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Ben Fisher<\/p>\nPereira\u2019s first fixture is at Fenerbahce on Thursday in the Europa League, before a home match against Liverpool three days later. The Portuguese, who has worked under Forest\u2019s owner, Evangelos Marinakis, at Olympiakos, was sacked by Wolves last November after saving them from relegation the previous season.<\/p>\n
Share<\/a><\/p>\n News from Germany, that Manuel Neuer, 40 next month, an all-time great, has suffered a calf injury and will miss the next three weeks. Bayern won 3-0 at Wolfbsurg on Saturday, and are six points clear of Dortmund. The two meet on 28 Feb, and Bayern have a last-16 Champions League tie imminent, too.<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n Note on the FA Cup fifth round draw: it takes places on Monday at Macclesfield before their game with Brentford. With no replays these days, teams will know their next opponent straight away.<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n I was at Villa Park last night to see a strange refereeing performance.<\/p>\n On the BBC broadcast, Alan Shearer was scathing: \u201cIf you ever needed any evidence of the damage VAR has done to the referees I think today is a great example of that.<\/p>\n \u201cThese guys I think look petrified to make a decision today because they didn\u2019t have a comfort blanket. \u201cFor me, they\u2019re actually getting worse.\u201d<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n Rangers\u2019 last defeat came on 21 December, and that was to Hearts. Danny Rohl has really turned things around at Ibrox. Gers fans will no doubt wish Russell Martin congratulations after his weekend marriage to Lucy Pinder.<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n Ewan Murray, our Scottish correspondent, runs the rule over the aspirant league leaders.<\/p>\n That game in Scotland really takes the eye. Feels like everyone beyond the Glasgow giants and Hibs, would like Hearts to win the title. Some of us still remember the scenes of desolation when Albert Kidd came calling in 1986. Apologies, Jambos fans for mentioning the name. Must be like mentioning Macbeth to a thespian.<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n Emilia Hawkins is all over the Birmingham v Leeds game.<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n Good morning, football. The FA Cup always delivers, doesn\u2019t it. Congratulations to Nigel Clough and Mansfield.<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n That\u2019s all from me today. John Brewin will take you through the next hour.<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n We also have a big game in the Scottish Premiership. It\u2019s first v second as Rangers take on Hearts at Ibrox. A win for Rangers would put them within two points of the leaders. What is your prediction for that one?<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n Updated at\u00a005.54 EST<\/p>\n The pre-match scene at St Andrew\u2019s before Birmingham v Leeds \u2026 get well soon, indeed, Tom Wagner.<\/p>\n A message displayed for Birmingham City chairman Tom Wagner, who suffered a stroke on Wednesday. Photograph: Jacob King\/PAShare<\/a><\/p>\n Harry Kane expressed his pride after reaching a landmark 500th career goal in Bayern Munich\u2019s 3-0 win over Werder Bremen.<\/p>\n The England skipper brought up the milestone with two goals in the match, slotting home from the penalty spot in the 22nd minute and added his second three minutes later with a low strike from outside the box. He posted a video marking the achievement on social media. PA Media<\/p>\n For me personally, I\u2019m really proud to reach 500 career goals. All these milestones are something I\u2019m really proud of.<\/p>\n I try and take it in, I try and appreciate it. A big thanks to all my teammates over the years, all the coaches, all the staff that have helped me to achieve it.<\/p>\n As always we look forward to the next game, the next goal and hopefully can start wracking up a few more and see how far we can get. Appreciate all the messages and support, looking forward to next week already.\u201d<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n Updated at\u00a005.49 EST<\/p>\n Eden Hazard named Mousa Demb\u00e9l\u00e9 as the most underrated player he\u2019d ever played with. It was impossible to get the ball off of him once he got going. Are there any other \u201cstreets won\u2019t forget\u201d footballers who should have received more praise in their heyday?