Holders Arsenal needed extra-time as they booked their place in the fourth round of the FA Cup with a 2-0 victory against Newcastle at the Emirates Stadium. Goalscorer Emile Smith Rowe had a straight red card downgraded to a booking following a pitch side review by the referee.
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Aston Villa’s academy youngsters produced a valiant effort as Liverpool survived a first-half scare to win 4-1 and progress to the fourth round of the FA Cup. Sadio Mane gave Liverpool an early lead but the sides were level at the break thanks to Louie Barry.
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Republic of Ireland assistant manager Damien Duff has tonight announced he will leave his role with immediate effect. The 41-year-old former Irish international, capped 100 times by his country, took up the coaching position in August alongside manager Stephen Kenny and Keith Andrews.
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Goals from John Stones and Fernandinho booked Manchester City’s place in the Carabao Cup Final at the expense of rivals Manchester United. Pep Guardiola’s men will face Jose Mourinho’s Tottenham Hotspur in the decider at Wembley.
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Mick McCarthy has been sacked by Cypriot side APOEL after a fourth straight defeat last night. Appointed to an already-struggling side in November, with a contract up to the 2022 season, McCarthy has been unable to turn things around. New signing Jack Byrne made his debut for the side last night.
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