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Manchester City took a firm grip on their EFL Cup semi-final with a 2-0 first-leg victory over Newcastle United at St James’ Park, becoming the first side to keep Eddie Howe’s team scoreless at home this season. Newcastle came into the tie in confident form, having won four of their last five matches and beaten City 2-1 at St James’ Park less than two months ago. Howe had already guided the club to their first trophy since 1969 last season and Newcastle were chasing a tenth s

Manchester United’s wait for silverware continues after a disappointing 2–1 defeat at home to Brighton & Hove Albion in the third round of the FA Cup, confirming another trophyless season at Old Trafford. Former United academy graduate Danny Welbeck delivered the decisive moment just after the hour mark, smashing home a left-footed finish that ultimately proved the difference. United mounted a late fightback, but Brighton showed composure and discipline to see the game out. T

Arsenal booked their place in the fourth round of the FA Cup with a commanding 4–1 victory over Portsmouth at Fratton Park, inspired by a first senior hat-trick from Gabriel Martinelli. The hosts made a lightning-fast start. Inside three minutes, the ball was driven into Conor Chaplin in the centre of the pitch. His left-footed strike forced a save from Kepa Arrizabalaga, but the rebound fell kindly for Colby Bishop, who lashed the ball into the roof of the net to give Pompey