FA Cup: Liverpool youngsters beat Shrewsbury Town; Wayne Rooney set for Manchester United reunion
4 years, 11 months ago

FA Cup: Liverpool youngsters beat Shrewsbury Town; Wayne Rooney set for Manchester United reunion

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With Klopp determined that he and his senior players had the week off during English football’s new midseason break, Liverpool fielded their youngest ever team for a competitive match Liverpool reached the fifth round of the FA Cup for the first time under Jurgen Klopp. With Klopp determined that he and his senior players had the week off during English football’s new midseason break, Liverpool fielded their youngest ever team for a competitive match — at an average age of 19 years, 102 days — for the fourth-round replay against third-tier Shrewsbury on Tuesday. “He gave words of advice to the players,” Critchley said, “and I can’t thank him enough.” Rooney to face United Wayne Rooney is set for a reunion with Manchester United. Second-tier Derby advanced to a home game against Man United, where Rooney spent 13 years and became the club’s all-time top scorer while winning five Premier League titles, the Champions League in 2008 and the FA Cup in 2016.

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The Hindu  

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Rooney parts ways with Plymouth Argyle after poor run of results
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The Hindu  

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India Today  

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Daily Mail  

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The Independent  

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Wayne Rooney blasts Plymouth side after 6-1 hammering against Norwich - as he insists the club's 'Under-18 team wouldn't concede six goals'
1 month, 1 week ago

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Daily Mail  

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The Independent  

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3 months ago

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The Telegraph  

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Daily Mail  

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Daily Mail  

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8 months, 2 weeks ago

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Daily Mail  

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Manchester United vs Liverpool headlines blockbuster FA Cup quarter-final draw
10 months, 1 week ago

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The Independent  

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Manchester United’s uncanny ability to clinch tight games cannot make up for their alarming lack of cohesion
10 months, 1 week ago

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The Independent  

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FA Cup fourth round draw LIVE: Liverpool, Man City, Chelsea, Wrexham and more learn fate
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The Independent  

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'Job done' as Manchester United avoid FA Cup upset at Wigan
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Hindustan Times  

Manchester United eased the pressure on manager Erik ten Hag by ensuring there was no FA Cup third round shock in a 2-0 win at League One Wigan on Monday. Manchester United's Portuguese midfielder Bruno Fernandes celebrates after scoring against Wigan Diogo Dalot's first-half strike and a controversial penalty from Bruno Fernandes secured United's first away win since November. This …

FA CUP FOURTH ROUND DRAW: Man United could face trip to non-League side, Tottenham host Man City in pick of the ties... and Liverpool are handed a favourable home fixture
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Daily Mail  

Manchester United beat Wigan 2-0 and could face non-league Eastleigh up next Newport County and non-league Eastleigh were presented with the tantalising prospect of hosting Manchester United in the FA Cup fourth round after the Red Devils beat Wigan 2-0 on Monday night. Tottenham Hotspur will play reigning champions Manchester City in the FA Cup fourth round Man United beat …

FA Cup final: Man United looks to derail tactically superior Man City’s treble hopes
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The Hindu  

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1 year, 7 months ago

Ashley Young sends cheeky tweet after doing ex-club Man United a massive favour in top-four race

Daily Mail  

Aston Villa full back Ashley Young posted a cheeky tweet on Sunday morning after doing his former club Manchester United a massive favour in the race for top four. But Villa ended their winning run as they held them to a 1-1 draw, meaning United only need one point from their final two games to secure Champions League football for …

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1 year, 11 months ago

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The Independent  

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Liverpool's FA Cup title defense over; Reynolds at Wrexham
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Liverpool's FA Cup title defense over; Reynolds at Wrexham

The Independent  

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Harry Maguire knows it is a ‘squad game’ at Manchester United
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The Independent  

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Manchester City face potential Arsenal tie in FA Cup fourth round
2 years ago

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The Independent  

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FA Cup: Sheffield Wednesday stun Premier League high-flyers Newcastle United; Liverpool held to 2-2 draw by Wolves
2 years ago

FA Cup: Sheffield Wednesday stun Premier League high-flyers Newcastle United; Liverpool held to 2-2 draw by Wolves

