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Terry sent off on first-team return but Blues cruise through in FA Cup as hot-shot Pedro, Batshuayi and Willian punish Peterborough

Chelsea 4-1 Peterborough: Pedro nets a brace to kill off the Posh with a red card for John

CHELSEA 4-1 PETERBOROUGH - SAMI MOKBEL AT STAMFORD BRIDGE: Normal service resumed for Chelsea. Not, though, for captain John Terry. The Blues routinely dispatched of League One Peterborough to help heal the wounds of Wednesday’s loss at Tottenham. But the pain of a personally disappointing season goes on for Terry, who was shown a straight red card on his first start for the club since October. The Chelsea skipper pleaded with referee Kevin Friend after his foul on Lee Angol. ‘I didn’t touch him’, he told the official. Terry knew what was coming, though. He was the last man, he knows the consequences.

Spurs safely through after Davies opens account and Son adds shine to victory

Tottenham 2-0 Aston Villa: Ben Davies scores his first goal for Spurs to help secure FA

TOTTENHAM 2-0 ASTON VILLA - MATT BARLOW AT WHITE HART LANE: Ben Davies scored his first goal for Tottenham as Mauricio Pochettino's men claimed a 2-0 win over Aston Villa in the third round of the FA Cup on Sunday. Spurs largely struggled to break down their Championship opponents but the introduction of Dele Alli injected some much-needed impetus into the match, after which Davies was able to break the deadlock with a perfectly placed glancing header. Son Heung-min wrapped up the victory with a composed finish nine minutes from time to hand his side a place in fourth round of the competition.

The whole of Plymouth was in the box! Klopp on League Two side's defensive tactics after FA Cup draw

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp jokes about Plymouth tactics

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp did not begrudge Plymouth the praise they deserved after an impressive draw at Anfield, but did joke that it seemed like the entire town had turned up to defend their goal. The League Two side came to the famous stadium with only one intention: keeping a clean sheet. It made for an unspectacular afternoon with Liverpool enjoying 80 percent of the possession and taking 28 shots, only four of which were on targe

'I don't care about the goals...' The half-time talk from Jose before Rashford went on to end drought with double

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho says he told striker Marcus Rashford he 'doesn't care about the goals' the youngster scores - before he struck twice against Reading.

Arsenal 'bid £56m for Belotti' but Torino knock them back as 'it does not reflect the value of the player'

23-year-old Italian international Andre Belotti, who has been linked with the north London giants recently, has scored 13 goals this season for Serie A side Torino.

Batshuayi may have scored for Chelsea but Costa won't be sweating over his place anytime soon

ADAM SHERGOLD AT STAMFORD BRIDGE: Few have had a chance to see Michy Batshuayi since his £30m arrival at Chelsea, but he took his chance to impress against Peterborough.

Bournemouth to ask Liverpool about Sakho and Gomez as they look to replace Ake after defender is recalled

Nathan Ake has been recalled by Chelsea from his loan spell at Bournemouth and Cherries manager Eddie Howe has already launched the search for a replacement.

Depay offered lifeline as Mourinho says he could have future at Man United

The Dutch international has made just four Premier League appearances in his second season at the club, with Everton reportedly keen on signing him.

Chelsea recall Ake from his loan spell at Bournemouth after Dutch defender impresses Conte

Chelsea's Nathan Ake has impressed in helping Eddie Howe's Cherries into the top half of the league in their second Premier League campaign, scoring three goals in 12 games

Evra could still stay at Juventus despite ongoing links with United and Valencia

Patrice Evra could still see out his contract with Juventus despite ongoing reports that he is looking to leave in the January transfer window, according to his agent.

Liverpool frustrated as Klopp's kids fail to break down League Two Plymouth

Liverpool 0-0 Plymouth: Jurgen Klopp's kids held at home as League Two high-flyers force

LIVERPOOL 0-0 PLYMOUTH - IAN LADYMAN AT ANFIELD: It is 293 miles from Plymouth to Liverpool which is a big ask in January for a game scheduled for lunchtime. The FA Cup still has the capacity to repay commitment and loyalty, though, and if this scoreless draw does not exactly count as among the memorable afternoons in the competition’s history it was more than enough for the thousands of supporters from Devon crammed in to the Anfield Road End.

