At first, there had been wincing, when Jean-Philippe Mateta was recklessly clattered into by Millwall goalkeeper Liam Roberts with a two-footed airborne karate kick. Now that slow-motion replays were being shown from various angles,

Man Utd eye surprise move for Crystal Palace's Jean-Philippe Mateta, Arsenal to miss out on Joshua Kimmich and Harvey Elliott could leave Liverpool on loan.

MANCHESTER UNITED have endured yet another difficult week. Last weekend, Ruben Amorim’s beleaguered side bowed out of the FA Cup to Fulham at Old Trafford. As usual on a Thursday,

Manchester City survived a scare to beat giant killers Plymouth 3-1 and progress to the FA Cup quarterfinals on Saturday after Crystal Palace striker Jean Philippe-Mateta was hospitalised in the Eagles' 3-1 win over Millwall.

Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta was stretchered off after a horror challenge from Liam Roberts; Millwall goalkeeper was shown a straight red card; Mateta was later discharged from hospital with 25 stitches in his ear;

Manchester City came from behind to beat Plymouth Argyle 3-1, securing an FA Cup quarter-final spot. Plymouth took an early lead, but City's young mid

The FA Cup could yet be a way for Manchester City to finish a disappointing season with a trophy. City needed two goals from teenager Nico O’Reilly to come from behind and beat second-division side Plymouth Argyle 3-1 to reach the quarterfinals of the only competition it still has a chance to win.

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Crystal Palace match-winner Ismaila Sarr dedicated his winner against Ipswich to Jean-Philippe Mateta, who suffered a horrific head wound that required 25 stitches in last week’s 3-1 FA Cup fifth-round win over Millwall.

THE FA Cup fifth round is here – and some huge upsets could be on the cards. Today’s action kicked off with two thrilling derbies as Crystal Palace beat London rivals Millwall 3-1, and