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The Mirror - Football

Mo Salah scores again as Liverpool strike back against Wolves in FA Cup win - 5 talking points

WOLVES 1-3 LIVERPOOL: Second half goals from Andy Robertson, Mohamed Salah and Curtis Jones helped fire the Premier League champions into the FA Cup quarter-finals

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The Mirror - Football

Mo Salah scores again as Liverpool strike back against Wolves in FA Cup win - 5 talking points

The Mirror - Football

FA Cup fifth-round rules: VAR, substitutes, replay and goalkeeper penalty change

There are eight FA Cup games taking place across the weekend with 16 teams ready to be cut down for the quarter-finals

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The Mirror - Football

FA Cup fifth-round rules: VAR, substitutes, replay and goalkeeper penalty change

The Mirror - Football

Harry Maguire's lawyers make Man Utd's star World Cup status clear after conviction

Harry Maguire has been impressive under Michael Carrick and the Manchester United defender is in contention to represent England at the 2026 World Cup this summer

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The Mirror - Football

Harry Maguire's lawyers make Man Utd's star World Cup status clear after conviction

The Guardian - Football

Robertson and Salah help Liverpool to redemption over Wolves in FA Cup tie

This time around, Liverpool made no mistake at Molineux. They remain on the road to Wembley, and thanks to two players signed in 2017, two time-honoured club legends with now uncertain futures. Andy Robertson and Mohamed Salah scored the goals that took the game away from Wolves to soothe the pain of ...

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The Guardian - Football

Robertson and Salah help Liverpool to redemption over Wolves in FA Cup tie

The Guardian - Football

‘People wouldn’t cross the road. Now they cross the Atlantic’: FA Cup ties chart Wrexham’s rise

Thirty-four years on from Mickey Thomas’ winner against Arsenal, the Welsh club seek statement win over Chelsea “It’s just surreal,” says the former Wrexham midfielder Mickey Thomas, scorer of arguably the club’s most famous goal. When he helped strike down Arsenal, the reigning English champions, ...

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The Guardian - Football

‘People wouldn’t cross the road. Now they cross the Atlantic’: FA Cup ties chart Wrexham’s rise

The Guardian - Football

T20 World Cup final, Six Nations, FA Cup and F1 returns – follow with us

Here’s how to follow along with our coverage – the finest writing and up-to-the-minute reports Continue reading...

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The Guardian - Football

T20 World Cup final, Six Nations, FA Cup and F1 returns – follow with us

The Guardian - Football

ITV in talks with advertisers over showing commercials during World Cup drinks breaks

All World Cup matches to break after 22 minutes of each half Adverts can be either normal breaks or split-screen version ITV is in talks with its commercial partners about showing adverts during the mid-half drinks stoppages that will take place in every match at this summer’s World Cup. Global ...

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The Guardian - Football

ITV in talks with advertisers over showing commercials during World Cup drinks breaks

The Guardian - Football

Women’s Africa Cup of Nations postponed just 12 days before the start

Caf reschedules tournament after weeks of speculation Decision due to ‘unforeseen circumstances’ The Confederation of African Football (Caf) has confirmed the postponement of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations to July and August, just 12 days before the tournament was due to start. The decision ...

24 hours ago

The Guardian - Football

Women’s Africa Cup of Nations postponed just 12 days before the start

BBC sport

Mexico to deploy 100,000 security personnel for World Cup

World Cup co-hosts Mexico plan to deploy nearly 100,000 security personnel to protect fans at this summer's tournament, amid ongoing cartel violence in the country.

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BBC sport

Mexico to deploy 100,000 security personnel for World Cup

BBC sport

Sutton's FA Cup fifth-round predictions v Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight

BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton takes on Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight plus the BBC readers and AI with his predictions for this weekend's FA Cup fifth-round ties.