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Josh Windass scored twice in the second half as League One side Wednesday brought the third-placed Premier League club’s 15-game unbeaten run to a halt with a 2-1 victory in the third round of the FA Cup. London: Premier League high-flyers Newcastle suffered a shock FA Cup exit against Sheffield Wednesday and holders Liverpool rode their luck in a draw …

Premier League: Cristiano Ronaldo Snubs Jamie Carragher, Raphael Varane Spears Luis Diaz as Manchester United Shock Liverpool
2 years, 4 months ago

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News 18  

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Manchester United hoping for more FA Youth Cup joy in front of 65,000 fans
2 years, 7 months ago

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The Independent  

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FA Cup: Jurgen Klopp salutes Liverpool as 'best ever' display over Manchester City seals final place
2 years, 8 months ago

FA Cup: Jurgen Klopp salutes Liverpool as 'best ever' display over Manchester City seals final place

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FA Cup 2021-22: Ronaldo misses penalty as Manchester United knocked out by Middlesbrough
2 years, 11 months ago

FA Cup 2021-22: Ronaldo misses penalty as Manchester United knocked out by Middlesbrough

India TV News  

Highlights Jadon Sancho opened the scoring for Ralf Rangnick’s star-studded side Lifelong United fan Matt Crooks levelled and the match finished 1-1 after extra time Every penalty found the net until Anthony Elanga missed his, wrapping up 8-7 win of Boro Manchester United made an embarrassing early exit from the FA Cup after losing to second-tier side Middlesbrough in a …

Man United call up 15-year-old schoolboy Harrison Parker for their FA Youth Cup tie
3 years ago

Man United call up 15-year-old schoolboy Harrison Parker for their FA Youth Cup tie

Daily Mail  

Manchester United have called up highly-rated 15-year-old schoolboy Harrison Parker to their squad for tonight's FA Youth Cup tie with Scunthorpe United. Manchester United have called up Harrison Parker to their squad for tonight's FA Youth Cup tie Yet he'll be spending the day at school first before heading to Old Trafford to meet up with his team-mates ahead of …

Manchester United: ‘We have to learn from our mistakes’ – Bruno Fernandes unhappy with performances
3 years, 3 months ago

Manchester United: ‘We have to learn from our mistakes’ – Bruno Fernandes unhappy with performances

The Independent  

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England picks 4 right backs for Euro 2020; Harry Maguire, Jordan Henderson in
3 years, 7 months ago

England picks 4 right backs for Euro 2020; Harry Maguire, Jordan Henderson in

India TV News  

Trent Alexander-Arnold was one of four specialist right backs selected in England's final 26-man squad for the European Championship on Tuesday, while Harry Maguire and Jordan Henderson were included despite ongoing fitness concerns which make them doubtful for group-stage matches. The seven players cut from the provisional 33-man squad named last week by England coach Gareth Southgate were strikers Mason …

Will Liverpool and Man United stick or twist with their faltering attacks in FA Cup?
3 years, 11 months ago

Will Liverpool and Man United stick or twist with their faltering attacks in FA Cup?

Daily Mail  

The second installment of Manchester United vs Liverpool is almost upon us - and here's hoping to a much more compelling 90 minutes this time round. Liverpool are in the midst of their longest run without scoring under Klopp in the Premier League, last netting five matches ago in the top-flight in the 1-1 draw at home to relegation-threatened West …

Manchester United to host Liverpool in fourth round of FA Cup - Football News - Sportstar
3 years, 11 months ago

Manchester United to host Liverpool in fourth round of FA Cup - Football News - Sportstar

The Hindu  

Manchester United will host Liverpool in the fourth round of the FA Cup after the two arch rivals were drawn together on Monday, with the game set to be played a week after their Premier League summit clash. The two sides, which are both top of the Premier League table and go head-to-head in the league on Sunday, meet in …

FA Cup round-up: Everton need extra time to beat Rotherham, Eberechi Eze could face Covid inquiry
4 years ago

FA Cup round-up: Everton need extra time to beat Rotherham, Eberechi Eze could face Covid inquiry

The Telegraph  

Carlo Ancelotti’s first win as a manager came a few months after Everton’s last major trophy. If the Italian’s latest victory may rank among the least impressive of his 26-year career, at least it spared Everton the ignominy of a fourth immediate exit from the FA Cup in five seasons. Second from bottom in the Championship, with just four points …

