Manchester City avoid cup shock at Leyton Orient after Kevin De Bruyne winner

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Saturday’s briefing: Lack of VAR in FA Cup fourth round causes controversy

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Manchester United v Leicester LIVE: FA Cup team news, line-ups and more tonight

“A hard day for United” – Amorim on Palace defeat Manchester United play host to Leicester City in the FA Cup fourth round when the two sides clash at Old Trafford this evening. Ruben Amorim’s team are in need of a momentum boost following a 2-0 defeat to Crystal Palace in the Premier League which … Read more

Emma Hayes is looking beyond USWNT’s World Cup preparations: ‘What do we want our program to stand for?’

U.S. women’s national team head coach Emma Hayes had only 75 days to build toward an Olympic gold medal. It would typically be considered an impossible task for some, but Hayes and the USWNT achieved what many thought they couldn’t. Now, she and the group have their sights set on the 2027-28 cycle already. This … Read more

When is the 2024/25 Carabao Cup final? Date, kick-off time and how to follow as Newcastle take on Liverpool at Wembley

The Carabao Cup final will be taking place later than usual this season as Newcastle take on Liverpool at Wembley. The Reds beat Chelsea in last year’s showpiece clash to get their hands on the trophy and now they’re aiming to go all the way again.  2 Newcastle knocked out Arsenal with ease to reach … Read more

Why removing FA Cup replays hurts lower-league teams, ruins magic

Tom HamiltonFeb 6, 2025, 09:00 AM ET Close • Joined ESPN in 2011• Covered two Olympics, a pair of Rugby World Cups and two British & Irish Lions tours• Previously rugby editor, and became senior writer in 2018 Tamworth’s heroics in defeat to Tottenham will still benefit the non-league club financially, but what they really wanted was a … Read more

Liverpool vs Tottenham LIVE: Carabao Cup semi-final team news and line-ups as Reds seek to overturn deficit

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How to watch Manchester United vs Leicester for FREE as Van Nistelrooy makes Old Trafford return in FA Cup fourth round

Ruud van Nistelrooy will make his return to Old Trafford on Friday night as his Leicester side take on Manchester United in the FA Cup. The Foxes travel to face their manager’s beloved Red Devils hoping to spring a shock to reach the fifth round of the competition. 3 Van Nistelrooy eliminated Leicester at this … Read more

Jamie Donley vows to rattle Manchester City as Leyton Orient dream of cup shock

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Mathys Tel could start for Tottenham at Liverpool in the Carabao Cup tonight. This is what he’ll bring

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