Manchester City defenders Nathan Ake and Ruben Dias pictured against Arsenal on October 17, 2020
Man City manager Pep Guardiola hails "incredible" ability of Ruben Dias
The Portugal defender's dedication has impressed his manager as much as his quality on the field.
Jan 9, 22:47
West Ham United manager David Moyes pictured on January 1, 2021
David Moyes desperate to help West Ham embark on FA Cup run
The Hammers face National League Stockport in the third round on Monday.
Jan 9, 22:46
Manchester United players celebrate Scott McTominay's opener against Watford on January 9, 2021
Scott McTominay's header enough to send Man United through in FA Cup
Scott McTominay was one of two survivors from Wednesday's Carabao Cup defeat to Manchester City and led United out as captain for the first time.
Jan 9, 22:25
Chorley's Mike Calveley scores their second goal against Derby County in the FA Cup third round on January 9, 2021
Saturday's sporting social: Chorley channel their inner Adele after FA Cup win
Non-league Chorley saw off a youthful Derby team to reach the fourth round of the FA Cup for the first time.
Jan 9, 22:14
Bury manager Ryan Lowe pictured in December 2018
Plymouth boss Ryan Lowe revels in "massive" win over Huddersfield
Argyle reached the fourth round for the first time since 2008.
Jan 9, 22:09
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta pictured on January 9, 2021
Mikel Arteta "so happy" VAR overturned Emile Smith Rowe red card
The system was only in use at Premier League grounds in the FA Cup third round.
Jan 9, 22:07
Brentford's Saman Ghoddos celebrates scoring against Middlesbrough in the FA Cup on January 9, 2021
Brentford assistant says project "came to fruition" in Middlesbrough win
Halil Dervisoglu and Saman Ghoddos scored as an inexperienced team won 2-1 to reach the FA Cup fourth round.
Jan 9, 22:05
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Further talks to be held over French clubs' European participation
French clubs may be told they are no longer allowed to compete in the Champions and Challenge Cups.
Jan 9, 21:26
Brentford's Saman Ghoddos celebrates scoring against Middlesbrough in the FA Cup on January 9, 2021
Brentford scrape past Middlesbrough to reach FA Cup fourth round
Halil Dervisoglu and Saman Ghoddos scored their first goals for the club, as did Sam Folarin for Boro.
Jan 9, 20:47
Arsenal's Emile Smith Rowe celebrates scoring against Newcastle United in the FA Cup on January 9, 2021
Emile Smith Rowe escapes red card and helps Arsenal past Newcastle
Mikel Arteta had to turn to the bench to help Arsenal progress in the FA Cup.
Jan 9, 20:24
General view of Plymouth Argyle's Home Park from April 2015
Plymouth edge five-goal thriller with Huddersfield in FA Cup
Argyle skipper Joe Edwards struck the winner midway through the second half.
Jan 9, 20:22
Charlie Austin celebrates scoring for West Brom on December 2, 2019
West Brom's Charlie Austin rejoins QPR on loan
The 31-year-old scored 48 goals in 89 appearances in his previous stint with QPR.
Jan 9, 20:08
Liverpool coach Neil Critchley pictured on December 17, 2019
Neil Critchley lauds Chris Maxwell as Blackpool overcome West Brom
Chris Maxwell was playing his first game since December 19 after being struck by coronavirus over Christmas.
Jan 9, 20:07
Lionel Messi celebrates scoring for Barcelona against Granada in La Liga on January 9, 2021
Messi, Griezmann score twice as Barcelona thrash 10-man Granada
The 4-0 success took Barca third in LaLiga as Lionel Messi moved to the top of the season's scoring charts.
Jan 9, 20:06
Crystal Palace winger Eberechi Eze celebrates scoring against Sheffield United on January 2, 2021
Eberechi Eze appears to breach coronavirus protocols during QPR visit
The winger sat in the directors' box as his former club faced Fulham in the FA Cup.
Jan 9, 19:34
Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers pictured on January 9, 2021
Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers hails "excellent performance" in Stoke thrashing
The Foxes won 4-0 at the bet365 Stadium to advance into the FA Cup fourth round.
Jan 9, 19:32
Burnley manager Sean Dyche pictured on January 9, 2021
Sean Dyche insists Burnley deserved to beat MK Dons
Matej Vydra netted an injury-time equaliser before the Clarets won 4-3 on penalties.
Jan 9, 19:31
Wycombe Wanderers manager Gareth Ainsworth pictured in December 2020
Wycombe debutant Admiral Muskwe impresses Gareth Ainsworth
Admiral Muskwe arrived on loan from Leicester this week.
Jan 9, 19:28
Fulham's Bobby Reid celebrates scoring against QPR in the FA Cup on January 9, 2021
Scott Parker backs Bobby Decordova-Reid to fire Fulham to survival
Scott Parker believes the forward can be 'very important' for his team.
Jan 9, 19:00
Swansea City manager Steve Cooper pictured on January 9, 2021
Steve Cooper "cannot imagine" Wayne Routledge leaving Swansea City
Wayne Routledge opened the scoring as Swans made FA Cup progress.
Jan 9, 18:59
Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder pictured on January 2, 2021
Chris Wilder insists victory is more important than personal milestone
The Blades led three times in an entertaining cup tie at the Memorial Stadium.
