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At the other end of the table, Arsenal host Newcastle as they look to leapfrog Manchester City and move back to first in the Premier League. The Gunners slipped to second earlier this week after City clinched a 1-0 win over Burnley.

They need a win today to keep some control in the title race.

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Mikel Arteta urged Arsenal fans to bring the noise at the Emirates Stadium this afternoon as the Gunners look to go 12 points clear at the top of the table.

He said: “We know the meaning of every match here and the opportunity that we have, especially when we play at home. We need to maximise every result. It’s about each individual and how we turn up there. It’s actually impacting the game, the atmosphere and energy in the stadium. Whoever comes tomorrow, I ask them to be with that mindset, energy and commitment, because the team is going to respond beautifully to that.”

Chelsea put seven past Port Vale in a dominant display at Stamford Bridge to book a place in the FA Cup semi-finals

Port Vale last reached the quarter-finals of the FA Cup 72 years ago. They faced Leyton Orient in the 1953-54 quarter-finals and clinched a 1-0 win to reach the semis.

Could that be a good omen for today?

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Yesterday’s results

Brighton 2-1 Liverpool

Fulham 3-1 Burnley

Everton 3-0 Chelsea

Leeds United 0-0 Brentford

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Here we go!

The teams are out across the grounds and we’re about to get under way!

Sonia Bompastor ‘a bit sad’ at League Cup changes while Andrée Jeglertz steels Manchester City for season’s climax

Sonia Bompastor said losing the opportunity to play in the League Cup was a “bit sad,” but she understood the reason for excluding teams that qualify for the Champions League next season. With Chelsea rarely outside the European places the Blues’ 2-0 League Cup final victory over Manchester United on Sunday may well be their last foray in the competition for some time. “I think I understand the reason why the decision is made,” she said after goals from Lauren James and Aggie Beever-Jones secured the win. “For a club like Chelsea, we are playing a lot of games, our schedule is busy, so I understand the reason behind the decision. As much as we want to be competing in every competition and going as far as possible and grabbing as many titles and trophies as possible, I understand. Of course, when you have one competition that is probably going away from you it’s a bit sad.” Suzanne Wrack

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Wrexham’s last five results:

Charlton 0-1 Wrexham

Wrexham 2-1 Portsmouth

Wrexham 5-3 Ipswich

Bristol City 2-2 Wrexham

Wrexham 1-0 Ipswich (FA Cup)

On a dramatic afternoon in the Premier League, Burnley suffered a heartbreaking 4-3 defeat to Brentford, Everton clinched a 3-2 win over Newcastle and Liverpool scored five against West Ham

It’s full-time across the grounds in the lunchtime games. Let’s take a look at the results…

Premier League:

Bournemouth 1-1 Sunderland

Leicester City 0-2 Norwich City

Derby County 3-1 Blackburn Rovers

Portsmouth 0-1 Hull City

Leyton Orient 1-3 Barnsley

Northampton Town 1-1 Peterborough United

Shrewsbury Town 1-2 Walsall

Swindon Town 1-1 Bristol Rovers

Cambridge United 1-1 MK Dons

Shrewsbury Town 1-2 Walsall (live)

Swindon Town 1-1 Bristol Rovers (live)

Cambridge United 1-0 MK Dons (live)

Fleetwood Town v Newport County

Crewe Alexandra v Tranmere Rovers

Barnet v Chesterfield

Notts County v Grimsby Town

Oldham Athletic v Crawley Town

Colchester United v Salford City

Barrow v Gillingham

Bromley v Accrington Stanley

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Liam Rosenior has revealed that one of his Chelsea stars marked the wrong Burnley player in added time yesterday, resulting in Zian Flemming’s equaliser.

The Chelsea head coach said: “An assignment was missed. An assignment, a marking assignment wasn’t done. Flemming, we know, is their best header of the ball.

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Elsewhere in the FA Cup today

Grimsby Town v Wolves

Stoke City v Fulham

Oxford United v Sunderland

Arsenal v Wigan

Referee: Paul Tierney

Assistant referees: Adrian Holmes & Craig Taylor

Fourth official: Craig Pawson

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Full-time: Manchester United 2-0 Tottenham

Carrick earns his fourth successive win as United’s interim head coach.

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Marco Silva at Manchester United? It’s not a bad shout. Out of contract in summer, of course.

Have you played ‘On the ball’ yet?

Arsenal got back to winning ways in the Premier League with a dominant win over Leeds, while Beto rescued a late point for Everton and Bournemouth earned a 2-0 victory over Wolves

Arsenal fan Lenny Peters has messaged in to say:

“As much as Arsenal win with ease against Kairat and Both Havertz & Gyokeres scored. They also seemed to get in each others space a few times. I wonder if they could be great if terrible together?”

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Tomorrow … February (bad enough), but also 10 years precisely from the day Manchester City named Pep Guardiola as their incoming manager.

Please address any and all complaints re: the passage of time to your creator of choice where relevant.

Erling Haaland scored twice as Manchester City cruised to a 3-0 win over West Ham. Meanwhile, Brighton and Sunderland were forced to settle for a goalless draw and Armando Broja snatched a late equaliser for Burnley against Bournemouth

Championship games (3pm unless otherwise stated)

Preston North End 1-1 Norwich City FT

Blackburn Rovers 2-0 Millwall FT

Southampton 1-1 Coventry City FT

Hull City v West Brom

Bristol City v Middlesbrough

Sheffield United v Birmingham City

Watford v Stoke City

Derby County v Portsmouth

Ipswich Town v Sheffield Wednesday

Charlton Athletic v Oxford United

QPR v Leicester City

Manchester City show their resilience, Spurs eye the Champions League and Liverpool look to splash the cash

How much has Manchester City’s mentality evolved and strengthened? After they overcame a stubborn Leicester City side 3-0 on Sunday to claim a ninth straight win, it would appear the answer to that question is “significantly” compared to recent seasons, as they demonstrated a unity and a composure that has perhaps evaded many title hopefuls of old. December last year brought moments when Manchester City’s campaign began to unravel, through a combination of injuries and surprise defeats. On Sunday they looked like potential champions in the sense that they found a way to win what could very easily have become a frustrating game, against a back five in a low block. Andrée Jeglertz pointed to this professionalism and calmness at full time: “I’m very proud and pleased with the patience the players are showing, the trust, the belief. They are not starting to yell at each other, they just keep believing in each other and believing in what we are doing.” Tom Garry