FA Cup: Harry Maguire's late winner sends Manchester United into semifinals
4 years, 6 months ago

FA Cup: Harry Maguire's late winner sends Manchester United into semifinals

India TV News  

Harry Maguire's winning goal two minutes before the end of extra time sent Manchester United to the semifinals of the FA Cup. It was a difficult game for Manchester United as Norwich City's tight defence and United's underwhelming wing-play in the first half ensured the first half remained goalless. When the game seemed almost inevitable to go into penalties, it …

Rooney hopes Derby County's teenagers learn from MUN defeat
4 years, 10 months ago

Rooney hopes Derby County's teenagers learn from MUN defeat

The Hindu  

Player-coach Wayne Rooney hopes his teenage Derby County team-mates will benefit from the experience of playing against Manchester United in the FA Cup fifth round. Derby was soundly beaten 3-0 by United at Pride Park on Thursday, with Luke Shaw opening the scoring before Odion Ighalo's brace secured a quarterfinal trip to Norwich City. RELATED| However, the former United captain …

FA Cup: Manchester United ease past Wayne Rooney's Derby County to progress into quarter-finals
4 years, 10 months ago

FA Cup: Manchester United ease past Wayne Rooney's Derby County to progress into quarter-finals

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Derby: Odion Ighalo scored twice as Manchester United beat second tier Derby County 3-0 on Thursday to reach the FA Cup quarter-finals and leave their all-time top scorer Wayne Rooney on the losing side. United will travel to Norwich City in the last eight after the Premier League’s bottom club beat Tottenham Hotspur on penalties on Wednesday. Rooney, who joined …

Odion Ighalo double denies Wayne Rooney as Manchester United move into FA Cup quarters
4 years, 10 months ago

Odion Ighalo double denies Wayne Rooney as Manchester United move into FA Cup quarters

Hindustan Times  

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has challenged Manchester United to compete on three fronts after they moved into the FA Cup quarter-finals with a 3-0 win at Wayne Rooney’s Derby on Thursday. Solskjaer’s side were never in danger of a shock fifth round exit against the second tier Rams as Luke Shaw’s opener and Odion Ighalo’s double booked a quarter-final trip to …

Wayne Rooney tells Manchester United fans to show patience in quest to get back to the top
4 years, 10 months ago

Wayne Rooney tells Manchester United fans to show patience in quest to get back to the top

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Wayne Rooney has called on Manchester United fans …

How Chelsea and Liverpool teens impacted FA Cup showdown
4 years, 10 months ago

How Chelsea and Liverpool teens impacted FA Cup showdown

The Hindu  

Goals from Willian and Ross Barkley gave Chelsea a deserved 2-0 win over runaway Premier League leader Liverpool in the fifth round of the FA Cup. Billy Gilmour's game by numbers vs. Liverpool: 77% pass accuracy 62 touches 37 passes completed 5 tackles 2 take-ons 2 aerial duels 2 clearances 1 chance created Just 18-years-old. pic.twitter.com/wmop3R202o — Squawka Football March …

Wayne Rooney will be ready for Manchester United reunion – Derby boss Cocu
4 years, 11 months ago

Wayne Rooney will be ready for Manchester United reunion – Derby boss Cocu

The Hindu  

Phillip Cocu said Wayne Rooney will be ready for his reunion with former club Manchester United after Derby County earned a FA Cup tie against the Premier League giants. Derby captain and ex-United skipper Rooney, 34, converted a 77th-minute penalty as the Championship outfit defeated Northampton Town 4-2 in Tuesday's fourth-round replay. Rooney – who left United in 2017 having …

FA Cup: Derby County manager Phillip Cocu insists skipper Wayne Rooney will be ready for 'special' reunion with Manchester United
4 years, 11 months ago

FA Cup: Derby County manager Phillip Cocu insists skipper Wayne Rooney will be ready for 'special' reunion with Manchester United

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Wayne Rooney scored a penalty in Derby’s 4-2 victory over fourth-tier Northampton Town in Tuesday’s fourth-round replay to set up the meeting with United, where he spent 13 trophy-laden years and left as their record goalscorer. Derby County skipper Wayne Rooney will relish the “special” FA Cup reunion with Manchester United next month, manager Phillip Cocu has said. The 34-year-old …

