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FA Cup quarter-final draw: Chelsea visit Leicester while Arsenal visit Sheffield

Frank Lampard's Chelsea side beat Liverpool 2-0 on Tuesday night in the fifth round and will have to see off the Foxes to reach the last four of the domestic cup competition.




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Tim Krul had Spurs players' penalty directions written on WATER BOTTLE ahead of shoot-out heroics

Tim Krul had Spurs' penalty takers and the directions they would shoot listed on his water bottle ahead of Norwich's shock win on spot kicks in the FA Cup on Wednesday night.




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Tim Krul says mind games were to thank for his penalty heroics for Norwich

Norwich goalkeeper Tim Krul saved penalties from Troy Parrott and Gedson Fernandes as Tuesday's fifth round tie at White Hart Lane was settled in a shoot-out after a 1-1 draw.




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Jan Vertonghen blames Tottenham's defence for shock FA Cup defeat to Norwich

Jan Vertonghen admits Tottenham must address the problem of goals they concede if they are to salvage something from their disastrous season after crashing out of the FA Cup on Wednesday.




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How Eric Dier lost the plot: The inside story on why the Tottenham star saw red

Eric Dier's moment of madness in vaulting into the stands was sparked after he spotted his brother, Patrick, in a melee with a Tottenham fan who was trying to get the player's attention.




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Twitter reacts to Eric Dier jumping into the crowd to try and FIGHT a Tottenham fan

Eric Dier's confrontation with a Tottenham Hotspur supporter has been the talk of social media overnight following his outburst at the end of a FA Cup tie on Wednesday night.




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Arsenal confirm Lucas Torreira fractured his right ankle during FA Cup clash with Portsmouth

Torreira was taken off on a stretcher early on during the 2-0 victory at Fratton Park following a crunching tackle from Portsmouth's James Bolton. The midfielder will see a specialist on Friday.




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MARTIN SAMUEL COLUMN: The FA are as guilty as Sturridge in twisted world of football betting

MARTIN SAMUEL - CHIEF SPORTS WRITER: There were only a few hours between Trabzonspor stating that Sturridge's contract had been terminated, and the specific explanation.




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Manchester United captain Maguire is doubt for derby clash after 'rolling his ankle in training'

Harry Maguire is doubtful for Sunday's Manchester derby after missing Manchester United's FA Cup tie at Derby with an ankle injury.




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FA weigh up whether to charge Eric Dier after his confrontation with a fan in the stands

The FA have launched an investigation into the extraordinary scenes when Dier vaulted rows of seats to drag his younger brother, Patrick, away after he became involved in a bust-up with a supporter.




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Rio Ferdinand heaps praise on Man United man Luke Shaw after starring role against Derby 

The left-back has impressed in recent weeks and continued the good form by opening the scoring with a volley that deflected off team-mate Jesse Lingard before looping into the net.




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Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer makes sarcastic jibe at fixture scheduling

While Manchester City's clash with Sheffield Wednesday at Hillsborough took place on Wednesday night, United's game at Derby County was the last of the eight ties on Thursday.




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Manchester United's Jesse Lingard receives vile abuse from fans after Derby win

Shocking footage showed Manchester United fans subjecting Jesse Lingard to a torrent of abuse as he boarded the team bus after their 3-0 FA Cup win at Derby.




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Carlo Ancelotti reveals he didn't speak to Roman Abramovich after he was sacked by Chelsea

Carlo Ancelotti is braced for an emotional return to Stamford Bridge, but says Roman Abramovich never revealed why he sacked him as manager of Chelsea in 2011.




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Frank Lampard backs Eric Dier after fan confrontation

Frank Lampard believes top players deserve more credit for not snapping in the face of abuse from fans after Eric Dier clambered into the stands to confront a supporter.




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Manchester United condemn Jesse Lingard abuse as he boarded coach after FA Cup win at Derby

Manchester United have condemned the fans who aimed verbal abuse at Jesse Lingard as he boarded the team bus after their FA Cup win at Derby County on Thursday night.




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Met Police confirm investigation opened into Eric Dier's clash with fan after Spurs' FA Cup exit

The police have opened their investigation into Eric Dier's clash with a supporter following Tottenham's FA Cup exit against Norwich on Wednesday night.




