line by Nathan Patterson.

With the minutes ticking on and Premier League relegation rivals Everton and Luton both keen to avoid a replay, spaces started to appear with greater regularity but, as was the story of the first half, both sides were wasteful.

That was until the 96th minute, when Woodrow volleyed in from close range after a goalmouth scramble when Everton failed to clear their lines from a corner.

It is just the second time Luton have reached the fifth round of the FA Cup since 2012-13, when they were in the Conference Premier - now known as the National League.

Source: BBC
 

Leeds United 1-1 Plymouth Argyle - MATCH REPORT​

Plymouth Argyle earned an FA Cup fourth-round replay with fellow Championship side Leeds United thanks to Adam Randell's second-half strike at Elland Road.

Jaidon Anthony put Leeds in front with an imperious finish just after the half-hour mark following a brilliant solo run.

However, momentum switched in the second half before Randell equalised after a fine counter-attacking move.

Daniel Farke's side had several chances to find a late winner, the best falling to substitute Patrick Bamford, but they could not replicate their 2-1 Championship victory in November.

Plymouth have not reached the FA Cup fifth round since the 2006-07 campaign and will get a second chance to make it into the last 16 with a replay at Home Park.

Source: BBC
 

Leicester City 3-0 Birmingham City - MATCH REPORT​

Jamie Vardy scored his first goal in more than two months to help send a much-changed Leicester City into the fifth round of the FA Cup with victory against fellow Championship side Birmingham.

Blues' on-loan Fulham striker Jay Stansfield hit the post in a first half dominated by the visitors, who were also repeatedly foiled by Foxes goalkeeper Jakub Stolarczyk.

But former England striker Vardy met a Marc Albrighton cross immediately after the break to head the Foxes in front with their first effort on target.

And while the talismanic 37-year-old had a second goal disallowed for offside, well-taken strikes from Yunus Akgun and Dennis Praet ensured the 2021 FA Cup winners and run-away Championship leaders progressed.

Influential midfielder Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall - Leicester's joint-top scorer and leading assist provider this season - attracted plenty of attention even though he was not involved in the tie, as reports emerged overnight that Brighton are in talks to sign the 25-year-old.

And only three days after Hamza Choudhury was charged for drink driving, he was the only Leicester player to retain his spot in the starting 11 after Monday's draw with Ipswich Town.

Fit-again Vardy was among the 10 changes, as he came in for his first start for more than two months after recovering from a knee injury.

Despite 19 places and 34 points separating the two sides in the Championship table, it was Birmingham who almost completely controlled the first half at the King Power Stadium.

Source: BBC
 

Sheffield United 2-5 Brighton & Hove Albion - MATCH REPORT​

In-form striker Joao Pedro hit a hat-trick to help Brighton knock struggling Sheffield United out of the FA Cup.

The Brazilian netted a penalty in each half before scoring his third goal with a shot from the edge of the area.

Brighton lead through Facundo Buonanotte's brilliant opener before the first of Pedro's spot-kicks.

The Blades levelled before the break through Gustavo Hamer and William Osula, but Pedro and a late goal from Danny Welbeck clinched it for Brighton.

Pedro, who signed for £30m from Watford last summer, now has 18 goals in all competitions for Brighton this season, including five in two FA Cup ties.

But for United, at the foot of the Premier League table, it was ultimately another dispiriting result after they had fought back so well late in the first half.

Source: BBC
 

Fulham 0-2 Newcastle United: Eddie Howe's side through to fifth round despite laboured performance​


Newcastle booked their place in the fifth round of the FA Cup with a laboured victory over Fulham at Craven Cottage. A controversial first-half goal from Sean Longstaff set the visitors on their way, with the midfielder sweeping a left-foot effort into the bottom right corner after the ball deflected into his path off the arm of team-mate Bruno Guimaraes.

The hosts were aggrieved by the decision, with several home players complaining to referee Jarred Gillett before the goal was confirmed by a video assistant referee check.
Dan Burn doubled Newcastle's lead just after the hour mark, lashing in from close range against his former employers when home goalkeeper Marek Rodak could only parry Sven Botman's header.
At that point, Fulham had looked the more likely to level against an unconvincing and seemingly weary Newcastle side.

Marco Silva's much-changed team were the more fluent throughout but despite largely controlling possession, lacked a cutting edge in the final third.
Rodrigo Muniz's early effort, which was well saved by Magpies goalkeeper Martin Dubravka, accounted for one of their best moments, while substitute Raul Jimenez was unable to direct Kenny Tete's cross from the right on target from close range.

