Stoke 0-1 Brighton: Evan Ferguson’s first-half strike sends the Seagulls through to the FA Cup quarter-final… as captain Lewis Dunk makes 400th appearance for the south coast club

Alexis Mac Allister is ticking off some major items on his checklist this season. Win the World Cup? Tick. Do it on a cold Tuesday night in Stoke? Tick. In the end, it was the quality of Brighton in the final third that proved to be the difference against the Championship outfit as the Seagulls…

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Leicester 1-2 Blackburn: Brendan Rodgers’ side CRASH OUT of the FA Cup after strikes from Tyrhys Dolan and Sammie Szmodics stun the Premier League outfit and book Rovers’ spot in the quarter-final draw

Brendan Rodgers admitted Leicester should be ‘worried’ after they were sent crashing out of the FA Cup by Blackburn. The winners of this competition in 2021, Leicester were awful as goals from Tyrhys Dolan and Sammie Szmodics sent promotion-chasing Rovers into round six for the first time in eight years.  Substitute Kelechi Iheanacho’s strike could…

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Leicester 1-2 Blackburn: Brendan Rodgers’ side CRASH OUT of the FA Cup after strikes from Tyrhys Dolan and Sammie Szmodics stun the Premier League outfit and book Rovers’ spot in the quarter-final draw

Brendan Rodgers admitted Leicester should be ‘worried’ after they were sent crashing out of the FA Cup by Blackburn. The winners of this competition in 2021, Leicester were awful as goals from Tyrhys Dolan and Sammie Szmodics sent promotion-chasing Rovers into round six for the first time in eight years.  Substitute Kelechi Iheanacho’s strike could…

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‘He struggled a bit and was a bit down, but now he’s back for the best bit of the season’: Pep Guardiola hails Phil Foden’s return to form as Roy Keane praises City star’s honesty and says ‘the low will help him long term’

Pep Guardiola was effusive in his praise of Phil Foden following the England star’s role in Manchester City’s 3-0 win over Bristol City on Tuesday night in the FA Cup Fifth Round clash at Ashton Gate.  The Spanish manager hailed the 22-year-old’s ‘impact’ in the game during a season in which he has found game…

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‘He struggled a bit and was a bit down, but now he’s back for the best bit of the season’: Pep Guardiola hails Phil Foden’s return to form as Roy Keane praises City star’s honesty and says ‘the low will help him long term’

Pep Guardiola was effusive in his praise of Phil Foden following the England star’s role in Manchester City’s 3-0 win over Bristol City on Tuesday night in the FA Cup Fifth Round clash at Ashton Gate.  The Spanish manager hailed the 22-year-old’s ‘impact’ in the game during a season in which he has found game…

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Local hero Harry Clifton is well aware of the positive impact Grimsby has on people’s lives…. now the Mariners midfielder has his sights set on another giantkilling at Southampton

Harry Clifton was following Grimsby Town even before he knew it. ‘My mum was heavily pregnant with me but it still didn’t stop her going to Wembley!’ laughs the Mariners midfielder about his mother Julie attending the Football League Trophy final in April 1998. ‘Apparently I was kicking non-stop throughout the game.’ Clifton was born…

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Local hero Harry Clifton is well aware of the positive impact Grimsby has on people’s lives…. now the Mariners midfielder has his sights set on another giantkilling at Southampton

Harry Clifton was following Grimsby Town even before he knew it. ‘My mum was heavily pregnant with me but it still didn’t stop her going to Wembley!’ laughs the Mariners midfielder about his mother Julie attending the Football League Trophy final in April 1998. ‘Apparently I was kicking non-stop throughout the game.’ Clifton was born…

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Pep Guardiola hails Kalvin Phillips after midfielder impressed in Man City’s three-goal win at Bristol City… as he insists ‘we will need him’ in the business end of the season despite lacking ‘rhythm’ after injury nightmare

Pep Guardiola was full of praise for Kalvin Phillips after Manchester City’s win at Bristol City on Tuesday night, despite admitting the midfielder still needs ‘rhythm’  following his return from injury. Phillips impressed for City as they cruised into the FA Cup quarter-finals, with Phil Foden’s brace and a Kevin de Bruyne strike wrapping up…

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Pep Guardiola hails Kalvin Phillips after midfielder impressed in Man City’s three-goal win at Bristol City… as he insists ‘we will need him’ in the business end of the season despite lacking ‘rhythm’ after injury nightmare

Pep Guardiola was full of praise for Kalvin Phillips after Manchester City’s win at Bristol City on Tuesday night, despite admitting the midfielder still needs ‘rhythm’  following his return from injury. Phillips impressed for City as they cruised into the FA Cup quarter-finals, with Phil Foden’s brace and a Kevin de Bruyne strike wrapping up…

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TOM COLLOMOSSE: Leicester’s FA Cup exit exposes the scale of the rebuild facing Brendan Rodgers this summer… James Maddison and Harvey Barnes may have to be sold and, with eight players out of contract, the turnover will be huge

There is nothing like the sound of booing to focus directors’ minds and the reaction of their fans told the Leicester board that a huge rebuilding job lies ahead this summer. Only 10 places separate Leicester and Blackburn, chasing promotion from the Championship, but the Foxes’ second string would do well to finish mid-table in…

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