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PETER CROUCH: Don't blame Eric Dier for his actions, we've all wanted to lamp a 'fan'

PETER CROUCH: The final game of the 2010-11 season was unremarkable. Tottenham played Birmingham at home and we won 2-1 thanks to a last-minute goal from Roman Pavlyuchenko.




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AHEAD OF THE GAME: Arsenal resigned to losing captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang due to wage demands

MATT HUGHES - AHEAD OF THE GAME: The 30-year-old Gabon striker is in talks over a new contract and his demands represent more than a 30 per cent increase on his existing deal.




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Chelsea boss Frank Lampard fires warning to teen star Billy Gilmour after starring against Liverpool

Frank Lampard insists Billy Gilmour will keep his feet on the ground despite the teen midfielder's star turn against Liverpool, where the Scotland youngster Gilmour produced a first-class performance.




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Tottenham legend Gary Mabbutt defends Eric Dier for confrontation in the stands

Comparisons have been made to the infamous Eric Cantona kung-fu kick incident at Selhurst Park 25 years ago. But Tottenham ambassador Mabbutt dismissed that comparison as nonsense.




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DANNY MURPHY: Eric Dier should not have confronted fan... we are breeding a snowflake players

DANNY MURPHY: As a footballer, I heard a lot of things from fans they shouldn't be shouting. I caught a lot of stuff about my mum, my wife, my kids. But you still don't go into the crowd, full stop.




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'Everton is a harder test… my daughter is stronger than Adam Lallana': Roy Keane hails Billy Gilmour

Roy Keane has slated Adam Lallana for being no match for Chelsea youngster Billy Gilmour, who the Manchester United legend heaped praise on after his Liverpool display.




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Arsenal midfielder Lucas Torreira is ruled out for the SEASON after fracturing his ankle

Arsenal will be without midfielder Lucas Torreira for the remainder of the campaign after the ankle injury he sustained in the FA Cup against Portsmouth.




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FA Cup quarter final fixtures are announced with clashes set to take place on March 21 and 22

Leicester and Chelsea are set to open the action at lunchtime on the same day, and supporters can watch the encounter live on BT Sport 1.




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Lucas Torreira provides encouraging injury update after being ruled out for 10 weeks

Lucas Torreira has provided Arsenal fans with a positive update on his recuperation after he sustained a fractured ankle in the FA Cup win at Portsmouth.




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It was supposed to be the biggest game of recent times with Newcastle on brink of FA Cup semi-final

CRAIG HOPE AT ST JAMES' PARK: Not since 2000 have the Magpies been to Wembley. Here, they were potentially 90 minutes away, albeit with Manchester City as an obstacle.




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Next season's FA Cup and Carabao Cup 'could be axed' due to coronavirus schedule mayhem

The scheduling mayhem caused by the coronavirus pandemic could lead to next season's FA Cup and Carabao Cup being axed. Fixture pile up could lead to getting rid of them temporarily.




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'He could get emotional and cry sometimes': Juan Mata reveals his relationship with Louis Van Gaal

Manchester United midfielder Juan Mata revealed former Red Devils manager Louis Van Gaal cried in front of his players during his time at Old Trafford.




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Jesse Lingard has grown familiar with the role of pantomine villain at Manchester United

Jesse Lingard has had his fair share of detractors to deal with over the years, but even he would have been taken aback by the abuse he received trying to board the team bus at Derby County.




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IAN LADYMAN: Don't let domestic cups be virus victims

IAN LADYMAN: The big clubs of this country will have no choice but to reshape the domestic game a little and they will seek to do it in a manner that suits themselves.




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Lukas Podolski insists he should not have been on the sidelines at Arsenal

Lukas Podolski claims he was unfairly sidelined during his time at Arsenal but insists he had a positive relationship with the club including then manager Arsene Wenger.




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Tottenham star Dier escapes rap for confrontation with fan in the stands after police end probe

Dier vaulted rows of seats at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium to drag his younger brother Patrick away after he became involved in a post-match bust-up with a supporter but will face no action.




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FA miss out on TV millions due to IMG withholding payment relating to the quarter-finals

EXCLUSIVE BY MATT HUGHES: Sportsmail can reveal that IMG, who negotiated the lion's share of the £820million FA Cup contract, have withheld a payment relating to the quarter-finals.




