Welcome to The Sportsman's LIVE football blog, where we will be bringing you all the biggest updates and quirkiest stories right here. There will be plenty of reaction to the weekend's Premier League games but there will also be plenty of build-up for the final matchday of the Champions League group stage,
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A huge win for Everton as they walk away with all three points after a moment of magic from Demarai Gray.
Everton take the lead in stoppage time after an absolute SCREAMER from Demarai Gray - what a hit! π
An incredible strike from outside the box by Demarai Gray fires Everton into the lead with just minutes left on the clock.
Third time is the charm! Richarlison finally gets his name on the scoresheet, and this one will not be ruled out by VAR.
Another Everton goal is ruled out by VAR, Richarlison scores from an offside position. Arsenal remain 1-0 up at Goodison.
Arsenal head into the break with a 1-0 lead, Martin Odegaard scored minutes before the whistle and just moments after Richarlison's goal was ruled out for offside.
A number of Everton fans headed for the exits in the 27th minute of today's game at Goodison to mark 27 years without a trophy.
Boreham Wood/St Albans vs Wimbledon
Yeovil vs Bournemouth
Stoke vs Leyton Orient
Swansea City vs Southampton
Chelsea vs Chesterfield
Liverpool vs Shrewsbury Town
Cardiff City vs Preston NE
Coventry City vs Derby County
Burnley vs Huddersfield Town
West Brom vs Brighton
Kidderminster Harriers vs Reading
Leicester City vs Watford
Mansfield Town vs Middlesbrough
Hartlepool Utd vs Blackpool
Hull City vs Everton
Bristol City vs Fulham
Tottenham vs Morecambe
Millwall vs Crystal Palace
Port Vale vs Brentford
Swindon Town vs Man City
Wigan Athletic vs Blackburn Rovers
Luton Town vs Harrogate Town
Birmingham vs Plymouth Argyle
Manchester United vs Aston Villa
Wolves vs Sheffield Utd
Newcastle vs Cambridge Utd
Barnsley vs Ipswich Town/Barrow
Peterborough Utd vs Bristol Rovers
West Ham vs Leeds
QPR vs Rotherham
Charlton vs Norwich
Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal
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π¨π Granit Xhaka starts!
π«π· Alex Lacazette leads the line
#EVEARS
As the FA Cup third round draw edges closer, you will be interested to know that the competition was an inception in the original Sportsman offices in London. Read more below.
Since 2015/16, only Mohamed Salah (22) has achieved that feat more often in the competition
#TOTNOR
Tottenham Hotspur captain and goalkeeper Hugo Lloris is in talks with the club over a new contract.
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has backed star midfielder Kevin De Bruyne to return to his best after a slow start to the season.
By @JamieJackson___ #MCFC #ChampionsLeague
Southampton are reportedly closing in on the signing of free agent and veteran goalkeeper Willy Caballero amidst an injury crisis in the goalkeeping ranks at St Mary's.
The 40-year-old has been without a club since the summer and will fill the hole left by McCarthy's & Forster's injuries.
#SaintsFC
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Here's everything you need to know about tonight's FA Cup 3rd round draw...
The draw starts at 7pm, before the final second-round tie between Boreham Wood and St Albans City.
It is live on the BBC Sport website and app, BBC Radio 5 Live, ITV4 and the FA's social media channels.
The draw numbers
1 Bournemouth
2 Arsenal
3 Aston Villa
4 Barnsley
5 Birmingham City
6 Blackburn Rovers
7 Blackpool
8 Brentford
9 Brighton & Hove Albion
10 Bristol City
11 Burnley
12 Cardiff City
13 Chelsea
14 Coventry City
15 Crystal Palace
16 Derby County
17 Everton
18 Fulham
19 Huddersfield Town
20 Hull City
21 Leeds United
22 Leicester City
23 Liverpool
24 Luton Town
25 Manchester City
26 Manchester United
27 Middlesbrough
28 Millwall
29 Newcastle United
30 Norwich City
31 Nottingham Forest
32 Peterborough United
33 Preston North End
34 Queens Park Rangers
35 Reading
36 Sheffield United
37 Southampton
38 Stoke City
39 Swansea City
40 Tottenham Hotspur
41 Watford
42 West Bromwich Albion
43 West Ham United
44 Wolverhampton Wanderers
45 Yeovil Town
46 Bristol Rovers
47 Port Vale
48 Morecambe
49 Hartlepool United
50 AFC Wimbledon
51 Wigan Athletic
52 Leyton Orient
53 Cambridge United
54 Mansfield Town
55 Swindon Town
56 Rotherham United
57 Charlton Athletic
58 Boreham Wood or St Albans City
59 Kidderminster Harriers
60 Shrewsbury Town
61 Chesterfield
62 Plymouth Argyle
63 Ipswich Town or Barrow
64 Harrogate Town
The Sportsman did some digging to find out the five most vital goalscorers for clubs in the Premier League. Find out who they are below.