Boro ease past Owls as Leadbitter, Negredo and De Roon seal spot in fourth-round draw despite red for Ayala

Middlesbrough 3-0 Sheff Wed: Leadbitter, Negredo and De Roon put Boro through

CRAIG HOPE AT THE RIVERSIDE STADIUM: It says a lot that Middlesbrough actually played better with 10 men, Daniel Ayala’s dismissal having snapped them from the slumber of another tie which was doing little to restore the magic of the FA Cup. Boro had just taken the lead courtesy of Grant Leadbitter’s free-kick when their Spanish defender was shown a straight red card following a shoulder charge on goal-bound Fernando Forestieri. But 60 seconds worth of incident just shy of the hour mark served to inspire the previously lethargic hosts and they duly saw home victory when Alvaro Negredo capitalised on an error by goalkeeper Joe Wildsmith before Martin de Roon smashed into the top corner in stoppage-time.

Liverpool name youngest ever starting XI at 21 years and 296 days for FA Cup third round tie with Plymouth

Liverpool's average starting age of 21 years and 296 days beats the previous record set in April 1965, when Bill Shankly's side won 3-1 away at Wolves.

Klopp insists Liverpool will always give youth a chance: 'We try to do it differently... we believe in it'

Jurgen Klopp insists that youth will always be given a chance while he is Liverpool manager, as he prepares to throw the kids in against Plymouth in the FA Cup.

Conte praises Fabregas for showing 'great commitment' despite limiting him to substitute role at Stamford Bridge

Antonio Conte used his latest press conference to praise Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas, claiming he has continued to show 'great commitment' in training despite his limited role at the club.

FA chief unconcerned by squad rotation in FA Cup third round games

Tournament bosses have defended Premier League clubs' right to widespread squad rotation in the FA Cup. Bournemouth made a full 11 changes for Saturday's third-round trip to Millwall, and lost 3-0.

Mourinho promises United's big guns will return to action for EFL Cup clash

Jose Mourinho will bring big hitters Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Paul Pogba into a refreshed Manchester United side for the EFL Cup semi-final against Hull City, after they were rested on Saturday.

Klopp's doppelganger, Can's bust-up with Bradley and half-and-half... shirts: Seven things you missed during Anfield clash

Seven things you missed from Liverpool's draw with Plymouth Argyle

Plymouth Argyle earned a hard-fought replay against Liverpool in third round of the FA Cup after holding Jurgen Klopp's side to a frustrating goalless draw at Anfield on Sunday. The Reds dominated possession throughout the match but were unable to break down the League Two side, who have now secured a lucrative return fixture at Home Park. Although the match itself was largely devoid of excitement, Sportsmail has uncovered a number of interesting points from the game that you may have missed.

No rest for Mourinho: Manchester United manager is back to work following FA Cup victory

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho back at Carrington for a 'working Sunday' after FA

The Old Trafford boss was straight back to work on Sunday morning at Carrington, less than 24 hours after United's routine win over Reading in the FA Cup third round, as he prepared his side for Tuesday's clash with Hull. On Saturday Wayne Rooney equalled Sir Bobby Charlton's club record in 4-0 win as Mourinho rested a number of first team regulars. The likes of Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Paul Pogba and Henrikh Mkhitaryan all went unused and likely joined the boss for the Sunday training session.

United tell Everton they will have to pay more than £20m for Schneiderlin

Everton’s bid to sign Morgan Schneiderlin has reached an impasse with both player and club keen for the deal to happen but Man United unwilling to sanction a for anything less that £20m.

Pep backs down and admits fault for City's woes: 'My ideas at times were not good but I want England to change me'

Pep Guardiola has conceded that he has been to blame for Manchester City's mixed results this season, saying that his tactical changes have exacerbated the club's woes.

Udinese 1-2 Inter Milan: Perisic brace seals comeback victory and extends run

Ivan Perisic scored twice as Inter Milan came from a goal down to beat Udinese and win their fourth straight game in Serie A on Sunday, drawing them level on points with city rivals AC Milan.

