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Marmoush fires Man City into FA Cup semis after Haaland limps off

Manchester City secured a 2-1 comeback win over Bournemouth to reach the FA Cup semi-finals.

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Watch VideoPalace and Forest secure FA Cup semi-final spots in thrilling weekend matches

Crystal Palace and Nottingham Forest both secured their places in the FA Cup semi-finals this weekend, with Palace dominating Fulham and Forest edging past Brighton on penalties. As both clubs aim for glory, can they continue their impressive runs?

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Rowan Callaghan|Published

Marcus Rashford double fires Aston Villa into FA Cup semis

Marcus Rashford's career revival continued with his first goals for Aston Villa, inspiring a commanding 3-0 victory over Preston that propelled Villa to their first FA Cup semi-final in a decade.

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AFP|Published

Eberechi Eze leads Crystal Palace into FA Cup semi-finals

Eberechi Eze continued his brilliant form with a stunning goal and assist in a four-minute spell as Crystal Palace demolished Fulham to reach the FA Cup semi-finals.

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AFP|Published

FA defends ball after Pep Guardiola says it is difficult to control

A football controversy is brewing as Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola criticises the FA Cup's Mitre ball, claiming it affects gameplay.

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AFP|Published

Watch VideoManchester United's FA Cup reign ends with penalty shoot-out defeat to Fulham

Manchester United's dismal season reached a new low as the FA Cup holders were dramatically knocked out by Fulham in a tense penalty shoot-out.

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Watch VideoBrighton's Danny Welbeck sinks Newcastle as more red cards are flashed in FA Cup quarters

Danny Welbeck's extra-time heroics propel Brighton into the FA Cup quarter-finals, overcoming Newcastle in a thrilling encounter marred by red cards.

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Watch VideoWATCH | Crystal Palace's Jean Philippe-Mateta in hospital after 'reckless' horror challenge

Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish labels Millwall goalkeeper Liam Roberts' challenge on Jean Philippe-Mateta as 'the most reckless' he's ever seen.

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AFP|Published

Watch VideoLeicester boss Ruud van Nistelrooy furious with 'offside' Harry Maguire winner for Manchester United

Manchester United looked the more likely to find a winner but it did not arrive until the 93rd minute, when Harry Maguire headed home from Bruno Fernandes' free-kick.

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Yolande Du Preez|Published

Watch VideoRuud van Nistelrooy faces Man Utd in FA Cup with Leicester, new dawn for Marcus Rashford at Aston Villa

Ruud van Nistelrooy returns to Manchester United with his struggling Leicester this weekend in the FA Cup.

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Yolande Du Preez|Published

Watch VideoLeaders Liverpool bounce back after late Darwin Nunez brace sinks Brentford

Since the turn of the year, Liverpool had only won one game in four in all competitions, beating minnows Accrington Stanley in the FA Cup third round.

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Watch VideoAmad Diallo dazzles with 12-minute hat-trick as Man United stun Southampton

The Ivory Coast international Amad Diallo -- United's standout player this season -- levelled in the 82nd minute before putting the hosts ahead in the dying seconds of the 90 minutes.

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Yolande Du Preez|Published

Watch VideoArsenal reign supreme in north London derby with comeback win over Spurs

Arsenal's first win in four games in all competitions lifted them within four points of leaders Liverpool, who were held to a 1-1 draw by Nottingham Forest on Tuesday.

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Yolande Du Preez|Published

Gabriel Jesus suffers ACL injury as Arsenal eye January transfers

Gabriel Jesus was stretchered off in the first half of Sunday's FA Cup third-round match against Manchester United.

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Yolande Du Preez|Published

Watch VideoFrom backyard grounds to a thriller at the Emirates . . . The magic of the FA Cup still alive

But you wouldn't have noticed the disparity in resources on the pitch, with Tamworth taking Tottenham to extra time, before Ange Postecoglou sent on the cavalry to save his team's blushes.

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John Goliath|Published

Watch VideoManchester United 'suffered together' to overcome Arsenal in dramatic FA Cup tie

FA Cup holders Manchester United exacted revenge on their return to Arsenal to extend their revival after last weekend's impressive draw at Liverpool.

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Watch VideoLiverpool’s Trent Alexander-Arnold answers critics with stunning strike in FA Cup win

The England international Trent Alexander-Arnold was named captain in the absence of Virgil van Dijk in a much-changed side named by Arne Slot and led by example after a being criticised for his display in a 2-2 draw against Manchester United last weekend.

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Yolande Du Preez|Published

Watch VideoArsenal v Man United headlines intriguing FA Cup third round

Arsenal and Manchester United will fight for a restorative victory in the stand-out tie of an FA Cup third round packed with potential giant-killings, a family divided and a Manchester derby with a difference.

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Yolande Du Preez|Published

Manchester United not yet out of Premier League title race, says Mikel Arteta

Manchester United are 15 points behind leaders Liverpool and four points off the Champions League spots after 13 matches.

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Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

COMMENT: Boorish Man United and their fans are mediocre, and long may the suffering continue

After Alex Ferguson left, Manchester United began to experience a period of mediocrity their fans so richly deserved.

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Michael Sherman|Published

Ruben Amorim: All eyes on new Manchester United in dawn of new era

The 39-year-old Ruben Amorim officially began work for Manchester United on Monday, and one of his first moves was to show interim coach Ruud van Nistelrooy the door as the club confirmed his exit late in the day.

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Michael Sherman|Published

Move over Jose Mourinho, Hugo Broos is the special one for Bafana

What Hugo Broos has done for this Bafana team since he walked out at OR Tambo International arrivals three years ago, is nothing short of phenomenal.

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Michael Sherman|Published

Former Liverpool captain Ron Yeats dies aged 86

Former Liverpool captain Ron Yeats, who led the club to their first FA Cup and two top-flight titles, has died aged 86, the Premier League side announced on Saturday.

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Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Erik ten Hag says he’s no ‘Harry Potter as Manchester United woes continue

A shock FA Cup final win over Manchester City in May helped keep Erik ten Hag in his job despite finishing eighth last season -- Manchester United's lowest ever Premier League finish.

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Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Manchester United sign Bayern Munich duo for R1. 39 billion

Fees for the new Manchester United pair were not disclosed by the English giants, but British media reports estimated the duo had arrived at Old Trafford for a combined £60 million (R1. 39 billion).

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Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published