Summary

  • McTominay earns Man Utd narrow win over Watford

  • Smith Rowe and Aubameyang give Arsenal 2-0 extra-time win over Newcastle

  • Blackpool beat West Brom on penalties - more misery for Allardyce

  • Burnley equalise in injury time then overcome MK Dons on penalties

  • Sheff Utd edge past Bristol Rovers 3-2 - first win since July

  • Non-league Chorley beat Covid-affected Derby 2-0

  1. Coming up shortly...published at 17:53 Greenwich Mean Time 9 January 2021

    Huddersfield v Plymouth (18:00 GMT)

    Championship side Huddersfield have been eliminated at the third round stage of the FA Cup in each of the last two campaigns.

    But in the current format of the competition (since 1925-26), only QPR (48) have been eliminated in the third round more often than Plymouth (46).

    Plymouth, currently sitting 15th in League One, have won two of their last eight matches in all competitions, while Huddersfield have won four of their last nine during that time.

  2. Postpublished at 22 mins

    Arsenal 0-0 Newcastle

    Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang pinches it off the toes of Jamaal Lascelles but it skids away from the Arsenal forward and out for a throw. No real chances of note so far.

  3. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 17:52 Greenwich Mean Time 9 January 2021

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    Arteta FC: How do you solve a problem like Pepe. On his day the guy shows all the talent on the planet to be a world beater but those days are as rare as tier 1 right now. I blamed confidence, settling in, Arteta etc but now no idea!

    PepeImage source, Reuters
  4. Postpublished at 17:51 Greenwich Mean Time 9 January 2021

    Arsenal 0-0 Newcastle

    Danny Murphy
    Former Liverpool and England midfielder on BBC One

    There was a lot of rigidity in the Arsenal side when they were in their bad run of form but it's good to see runners from the midfield areas going past the strikers and driving forward in the last few games.

  5. Postpublished at 20 mins

    Arsenal 0-0 Newcastle

    Chance for Newcastle as Arsenal give it away to Joelinton in midfield, the forward drives into space but then takes an age to make a decision over his pass before forcing it wide to Andy Carroll, who takes on a shot from a tight angle and it deflects off a red and white leg into the arms of Bernd Leno.

  6. Coming up shortly...published at 17:49 Greenwich Mean Time 9 January 2021

    Brentford v Middlesbrough (18:00 GMT)

    This promises to be an intriguing battle between two sides hoping to gain promotion from the Championship.

    Brentford, currently sat fourth in the league table, went on a 16-game unbeaten run prior to defeat against Tottenham in this week’s Carabao Cup semi-final.

    Now, Brentford are looking to reach the fourth round of the FA Cup for the third successive season.

    Middlesbrough, sitting seventh in the Championship table, did a round of Covid-19 tests earlier than planned in order to fit in a self-isolation period if needed so they could field as strong a team as possible.

    They still have a mixture of under-23s and first team players though, while Brentford boss Thomas Frank is absent through Covid-19 so Neil MacFarlane is in charge.

    It’s the first time since 1964 that these two sides have met in the competition.

  7. Postpublished at 17:48 Greenwich Mean Time 9 January 2021

    Arsenal 0-0 Newcastle

    Danny Murphy
    Former Liverpool and England midfielder on BBC One

    This is why it's difficult for Newcastle, there's only Miguel Almiron who wants to run in behind Arsenal. If he keeps coming for the ball, Newcastle have no one else to make the runs. He has to be patient.

  8. Blackpool reach fourth roundpublished at 17:47 Greenwich Mean Time 9 January 2021

    Blackpool 2-2 (3-2) West Brom

    Sullay Kaikai sends David Button the wrong way, but hits the post!

    No bother, as Chris Maxwell saves another West Brom penalty from Matheus Pereira - and BLACKPOOL ARE THROUGH!

  9. Postpublished at 17:47 Greenwich Mean Time 9 January 2021

    Arsenal 0-0 Newcastle

    Danny Murphy
    Former Liverpool and England midfielder on BBC One

    A little bit sloppy from Nicolas Pepe. It was a good ball by Mohamed Elneny to break through that tight Newcastle line.

  10. Postpublished at 16 mins

    Arsenal 0-0 Newcastle

    Arsenal, as you would expect, are playing it out from the back nicely and move the ball through midfield well, but Nicolas Pepe misjudges his touch on the right and the ball squirts out of play behind him.

  11. Postpublished at 17:45 Greenwich Mean Time 9 January 2021

    Blackpool 2-2 (3-2) West Brom

    Gary Madine sends Blackpool 3-1 ahead...

    But Jake Livermore delivers a fine finish to Chris Maxwell's left to keep West Brom alive.

    3-2.

  12. Postpublished at 17:45 Greenwich Mean Time 9 January 2021

    Blackpool 2-2 (2-1) West Brom

    It's all turned around!

    James Husband scores for Blackpool and Chris Maxwell denies Darnell Furlong!

    Blackpool ahead!

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    Get Involvedpublished at 17:44 Greenwich Mean Time 9 January 2021

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    Scott Clark: Arsenal v Newcastle is always a game of contrasting styles, none more so than the numbers on the shirts: 19th Century Gothic v 1930s Railway Poster.

    Arsenal v NewcastleImage source, EPA
  14. Burnley into the fourth roundpublished at 17:44 Greenwich Mean Time 9 January 2021

    Burnley 1-1 (4-3) MK Dons

    Phil Bardsley plants his penalty into the bottom corner and Premier League Burnley are into the fourth round by the skin of their teeth...

  15. Postpublished at 17:43 Greenwich Mean Time 9 January 2021

    Blackpool 2-2 (1-1) West Brom

    A lovely penalty into the top corner by Kenneth Dougall gets Blackpool up and running in the shootout.

    And Kyle Edwards' penalty is SAVED by Chris Maxwell.

    All square again...

  16. Penalty shootoutpublished at 17:43 Greenwich Mean Time 9 January 2021

    Burnley 1-1 (3-2) MK Dons

    The tables turn! Ben Gladwin's shot is saved. Josh Benson finds the net and Burnley are ahead after four each.

  17. Postpublished at 17:41 Greenwich Mean Time 9 January 2021

    Blackpool 2-2 (0-1) West Brom

    No such mistake made by Kamil Grosicki, who slots down the middle.

    Advantage West Brom.

  18. Penalty shoot-outpublished at 17:41 Greenwich Mean Time 9 January 2021

    Burnley 1-1 (2-2) MK Dons

    Lasse Sorensen's spot-kick is saved, before Dale Stephens blasts safe and central to level things up.

    Even stephens!

  19. Postpublished at 17:40 Greenwich Mean Time 9 January 2021

    Arsenal 0-0 Newcastle

    Danny Murphy
    Former Liverpool and England midfielder on BBC One

    Good play from Arsenal. Reiss Nelson is getting into dangerous areas. It's been a really good pace to the game but that's the only way to warm up!

  20. Postpublished at 17:40 Greenwich Mean Time 9 January 2021

    Blackpool 2-2 (0-0) West Brom

    Blackpool to take first.

    Jerry Yates, scorer of the opening goal, stands over the spot-kick.

    And it's SAVED by David Button!