Schneiderlin's last meal as a Red Devil? Wantaway United star dines out with Mata, Darmian and Blind as he prepares for exit

Manchester United star Morgan Schneiderlin enjoys dinner as Everton continue transfer

Having beaten Reading 4-0 in the FA Cup third round, Manchester United players had plenty to celebrate as they headed out to local restaurant Tapeo on Saturday evening. But toasting the triumph may not have been the reason Juan Mata, Matteo Darmian and Daley Blind decided to go out. With Morgan Schneiderlin also in attendance, it could be suggested that this was in fact a farewell dinner. The French midfielder was pictured alongside his girlfriend making his way to Tapeo, which is owned by Mata's father, and dined alongside his Manchester United team-mates amongst others.

Cardiff City 1-2 Fulham: Teenager Sessegnon hits winner on his FA Cup debut as visitors seal comeback

Cardiff City 1-2 Fulham: Teenager Ryan Sessegnon hits winner on his FA Cup debut as

RALPH ELLIS AT THE CARDIFF CITY STADIUM: Whatever Cardiff get paid by BBC Wales for putting their FA Cup games on live TV it isn't enough. If it was billions, it still wouldn't be. For the second year in a row they got knocked out of the third round in front of the ghostly atmosphere of a deserted stadium as a bizarre kick off time made thousands stay away. Goals by Stefan Johansen and 16-year-old prodigy Ryan Sessegnon took Fulham through, deservedly even though Cardiff had taken the lead with an eighth minute deflected Anthony Pilkington free kick.

PSG new boy Draxler praised by Emery after scoring on 'confident' debut

Paris Saint-Germain manager Unai Emery has heaped praised on Julian Draxler after the German capped off his debut with a goal. The German moved from Wolfsburg in a £34m move on Tuesday.

Arsenal pluck 20-year-old full back Bramall from non-League obscurity

When Cohen Bramall made the call to his Hednesford manager, Paul Casey, after his trial match for Sheffield Wednesday Under 23s last month, there was shock in his voice.

United's competition for places makes the team better, claims utility man Blind

Manchester United's utility man Daley Blind believes competitiveness in the group has played a key part in the club's eight-match winning run.

West Ham close in on £12.5million deal for Brentford striker Hogan

SIMON JONES TRANSFER COLUMN: West Ham are closing on a £12.5million deal for Brentford striker Scott Hogan. The clubs have held further talks this weekend.

Rooney may be on the wane but nobody can take this record away

CHRIS WHEELER AT OLD TRAFFORD: It came off his knee. In the pantheon of Wayne Rooney’s great goals, it will not rank highly among the 249 he has now scored for Man United.

Rampant United run riot to cruise through to FA Cup fourth round

MANCHESTER UNITED 4-0 READING, ROB DRAPER: It was a flicker of delight which lit up a dreary and drizzly Manchester day. Sir Bobby Charlton face broke into a spontaneous smile.

Musa pounces with quickfire double as Foxes dump Everton out of FA Cup

DOMINIC KING AT GOODISON PARK: A quickfire double from Nigerian forward Ahmed Musa saw Leicester City come from a goal down to knock Everton out of the FA Cup.

The day Semedo's pal Ronaldo called Bannan and Fletcher's bluff... as Real Madrid star vows to visit Hillsborough

The day Jose Semedo's mate Cristiano Ronaldo turned joke on Sheffield Wednesday doubters:

Chances are you haven't heard the one about Barry Bannan in Amsterdam with Cristiano Ronaldo. As Christmas party tricks go, this has to be up there. The occasion was Sheffield Wednesday's festive shindig, when almost all of Carlos Carvalhal's squad flew to Holland in late November, hours after beating Wolves in the Championship. Drink was flowing and Wednesday were bonding when Bannan suggested to club captain Jose Semedo he get his apparent best friend on the phone. It turns out Semedo's closest companion currently has the Ballon d'Or in pride of place in his Madrid villa.

United star Pogba takes time out to thank dedicated fan who jets in from Australia after his side win eighth straight game

Manchester United star Paul Pogba takes time out to thank dedicated fan who jets in from

A first team star signing a shirt and posing for a picture with a supporter is not particularly unusual but then not every fan travels at least 22 hours to watch their team. French midfielder Pogba took to Instagram to acknowledge the commitment of an Australian fan who 'often' flies in from Down Under to watch United's home games. Pogba shared a snap with Leon, the supporter in question, and presented him with an autographed shirt.

