Tottenham, Liverpool come from behind to keep away from FA Cup upset

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Tottenham and Liverpool got here from behind to keep away from being embarrassed at house by third-tier opponents within the FA Cup on Sunday.

A bit of luck proved essential in Tottenham’s third-round turnaround.

With his group trailing 1–0 at Morecambe after 73 minutes, Tottenham midfielder Harry Winks despatched a free kick on the left wing from close to the nook flag and the ball flew over everybody and into the highest nook.

Substitutes Lucas Moura and Harry Kane scored extra objectives within the last 5 minutes for Spurs, who missed Morecambe within the fourth spherical for the primary time of their 101-year historical past.

Liverpool received 4–1, however started their comeback too early, leveling seven minutes after going behind Shrewsbury within the twenty seventh match.

Kaid Gordon, one among 4 youngsters who debuted in a youth Liverpool lineup, turned the second-youngest scorer within the membership’s historical past – at 17 years and 96 days – with a quiet purpose for 1–1. First that Fabinho scored from either side. Cheeky backheel purpose from fellow Brazilian Roberto Firmino, who got here in instead.

Liverpool supervisor Jurgen Klopp was again within the dugout after spending time in isolation after testing constructive for the coronavirus.

West Ham received an All-Premier League matchup 2–0 in opposition to Leeds, with the essential opening purpose – scored by Manuel Lanzini – controversially awarded after a potential offside in opposition to Jarrod Bowen. Leeds gamers complained on the sphere, and its president did so by way of his Twitter account.

Bowen added a second to stoppage time.

Premier League groups Wolverhampton and Norwich additionally superior after defeating decrease league groups. Arsenal have been taking part in second-tier Nottingham Forest afterward Sunday.

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With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS

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