Police investigate claims Ashley Cole was racially abused while working as pundit during Man City’s FA Cup win at Swindon… as League Two club say they are ‘saddened and deeply disgusted’ and vow to ban offenders

Ashley Cole is alleged to have been subject to racial abuse during Friday’s FA Cup third round tie between Swindon Town and Manchester City. The former Arsenal and Chelsea left-back was part of ITV’s commentary team and was reportedly targeted by a Swindon fan at the County Ground. ‘We are aware that one person was…

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FA CUP ROUND-UP: Barnsley edge out Barrow in a nine-goal thriller, Mansfield concede deep into added time to suffer a 3-2 defeat at home to Middlesbrough, as Plymouth shock Birmingham in extra-time to progress to the fourth round

There were a number of shocks as the FA Cup third round continued on Saturday. Barnsley edged out Barrow in a nine-goal thriller, Mansfield suffered deep into added time to lose 3-2 at home against in-form Middlesborough, and Plymouth produced a shock, defeating Birmingham late on. Here, Sportsmail gives you the lowdown on the rest…

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FA CUP ROUND-UP: Barnsley edge out Barrow in a nine-goal thriller, Mansfield concede deep into added time to suffer a 3-2 defeat at home to Middlesbrough, as Plymouth shock Birmingham in extra-time to progress to the fourth round

There were a number of shocks as the FA Cup third round continued on Saturday. Barnsley edged out Barrow in a nine-goal thriller, Mansfield suffered deep into added time to lose 3-2 at home against in-form Middlesborough, and Plymouth produced a shock, defeating Birmingham late on. Here, Sportsmail gives you the lowdown on the rest…

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Rafael Benitez insists Everton’s problems are the result of ‘things going wrong for so many years’ following further fan protests… as under-fire boss asks for their patience and backing to help fix their issues

Rafa Benitez has said critical Everton fans aren’t helping him to try and solve long-term problems at the club. Banners calling for the Spaniard to leave were unfurled during Saturday’s 3-2 FA Cup win at Hull City with some supporters also chanting for him to be sacked after the team trailed 1-0. However, with Everton…

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Rafael Benitez insists Everton’s problems are the result of ‘things going wrong for so many years’ following further fan protests… as under-fire boss asks for their patience and backing to help fix their issues

Rafa Benitez has said critical Everton fans aren’t helping him to try and solve long-term problems at the club. Banners calling for the Spaniard to leave were unfurled during Saturday’s 3-2 FA Cup win at Hull City with some supporters also chanting for him to be sacked after the team trailed 1-0. However, with Everton…

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Antonio Conte refusing to get Tottenham fans’ trophy hopes up as he promises to be ‘realistic’ with them ahead of their FA Cup opener against Morecambe… three days after admitting they are a ‘middle club’

Antonio Conte has admitted it is ‘difficult to make promises’ about Tottenham’s chances of silverware in another damning assessment of how far the club have fallen. Spurs begin their FA Cup campaign against League One side Morecambe on Sunday as they bid to win their first trophy in 14 years. Conte last week branded Tottenham…

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Antonio Conte refusing to get Tottenham fans’ trophy hopes up as he promises to be ‘realistic’ with them ahead of their FA Cup opener against Morecambe… three days after admitting they are a ‘middle club’

Antonio Conte has admitted it is ‘difficult to make promises’ about Tottenham’s chances of silverware in another damning assessment of how far the club have fallen. Spurs begin their FA Cup campaign against League One side Morecambe on Sunday as they bid to win their first trophy in 14 years. Conte last week branded Tottenham…

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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has gone from football manager to historian… after teaching his players all about the history of their FA Cup opponents Nottingham Forest, with the Championship side looking to pull off a third round shock on Monday night

Football historian Mikel Arteta has been teaching his Arsenal players about the legendary exploits of today’s FA Cup opponents Nottingham Forest and their mercurial former manager Brian Clough. Arteta, 39, was not even born when Clough’s all conquering side succumbed to a Frank Stapleton goal as Arsenal won an epic clash at the City ground…

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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has gone from football manager to historian… after teaching his players all about the history of their FA Cup opponents Nottingham Forest, with the Championship side looking to pull off a third round shock on Monday night

Football historian Mikel Arteta has been teaching his Arsenal players about the legendary exploits of today’s FA Cup opponents Nottingham Forest and their mercurial former manager Brian Clough. Arteta, 39, was not even born when Clough’s all conquering side succumbed to a Frank Stapleton goal as Arsenal won an epic clash at the City ground…

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Eddie Howe is ‘devastated’ for the Newcastle fans following their shock defeat by League One side Cambridge in the FA Cup

Manager Eddie Howe says he is ‘devastated’ for Newcastle fans following their 1-0 defeat by League One side Cambridge in the FA Cup.  Newcastle suffered the shocking defeat in front of more than 50,000 supporters at St James’ Park on Saturday evening.  As a result, Howe has won just one game since replacing Steve Bruce…

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