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Yes Match Of The Day may have been on Two nights ago but I’ve only got round to watching half of it so here’s Part 1 of a few quick thoughts. Leicester overcome another hurdle and for every week that we say “Well now is surely the time that they …

Manchester United midfielder Michael Carrick could start after coming off the bench on Saturday following a four-match lay-off with a knee injury. Bastian Schweinsteiger could be out for a month after a scan showed his knee problem to be worse than first thought. Stoke defender Marc Wilson is expected to …

The biggest and probably fair to say only upset was Shrewsbury’s dramatic win over Sheffield Wednesday as a 97th Minute winner sees The Shrews in the 5th Round Draw for the first time since 2000 Liverpool Reserves vs West Ham didn’t live up to the billing, although Liverpool’s young team …

Crystal Palace are expected to name a strong line-up ahead of the FA Cup fourth round tie with Stoke. Manager Alan Pardew says new signing Emmanuel Adebayor will not start for the match as he is not match ready. Stoke midfielder Charlie Adam (calf) may be absent after coming on …

Defender Jon Flanagan could make his first start since May 2014 on Tuesday as Liverpool attempt to beat Stoke and reach the Capital One Cup final. The Reds, who lead 1-0 from the first leg, could be without right-back Nathaniel Clyne (knee), while defender Dejan Lovren is not fully fit …

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is considering selecting Alexis Sanchez for the first time since he suffered a hamstring injury in November. New signing Mohamed Elneny is eligible but is unlikely to start. Stoke’s Xherdan Shaqiri, who missed the win over Norwich, is again sidelined with a hamstring injury, while Geoff …

Stoke defender Geoff Cameron and midfielder Stephen Ireland are doubtful after missing the FA Cup match against Doncaster because of injury. Manager Mark Hughes is expected to recall his established players, having made nine changes for Saturday’s game. Matt Jarvis is in line for his first Norwich appearance since October …

It didn’t quite live up to the stature of a Semi Final but Liverpool will be happy with their slender first leg advantage Although it came at a cost as hamstring injuries to Philippe Coutinho and Dejan Lovren saw them subbed off in the first half Eyes were raised before …

Manchester City came away from Vicarage Road with all 3 points, it looked like another miserable trip on the road for City but two goals in the last 10 minutes managed to turn the game around. Those turnarounds can make all the difference come the end of the season. That …

No 5 Good, 5 Bad today as I haven’t really got the time and I drunk too much yesterday but here are a few brief Match Of The Day musings. Manchester United vs Chelsea was an absolute stinker. United were too afraid to lose and Chelsea played without a striker. …