1 day ago

BBC sport

Sutton's FA Cup fifth-round predictions v Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight

The Mirror - Football

Alan Shearer singles out Liverpool star Arne Slot should have played more this season

Andy Robertson showed his class in Liverpool's FA Cup win at Wolves as the left-back scored the opener before the defender made his feelings clear on his frustrating year

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Alan Shearer singles out Liverpool star Arne Slot should have played more this season

The Mirror - Football

Andy Robertson shows true colours with message to Milos Kerkez and Liverpool transfer chiefs

Liverpool claimed a 3-1 win over Wolves in the FA Cup with Andy Robertson playing a key role in the victory

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Andy Robertson shows true colours with message to Milos Kerkez and Liverpool transfer chiefs

The Mirror - Football

Wolves remember Diogo Jota with unique tribute as Liverpool fans unite to honour striker

Wolves unveiled several pieces of specially created artwork that honour Diogo Jota before their FA Cup clash with Liverpool, with the supporters combining to pay tribute

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Wolves remember Diogo Jota with unique tribute as Liverpool fans unite to honour striker

The Mirror - Football

Steven Gerrard gets his Liverpool wish as Arne Slot answers call to start youngster

Liverpool youngster Rio Ngumoha will start in his side's FA Cup clash at Wolves - after Steven Gerrard made it known that the teenager needed to get an opportunity

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Steven Gerrard gets his Liverpool wish as Arne Slot answers call to start youngster

The Mirror - Football

Arne Slot sack position made clear as Liverpool manager questioned 'without doubt'

Alan Shearer believes Liverpool manager Arne Slot's job could be at risk if the Reds fail to qualify for the Champions League after their 2-1 loss to Wolves left them sixth in the Premier League

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Arne Slot sack position made clear as Liverpool manager questioned 'without doubt'

The Mirror - Football

Staggering amount Liverpool have agreed to pay Diogo Jota's family speaks volumes

Liverpool forward Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva died in a car accident in Spain in July 2025

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Staggering amount Liverpool have agreed to pay Diogo Jota's family speaks volumes

The Mirror - Football

Tottenham facing squad decimation with Man Utd and Liverpool among transfer vultures

Tottenham Hotspur are at risk of being relegation to the Championship which may see some players leave the club - and Premier League sides could already be circling

6 hours ago

Tottenham facing squad decimation with Man Utd and Liverpool among transfer vultures

The Guardian - Football

Mikel Arteta keeps focus to ensure Stag party doesn’t end in tears for Arsenal

Manager knows his quadruple-chasers have a target on their back in their FA Cup fifth round trip to Mansfield Mikel Arteta knows the score. There is a reason why Arsenal’s trip to Mansfield Town on Saturday is the tie of the FA Cup fifth round, why it has been selected by TNT Sports for a 12.15pm ...

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Mikel Arteta keeps focus to ensure Stag party doesn’t end in tears for Arsenal

The Guardian - Football

‘I couldn’t be like that’: Nigel Clough on his dad, keeping it real and preparing for Arsenal

Mansfield’s manager hopes his team can handle the occasion when they host the Premier League leaders in the FA Cup fifth round The birds are singing and the rain has abated. Nigel Clough and his wife, Margaret, are taking their dog, Bobbie, for a long peaceful walk around the beautiful Derbyshire ...

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‘I couldn’t be like that’: Nigel Clough on his dad, keeping it real and preparing for Arsenal

The Guardian - Football

Saka responds to criticism of Arsenal by insisting ‘we don’t listen to that stuff’

Forward says all that matters is they keep winning Saka unconcerned by lower goals and assist tally Bukayo Saka says he is untroubled by the rising tide of criticism against Arsenal and wants to do one thing and one thing alone – win. The winger marked his 300th appearance for the club with the ...

24 hours ago

Saka responds to criticism of Arsenal by insisting ‘we don’t listen to that stuff’

The Guardian - Football

‘Only one team tried to play’: Hürzeler hits out at Arsenal after win at Brighton

‘They are doing their own rules, no matter how they play’ Arsenal moved seven points clear at top with 1-0 victory Fabian Hürzeler accused Arsenal of playing by their own rules in a void left by weak Premier League refereeing in a furious broadside at their approach. The Brighton manager boiled ...

1 day ago

‘Only one team tried to play’: Hürzeler hits out at Arsenal after win at Brighton

The Guardian - Football

Was that the night Arsenal won the Premier League? | Football Weekly – video

Robyn Cowen is joined by Barry Glendenning, John Brewin and Jonathan Liew as Manchester City drop points against Nottingham Forest and Arsenal extend their lead at the top of the table to seven points. On the podcast today: was this the night Arsenal won the title? An unconvincing victory at Brighton ...

1 day ago

Was that the night Arsenal won the Premier League? | Football Weekly – video

BBC sport

Saka scores only goal as leaders Arsenal edge past Brighton

Bukayo Saka scores the only goal as Arsenal beat Brighton 1-0 at the Amex to move seven points clear at the top of the Premier League.

