Football: Sunday FA Cup action

Sunday, 21 February 2016 14:50

Chelsea host Manchester City in one of the biggest ties of the Emirates FA Cup fifth round tonight. Boss Guus Hiddink is expected to name a strong side for the all-premiership match against Manuel Pellegrini’s men. City have suffered back-to-back defeats in the Premier League. Elsewhere, Crystal Palace play Tottenham for the second time within a month. Their tie at White Hart Lane comes off the back of a 3-1 defeat at Selhurst Park in the league. Meanwhile, West Ham are going into their game at Blackburn in good form, having only lost once in their last 6 fixtures.

More from Sports News

Williams to face Australia's Joint in Wimbledon comeback

American great Serena Williams will face Australian 20-year-old Maya Joint in the first round of her eagerly awaited return to Wimbledon, a potentially tricky tie for the seven-time champion playing at the tournament for the first time since 2022.
Australia reach World Cup knockouts, Turkey beat USA

Australia booked their spot in the knockout rounds of the World Cup on Thursday after a cagey draw against Paraguay, who are set to qualify as a third-placed finisher, while Turkey beat USA 3-2, scoring the winner with virtually the last kick of the match.
Netherlands win Group F, Japan and Sweden also through

The Netherlands scored two goals in the first seven minutes of the first half en route to a 3-1 victory over Tunisia on Thursday night in Kansas City in Group F, while Japan and Sweden drew 1-1 in Texas.
Beccacece hails Ecuador's biggest World Cup victory

Ecuador coach Sebastian Beccacece said all Ecuadoreans have a lot to celebrate on Thursday after the country's biggest World Cup result ever, coming from behind to beat Germany 2-1 and advance to the knockout stage.
New Zealand openers break record against England

New Zealand took control of the third Test at Trent Bridge with Tom Latham and Devon Conway setting a record partnership for the Kiwis against England on Thursday.