The draw for the next round of the competition will take place on Sunday

Source : BBC Sports
 

Blackburn Rovers 4-1 Wrexham - MATCH REPORT​


Blackburn Rovers recovered from an early scare at home against League Two Wrexham to comfortably win their FA Cup encounter and set up a fifth-round tie with Newcastle United.

Roared on by 7,000 travelling fans in a packed away end, Wrexham survived an early barrage of Blackburn pressure before Andy Cannon hammered them in front against the run of play with a thumping drive from the edge of the penalty area.

The Championship's leading scorer Sammie Smodicz levelled for Rovers following a pull-back from Sam Gallagher, who put the hosts ahead less than two minutes later as he capitalised on a rush of blood to the head from Wrexham goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo.

Smodicz slotted in his second to extend Blackburn's lead in first-half added time and Sondre Tronstad added a fourth after the break with a deflected strike.

Jon Dahl Tomasson's side will welcome his former club Newcastle to Ewood Park next month for a place in the quarter-finals, while Wrexham's exit ends Welsh interest in this season's FA Cup.

Two divisions separate these teams but, with Blackburn 18th in the Championship and Wrexham chasing promotion from League Two, the visitors were hoping to defy the odds like they did as a National League side last season at another Championship club, Coventry City.

Wrexham command more attention than your average fourth-tier side, thanks to their Hollywood owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, Disney documentary series and the rest. The fact that their 7,000 fans made this game feel like a home tie only added to the Welsh club's main character energy.

Blackburn were eager not to become a plotline in future Welcome to Wrexham episodes and quickly took control of the game, outwitting their opponents with slick passing and sharp movement to create several chances.

The first came in the third minute as Smodicz fired wide from Gallagher's cut-back and, just seconds later, Smodicz was denied by covering Wrexham captain Ben Tozer after goalkeeper Okonkwo had wandered out of his goal.

The visitors were struggling to keep possession but, on one rare occasion when they pinched the ball in Blackburn's half, the Dragons made the most of it as Cannon fired them ahead from 20 yards.

Cannon almost scored his second from a similar distance but was thwarted by Blackburn keeper Aynsley Pears, who reacted superbly to tip James McClean's rebound over the bar.

The hosts were soon back on top and deservedly equalised courtesy of Smodicz's deflected close-range effort following a pass from Gallagher, who was then gifted a goal.

There did not seem to be a great deal of danger when Gallagher flicked the ball beyond Max Cleworth and chased after it but, when Okonkwo rushed out only to then stop short of the Rovers striker, Gallagher rolled his finish into a near-empty net.

Wrexham's defending was lacking again when Blackburn scored their third, Tronstad's simple lofted pass over the top of the visitors' defence finding Smodicz, who finished calmly beyond Okonkwo.

That goal was a deflating blow for Wrexham on the stroke of half-time, and their slim hopes of getting back into the game disappeared after an hour when Tronstad's shot hit Elliot Lee and flew past Okonkwo.

The remaining half an hour was a procession for Rovers, who will hope to improve their patchy Championship form between now and Newcastle's visit in the fifth round.

Wrexham, meanwhile, know that their season will not be judged by games like these. Instead, their priority will be taking the next step on their well-documented journey and winning promotion from League Two.

Source: BBC
 
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Coventry City 4-1 Sheffield Wednesday - MATCH REPORT​


Three goals in seven second-half minutes saw Coventry demolish Sheffield Wednesday and book an FA Cup fifth round home tie against non-league heroes Maidstone United.

The Owls, without a win in six games in all competitions, had managed to hold the Sky Blues 1-1 in the first half, as Bailey-Tye Cadamarteri's goal cancelled out a lovely second-minute opener by Kasey Palmer.

Mark Robins' team, who themselves had gone three games without a victory, came out firing in the second half as Callum O'Hare scored his eight and ninth goals of the season inside six minutes.

Wednesday, who also conceded four goals inside 12 minutes at relegation rivals Huddersfield on Saturday, then saw Haji Wright head in a fourth two minutes later.

Source: BBC
 
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Southampton 3-0 Watford - MATCH REPORT​

Sekou Mara's double strike sparked Southampton's comfortable FA Cup replay win over Watford to land them a trip to face eight-times winners Liverpool at Anfield in the fifth round.

The French striker, who had been linked to a loan move in the transfer window, scored twice in the space of five minutes in the second half after the two sides had fought out a dour opening 45 minutes.