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Peter Bonetti will be remembered for his gravity-defying saves and incredible legacy at Chelsea

JEFF POWELL: Bonetti's long battle with Alzheimers ended this Easter Sunday, at 78, and football is in mourning for a goalkeeper so acrobatic and gravity-defying that Chelsea did indeed call him The Cat.




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Michael Oliver admits he would have dished out 11 RED cards in Chelsea vs Leeds FA Cup final in 1970

Michael Oliver has been keeping busy by providing a very modern take on Chelsea's 2-1 FA Cup final triumph over Leeds 50 years ago in the more than feisty replay at Old Trafford.




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Leeds fans descend upon Elland Road to pay tribute to Norman Hunter after he dies from coronavirus

The 76-year-old, who played 726 games in 15 years at Elland Road, was admitted to hospital with Covid-19 earlier this month but failed to make a full recovery in devastating news for the club.




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AHEAD OF THE GAME: FA win battle with Premier League to ensure Cup final remains season climax

MATT HUGHES - AHEAD OF THE GAME: The FA Cup quarter-finals were postponed following the lockdown and will be played despite pressure to prioritise the Premier League.




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Blood, sweat and cheers: Leeds legend Norman Hunter couldn't be defined by 'bites yer legs' banner

The banner was a home-made affair, just canvas strung between a pair of wooden poles. It was unfurled by Leeds United fans at the FA Cup final in 1972, with the message: 'Norman Bites Yer Legs.'




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Danny Murphy and Chris Foy watch Norman Hunter masterclass in 1972 FA Cup final win over Arsenal

Sportsmail columnists Danny Murphy and former referee Chris Foy look back at the 1972 FA Cup final in which the legendary Norman Hunter starred as Leeds beat Arsenal 1-0.




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Billy Clarke raffling Cesc Fabregas's Chelsea shirt from famous FA Cup clash with Bradford

Grimsby striker Billy Clarke is raffling off Cesc Fabregas' shirt to raise money for the NHS and those in need in Bradford. Clarke has set up an online raffle to remember Bradford's win at Chelsea.




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Lineker says he ENJOYS having his football records broken so he's not just 'the crisp bloke'

Lineker secured numerous achievements as a pro, including promotion with Leicester, an FA Cup at Tottenham, and a Copa del Rey at Barcelona. Now, though, he's better-known elsewhere.




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Anton Ferdinand 'cried his eyes out' after missing out on 2006 World Cup

Defender Ferdinand, who won 17 England Under 21 caps, had put himself in contention for a senior call-up after an impressive 2005-06 season for West Ham, who finished ninth.




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Eric Dier hit with FA charge after jumping into crowd to confront fan

Dier claimed he had left the pitch and entered the stands, clambering over rows of seats in an attempt to protect his brother who he noticed had become involved in an argument with an angry fan.




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Liverpool and Leeds could be forced to secure league titles at neutral venues, says police chief

England's top football cop has said that playing football matches at their original venues would 'present challenges' to the police and has suggested that neutral venues be considered.




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FA Cup Final scheduled for August 8 as part of Project Restart

EXCLUSIVE BY ROB DRAPER: The FA Cup Final has been pencilled in for Saturday, August 8, and is expected to be the last game of the season as part of the Premier League's Project Restart.




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Clubs wanted to scrap relegation if neutral grounds are used for games

Relegation is likely to apply when the Premier League resumes and the FA Cup final has been pencilled in for August 8 at Wembley as more details of football's Project Restart emerged.




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Floyd Mayweather won't fight in an MMA ring unless bout is boxing only

Mayweather seemed to become irritated by a female reporter's question about kick-boxing. The 50-0 American fighter replied: 'Sweetheart, please, please. Am I a kick-boxer or a boxer?'




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Mayweather mocks Khan's performance in Canelo defeat: 'We seen him comatose'

Khan has been scathing of Mayweather's upcoming New Year's Eve exhibition bout against 5ft 4in Japanese fighter Tenshin Nasukawa, calling it a 'joke', but now Mayweather has hit back at the Brit.




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ITV signs new deal with US boxing promoter Al Haymon to televise a minimum of 15 fights 

US boxing promoter Al Haymon has signed a deal with ITV to enter the British market - and he wants to kick-off with a fight between James DeGale and Chris Eubank Jr.