Liverpool 4-1 Shrewsbury: Jurgen Klopp’s Covid-ravaged Reds march on in the FA Cup as Fabinho’s brace and goals from Roberto Firmino and starlet Kaide Gordon seal comeback win following early scare by Daniel Udoh

For seven minutes the grand heist was on and for another 10 this game was even. Let’s call that the age of innocence before Liverpool found sufficient holes in a yellow wall to kill an unlikely tale. They weren’t especially brilliant in doing so, and nor were they poor. But it was a dominant performance…

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Tottenham 3-1 Morecambe: Harry Kane, Lucas Moura and Harry Winks rescue Spurs with late goals after struggling League One side had led much of the FA Cup tie through Anthony O’Connor strike

The game plan was particularly wise from Morecambe: fight, pester, tackle and nick a goal. Not that Antonio Conte would have seen it that way — this would have been viewed more like a comedy of errors than a comedy sketch for Tottenham’s boss. The strategy carefully devised by manager Stephen Robinson — who missed this…

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Tottenham 3-1 Morecambe: Harry Kane, Lucas Moura and Harry Winks rescue Spurs with late goals after struggling League One side had led much of the FA Cup tie through Anthony O’Connor strike

The game plan was particularly wise from Morecambe: fight, pester, tackle and nick a goal. Not that Antonio Conte would have seen it that way — this would have been viewed more like a comedy of errors than a comedy sketch for Tottenham’s boss. The strategy carefully devised by manager Stephen Robinson — who missed this…

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Manchester United 1-1 Middlesbrough (penalties 7-8): The Boro knock the Red Devils OUT of the FA Cup! Youngster Anthony Elanga misses sudden-death penalty in tense shootout as Ralf Rangnick’s stars are stunned by Championship opposition… leaving the 9,000 travelling fans in raptures

Even by Manchester United’s strange modern standards this was a bizarre way to lose. A missed Cristiano Ronaldo penalty in the first half of regulation play, two shots against the frame of the goal and then the concession of an equaliser that said everything about the ludicrous nature of the modern handball law. By the end…

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Manchester United 1-1 Middlesbrough (penalties 7-8): The Boro knock the Red Devils OUT of the FA Cup! Youngster Anthony Elanga misses sudden-death penalty in tense shootout as Ralf Rangnick’s stars are stunned by Championship opposition… leaving the 9,000 travelling fans in raptures

Even by Manchester United’s strange modern standards this was a bizarre way to lose. A missed Cristiano Ronaldo penalty in the first half of regulation play, two shots against the frame of the goal and then the concession of an equaliser that said everything about the ludicrous nature of the modern handball law. By the end…

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Chelsea 2-1 Plymouth: Blues survive a HUGE scare against League One outfit after being taken to extra-time as Kepa Arrizabalaga saves a late penalty after Marcos Alonso’s strike to help Thomas Tuchel’s side into the FA Cup fifth round

One could only imagine the scene in Thomas Tuchel’s living room. An agitated and expressive man at the best of times, the German would have been in a state of sheer frenzy in this match. At home having tested positive for Covid, hopes for a relaxed afternoon in front of the television were soon dashed…

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Chelsea 2-1 Plymouth: Blues survive a HUGE scare against League One outfit after being taken to extra-time as Kepa Arrizabalaga saves a late penalty after Marcos Alonso’s strike to help Thomas Tuchel’s side into the FA Cup fifth round

One could only imagine the scene in Thomas Tuchel’s living room. An agitated and expressive man at the best of times, the German would have been in a state of sheer frenzy in this match. At home having tested positive for Covid, hopes for a relaxed afternoon in front of the television were soon dashed…

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Tottenham 3-1 Brighton: Harry Kane nets two goals either side of an own goal as Antonio Conte is rewarded for choosing a strong starting XI by reaching the FA Cup fifth round to keep trophy hopes alive

Hope was one of Antonio Conte’s buzzwords in the build-up to Brighton’s visit and Tottenham still have it in the FA Cup. As the serial winner discussed what is required for success he claimed that without a firm foundation and solid structure hope is all a club is left with. While it might not be…

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Tottenham 3-1 Brighton: Harry Kane nets two goals either side of an own goal as Antonio Conte is rewarded for choosing a strong starting XI by reaching the FA Cup fifth round to keep trophy hopes alive

Click:with a Hope was one of Antonio Conte’s buzzwords in the build-up to Brighton’s visit and Tottenham still have it in the FA Cup. As the serial winner discussed what is required for success he claimed that without a firm foundation and solid structure hope is all a club is left with. While it might…

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Liverpool 3-1 Cardiff: Reds march on in FA Cup as Diogo Jota, Takumi Minamino and returning hero Harvey Elliott all net to set up fifth-round tie with Norwich – as new boy Luis Diaz makes his debut

Click:web novel Liverpool’s new £40mlllion midfielder could have been forgiven for taking delight in the fervour which issued around this stadium as he was about to make his second half entry. But it was the 18-year-old standing beside him on the touchline whom Anfield was preparing a welcome for, not Luis Diaz. The sight of…

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