Che Adams added a third to dispel any doubt in a game in which both managers made seven changes with promotion from the Championship being the priority.

Saints' club record-breaking unbeaten run - which stretches to 24 in all competitions - has now seen them to second place in the Championship and into the last 16 of the cup.

Source: BBC
 
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Leeds scored three goals in extra time to beat Plymouth Argyle in their FA Cup fourth-round replay.

Brendon Galloway chested the ball in to cancel out Wilfried Gnonto's opener for Leeds and force extra time.

Substitutes Crysencio Summerville and Georginio Rutter scored to ensure Leeds fans did not make the 600-mile round trip to Home Park in vain.

Plymouth's fate was sealed when Ryan Hardie headed in an own goal in the 117th minute.

In the fifth round Daniel Farke's Leeds side will face Chelsea or Aston Villa, who replay their fourth-round tie on Wednesday.
 
Man City flying in FA Cup at half time, Erling Haaland scores three goals and Kevin de Bruyne provides three assists.
 
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Coventry City scored a 100th-minute winner to stun Wolverhampton Wanderers in an FA Cup classic and reach the semi-finals for the first time since 1987.

The Championship side led through Ellis Simms' strike until the 83rd minute before falling 2-1 behind after Wolves' own dramatic comeback.

But Simms scored again to equalise in the seventh of nine minutes of stoppage time and Haji Wright curled in three minute later to spark wild celebrations.


 
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Chelsea scored twice in stoppage time to survive a major scare against Leicester City and reach the FA Cup semi-finals.

Substitutes Carney Chukwuemeka and Noni Madueke snatched victory for the Blues at the end of a dramatic second half in which the home fans threatened to turn on manager Mauricio Pochettino.

The hosts led comfortably at 2-0 until Axel Disasi scored a comedy own goal from 35 yards out to breathe life into the tie in the 51st minute.

Stephy Mavididi curled in a superb equaliser 11 minutes later after which a fractious Stamford Bridge voiced its unrest with loud boos and chants of "you don't know what you're doing".

But a red card with 17 minutes to go for Leicester defender Callum Doyle proved crucial.

He fouled Nicolas Jackson and, having been initially been shown a yellow card and a penalty given, the video assistant referee (VAR) ruled the foul was outside of the box but upgraded his yellow to red.

Chelsea applied constant pressure from there and Chukwuemeka slotted in after a clever flick from Cole Palmer, who scored along with Marc Cucurella for Chelsea in the first half, in the 92nd minute.

Madueke's long-range strike sealed the win which maintains Chelsea's hopes of ending a difficult season on a high by winning the FA Cup for the first time since 2018.

Leicester's attention turns back to the Championship where the Foxes' lead has been cut to one point as they attempt to earn promotion back to the Premier League.

 
United 1 1 Liverpool

Brilliant end to end game so far, united wasting chances when 1-0 up and punished
 
Salah makes it 2-1 good turn around by Liverpool
 
It's HT at Old Trafford

Man United 1-2 Liverpool

What did you make of that half?
 
Liverpool now punished for not killing game off.

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Who is in the semi-finals?
FT: Manchester United 4-3 Liverpool (after extra time)

The draw is going to be coming up soon with Mark Pougatch hosting and former FA Cup winner Ian Wright drawing the sides.

These are the numbers to look out for.

Coventry City
Manchester United
Chelsea
Manchester City
This season's semi-finals will be played at Wembley on Saturday 20 April and Sunday 21 April, with winning clubs picking up £1m from the competition prize fund and £500,000 for the losing teams.
 
What a treat on free to air TV, football in England is the best; that game is what the FA Cup is all about
 
Rotherham United have reappointed Stevenage boss Steve Evans as manager after sacking Leam Richardson

The Millers parted company with Richardson on Wednesday morning, two weeks after their relegation to League One was confirmed.

Evans led the South Yorkshire side from League Two up to the Championship in his first spell in charge between 2012 and 2015.

The Scot and assistant Paul Raynor have signed three-year deals.

"Leam's departure was not something we took lightly, but following extensive conversations at board level, it was unanimously agreed that a change of direction was needed to give us the best possible chance of bouncing back to the Championship at the first time of asking," chairman Tony Stewart told the club website.

"In Steve and Paul, we have two individuals that understand the Rotherham United 'DNA' and know what it takes to build a successful team. They have a proven track record of success at a plethora of clubs, including our own."

Evans becomes Rotherham's third manager of what has been a dismal campaign.