<\/p>\n Dembele and Hazard during the Tottenham Hotspur v Chelsea Premier League match at White Hart Lane on November 29th 2015. Photograph: Tom Jenkins\/The GuardianShare<\/a><\/p>\n We also have an interview with one of my favourite players ever, \u201cfunny guy\u201d Eden Hazard. Emanuele Giulianelli explores the Belgian\u2019s life after football.<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n Updated at\u00a005.13 EST<\/p>\n The managerial merry-go-round kept on spinning this week. Read Nicky Bandini\u2019s piece on Spurs\u2019 new manager Igor Tudor.<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n Don\u2019t let Brentford\u2019s performances fly under the radar. Read Jonathan Wilson\u2019s piece here.<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n Arsenal take on Wigan in the late kick off in the fifth round of the cup. Arsenal will be keen to bounce back after their draw against high flying Brentford. Wigan on the other hand, are struggling as they sit 22nd in League One. Perhaps some squad rotation for Mikel Arteta\u2019s side will give Wigan a chance to cause an upset. What\u2019s your score prediction?<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n Updated at\u00a004.35 EST<\/p>\n Leeds are fresh off their 2-2 draw against Chelsea. Meanwhile, Birmingham are eight games unbeaten in all competitions. What\u2019s your prediction for today\u2019s game? If it\u2019s anything like Leeds\u2019 5-4 victory over Birmingham in 2019, we\u2019re in for a treat.<\/p>\n Leeds United’s Marcelo Bielsa during the Sky Bet Championship match between Birmingham City and Leeds United at St Andrew’s Trillion Trophy Stadium on December 29, 2019 in Birmingham, England. Photograph: Mick Walker\/CameraSport\/Getty ImagesShare<\/a>Today’s WSL fixtures (12pm unless stated otherwise)<\/p>\n Aston Villa v Tottenham Hotspur<\/p>\n Chelsea v Liverpool<\/p>\n Everton v West Ham United<\/p>\n Manchester United v London City Lionesses<\/p>\n Brighton & Hove Albion v Arsenal (2:30pm)<\/p>\n Share<\/a>Today’s FA Cup fixtures<\/p>\n Birmingham v Leeds United (12pm)<\/p>\n Grimsby v Wolverhampton Wanderers (1:30pm)<\/p>\n Oxford United v Sunderland (2pm)<\/p>\n Stoke City v Fulham (2pm)<\/p>\n Arsenal v Wigan Athletic (4:30pm)<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n Updated at\u00a004.21 EST<\/p>\n The Guardian has kicked off a new chapter in puzzles with the launch of its first daily football game<\/a>, On the ball. It is now live in the app for both iOS and Android \u2026 so what are you waiting for?<\/p>\n Share<\/a>FA Cup fourth round results<\/p>\n Hull City 0-4 Chelsea<\/p>\n Wrexham 1-0 Ipswich Town<\/p>\n Burton Albion 0-1 West Ham United<\/p>\n Burnley 1-2 Mansfield Town<\/p>\n Manchester City 2-0 Salford City<\/p>\n Norwich City 3-1 West Bromwich Albion<\/p>\n Southampton 2-1 Leicester City<\/p>\n Aston Villa 1-3 Newcastle United<\/p>\n Liverpool 3-0 Brighton & Hove Albion<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n Mo Salah was back to his best as Liverpool saw off Brighton 3-0. Read Andy Hunter\u2019s match report here.<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n Elsewhere, Newcastle came from behind to beat Aston Villa 3-1, but the big story was the questionable officiating. Aston Villa\u2019s first goal was offside, Newcastle should have had a penalty and Lucas Digne was lucky to stay on the pitch.<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n Louis Reed\u2019s brilliant knuckleball free kick gave Mansfield their first win over a top flight side since 1969 and ensured they advanced to the FA Cup fifth round for the first time in over 50 years.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n Updated at\u00a004.45 EST<\/p>\n There was one big upset in the FA Cup fourth round yesterday. League One Mansfield Town beat Premier League strugglers Burnley 2-1 at Turf Moor. Read Will Unwin\u2019s match report here.<\/p>\n Share<\/a>Preamble<\/p>\n Hello and welcome to another matchday live. We\u2019ve got five FA Cup games for you today, including Birmingham v Leeds at 12pm before Arsenal v Wigan Athletic at 4:30pm.<\/p>\n We\u2019ll also keep you updated on a host of WSL games this afternoon, including Chelsea v Liverpool at 12pm and Brighton & Hove Albion v Arsenal at 2:30pm. <\/p>\n![\"Will](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1447.jpg\")
Will Hearts topple the Old Firm and end long wait for Scottish league title? \u2013 videoShare<\/a><\/p>\n