2 days ago

Saka scores only goal as leaders Arsenal edge past Brighton

BBC sport

Why Arsenal tie is like 'shotgun wedding' for Mansfield

Mansfield Town owner John Radford and CEO Carolyn Radford talk about what it has taken to get the Stags ready to face Arsenal in the FA Cup on Saturday.

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Why Arsenal tie is like 'shotgun wedding' for Mansfield

The Guardian - Football

Football Daily | Water breaks with added advertising: it’s another Fifa player welfare win

Sign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now" Sign up now! The last time the USA hosted the World Cup, drinks breaks – or the lack thereof – became a scorching bone of contention. Upset at having to stand on the touchline listening to the pasty skin of Tommy Coyne, Steve Staunton and assorted other Irish ...

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Football Daily | Water breaks with added advertising: it’s another Fifa player welfare win

The Guardian - Football

The Ladies Football Club shines light on women’s game and battle against injustice | Emma John

New play at the Crucible highlights early struggles and shows the dissolving division between sport and the performing arts The Crucible Theatre is best known for hosting snooker, but it claims a place in football history too. On its outer wall, a blue plaque marks the site where the Sheffield Rules ...

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The Ladies Football Club shines light on women’s game and battle against injustice | Emma John

The Guardian - Football

Australian government urged to protect Iran football players after national anthem backflip

Players sing and salute anthem before Asian Cup game Refugee Council: ‘Team members at risk if they return’ The Australian government has been urged to allow the Iran women’s national team players to remain in Australia after a state-aligned conservative commentator in Iran described them as ...

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Australian government urged to protect Iran football players after national anthem backflip

BBC sport

'Howard Webb, where are you?' - How we can stop VAR ruining football

In his BBC Sport column, former Premier League boss Tony Pulis explains how VAR has become a monster, and why people in the game should be asked how to fix it.

15 hours ago

'Howard Webb, where are you?' - How we can stop VAR ruining football

The Independent - Football

Tottenham are dreadful and only getting worse after two fatal errors

Spurs are now just one point above the drop zone, with West Ham and Nottingham Forest picking up form to drag them into a relegation scrap after a trend of poor decisions both on and off the pitch

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Tottenham are dreadful and only getting worse after two fatal errors

The Mirror - Football

Tottenham 'ready second manager change' as brutal fan questions force owners into corner

Igor Tudor has only had three games in charge at Tottenham and already there is talk of a change in the dugout with the club's relegation fears only growing as fan anger mounts

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Tottenham 'ready second manager change' as brutal fan questions force owners into corner

The Mirror - Football

Alan Shearer makes extraordinary Tottenham relegation claim as Spurs stare down barrel

Tottenham's demise continued on Thursday night with another loss and relegation from the Premier League is a realistic possibility despite their stature, history and wealth

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Alan Shearer makes extraordinary Tottenham relegation claim as Spurs stare down barrel

BBC sport

Pressure mounts on Tudor as Tottenham lose at home to Palace

Tottenham stay just one point above the Premier League relegation zone following a 3-1 home defeat by Crystal Palace, having had to play more than 45 minutes with 10 men after Micky van de Ven was sent off.

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Pressure mounts on Tudor as Tottenham lose at home to Palace

The Mirror - Football

Man Utd braced for financial blow as Scott McTominay transfer update emerges

Scott McTominay has been linked with a move back to the Premier League in recent months, with Manchester United one of the clubs said to be interested in their former midfielder

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Man Utd braced for financial blow as Scott McTominay transfer update emerges

The Mirror - Football

Dwight Yorke sacked from managerial role as Man Utd icon refuses to accept pay cut

Dwight Yorke's time as Trinidad & Tobago boss has come to an end after they missed out on qualification for the World Cup - whilst he also opted against taking a pay cut

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Dwight Yorke sacked from managerial role as Man Utd icon refuses to accept pay cut

The Mirror - Football

Man Utd reject stuns pundit with 'best performance' he's seen this season

Chelsea hammered Aston Villa on Wednesday with Alejandro Garnacho leaving his mark on Stan Collymore, who was hugely impressed with the former Manchester United star

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Man Utd reject stuns pundit with 'best performance' he's seen this season

BBC sport

Ten-man Newcastle score late winner to beat Man Utd

Substitute William Osula scores a stoppage-time winner to help 10-man Newcastle beat Manchester United 2-1 at St James' Park, as Michael Carrick suffers his first defeat as Red Devils boss.

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Ten-man Newcastle score late winner to beat Man Utd