Matt Taylor was sacked in November and replaced by former Wigan boss Richardson the following month, by which time the team had slipped club at the foot of the table, a position they remained in for the entirety of his tenure.

Relegation was confirmed with a 1-0 home defeat by Plymouth on 5 April and they lost their following two games at West Brom and Swansea.

They host Birmingham City on Saturday in their penultimate home game of the season.

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Steve Evans: Rotherham United reappoint Stevenage manager after sacking Leam Richardson

Rotherham United reappoint Stevenage boss Steve Evans as manager after sacking Leam Richardson.
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FA Cup replays scrapped from first-round proper as major changes announced

The current format, which has no replays from the fifth round onwards, has been extended throughout the ‘Competition Proper’ in light of changes to the calendar driven by the expanded UEFA competitions.

The changes, which also include all rounds being played on weekends and a rescheduled final before the end of the Premier League season, will come into effect from next season and run for a minimum of six seasons.

The Premier League has also agreed to pay up to an additional £33million for grassroots football.

Chief executive of the FA, Mark Bullingham said: "The Emirates FA Cup is our biggest asset and generates over 60 per cent of our revenue to invest into the game, so it is critical to secure a strong format for the future.

"This new agreement between the FA and the Premier League strengthens the Emirates FA Cup and gives this very special tournament exclusive weekends in an increasingly busy calendar.

"The new schedule ensures the magic of the Cup is protected and enhanced, while working for the whole of the English game. The longer summer period also allows a much-needed player break before the start of the next season.

"We have also agreed new funding for the grassroots game, disability football and the women’s and girls’ game. All football begins at the grassroots, and this is recognised by the Premier League with very welcome additional financial support."

Premier League chief executive, Richard Masters, added: "The Premier League is proud of the investment it provides to all levels of the game and this new agreement with the FA will see us enhance our support into grassroots football. This will improve facilities for communities and lower league clubs across the country, through the Football Foundation and Premier League Stadium Fund.

"Throughout our discussions, both parties have been committed to enhancing the scheduling of the Emirates FA Cup, a hugely important domestic competition with a storied history.

"The FA and the Premier League have worked in partnership to deliver more exclusive weekends without compromising the excitement of knockout football and this has been achieved at the same time as allowing us to ease fixture congestion generally."

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FA Cup replays scrapped from first-round proper as major changes announced

FA Cup replays have been scrapped from the first-round proper as part of wholesale changes to the competition. The current format, which has no replays from the fifth round onwards, has been extend…
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FA Cup replays scrapped: The Football Association says 'all parties accepted' decision

Manchester City beat Manchester United in the 2023 final to win the FA Cup for the seventh time
The Football Association has defended its decision to scrap FA Cup replays from 2024-25 and insists "all parties accepted" they could not continue.

It was announced on Thursday that the competition will only be played on weekends with replays scrapped from the first round onwards.

The EFL says the new format was "agreed solely between the Premier League and FA".

But the FA says discussions have been going on for "well over a year".

"Removing Emirates FA Cup replays was discussed in the early meetings and all parties accepted that they could not continue," said a statement from the FA.

"The discussions then focused on how to make all of our competitions stronger, despite having fewer dates available and wanting to maintain player welfare."

The EFL has urged the FA to "re-evaluate their approach", stating there was "no agreement" prior to the deal being announced and no "formal consultation".

They also say clubs are being "marginalised in favour of others further up the pyramid".

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Speaking at a news conference on Friday, Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag said it is "very sad for the British football culture" but added the outcome was "inevitable".

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said his responsibility is to "protect our players".

"In the last two seasons, they have played with no breaks," Arteta said. "How they will have to play in the next two years, it's not healthy. Somewhere, and I'm not saying there [FA Cup] we have to reduce the calendar."

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's deputy spokesperson said: "David and Goliath fixtures are a part of the magic of the cup and we know that replays have been a welcome source of income for smaller clubs throughout the years."

But Downing Street said it is ultimately a decision for the footballing authorities.

Meanwhile, Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer said it is the "wrong decision" with replays "part of the tradition of the FA Cup".

Many clubs from the EFL and lower down the football pyramid have criticised the FA over the past 24 hours, claiming that it takes away a traditional revenue stream.

Source: BBC News
 
3rd game this season Chelsea are frustrating Man city. Chelsea should be ahead but have wasted chances

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It is 0-0 at the half time between Manchester City and Chelsea.
 
City have been very flat

Chelsea creating some decent counters but not quite had the final cutting edge yet

Based on that opening 45 mins I reckon Chelsea go through
 
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