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London, United Kingdom | AFP | The FA Cup’s two most successful ever sides will meet in the fourth round as Arsenal host Manchester United in the last 32. Premier League champions Manchester City are at home to Burnley, while Tottenham face a tough trip to Crystal Palace. Holders Chelsea …

Wolverhampton, United Kingdom | AFP | Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp believes an early injury to defender Dejan Lovren highlighted why he chose to name a second-string side in bowing out of the FA Cup 2-1 to Wolves on Monday. Klopp made nine changes to the side that lost narrowly for …

Conakry, Guinea | AFP | Guinea has accepted to stage the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations instead of the 2023 edition, a move that confirms Cameroon as the 2021 hosts, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) president said Monday. “I am delighted with this change in the organisation of the …

Manchester, United Kingdom | AFP | Pep Guardiola has backed a fit-again Kevin De Bruyne to give Manchester City an extra edge as they look to defend their Premier League title from an assault from leaders Liverpool. The Belgium playmaker marked his latest return from injury with a commanding display …

London, United Kingdom | AFP | Dele Alli has pledged to end Tottenham’s 11-year wait for a major trophy as his side head into an explosive League Cup semi-final showdown with Chelsea. Tottenham haven’t won a leading competition since they beat Chelsea in the 2008 League Cup final. But Tottenham …

Washington, United States | AFP | Former England captain Wayne Rooney’s US arrest last month for public intoxication resulted from mixing prescribed medication and alcohol, a spokesman told British media on Sunday. Court records obtained by Washington ABC 7 News and The Athletic showed that the former Manchester United star, …

Doha, Qatar | AFP | England’s women football team will hold a winter training camp in World Cup 2022 host Qatar this month, officials in the Gulf and the English Football Association confirmed on Monday. The team will train at Doha’s Aspire Zone from January 14-22, said officials in Qatar, …

London, United Kingdom | AFP | Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp admits the “outstanding” Naby Keita has yet to reproduce the form that persuaded him to sign the midfielder — but says he has a bright future at Anfield. The 23-year-old started his Liverpool career brightly and has made 18 appearances …

Seville, Spain | AFP | Antoine Griezmann preserved Atletico Madrid’s status as chief challengers to Barcelona in La Liga on Sunday after his stunning free-kick earned them a 1-1 draw at Sevilla. Sevilla would have leapfrogged Atletico into second with a win at the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan and were favourites …

London, United Kingdom | AFP | Burton manager Nigel Clough is not spending much time briefing his players on Manchester City’s qualities because he does not want to “frighten the life out of them” ahead of the first leg of the League Cup semi-final. League One club Burton will head …