FA Cup: Liverpool Under-23 manager Neil Critchley lauds James Milner for training with colts ahead of Shrewsbury win
4 years, 11 months ago

FA Cup: Liverpool Under-23 manager Neil Critchley lauds James Milner for training with colts ahead of Shrewsbury win

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Liverpool’s under-23 manager Neil Critchley has credited James Milner with helping inspire the club’s youngest-ever starting side to their FA Cup fourth-round victory against Shrewsbury Town on Tuesday. With Juergen Klopp opting to rest his senior squad for the replay during the Premier League’s winter break, Milner, 34, took it upon himself to get heavily involved in the young side’s …

FA Cup: Liverpool youngsters lauded by Neil Critchley
4 years, 11 months ago

FA Cup: Liverpool youngsters lauded by Neil Critchley

The Hindu  

Neil Critchley is convinced Tuesday's FA Cup triumph over Shrewsbury Town will not prove to be the defining moment of several Liverpool youngsters' Anfield careers. Ro-Shaun Williams' calamitous own goal 15 minutes from time sealed Liverpool's progression to the fifth round of the FA Cup, despite manager Jurgen Klopp — who handed the reins to academy coach Critchley — having …

FA Cup: Wayne Rooney set for a reunion with Manchester United
4 years, 11 months ago

FA Cup: Wayne Rooney set for a reunion with Manchester United

The Hindu  

Wayne Rooney is poised to face his former club Manchester United after helping Derby County to a 4-2 victory over Northampton Town in its FA Cup fourth-round replay. A reunion between Rooney and the team with whom he became a superstar will now go ahead, with the 34-year-old former England frontman netting a 77th-minute penalty in the win over League …

Liverpool 1-0 Shrewsbury Town: Ro-Shaun Williams own goal seals progression for youthful Reds side
4 years, 11 months ago

Liverpool 1-0 Shrewsbury Town: Ro-Shaun Williams own goal seals progression for youthful Reds side

The Hindu  

Liverpool's youngest-ever side earned a place in the FA Cup fifth round as Ro-Shaun Williams' calamitous own goal gave the Reds a 1-0 win over Shrewsbury Town. Ultimately, it was a huge slice of good fortune which sealed the win - Shrewsbury defender Ro-Shaun Williams heading Neco Williams' crossfield ball into the visitor's net in the 75th minute. But Shrewsbury …

Liverpool FC stars absent from FA Cup match as youngsters step in to win
4 years, 11 months ago

Liverpool FC stars absent from FA Cup match as youngsters step in to win

CNN  

CNN — It is perhaps no surprise English Premier League leaders Liverpool recorded another victory Tuesday – but the fact it was achieved with manager Jurgen Klopp and the club’s star players controversially on holiday has raised eyebrows. But most contentious of all was the non-attendance of Klopp at Anfield for the FA Cup tie, with Under-23 manager Neil Critchley …

Liverpool FC deliberately fields a youthful side, so is the FA Cup ‘damaging itself?’
4 years, 11 months ago

Liverpool FC deliberately fields a youthful side, so is the FA Cup ‘damaging itself?’

CNN  

CNN — Under normal circumstances, a match between Liverpool and Shrewsbury Town would produce a pretty one-sided scoreline. “If the FA had valued the FA Cup they probably wouldn’t have scheduled replays in the first winter break the Premier League has had,” @ThePaulMachin of @TheRedmenTV tells @AmandaDCNN pic.twitter.com/GQA4omptL5 — CNN Football February 4, 2020 That’s because Premier League leader Liverpool …

Klopp stands by decision to rest players for FA Cup Shrewsbury replay
4 years, 11 months ago

Klopp stands by decision to rest players for FA Cup Shrewsbury replay

The Hindu  

Jurgen Klopp defended his decision to rest players and not take charge of Liverpool's upcoming FA Cup fourth-round replay with Shrewsbury Town, insisting he is taking a stand for the good of English football. But that match is due to fall within the Premier League's inaugural mid-season break, when Klopp had promised his senior players they would be afforded time …

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