Aaron Ramsey knows reaching Wembley is a big boost for Arsenal as their FA Cup quarter-final victory over Lincoln ended a forgettable week in the club’s season. The Gunners eased to a 5-0 win against the non-league outfit after losing to both Liverpool and Bayern Munich in the preceding week, leading to their elimination from the Champions League and dropping severely off the pace in the Premier League title race.
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Elite clubs aren’t producing – manly’ players says Millwall’s Steve Morison
Millwall striker Steve Morison has claimed elite clubs are no longer producing “manly” players ahead of Sunday’s FA Cup quarter-final against Tottenham. The Lions sit sixth in League One and 47 places below their Premier League opponents but they come into this weekend’s tie in excellent form.
All of the biggest claret and blue stories in one place
Jonathan Kodjia was at the double as Aston Villa secured their fourth win in five matches as Steve Bruce’s men got the better of 10-man Sheffield Wednesday at Villa Park. Kodjia struck either side of half-time as Villa claimed a thoroughly deserved three points to catapult themselves into the top half of the Championship table.
Still proud of the Imps: Lincoln City lose 5 – 0 to Arsenal in historic FA Cup match
Lincoln City’s long and historic FA Cup run finally came to an end this evening in front of a sell-out crowd at the Emirates Stadium, home of Arsenal. Manager Danny Cowley has led the Imps on a fantastic journey, and has battled against the odds time and time again.
Sent off Sheffield Wednesday boss Carlos Carvalhal: ‘I know bad words in English! I didn’t use any’
Sheffield Wednesday manager Carlos Carvalhal said Aston Villa’s victory was mainly down to Steve Bruce’s side scoring first – and not his and Vincent Sasso’s red cards. And speaking after the 2-0 defeat, Wednesday boss Carvalhal said: “It’s not important in the game .
The manager was speaking after watching his side claim their fourth win from five matches
Steve Bruce reckons there was one negative from Aston Villa’s win over Sheffield Wednesday – that Barry Bannan wasn’t wearing claret and blue. The diminutive midfielder didn’t have his best game for Wednesday but his involvement was a timely reminder of the mistakes made by the previous regime, particularly in the transfer market.
Listen to Aston Villa boss Steve Bruce’s verdict after the victory over Sheffield Wednesday
Jonathan Kodjia scored twice to take his tally for the season to 15 Championship goals, but it was not until a first-half change from Bruce that Villa started to take control. Rather than throwing on specialist centre half Tommy Elphick, Bruce introduced Alan Hutton to a right midfield role and put Mile Jedinak at the back alongside James Chester.
Aston Villa: Steve Bruce gives his verdict on Mile Jedinak at centre-back
Steve Bruce has hinted that midfield lynchpin Mile Jedinak could be used in defence more frequently during the latter stages of his career. The 32-year-old has excelled in a defensive midfield role throughout this season and has become integral to the way Aston Villa play under Steve Bruce.
Sergio Aguero strikes again as Manchester City reach FA Cup semi-finals
David Silva and Sergio Aguero were on target as Manchester City powered into the FA Cup semi-finals with a 2-0 win at Middlesbrough. Silva put Pep Guardiola’s men on their way to Wembley with the opener after just three minutes before Aguero’s sixth goal in five games cemented victory in the second half.
Silva, Aguero send Man City into FA Cup semis with Boro win
Manchester City’s Sergio Aguero celebrates scoring his side’s second goal of the game during the English FA Cup quarter final at the Riverside Stadium in Middlesbrough, England, Saturday March 11, 2017.
CCJ Judge Urges Jealous Guarding Of The Rule Of Law
St Kitts and Nevis : A Caribbean Court of Justice jurist has advised that people should jealously guard the rule of law. CCJ Judge, Vincentian Adrian Saunders made the point while delivering a lecture as part of the Good Governance Lecture series initiated by the Team Unity administration.
