Summary

  • Kane wraps up victory with breakaway goal

  • Eriksen free-kick puts Spurs back in front

  • Colback levels after Chadli opener

  • Empty seats at St James' Park after fans boycott

  1. Man Utd want Bentekepublished at 11:15 British Summer Time 19 April 2015

    Star on SundayImage source, Star on Sunday

    Across the road (not literally of course) from Manchester City, the Daily Star on Sunday say Manchester United are planning a £25m move, external for Aston Villa striker Christian Benteke.

    The appear also carries a story saying Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti, external has been "sounded out" about taking over as Manchester City manager but thinks "the salary being talked about is not enough".

  2. Will Leicester stay up?published at 11:08 British Summer Time 19 April 2015

    Leicester playersImage source, Getty Images

    Is the battle to avoid the drop more interesting than the fight for the title? Do you think Leicester will escape the drop?

    Brad Miles: Luck has been against us since 5-3 at Man United, played well and still lost, three in a row now and the great escape is on.

    Samuel Dawkins: Pearson can keep Leicester up. He did it with Southampton in the Championship against the odds. He left, we went down.

    Pranav Madabhushi: Leicester's problem was their defending, not goals. The clean-sheet in the last match would have done them a world of good.

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  3. Pellegrini under pressurepublished at 11:06 British Summer Time 19 April 2015

    Manchester City manager Manuel PellegriniImage source, PA

    The comments of Yaya Toure's agent will only have added to the pressure on Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini.

    City are fourth in the Premier League and fighting to secure a Champions League spot for next season, with Pellegrini conceding his job could be in danger if they fail to achieve that aim.

    "You are wrong if you think that, at this club, if you don't win the title then you are out," said Pellegrini.

    "If we miss the top four then maybe it will be different because that would not be the same thing, the analysis of the season will be different."

  4. 'City execs aren't taking responsibility'published at 10:57 British Summer Time 19 April 2015

    Manchester City midfielder Yaya ToureImage source, AP

    The words of Yaya Toure's agent agent Dimitri Seluk make for interesting reading and will throw the Manchester City midfielder's future at the club in doubt.

    Last year, Toure backed up his agent's claims that the club's wealthy owners showed him a lack of respect on his 31st birthday.

    "Some people at City are trying to blame Yaya for what has happened this season. But those people aren't taking responsibility for their own mistakes," Seluk told the Sunday Mirror., external

    "I am talking about executives who have bought players for a lot of money - and then put those players on the bench. I feel sorry for Pellegrini. He's a good coach, but a weak manager.

    "He won the title with the team left behind by (predecessor) Roberto Mancini."

  5. Your goalkeeping howlerspublished at 10:48 British Summer Time 19 April 2015

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    In combination with Get Inspired, a BBC initiative aiming to increase participation in sport, this morning we're asking for your stories of goalkeeping blunders. It seem there have been a lot of them..

    Jack Sanders: Cup final penalty shoot out the penalty hit the bar, then the back of my head to go in and cost us the cup

    Rakaan Al-Huneidi: Tipped the ball onto the post from a great strike 20 metres out, only for it to then rebound off my back and into the net #getinspired

    Rahim Hussain: I kicked the ball up and instead of going forward, it landed behind, which I kicked in whilst walking backwards.

    Guy Owen: my team was bottom and we were 3-2 up against top of the league. I conceded a howler in the last minute. 3-3 :(

    Tash Bailey: Earlier this season let a very tame shot squirm through my grasp. 10 mins later I dislocated my finger trying to redeem myself

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  6. Pellegrini 'weak manager'published at 10:48 British Summer Time 19 April 2015

    Daily MirrorImage source, Daily Mirror

    The Sunday Mirror, external back page has Chelsea celebrating their win over Manchester United and, despite the celebrations of Blues players, Jose Mourinho still not getting too carried away.

    Also, the agent of Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure has had a pop at the club's manager Manuel Pellegrini and said the Chilean is a "weak manager".

  7. Man Utd were in our pocketspublished at 10:43 British Summer Time 19 April 2015

    Chelsea manager Jose MourinhoImage source, EPA

    Whether you love or hate him, Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho is definitely box office and his words after his side's win over Manchester United are definitely worth a read. Magnanimous they are not.

    "It was difficult, but less than you think," he said. "Control their direct football to Marouane Fellaini and control the wingers from making crosses on the inside foot.

    "When we know Wayne Rooney plays in midfield, we control his progression into the box. Control set-pieces and don't give away direct free-kicks as they have three specialists.

    "Wait for a mistake and score a goal. We were able to make their important players disappear. Nobody saw them. They were in our pockets."

  8. Chelsea close in on titlepublished at 10:36 British Summer Time 19 April 2015

    Chelsea forward Eden Hazard scores against Man UtdImage source, EPA

    While Arsenal were in FA Cup action, Premier League leaders Chelsea increased the gap on the Gunners to 10 points with six games to go.

    The Blues beat Manchester United on Saturday courtesy of an Eden Hazard goal to move a step closer to winning the title.

    Chelsea now need two wins to once again taste Premier League title glory.

  9. Your goalkeeping howlerspublished at 10:31 British Summer Time 19 April 2015

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    In combination with Get Inspired, a BBC initiative aiming to increase participation in sport, this morning we're asking for your stories of goalkeeping blunders.

    Paul, Hampshire: Inadvertently scored a 30-yard own goal when our keeper failed to keep out a routine backpass which went through his legs on the way in. We went on to lose 13-1.

    Charlie: A shot from distance came in and I tried to slap it away but I wasn't the strongest bloke so it went straight through my hand.

