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Who will win FA Cup 2018-19? Favourites, outsiders & underdogs

With the last 16 looming round the corner Goal takes a look at the top contenders to win football's oldest cup competition

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James reflects on failed Leeds move

The midfielder was set for a transfer to Elland Road on deadline day before Swansea pulled the plug on his potential switch

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Neymar injury: What games will the PSG star miss?

The Brazilian has broken his metatarsal and will be forced to watch his club side's European clashes with Manchester United from the sidelines

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'It doesn't affect me' - Pickford still confident after derby blunder

The England international dropped a clanger in the Merseyside derby in December but has not been dwelling on his error

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'Arnautovic situation created bad atmosphere'

Speculation has been rampant through January about the future of the club's star man and their form has suffered for it

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Who is Neymar's sister? Rafaella & her birthday 'curse'

The Brazilian forward has an unfortunate habit of missing games for both PSG and Barcelona whenever his sibling's birthday rolls around

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'Stones could be world-class'

Richard Dunne has been pleased with the centre-half's progress and is a fan of the England international's partnership with Aymeric Laporte

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Chelsea midfielder Palmer joins Bristol City on loan

The 22-year-old joins the Championship club until the end of the season after his spell at Blackburn was cut short

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'No Messi means I have to rotate'

The Magpies struggled during the busy festive period but their manager has explained his reasoning for tinkering with his team

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'Solskjaer has brought happiness to Man Utd'

The Norwegian has enjoyed a perfect start to his time as interim boss at Old Trafford since replacing Jose Mourinho in December

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'Solskjaer has brought happiness to Man Utd'

The Norwegian has enjoyed a perfect start to his time as interim boss at Old Trafford since replacing Jose Mourinho in December

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'Everton have no big plans for January'

Despite spending big in the past couple of years, new arrivals at Goodison Park this month are unlikely

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'Hudson-Odoi would be a great signing for Bayern'

The winger would be welcomed at the Allianz Arena and could make a similar impression to Jadon Sancho at Borussia Dortmund

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'Everton have no big plans for January'

Despite spending big in the past couple of years, new arrivals at Goodison Park this month are unlikely

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'Solskjaer has brought happiness to Man Utd'

The Norwegian has enjoyed a perfect start to his time as interim boss at Old Trafford since replacing Jose Mourinho in December

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New Saints boss Hasenhuttl: Tactics, trophies & transfers

The Saints have confirmed the Austrian as their new manager until June 2021 after sacking Mark Hughes at the start of the week

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'The way Guardiola gets Man City to play is amazing'

The Brazilian has been in awe of the Spaniard’s tactics since he came to the club in 2016 and has also praised compatriot Fernandinho

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Chelsea loanee Brown eager to make Leeds debut

The Chelsea midfielder has been out for 10 months following an ACL injury, but is now back to fitness and ready to play

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I want to play with Mbappe - Diop

The young centre-half has impressed during his short time in the Premier League and he hopes a senior call up for Les Bleus is on the horizon

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Benitez believes run-up to Christmas will be key

The Magpies boss has highlighted the next few weeks as his team’s best chance to move away from the Premier League relegation battle

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Armstrong has no regrets over Southampton move

The Scottish midfielder has struggled for regular starts at St Mary's but he remains happy with his decision to sign for Mark Hughes's side

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'Ranieri is a great appointment'

The Bulgarian played under the Italian at Monaco and feels he can keep the Cottagers in the Premier League after taking over from Slavisa Jokanovic

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Lloris calls for consistency at Tottenham

The France captain wants Spurs to build on their good start in order to guarantee a top-four finish for the fourth consecutive year

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How Ranieri can keep Fulham in the Premier League

The former Leicester boss was announced as the new manager at Craven Cottage to replace the sacked Slavisa Jokanovic

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Winks looking to learn from Rooney

The Tottenham midfielder wants to gain as much as he can from training and playing alongside Man Utd and England's record goalscorer

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Wilshere: I haven’t heard from Southgate

The West Ham midfielder was left out of the Three Lions' World Cup squad but remains hopeful of playing for the national team again

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Benitez optimistic Hayden will stay at Newcastle

The midfielder handed in a transfer request over the summer but the Magpies manager is insistent that he is happy at St James’ Park

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'I feel like I should be here'

The Bournemouth forward earned his first selection to the national team after scoring six times in 12 Premier League games this season

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Allegri quashes Benatia exit rumours

The Moroccan defender has been linked with a move away from the Italian champions in the January transfer window

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Will sacking Jokanovic save Fulham from relegation?

