Barnsley boss Valerien Ismael believes his side’s battling FA Cup exit to Chelsea was a “game-changer” for their win at Sky Bet Championship high-flyers Brentford.Goals from Conor Chaplin and Carlton Morris clinched the points for the Tykes in an ill-tempered affair which saw the visitors end the Bees’ 21-game unbeaten run.But Ismael was keen to keep his players focused a...Full Story »

Burnley manager Sean Dyche insisted the 3-0 win at Crystal Palace vindicated his decision to rotate his squad for the midweek clash with Bournemouth and also provided a positive update on captain Ben Mee.The Clarets’ hopes of silverware this season were ended on Tuesday when they lost 2-0 at home to the Cherries in the FA Cup.Eight changes were made for the fifth-round tie with an eye on t...Full Story »

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Premier League leaders Manchester City will take a trip to Everton and Manchester United travel to Leicester City in the FA Cup quarterfinals following the draw on Thursday. Everton, who beat Tottenham Hotspur 5-4 in a thrilling match on Wednesday, will host Pep Guardiola's City, who set a top-flight record with a 15th straight victory in all competitions when they beat Championship Swansea C...Full Story »

Thomas Tuchel admitted he was mightily relieved after Tammy Abraham secured Chelsea a 1-0 win at Barnsley and a place in the last eight of the FA Cup.Abraham tapped home Chelsea’s winner with their first effort on target in the 64th minute to book a home quarter-final against Sheffield United, but Barnsley created the better chances.When asked if he was a relieved man after his side’...Full Story »

Boss Ralph Hasenhuttl targeted ending Southampton’s 45-year FA Cup drought after they reached the quarter-finals.Danny Ings and Stuart Armstrong struck in the second half as the Saints beat Wolves 2-0 to earn a last eight tie at Bournemouth.The visitors were deserved winners at Molineux as they look to lift the trophy for the first time since 1976.It was also the Saints’ first c...Full Story »

Danny Ings helped Southampton into the FA Cup quarter finals after a 2-0 win at Wolves.The striker ended a five-game goal drought as the Saints look to lift the trophy for the first time in 45 years.Stuart Armstrong settled the game in stoppage time after John Ruddy’s mistake.The visitors deserved their victory as Nuno Espirito Santo’s selection gamble for the hosts backfired.Full ti...Full Story »

Tottenham manager Jose Mourinho appeared to question Gareth Bale’s attitude after admitting he was surprised the player asked for a scan on an injury he described as “not obvious”.The on-loan Real Madrid forward was not in the squad for the 5-4 FA Cup extra-time defeat at Everton having decided himself after training he was not feeling comfortable.“I think it is better fo...Full Story »

Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers targeted more FA Cup progress after the Foxes reached the quarter-finals.Kelechi Iheanacho’s winner in the final minute of stoppage time beat battling Brighton 1-0 as the hosts made it to the last eight for the second straight season.Victory in normal time at the King Power Stadium looked unlikely during a drab fifth-round tie until the late drama.The Foxes w...Full Story »

Billy Sharp’s second-half penalty sent Sheffield United into the FA Cup quarter-finals with a 1-0 victory against Bristol City.The Blades club captain tucked away the spot kick after VAR ruled that Alfie Mawson had deflected a goalbound effort from David McGoldrick on to the crossbar with an arm, an offence for which he was shown a red card.Before that 65th-minute incident, the Sky Bet Cha...Full Story »

Barnsley could hand new signing Daryl Dike his club debut in their home FA Cup tie against Chelsea.USA forward Dike arrived on loan from Orlando City earlier this month and Reds boss Valerien Ismael has confirmed he is in contention.Midfielder Romal Palmer is fit again after a hamstring strain and defender Toby Sibbick is also available after recovering from a knock.Centre-half Aapo Halme (toe) ...Full Story »

Southend manager Mark Molesley is treating every game as a cup final after the Shrimpers lifted themselves off the bottom of League Two with a 1-0 win at Newport.Having lost their last four games they needed to find a way to stay in touch with the teams above them and a 74th-minute free-kick from Tom Clifford earned them the points.“Every game from now on we have to treat as a cup final an...Full Story »

Scott McTominay fired Manchester United into the FA Cup quarter-finals as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s men edged past West Ham in extra time.The Red Devils reached the final four last season – one of four successive semi-final cup competition exits – and progressed from a tough fifth-round clash on Tuesday evening.Ex-United boss David Moyes’ West Ham side made life difficult on...Full Story »

Leicester striker Jamie Vardy will play some part in the FA Cup tie at home to Brighton as he makes his way back from groin surgery.The 34-year-old made his first appearance since his operation as a substitute for 30 minutes against Wolves at the weekend and manager Brendan Rodgers wants to help him regain his sharpness ahead of Saturday’s visit of Liverpool.Defender Timothy Castagne is no...Full Story »

The forward is on the comeback trail following a groin operation in January Jamie Vardy will feature in Leicester's FA Cup clash with Brighton on Wednesday. The forward underwent a groin procedure in January, with manager Brendan Rodgers saying the operation could not be put off any longer. Vardy returned to action at the weekend, coming off the bench for the final 30 minutes of the 0-0 dra...Full Story »

Burnley midfielder Jack Cork is doubtful for the FA Cup fifth-round clash against Bournemouth on Tuesday evening.Cork has already missed a large chunk of the season following a fractured foot and he suffered a knock in Saturday’s 1-1 Premier League draw against Brighton, so his fitness will be checked.Fellow midfielder Josh Brownhill, full-back Charlie Taylor, winger Robbie Brady and strik...Full Story »

Callum Davidson is adamant St Johnstone’s 2-1 victory over Livingston will have no bearing when the sides take to the field for the Betfred Cup final.The Perth Saints emerged victorious from the dress rehearsal in West Lothian, with goals from Scott Tanser and Shaun Rooney ending the Lions’ remarkable 14-match unbeaten run.Scott Pittman pulled a goal back in the closing stages of the...Full Story »

Livingston manager David Martindale believes European qualification has to be a goal for his side after victory at Aberdeen moved them to within five points of their opponents.An own goal from goalkeeper Joe Lewis and a Nicky Devlin header earned the visitors a 2-0 success and made it 14 games unbeaten for Martindale since he took up the reins.“If we can keep it going to the end of the sea...Full Story »

El Mundo have reported that the total amount that Lionel Messi will receive by the time the contract ends in June will have been 555,237,619 million euros. He has earned 138 million euro per season at Barcelona since 2017. His latest contract was agreed with then-president Josep Maria Bartomeu in November 2017, and sees the Argentine paid an astronomical amount, given the club's financial pr...Full Story »

Jack Wilshere marked his return to Bournemouth with a brilliant first-time goal as the Cherries reached the fifth round of the FA Cup thanks to Josh King’s winner.Crawley were briefly level in the second half thanks to Tom Nichols’ equaliser but their preparation for this tie was unsettled to say the least.This was their first outing since a magnificent defeat of Premier League side ...Full Story »