David Silva, Sergio Aguero send Manchester City into FA Cup semifinals
David Silva and Sergio Aguero scored in each half as Manchester City became the first team to reach the FA Cup semifinals with a comfortable 2-0 win at Middlesbrough on Saturday . A dominant City cruised into the last four after Silva gave them a third-minute lead and Aguero struck in the 67th minute, with the visitors missing numerous chances to win by a bigger margin.
No reason for me to leave Atletico Madrid – Griezmann
Atletico Madrid star, Antoine Griezmann has responded to report linking him with a move to Jose Mourinho’s Manchester United. Conventional wisdom holds that France teammate and confidant Paul Pogba will be key to recruiting Griezmann to Old Trafford.
Manchester City mocked (again) for empty seats at the Etihad
City had the chance to cut the gap at the top to Premier League leaders Chelsea, who they still have to play, to eight points, but Guardiola’s side struggled as they lost ground in the title race. It was a strangely subdued performance by City, the result perhaps of Guardiola having opted to rest David Silva and Raheem Sterling from his all-star cast of attacking talent.
Middlesbrough v Man City, FA Cup football LIVE score
JAMIE CARRAGHER ON XABI ALONSO: Why he was Liverpool’s pass master, the wounds that never healed with Benitez over Barry and his gloating call from Euro 2008 after Spain’s historic victory ‘They have to go’: Varnish calls for British Cycling board to resign as she considers legal action after shocking sexism claims cover-up Spurs need to show they aren’t a stepping-stone club if they want to stop Alli following Bale to Spain ‘United are in great form… jumping all the way from sixth to sixth’: Chelsea mock Mourinho’s men ahead of cup clash SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: England should beat Scotland with ease… but if Farrell doesn’t play it could be very close ‘I expected something dodgy and this has proved it’: Varnish not surprised by British Cycling’s cover-up following sexism claims ‘You’re either God and you walk on water or you are the Devil.
Two ex-Rangers stars are among the best players Scott Brown has played with
… the finest footballers he has lined up with. The two former Rangers stars he picked in his #One2Eleven shown on Sky Sports’ The Fantasy Football Club were both young players with him during his time at Hibs. The first was former Rangers right back …
Manchester City Vs Middlesbrough Live Stream: Watch The FA Cup Online
… fans will be hoping that he stays with them for a few more years to come. This should be an intriguing cup clash. Sports fans can see this exciting Third Round FA Cup matchup via Fox Sports (after they enter in their cable information) CLICK TO …
Gossip: Man United ‘plot Sanchez move’, West Brom ‘target Terry’, Everton ‘want Sigurdsson’
On the one hand today’s Hot Football Transfer Gossip is eye-opening, but on the other hand it’s so blindingly obvious that we can’t believe it hasn’t been suggested sooner. Manchester United are being linked with a move for Alexis Sanchez – because of course they are In a move the Express says will be both “sensational” and “stunning”, Jose Mourinho has begun “plotting” a summer swoop for the unhappy Arsenal forward who, as you well know, has less than 18 months to run on his Gunners contract and hasn’t shown much inclination to sign a new one.
Milan livid after Juve win with stoppage time penalty
AC Milan came within seconds of ending Juventus’ 17-month run of home league wins before a hugely controversial penalty gave the Serie A leaders a 2-1 win in a stormy match on Friday. The penalty was awarded for handball by Mattia De Sciglio although Stephan Lichtsteiner’s cross hit him at point-blank range and, in any case, appeared to strike his stomach rather than his hand.
Corry Evans and Craig Cathcart named in Northern Ireland squad to face Norway
Corry Evans has been included in a Northern Ireland squad that has also been boosted by Craig Cathcart’s return for the home World Cup qualifier with Norway later this month. Midfielder Evans has not played in over two months with his ongoing groin issue but his club Blackburn are fine with his selection, while Watford defender Cathcart is available for the first time since the summer’s European Championships having battled his own injury problems.
Mertesacker urges Arsenal to treat Lincoln with respect
Arsenal captain Per Mertesacker admits Lincoln demand respect for their FA Cup exploits this season as the pair meet on Saturday for a place in the semi-finals. The Gunners host the Vanarama National League leaders and go into the match as heavy favourites, despite a recent run of poor form.
