nick parrott reports.anchester united have been building a momentum that has seen them become title contenders. but if they're to become champions for the first time since sir alex ferguson left, they need to win at places like selhurst park. they lost there at the end of last season before erik ten hag took charge. since then, the dutchman has worked some magic. david de gea showed he can still be a saviour. odsonne edouard couldn't believe he hadn't put crystal palace ahead, and captain bruno fernandes continued to lead his united side by example, scoring in successive games. a second goal would have secured the win, but for the first time in eight matches, marcus rashford couldn't score. sunday's trip to league leaders arsenal will be trickier after casemiro�*s booking means he'll be suspended. and palace rubbed salt into those wounds in time added on — michael olisa, equalising to send the home fans delirious and united home furious. nick parrott, bbc news. leeds hammered cardiff city of the championsh

nick parrott, bbc news.verton are looking for a new manager after sacking frank lampard less than a year after he took charge. it comes after their poor run of results which sees them second from bottom of the premier league. lampard helped steer everton to safety last season but the side have lost eight of their last nine games in all competitions. the toffees were beaten 2—0 at west ham at the weekend they're now two points from safety. it leaves the goodison park outfit looking for their eighth permanent manager since may 2016. we've not long to wait until the start of the six nations. it all gets going on saturday week and the head coaches and captains from all the sides met today for the tournament's launch. reigning champions france are favourites, but much of the talk today was around the new rules on tackle height min england, on tackle height in england, where players in amateur clubs, schools, colleges and universities must tackle from waist—height down from next season. england head coach steve bo

nick parrott, bbc news.mered cardiff city of the championship, in their fa cup third round replay, and what a goal to get them off the mark. wilfired gnonto scissor—kicked a stunning volley in off the crossbar — the first of two goals for the 21—year—old italian, a real contenderfor goal of the season there. rodrigo and patrick bamford got in on the act, in a 5—2 victory. bamford with two goals, continuing his fine run of form. callum robinson got two consolation goals for cardiff. in the scottish premiership, celtic maintained their nine—point lead at the top with a 4—0 win against st mirren. meanwhile, rangers were to made to work for their 3—2 win at kilmarnock, ryan kent put them 2—1 up — kilmarnock were reduced to ten men, before alfredo morelos got his second of the game as michael beale's side ran out 3—2 winners. elsewhere, hearts beat aberdeen 5—0. britain's cameron norrie has reached the third round of the australian open, after a late—night win over constant lestienne. norrie completed a 6—3, 3—6,

nick parrott rounds up this afternoon's action. 17.5 year danny care has this is the 350th appearance score in open the scorning. their lead lasted all of four minutes before the special date was marked again. it did not take long for him to make his mark. once again they did not relinquish their lead and merely cross for the club before half—time and england coach will have been happy with marcus smith's second appearance since recovering from a ankle injury — the fly half contributing more than a third of the points in the victory. that result meant that gloucester needed to win. their positive start was not replicating the score liners despite being able to qualify for an early lead. it is been showed why he has been called up to the england squad saw them to win 26—17. high tackles have been in the headlines with the r a few ——rfu banning them above the waist. they cannot change the rules at the elite level although this tackle will continue the debate. the northampton player was sent off but in their hopes of a with the french club a man down exter one insecurity home tie in the

nick parrott reports. where would tottenham be without harry kane?omething from nothing. this was his 266 goalfor spurs, join him alongsidejimmy greaves. it was his 199th primarily goal. on the alan shearer and wayne rooney has scored more before the top plate was reorganised. it came against the run of play against for them, despite tottenham is good run of play egg craven cottage they were lucky to not go behind. kane's score was determined point in the match and he would've made the tottenham scoring record is on had it not been for a for them defender. another chance came and went butjust the one go it was enough to keep tottenham in touch with the top four. nick parents, bbc news. everton are looking for a new manager after sacking frank lampard less than a year after he took charge. it comes after their poor run of results which sees them second from bottom of the premier league. lampard helped steer everton to safety last season but the side have lost eight of their last nine games in all competitions. the toffees were beaten 2—0 at west ham a

nick parrott reports.for the first time since sir alex ferguson left, they need to win at places like selhurst park. they lost there at the end of last season before erik ten hag took charge. since then, the dutchman has worked some magic. david de gea showed he can still be a saviour. odsonne edouard couldn't believe he hadn't put crystal palace ahead,

nick parrott reports. after getting the better of favourites. manchester city. his side are bottom of the premier league but pressed and attacked like title contenders. midway through the first half they were rewarded. his first goal sincejoining last summer is one he'll treasure. five minutes later, they doubled their advantage in sublime style. the contrast between the managers and teams were stark. guardiola sent on kevin de bruyne and erling haaland during the second half. they almost guarantee goals, but despite their arrival, city couldn't manage a single shot on target. southampton have lost their last six premier league games but are still unbeaten in both cups. they and their fans will be hoping this surprise success can be a catalyst in their battle to stay in the top flight. nick parrott, bbc news. southampton arejoined, in the semis by nottingham forest, who beat wolves on penalties. the game finished 1—1 after 90 minutes, with forest keeper dean henderson saving joe hodge's spot kick in the sh

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only to concede a 915t minute equaliser, as nick parrott reports.ost there at the end of last season before their manager took charge and since then the dutchman has worked some magic. david de gea showed he could still be a saviour and 0dsonne edouard could not believe he had put crystal palace again, and bruno fernandes led his united side by example, scoring in successive games. a second goal would have secured the win, but the first time in eight matches, marcus rashford couldn't score. sunday's trip to league leaders arsenal will be trickier after casimir oak�*s booking means he will be suspended, and palace rubbed salt into the wounds in added on time. michael 0lise equalising to send the home fans delirious and united home furious. from leaving it late to scoring early. how about this from 21—year—old leeds forward wilfired gnonto? a stunning scissor—kick afterjust 26 seconds againsty cardiff, helped them into the fouth round of the fa cup. shades of paulo di canio about that goal, remember him? patrick bamford also scored two in the second h