Premier League leaders Liverpool will confront Chelsea in the FA Cup fifth round if the Reds win their replay against Shrewsbury. Shrewsbury, a third-tier side, fought back to draw 2-2 with Jurgen Klopp’s “kids” on Sunday to earn a replay at Anfield. But Klopp insists he will not use his senior players for that match … Read more
Manager Sam Ricketts says Shrewsbury should have won their FA Cup tie with Liverpool after the League One club staged a magnificent fightback to earn a fourth-round replay at Anfield. Runaway Premier League leaders Liverpool looked to be heading into the fifth round for the first time since 2015 after a fine first-half finish by … Read more
Sofiane Boufal’s late equaliser gave Southampton a fully-deserved FA Cup fourth-round replay against Tottenham after an entertaining encounter. Saints’ manager Ralph Hasenhuttl and Spurs counterpart Jose Mourinho made FA Cup statements of intent by selecting strong line-ups – and their teams delivered a game high on quality, chances and passion. Spurs looked on their way … Read more
Michy Batshuayi and Fikayo Tomori scored in either half as Chelsea beat Championship side Hull to reach the FA Cup fifth round. The Blues took an early lead when Batshuayi’s strike deflected off Hull’s Ryan Tafazolli and the ball flew beyond wrong-footed goalkeeper George Long. Chelsea dominated the rest of the half with Long required … Read more
Kelechi Iheanacho’s lone goal helped Leicester City defeat Brentford as the Foxes qualified for the next round of the FA Cup. The Nigerian international scored four minutes into the match when he tapped in a cross from full-back James Justin, who had been found by Dennis Praet’s superb raking pass. Leicester were the better team … Read more
Phil Foden made one goal and scored another as holders Manchester City saw off a spirited Port Vale side to book their place in the fourth round of the FA Cup. City, who won all four available domestic trophies last season, had to work hard to break down their League Two opponents, but eventually ran … Read more
Struggling Everton faces another tricky tie as they travel to Anfield in the third round of the FA Cup matches. It is going to be yet again another Merseyside derby as both will lock it out on Wednesday night in the Premier League. Defending champions, Manchester City will welcome League Two side Port Vale and … Read more