Injustice still burns for Bournemouth over Tyrone Mings ban
Bournemouth will host West Ham on Saturday still bristling with a sense of injustice over the ban handed to Tyrone Mings. Bournemouth will host West Ham on Saturday still bristling with a sense of injustice over the ban handed to Tyrone Mings.
Danny Lennon takes an extraordinary swing at his former St Mirren assistant “old school” Tommy Craig
FORMER St Mirren manager Danny Lennon insists the club’s current predicament at the Championship basement can be traced back to the appointment of ‘old school’ Tommy Craig as boss. Lennon has claimed Craig went behind his back because his number two felt threatened by the emergence of current Hearts assistant manager Austin MacPhee behind the scenes.
Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers thinks Rangers caretaker Graeme Murty…
Graeme Murty will be in the dug-out on Sunday before Pedro Couxinha arrives at Ibrox. Brendan Rodgers believes that stand-in Rangers boss Graeme Murty will benefit from the experience of being in the dug-out on Sunday, no matter what the outcome of the game is.
B/R Experts: Big Game Predictions, March 10-13
After a thrilling round of European action which took the breath away, domestic football takes centre stage at the weekend. Premier League and the FA Cup dominate the headlines in England, while we also have league action in Spain, Germany and Italy.
Harry Kane: Millwall loan made me a man
Tottenham striker Harry Kane has admitted his time on loan at Millwall turned him into a man ahead of the teams’ FA Cup quarter-final on Sunday. Kane spent the second half of the 2011-12 season at the Den when he was yet to break through at Spurs and proved an instant hit with the Lions.
From glory to humiliation: PSG loses in dramatic style
… them the game,” PSG right back Thomas Meunier said. “We made an enormous amount of errors.” Shortly after the loss, sports daily L’Equipe’s website carried the headline “A Historic Disaster” along with a picture of midfielder Marco Verratti lying on …
Barcelona receive more penalties than anyone else – and here is the proof
The stats show that over the past five seasons the Catalans have benefited more from penalties won and conceded than any of their rivals Who is favoured more by referees Barcelona or Real Madrid? It is a question that has been debated furiously by fans of Spain’s two biggest clubs for decades and is once again in the spotlight following the events of Tuesday night in the Champions League. Barca completed the greatest comeback in Champions League history at Camp Nou, overturning a 4-0 first-leg deficit to destroy Paris Saint-Germain 6-1 on the night.
Are Conte’s Chelsea as good as Mourinho’s team featuring Robben, Lampard & Terry?
The Blues boss has shocked everyone with his transformation of a club that finished tenth last season, but how does his achievement compare to Jose’s? Antonio Conte and Jose Mourinho prepare to do battle for the second time since the Chelsea manager came to English football, as the Blues take on Mourinho’s Manchester United in the FA Cup. After Manchester City’s 1-1 draw at home to Stoke City, Chelsea’s gap at the top of the Premier League stays at 10 points with only 11 games left to play.
Jamie Carragher makes surprising claim about top four race: Th…
And the Liverpool legend insists missing out on the Champions League will have major repercussions for whatever teams miss out this season. “There’s four or five, maybe even six top managers in this league who are going to be criticised if they don’t win the league.
Millwall boss Neil Harris wants fans to do club proud against Tottenham
Millwall manager Neil Harris has urged supporters to do the club proud with the way they behave at Tottenham on Sunday. The Lions face Spurs at White Hart Lane in the quarter-finals of the FA Cup amid concerns of potential unrest between fans of the two London teams.
Barca mounts 6-1 comeback to oust PSG; Roberto nets winner
Barcelona completed the biggest comeback in Champions League history by beating Paris Saint-Germain 6-1 to reach the quarterfinals on Wednesday, scoring the decisive goal of a 6-5 victory on aggregate in the fifth minute of stoppage time. Barcelona scored three times from the 88th minute, with Sergi Roberto’s dramatic late goal sending the Nou Camp fans wild and making their team the first to overturn a 4-0 first-leg defeat since the Champions League format started in the 1992-93 season.