Jan 9, 18:54
Kilmarnock manager Alex Dyer pictured on August 22, 2020
Alex Dyer: 'Hamilton could not live with Kilmarnock'
The 23-year-old attacker scored both goals as Kilmarnock extended their unbeaten run for three matches.
Jan 9, 18:35
Salford City boss Graham Alexander pictured in October 2019
Graham Alexander claims referee was influenced to award St Mirren penalty
Motherwell's new manager felt referee Bobby Madden was 'influenced' by the Buddies bench.
Jan 9, 18:34
Doncaster Rovers manager Darren Moore pictured in November 2019
Darren Moore hails "absolutely superb" Doncaster in Blackburn win
The League One side booked their spot in the fourth round thanks to Taylor Richards' first-half goal.
Jan 9, 18:33
Bournemouth forward Joshua King pictured in July 2020
Jason Tindall hopes to keep Josh King at Bournemouth
The former Blackburn star has been linked with a move away from Bournemouth again this month.
Jan 9, 18:31
Blackpool's Gary Madine celebrates scoring their second goal with teammates on January 9, 2021
Sam Allardyce's problems continue as West Brom crash out of FA Cup
Seasiders captain Chris Maxwell saved spot-kicks from Kyle Edwards, Darnell Furlong and Matheus Pereira as Blackpool progressed.
Jan 9, 18:22
England's Jos Buttler celebrates his half-century against Australia on September 6, 2020
England's Jos Buttler relishing "great challenge" in Sri Lanka
The 30-year-old has Ben Foakes and Jonny Bairstow for competition in the England side.
Jan 9, 18:14
Exeter City's Matt Jay in action with Sheffield Wednesday's Liam Shaw and Ciaran Brennan on January 9, 2021
Exeter boss Matt Taylor criticises players after Wednesday defeat
Goals in each half from Adam Reach and Callum Paterson helped the coronavirus-hit Owls booked their place in next round.
Jan 9, 18:13
Burnley celebrate after beating MK Dons on penalties in the FA Cup on January 9, 2021
Burnley avoid FA Cup giant killing as MK Dons bow out on penalties
Keeper Will Norris saved two MK Dons penalties after Matej Vydra had scored a last-minute equaliser.
Jan 9, 18:07
Fulham's Bobby Reid celebrates scoring against QPR in the FA Cup on January 9, 2021
Fulham strike twice in extra time to see off QPR
Substitutes Bobby Decordova-Reid and Neeskens Kebano were on target in extra time.
Jan 9, 17:56
Wycombe Wanderers manager Gareth Ainsworth pictured in December 2020
Wycombe thrash Preston in FA Cup to reach fourth round
Goals from Fred Onyedinma, Joe Jacobson and Josh Knight had the Chairboys 3-0 up after just 25 minutes.
Jan 9, 17:27
Sheffield United's Jayden Bogle celebrates scoring their third goal with teammates on January 9, 2021
Sheffield United claim first win of the season as Bristol Rovers bow out
Scotland striker Oliver Burke scored his first Blades goal after joining from West Brom in September.
Jan 9, 17:26
Doncaster Rovers manager Darren Moore pictured in November 2019
Doncaster knock Blackburn out of FA Cup at Ewood Park
Taylor Richards scored the only goal of the game just before half-time as the League One side defeated Championship Blackburn.
Jan 9, 17:24
Greg Kiltie in action for Kilmarnock in late 2015
Greg Kiltie scores twice as Kilmarnock see off Hamilton
The home side edged the first half and went into the interval with a narrow lead through the attacking midfielder's close-range finish.
Jan 9, 17:22
Salford City boss Graham Alexander pictured in October 2019
Motherwell kick off Graham Alexander era with St Mirren draw
Jamie McGrath's penalty cancelled out Devante Cole's opener.
Jan 9, 17:20
Leicester City's Marc Albrighton celebrates scoring their second goal with Timothy Castagne and Dennis Praet on January 9, 2021
Impressive Leicester put four past Stoke to progress in FA Cup
Brendan Rodgers' side progressed with goals from James Justin, Marc Albrighton, Ayoze Perez and Harvey Barnes.
Jan 9, 17:18
Exeter City's Matt Jay in action with Sheffield Wednesday's Liam Shaw and Ciaran Brennan on January 9, 2021
Coronavirus-hit Sheffield Wednesday advance in FA Cup with Exeter win
The Owls had to shut their training ground this week due to a "significant number" of Covid-19 cases but still came out on top.
Jan 9, 17:16
Bournemouth manager Jason Tindall pictured in December 2020
Josh King nets brace as Bournemouth sweep aside Oldham
The game was switched to the Vitality Stadium due to fears over Oldham's frozen pitch.
Jan 9, 17:14
Swansea City's Ben Cabango in action with Stevenage's Danny Newton on January 9, 2021
Swansea cruise past Stevenage in third round of FA Cup
Wayne Routledge and Viktor Gyokeres were on target for the Championship side.
Jan 9, 17:13
Judd Trump pictured in January 2016
Judd Trump and Jack Lisowski withdraw from Masters due to coronavirus
Judd Trump beat Jack Lisowski in the final of the last tournament of 2020, the World Grand Prix, shortly before Christmas.
Jan 9, 16:38
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