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  10. Coming up on BBC TVpublished at 10:28 British Summer Time 19 April 2015

    MOTD2 Extra

    Join Match of the Day 2 Extra for a look back to Saturday's action plus a preview of today's games on BBC One, BBC Radio 5 live and online from 12:15 BST. Host Mark Chapman is joined by Hull City defender Curtis Davies, Jason Burt of The Daily Telegraph and former Liverpool defender Mark Lawrenson.

    Later there'll be Match of the Day 2 itself - today it's on at 22:30 on BBC One, and from 23:20 for viewers in Scotland.

    And tonight there'll also be FA Cup highlights on from 23:20 on BBC One and from 00:10 in Scotland.

  11. 'Reading were ready to die'published at 10:27 British Summer Time 19 April 2015

    Arsenal manager Arsene WengerImage source, Reuters

    Arsenal boss Arsenal Wenger was gracious in victory following his side's FA Cup semi-final win over Reading.

    "They were on a different planet, motivation-wise, to what we had seen on tape," said Wenger.

    "It's the occasion of their lives, they wouldn't give up until the end. We have to congratulate them on their effort."

    On the final, he added: "Let's prepare well, finish well in the league, come back here and do everything to win it."

  12. In defence of Federicipublished at 10:22 British Summer Time 19 April 2015

    Reading keeper Adam Federici is consoled by manager Steve ClarkeImage source, Getty Images

    Reading keeper Adam Federici was left in tears and had to be consoled by manager Steve Clarke and the Championship club's staff after his error led to his side's defeat by Arsenal in the FA Cup semi-final yesterday.

    But he also did plenty to keep his side in the game and Clarke said: "His performances in the Championship have been crucial to this club.

    "We stick by him. We don't lose because of him. We lose as a team and we win as a team.

    "This is the life of a keeper and Adam Federici is a top goalkeeper. We will support him, we all understand his worth to the club, no worries on that."

  13. Arsenal set FA Cup recordpublished at 10:17 British Summer Time 19 April 2015

    Arsenal forward Alexis SanchezImage source, Getty Images

    Let's start with Arsenal beating Reading in their FA Cup semi-final. The Gunners took the lead through Alexis Sanchez before Garath McCleary's equaliser sent the game into extra time.

    Arsenal then got the winner when Royals keeper Adam Federici let a Sanchez shot through his legs.

    The victory meant Arsenal reached a record 19th FA Cup final and they will go for a second successive win in the competition against either Aston Villa or Liverpool on 30 May.

    You can watch highlights of the games right here.

  14. Sit back, relax and enjoypublished at 10:15 British Summer Time 19 April 2015

    Now, let's get stuck into the nitty gritty by rounding up of the big stories, looking at the back pages, getting reaction to Saturday's action and previewing today's games.

  15. Join the debate at #bbcfootballpublished at 10:13 British Summer Time 19 April 2015

    Leicester beat Swansea on Saturday to secure a third win on the trot and move off the bottom of the table for first time since November.

    They face relegation rivals Burnley next weekend so is the great escape on for the Foxes or are there more twists and turns to come in the fight for top-flight survival.

    Plus, is the battle to avoid the drop more interesting than the fight for the title. Tweet us on #bbcfootball, post a message on the BBC Sport Facebook page or text us on 81111.

    Leicester celebrate during their win over SwanseaImage source, Getty Images
  16. Get involvedpublished at 10:10 British Summer Time 19 April 2015

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    Talking about Arsenal booking their place in a second successive FA Cup final, their winner came courtesy of Reading keeper Adam Federici's blunder in letting an Alexis Sanchez shot squirm through his grasp and legs. (Sorry Adam but I have to mention it)

    Anyway, we want to know if you have ever made a goalkeeping blunder? Or has your team profited or lost as a result of one?

    Tell us your stories by tweeting us using #getinspired, leave a message on the BBC Sport Facebook page or text us on 81111.

    Reading keeper Adam Federici cannot stop an Alexis Sanchez shot going in for Arsenal's winner in the FA Cup semi-final between the two sidesImage source, Getty Images
  17. FA Cup dreamspublished at 10:05 British Summer Time 19 April 2015

    Aston Villa manager Tim Sherwood (left) and Liverpool boss Brendan RodgersImage source, .

    Two managers with FA Cup glory on their mind will be Aston Villa's Tim Sherwood and Liverpool counterpart Brendan Rodgers.

    They saw Arsenal secure their place in the FA Cup final yesterday and will be fighting it out from 15:00 BST for the honour of joining them in arguably the world's most famous domestic cup competition.

  18. Sunday's top-flight actionpublished at 10:03 British Summer Time 19 April 2015

    We'll see what the trio below do for their job prospects today when Manchester City play West Ham at 13:00 BST before Newcastle host Tottenham at 16:00 BST in today's Premier League action.

    City will be vying to firm up their top four spot in order to qualify for the Champions League, the Hammers will be aiming to prove they aren't already on the beach, Newcastle are still not safe from the drop and Spurs can still qualify for the Europa League - if they want to that is.

  19. The life of a managerpublished at 09:47 British Summer Time 19 April 2015

    Being a Premier League manager isn't exactly the most secure of jobs and three top-flight bosses take their teams into action today with huge question marks about their futures.

    Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini...

    Manchester City manager Manuel PellegriniImage source, Reuters

    West Ham's Sam Allardyce...

    West Ham boss Sam AllardyceImage source, Reuters

    and Newcastle manager John Carver.

    Newcastle manager John CarverImage source, PA