The Cottagers spent heavily in the summer upon their return to the top-flight but find themselves struggling inside the drop zone after nine matches

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'Gomes can give us something different'

The midfielder made his belated Premier League debut against Crystal Palace and the Portugal international is being tipped to keep on impressing

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'Rodgers won't leave Celtic amid Newcastle & Leicester links'

The Northern Irish manager has been linked with a return to the Premier League, but he has been backed to continue his successful reign at Parkhead

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Defoe: I won't rule out a return to MLS

The English striker scored 11 in 19 for Toronto in 2014 and has been struggling for opportunities with Premier League side Bournemouth this season

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Muto hopes to build on Man United goal

The Japan international started for the first time at Old Trafford and now wants to make the most of his opportunity in Rafa Benitez's side

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Barkley reveals World Cup frustration

The Chelsea man is back in Gareth Southgate's plans for the games against Croatia and Spain after missing out on the summer tournament in Russia

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'It is time for Henry to become a manager'

The former Arsenal striker has been linked with two coaching jobs as the Belgium assistant waits for his first managerial role

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Man Utd raring to go for next game - Young

Jose Mourinho's side have been in poor form as of late but the veteran full-back says the squad want to quickly change their fortunes

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Dubravka hoping for permanent Newcastle deal

The Slovakian keeper has impressed during his loan spell with Rafa Benitez's side and has relished the chance to play in the Premier League

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Pele wants Premier League move

The Rio Ave midfielder previously saw a transfer to Molineux fail to go through, but he is set to head for a new challenge in the summer

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Zaza happy at Valencia following Milan links

The striker is back in the Italy squad following a return to form this season and has been linked with a move back to Serie A

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Giroud vows France will be better at World Cup

After being knocked out in the quarter-finals in Brazil four years ago, the target this time around is at least the semi-finals

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Delph and Tarkowski hope for World Cup call

The versatile Man City man and Burnley defender are both in with a shout of making Gareth Southgate's squad for Russia

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Man City team news & confirmed XI vs Southampton

Everything you need to know ahead of the Premier League clash at St Mary's on Sunday afternoon

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Bruce hopes experience is key for Villa

The former Man Utd defender is targeting another promotion to the Premier League but is wary of the challenge of playing Middlesbrough

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'Zaha is worth £70m but Palace won't sell'

The Ivorian is expected to be a player in demand in the summer after an impressive campaign in helping his club to stay in the Premier League

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Lloris: Top four finish better than a trophy

The Frenchman has not been brought down by the Spurs' lack of silverware and feels that they will improve even more in their new ground

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Who is Liverpool & Arsenal target James Maddison?

The 21-year-old has been one of the division's top midfielders this season, but has injury derailed a chance of a summer transfer?

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Newcastle need a new striker, insists Benitez

While the spirit in the Magpies' ranks has pleased the ex-Liverpool boss, he wants to see more quality added to his panel

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Who will win promotion to the Premier League?

Fulham, Aston Villa, Middlesbrough and Derby will battle it out for a place in the top flight, but who is best equipped for the challenge?

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The candidates to be next Sunderland manager

Who will succeed Chris Coleman and lead the challenge to take the Black Cats back into the Championship at the first time of asking?

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Denayer keen to stay at Galatasaray

The Belgium international is enjoying his time in Turkey after spending the last four seasons out on loan

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Cazorla unsure of Arsenal future

The midfielder is out of contract in the summer, but he is focused on trying to play again before the end of the season

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Griezmann: It's time I won a trophy

The two star players are starting to become disgruntled with Atletico's failure to win silverware.

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The most exciting league left in Europe? Turkey's Super Lig

Galatasaray, Basaksehir, Fenerbahce and Besiktas are all vying for the title within four points with three games to play

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Kluivert: Winning the UCL is better than a double

The retired Dutch striker gave his thoughts on both teams seasons ahead of El Clasico

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'Liverpool can beat any team in the world' - Mane

The Senegalese attacker is brimming with confidence heading into the Champions League final against Real Madrid

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Hoeness: Mourinho too self-involved to improve Man Utd

The German club's president has hit out at the current Red Devils boss for failing to improve his team's performance during his time at Old Trafford

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First ever women’s Subbuteo game launched

Hasbro has confirmed that a limited edition version of the game will feature Arsenal and Chelsea's women's teams

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Guardiola: I wanted to play for Newcastle under Robson

