Masuaku apologises for spitting in West Ham FA Cup defeat

The Irons full-back was dismissed during Saturday’s loss to the League One leaders and is now facing a six-match suspension West Ham wing-back Arthur Masuaku has publicly apologised for spitting at Nick Powell during the FA Cup loss to Wigan Athletic on Saturday. Masuaku faces a six-match suspension after being shown a straight red card …

A better finisher than Morata? Batshuayi proves he has been harshly treated by Conte

The Blues striker hasn’t had many chances at Stamford Bridge but he provided the goals in a rare start for Antonio Conte’s side against Newcastle Michy Batshuayi is having a pretty good run in the Chelsea first team – with Alvaro Morata having missed the last three games – and he showed his worth with …

Man City team news: Kompany returns for Cardiff clash with Aguero benched

The Belgium international makes his first appearance of 2018 while Raheem Sterling leads the line for Pep Guardiola’s side Manchester City have welcomed captain Vincent Kompany back into their starting XI for their FA Cup fourth round tie at Cardiff City. Kompany has not started a match for City since picking up an injury against …

Chelsea team news: Batshuayi returns to starting line-up against Newcastle

Amid links with a loan move out of the club, the forward gets the nod for Sunday’s fourth-round test while Alvaro Morata misses out Michy Batshuayi has earned a recall to the Chelsea starting XI as the Blues host Newcastle United in Sunday’s FA Cup tie. The forward has struggled for first-team football this season, …

Chelsea vs Newcastle United: TV channel, stream, kick-off time, odds & FA Cup preview

The Blues take on the Magpies in London at the weekend as they attempt to book their place in the next round of the competition Chelsea continue their quest for FA Cup glory when they welcome Newcastle United to Stamford Bridge in the fourth round on Sunday. Antonio Conte’s side saw their Carabao Cup hopes …

Klopp defends video technology after controversies in Liverpool's FA Cup loss

After long delays while officials consulted VAR during Saturday’s FA Cup game, the Reds boss defended the system despite his team’s elimination Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp defended VAR after the technology was criticised for its use in his side’s FA Cup defeat at home to West Brom on Saturday. Alan Pardew suggested the lengthy delays …

'For that price he's fantastic' – Man United boss Mourinho overjoyed with 'cheap' Alexis signing

The Portuguese boss heaped praise on his new signing following his arrival from Arsenal in a swap deal involving Henrikh Mkhitaryan Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho said Alexis Sanchez is a “cheap” signing after his man-of-the-match debut against Yeovil Town in the FA Cup. Mourinho’s side beat neighbours and Premier League leaders Manchester City to …

'Wow, really bad defending' – Klopp fumes as Liverpool crash out against West Brom

The German manager felt his side deserved to exit the FA Cup given the standard of their performance at the back Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp was left stunned at his side’s poor defending as they exited the FA Cup at the hands of West Brom on Saturday. Alan Pardew’s side claimed a 3-2 win in …

Pardew criticises 'mysterious' VAR despite West Brom win over Liverpool

The West Brom manager hit out at the controversial video refereeing technology despite his side progressing in the FA Cup against Liverpool West Brom boss Alan Pardew blamed VAR for causing injuries to his players and confusing the fans in his side’s 3-2 FA Cup win over Liverpool at Anfield. The video referral system was …