Pulisic plays best match of career to help Dortmund reach CL quarters
The 18-year-old U.S. national team star scored a goal and set up another to secure the German side’s place in the Champions League quarter-finals Appearing in the biggest match of his budding career, Christian Pulisic played the game of his life Wednesday in the Champions League, adding to his growing reputation as the great American hope. Borussia Dortmund manager Thomas Tuchel named Pulisic a starter for Wednesday’s crucial second leg against Benfica, slotting him in the attacking midfielder role in a 3-5-2 formation.
PSG had themselves and referee to blame for Camp Nou collapse, says Emery
With numerous decisions going against the visitors, their coach was frustrated with the officiating but confessed his men were second best in the end Unai Emery spoke of his frustration at referee Deniz Aytekin after Barcelona mounted an incredible comeback to knock Paris Saint-Germain out of the Champions League. PSG had won the first leg 4-0 in France and, despite netting three within 50 minutes at Camp Nou, Edinson Cavani’s away goal meant that Barca needed to score a further three times to go through.
Chelsea star brands Diego Costa a ‘traitor’ on Instagram ahead of Man Utd clash
Cesc Fabregas uploaded a photograph of himself alongside the likes of Pedro and Cesar Azpilicueta after his Spanish team were victorious in a mini-tournament at Cobham ahead of Monday’s clash with Manchester United. Significantly, Costa was not pictured along with his compatriots and it appears the striker represented Brazil in the final against his international colleagues.
Man Utd boss Jose Mourinho: It’s hard to believe we have to play on that field
Jose Mourinho wants Manchester United’s Europa League clash at Rostov called off due to the state of the pitch, with his anger exacerbated by a UEFA official telling him not to worry as his players were insured. Having described the Europa League last-16 tie as a “bad draw in every aspect”, the United manager’s feelings only worsened upon inspection of the Olimp-2 stadium surface on Wednesday.
Sport24.co.za | Hughes: CL success is the challenge for Pep
Former Manchester City manager Mark Hughes backs current boss Pep Guardiola to lead the club to Champions League success but admits it will be “more of a challenge” than he’s faced before. Guardiola won the coveted European trophy twice with Barcelona in four years but wasn’t able to replicate that in three seasons in Germany with Bayern Munich.
Arsene Wenger slams ‘scandalous’ decisions as Arsenal crash out of Europe
Arsene Wenger hit out at “scandalous” officiating by referee Tasos Sidiropoulos as Arsenal were dumped out of the Champions League having suffered a 10-2 aggregate defeat to Bayern Munich. With the last-16 tie all-but sewn up after the Bundesliga champions ran out 5-1 winners in Germany last month, the pressure on Wenger has intensified after his 10 men lost by the same margin on Tuesday night – the biggest aggregate loss for an English club in the Champions League.
Stoke midfielder Glenn Whelan wants revenge at Man City
Stoke midfielder Glenn Whelan hoping for revenge against Manchester City as he targets West Brom: ‘If we catch them then we’ll keep chasing’ Glenn Whelan is hoping Stoke can get a rare result at high-flying Manchester City in the Premier League on Wednesday, to help them improve on last season’s ninth-place finish. Stoke, who are ninth in the table and five points behind eighth-placed West Brom, were beaten 4-1 at home by City in August, and have won just one of their eight trips to the Etihad Stadium.
Gossip: Man City ‘beat Chelsea to Isco’, Real Madrid ‘target Hazard’, Barcelona ‘want Soares’,
Barcelona have kept us all entertained with their production of Right-Back X Factor, a reality show where every right-footed full-back in Europe believes they have a chance of signing for the world’s most glamorous club, no matter how humble their background. Contestants for the role vacated by Dani Alves last year, and not adequately filled since, have reportedly included everyone from Branislav Ivanovic to Glen Johnson.