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The FA Cup third round takes centre stage on Saturday, with top-flight sides entering the competition from this point and several fixtures looking to have giant-killing potential across the weekend. Manchester City have already safely navigated their first hurdle, beating Swindon on Friday night, but the likes of Chelsea, Newcastle United and current holders Leicester City are all in action today.
Premier League managers look set to take very different paths in naming their teams for this weekend’s games, with some eyeing up a cup run and others prepared to rotate – sometimes out of necessity with Covid and injury absences hampering some teams. Antonio Conte has already suggested Tanguy Ndombele is likely to be handed an opportunity for Tottenham against Morecambe. “Tanguy is showing a good commitment, a good attitude in training sessions,” Conte said. “Probably he could play on Sunday in the FA Cup. I think every game is a good opportunity for every player that is not playing so much in the last period to show me that they deserve more consideration.”
Crystal Palace boss Patrick Vieira on the other hand says he’ll name a full-strenght team for their game against Millwall, as they look to go deep in the competition. Follow all the team news, goals and updates from the FA Cup third round below:
Reaction from Cambridge star
Joe Ironside scored the only goal at St. James’ Park as Cambridge United knocked Newcastle out of the FA Cup with a 1-0 victory. Ironside spoke after the game to describe the feeling of knocking out a Premier League side. He said:
I can’t describe it, I am a bit lost for words, it panned out how I dreamed about it last night. I am proud of every single one of us.
“I have got to play here and it it stuff I dreamed of, Alan Shearer was my hero, I grew up idolising him – now I have scored the winner at St James’ Park. It doesn’t matter how they go in, it could have been that or a worldie, I don’t care.
“We have all dug in together and it is a momentous day for the football club.
“[Dimitar Mitov] is one of the nicest kids, hardest working, he has kept us in the game with some brilliant saves. One at the end where he finger-tipped it over the bar He was outstanding.
“He works so hard and on the big stage today he has shone. It was one of those things you will never forget, a pinch me moment, just brilliant.”
Michael Jones8 January 2022 17:24
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GOAL! Is that the winning goal? Carlton Morris has scored again for Barnsley to make it 5-4 against Barrow. There were five goals in last 12 minutes of the 90 so this game isn’t over yet.
Can Barrow fight back one more time?
Michael Jones8 January 2022 17:19
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Barnsley 4-4 Barrow looks to be heading towards a penalty shootout which is the least that Barrow deserve after fighting back from two goals down with just 10-men.
There are still five games to play today including three featuring Premier League teams. Coming up:
Birmingham City v Plymouth Argyle (5.30pm)
Chelsea v Chesterfield (5.30pm)
Hull City v Everton (5.30pm)
Swansea City v Southampton (5.30pm)
Yeovil Town v AFC Bournemouth (5.45pm ko)
Michael Jones8 January 2022 17:16
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GOAL! We’ve got some goals in extra-time. Neal Maupay has scored for Brighton who take a 2-1 lead at the Hawthorns against West Brom. It’s been a tough but well earned comeback from Graham Potter’s side.
At Loftus Road Queens Park Rangers are behind! League One’s Rotherham have a 1-0 lead thanks to Michael Ihiekwe’s deadlock breaker!
Michael Jones8 January 2022 17:09
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Kicking off at 5.30pm Chelsea host the National League’s Chesterfield. Thomas Tuchel has named a strong team with Romelu Lukaku, Timo Werner and Christian Pulisic all starting. Here’s a look at the line-ups:
Michael Jones8 January 2022 17:06
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Three games are heading to extra-time after full-time draws but the rest of the 3pm kick offs have been decided. Huge wins for Boreham Wood, Kidderminster Harriers and of course Cambridge United!
Boreham Wood 2-0 AFC Wimbledon
Kidderminster Harriers 2-1 Reading
Leicester City 4-1 Watford
Newcastle United 0-1 Cambridge United
Peterborough United 2-1 Bristol Rovers
Wigan Athletic 3-2 Blackburn Rovers
Michael Jones8 January 2022 17:03
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There are two games heading to extra time as Queens Park Rangers v Rotherham United ends 0-0 and West Brom v Brighton ends 1-1.
Barnsley v Barrow looks like it’ll have to be decided with another 30 minutes as well. That game is currently 4-4 and into added time.
Michael Jones8 January 2022 16:59
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GOAL! So. Much. Drama! Josh Kay makes it 4-4 with another goal for Barrow against Barnsley!
Thelo Aasgaard scores in the 93rd minute to put Wigan Athletic in front once again against Blackburn Rovers!
Michael Jones8 January 2022 16:57
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Full-time: Cambridge have done it! Last minute pressure from Newcastle couldn’t get Eddie Howe’s men an equalier and the League One team have knocked out the Magpies!
Michael Jones8 January 2022 16:55
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GOAL! Oh my god! What a game at Oakwell. Carlton Morris has put Barnsley back in front over Barrow! It’s 4-3 now with just a couple of minutes left.
Michael Jones8 January 2022 16:54