Rooney scores 249th Man United goal as captain levels Charlton's record with opener against Reading

The United captain scored in the seventh minute of the FA Cup third round tie against Reading when deflected Juan Mata's effort into the back of the net.

Rooney targets record-breaking goal sooner rather later after matching legend Sir Bobby

ROB DRAPER AT OLD TRAFFORD: Wayne Rooney paid tribute to Sir Bobby Charlton as he equalled his 43-year club record of scoring 249 goals for Manchester United.

Costa and Doherty help Wolves stun Stoke as Lambert's men march on

STOKE 0-2 WOLVES - PETER LANSLEY AT THE BET365 STADIUM: Helder Costa and Matt Doherty helped Wolves cause an FA Cup shock as they sent Stoke crashing out.

Big Sam's wait for first win goes on as his old club Bolton hold Palace

BOLTON 0-0 CRYSTAL PALACE - MIKE KEEGAN AT THE MACRON STADIUM: Sam Allardyce's wait for first win as Crystal Palace boss goes on after his side were held to a goalless draw.

Naismith strikes at the death as Norwich force replay against Southampton

NORWICH 2-2 SOUTHAMPTON: Saints had their hopes dashed at the last minute after a Steven Naismith goal deep into stoppage time earned Norwich a replay.

Sure you don't want to keep this one, Wayne? Rooney appears to offer shirt swap after Manchester United beat Reading... but why did George Evans turn him down?

Wayne Rooney wrote his name into more history books on Saturday afternoon by scoring his 249th goal for Manchester United, thus equalling the all-time record held by Sir Bobby Charlton. His goal against Reading may have been scrappy — it went in off of his knee — but it is surely one the Manchester United and England captain will remember for years to come. And it goes without saying the shirt he wore when he matched the record would be a treasured. Try telling that to Reading midfielder George Evans, who appeared to reject the chance to own the shirt any Manchester United fan would move mountains to own.

The bark before the storm: Messi prepares for return to league action by relaxing with his dog and kids

Barcelona star Lionel Messi enjoys quiet night in with his family and pet dogs

He's preparing for a busy second half of the season — and Lionel Messi ensured he enjoyed a quiet night in ahead of Barcelona's vital La Liga clash with Villarreal. The Spanish giants head south to El Madrigal to face the Yellow Submarine where they will be looking to keep the pressure on league leaders Real Madrid. Ahead of Sunday night's clash, the Argentina forward enjoyed some family time with his young sons and pet dogs Hulk and Toby.

Giroud's late show rescues Arsenal: Preston threaten to blot Wenger's Cup record but fightback ends giantkilling

PRESTON 1-2 ARSENAL, JOE BERNSTEIN: Arsene Wenger is justifiably proud of his FA Cup record, winning the trophy a record six times and never being knocked out in the third round.

Stam reveals real reason he was sold by United... it wasn't because of his book

Jaap Stam's departure from Manchester United is shrouded in more rumour and legend than that of David Beckham, but on the former centre back has now explained exactly why he was sold to Lazio.

West Brom eye Napoli striker Manolo Gabbiadini and make audacious bid for Sporting's William Carvalho

Wolfsburg were in pole position but have asked to take Manolo Gabbiadini on loan with a view to a £15million transfer in the summer while West Brom would take him in the January window.

Lawrence bags a brace to deny Imps a famous upset against Ipswich

IPSWICH 2-2 LINCOLN - TOM FARMERY AT PORTMAN ROAD: Theo Robinson nearly wrote his name into FA Cup folklore as he scored twice in National League Lincoln's hard-earned draw.

Tom has a Field day as Bees run riot and make Allen's return an unhappy one

BRENTFORD 5-1 EASTLEIGH: Tom Field scored twice before half time as Brentford made sure there was to be no upset at Griffin Park.

Mesut Ozil: 'I want to know Arsene Wenger's future before I sign a new contract at Arsenal - it's down to them'

Mesut Ozil wants reassurances over Arsene Wenger's Arsenal future before he commits to signing a new contract at the club. Ozil, who has 18 months left on his current deal, says he is hoping for clarification from Arsenal on the manager's position beyond 2018. The Gunners have been locked in negotiations with star men Ozil and Alexis Sanchez - with both players demanding wage hikes to take their deals over the £200,000 per week mark.