1β£ Lionel Messi - 2.9%
2β£ Karim Onisiwo - 2.9%
3β£ Harry Kane - 3.1%
Hungarian boss Marco Rossi is of the understanding that Chelsea are set to sign Atilla Szalai from Fenerbahce.
Manchester United boss Ralf Rangnick has singled out star attacker Cristiano Ronaldo for praise after securing his first win in the Old Trafford hot seat.
Another positive step for the women's game.
Bad news for Rangers fans as they are told they won't be able to go to their Europa League match away against Lyon.
Jurgen Klopp was asked on the behind-the-scenes contract extension talks with Mo Salah.
#ACMLIVΒ |Β @TheAnfieldTalk
Ahead of The Ashes, we take a look at the best Australian footballers to have graced the Premier League. Find out the five The Sportsman have chosen below.
Sky Sports pundit Jamie Carragher has revealed that Borussia Dortmund goal machine Erling Haaland will be in the studio tonight for the Premier League clash between Everton and Arsenal.
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En wat voor een...
#OnThisDay
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has revealed that he is going to rotate his side for the Champions League clash against AC Milan at San Siro.
It's not quite Christmas, but FA Cup third round draw day is as good as for football fans. The draw takes place at 7pm this evening.
The draw for the third round of the #FACup takes place at 19:00 GMT.
Who do you want in the next round? π€ #bbcfootball
Fulham fan Rhys, who has cerebral palsy and was the victim of online bullying, has recently been given a behind the scenes experience at the Match of the Day studios. A really positive thing to see on Monday.
Since then he's met his heroes, celebrated a goal with his beloved Fulham and now got see behind the scenes at Match of the Day & #BBCBreakfast β¬οΈ
If Man City π Leipzig last time out was anything to go by we can expect fireworks this week π₯
#UCL
Sheffield Wednesday are monitoring Huddersfield Town left-back Josh Ruffels.
Ruffels starred in Oxford's run to the League One play-offs last season but has found first team football hard to come by since moving to West Yorkshire. π¦π
Bristol Rovers manager Joey Barton has been found not guilty in the case in which he was accused of assaulting former Barnsley manager Daniel Stendel.
If the FA are serious about bridging the gap between Mens and Womens football then this is surely one of the areas that needs addressing immediately. Embarrassing.
Reports are suggesting he could end up with a ban for as long as 6months. The German police have also been informed after a criminal compliant was filed against the Dortmund youngster.
Paris Saint-Germain forward Kylian Mbappe has refused to rule out staying in Paris with his contract set to end in the summer.
Based on the 1985/86 home kit
Made with @fifakitcreator
@LFC @LiverpoolFCW @LFCUSA @TheAnfieldWrap @SpionKop1906 @Nike @nikefootball @Footy_Headlines @premierleague @ChampionsLeague #LFC #YNWA #Liverpool #BOSS #kitcreator #customkit
When it comes to concept kits, we're not always a fan. But this. π₯
Zlatan Ibrahimovic was asked to show his ID every time he arrived at Manchester United training by the same security guard, and this was his response...
Matchday six of the Champions League group stage is upon us. Find out the details below of all the English club clashes across Tuesday and Wednesday.
Arsenal have decided to loan out 20-year-old striker Folarin Balogun in January, with several clubs interested in the youngster.
Liverpool attacker Mohamed Salah has spoken about his desire to stay at Anfield, as the contract situation with the club remains uncertain.
βThere is no problem but we have to reach an agreement for the contract. It's up to Liverool boardβ, he said to MCB via @livechonews. πͺπ¬
@samkerr1 with an incredible chip over Zinsberger π
@ChelseaFCW #WomensFACupFinal
Everton boss has been given the full support of the club's board amid struggling form in the Premier League.
He went on to have a half decent career with the club didn't he...
Arsenal travel to Everton tonight in the Premier League where Gunners boss and former Toffees star Mikel Arteta returns to his old club. The Spaniard spent six years on Merseyside before his move to Arsenal in 2011. Read about his Everton career below.