The Manchester City coach almost swapped Camp Nou for St. James' Park in the late nineties

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'Liverpool's Robertson now worth at least £40m'

The Reds signed the left-back for £8m last summer, but that amount is looking like a bargain according to the Liverpool legend

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World Cup causes mayhem for post-Infinity War blockbusters

Marvel Cinematic Universe fans in the UK will have to wait to watch the next instalment of the superhero franchise due to Russia 2018

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Iwobi wants Europa League win for Wenger

The Gunners head to Atletico Madrid for the second leg of their semi-final with the tie finely poised after a 1-1 draw at the Emirates

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Zaha not scared of big-money move

The Ivorian winger is happy at Crystal Palace and is not thinking of a move, but feels he is ready to take a step up again

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'Man Utd target Tierney worth more than £20m'

The former Celtic striker would not be surprised if the in-demand left-back decided to stay with the Scottish champions for a long time

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'Liverpool aren’t safe in Champions League'

The Potters boss showed how to keep the Reds quiet during a 0-0 Premier League draw at Anfield at the weekend

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Hodgson hoping to keep Zaha

The Ivory Coast international is expected to be the subject of interest in the summer following an impressive season at Selhurst Park

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Rafa Benitez contract talks to continue next week

The Spaniard has done fantastic work at St James' Park this season and the Magpies desperately want to keep hold of him

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'What happens, will happen' - Vardy on Mahrez future

The Leicester striker has also backed manager Claude Puel following reports about whether the Frenchman will still be at the club next season

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What has gone wrong at Sunderland?

Goal spoke to two former Black Cats players following the club's second relegation in as many seasons to find out what happens next

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Gerrard as Rangers manager a 'big gamble'

The club's former captain believes the Liverpool U18 coach's lack of experience means he would be a risky appointment

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Allardyce: I'm staying at Everton

The former England coach has been criticised for his playing style by fans, but he is not expecting to lose his job at the end of the season

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Wenger or Mourinho? Test your knowledge in our quiz

Ahead of Sunday's final-ever Premier League clash between the Arsenal and Manchester United managers, we look back at their one-sided history

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'Alexis wants to get one over Arsenal'

The Chilean will face his former club for the first time on Sunday in what will likely be Arsene Wenger's final trip to Old Trafford as a manager

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How Newcastle outcast Mitrovic morphed into a star

The Serbian endured a difficult time under Rafa Benitez but he has been thriving under his compatriot Slavisa Jokanovic at Craven Cottage

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'If Lewandowski wants to leave Bayern, he will'

The Poland international striker has been a long-term target for the Spanish club, but the German giants remain determined to keep him

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Keane confident of World Cup spot

The Everton defender has been in better form of late and aims to get back into Gareth Southgate's plans ahead of the trip to Russia

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Terry not ruling out staying at Aston Villa

The former England captain still has the appetite to play on as he looks to help his current team back into the top flight

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Schneiderlin set Everton challenge

The France international has been in fine form of late and is edging back to the level which saw him leave Southampton for Old Trafford in 2015

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Xhaka wants Europa League win for Wenger

The long-serving Arsenal boss is standing down at the end of the season and the players are looking to provide him with the perfect leaving present

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Guardiola is the best coach in the world - Sane

The Man City winger was full of praise for his manager after picking up the PFA Young Player of the Year award on Sunday

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'No reason to panic' - Van Dijk not worried ahead of Roma test

Set-pieces again proved the Reds' undoing against West Brom, but the Dutch defender is feeling upbeat for the Champions League semi-finals

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'Karius form down to confidence'

The German has won his battle with Simon Mignolet to be the Reds' No.1 and he has been justifying Jurgen Klopp's decision in recent weeks

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Ederson: Man City season almost perfect

The Brazilian goalkeeper has won two trophies since his move to the Etihad Stadium and has been a key part in the team's success

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Ex-Man Utd defender wants to stay at Lyon

The Brazilian is facing increased competition for the right-back spot next season, but he is not planning to leave

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Man City's dominance was no surprise to Stones

Pep Guardiolal's side have been in record-breaking form this season and have more targets in sight before the campaign is over

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'Ake has so much potential' - Van Dijk vows to help

The Bournemouth defender has been given the backing of the Liverpool centre-half after a 3-0 loss at Anfield

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'Ronaldo scores more in games than I do in training'

The Bayern Munich striker has been in good form since his move to the Allianz Arena and is now preparing for a shoot-out with the Madrid superstar

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