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In it to win it Glasner says Palace mean business in FA Cup

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was comfortably saved by Matt Turner. Palace went ahead with their first chance of note in the 31st minute. Daichi Kamada’s clever low freekick found Jean-Philippe Mateta, whose shot cannoned back off the post but left Munoz with a simple tap-in. Rovers continued to hold their own and Sharp saw an effort saved while Molyneux fired narrowly wide before the break. Mateta’s effort was well blocked after 51 minutes, while at the other end Molyneux saw a fierce effort deflected away and Bailey fired wide. However, just as the League Two promotion chasers looked to be building some momentum, Palace launched a 55th-minute break and Will Hughes played a clever ball over the top to allow Devenny to convert. “I’m proud of the players, proud of the performance,” said Rovers boss Grant McCann. “We had some moments. The second goal we don’t concede in League Two – that’s just Premier League quality. The city can be proud of the players tonight.” – The Independent

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LIVER GLASNER vowed Crystal Palace will “go for it” in the FA Cup after goals from Daniel Munoz and Justin Devenny saw them through to the fifth round with a 2-0

win at Doncaster. The Eagles avoided an upset at the Eco-Power Stadium to set up a home tie against Millwall in the last 16. Colombia wing-back Munoz eventually made the breakthrough from a well-worked free-kick before Northern Ireland international Devenny put the game beyond the hosts’ reach early in the second half. “As long as you are in the competition you can win it,” Glasner said. “We will go for it. I don’t know if it will work but we will go for it, definitely.

“I’m pleased with the performance. Over the first 60 minutes I think we controlled the game and didn’t give them anything. “We didn’t create so much; credit to Doncaster, they had a good match plan and it was difficult to find space.” On facing south London rivals Millwall in the next round, Glasner added: “I could feel the excitement in the dressing room. “It makes this game even bigger than it is – against any other team the target and the goal is the same, to win the game and get into the quarterfinal.” G l a s n e r started Adam

made his Eagles debut as he got 45 minutes under his belt on his first appearance since coming on as a substitute for Chelsea against Barrow in the Carabao Cup in September. “We wanted to give Ben some minutes,”

Glasner added. “We could see he’s comfortable in possession, in passing – a little bit more attacking than (Tyrick Mitchell).

“Adam has worked hard to get back – it is the toughest time when you are injured.” Rovers were first to get an effort on goal as good work down the left by James Maxwell and Luke Molyneux led to Sharp laying the ball off for Ethan Ennis, whose tame shot from the edge of the area

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Newcastle vs Brighton, Bournemouth vs Wolves, Man City vs Plymouth, Exeter or Nottingham Forest vs Ipswich. Ties to be played on the weekend of March 1 and 2. … as Elliott criticises penalty award HARVEY ELLIOTT has expressed his frustration with the penalty decision that proved costly for Liverpool in their FA Cup upset at Plymouth. The Championship’s bottom side clinched a memorable victory at Home Park, thanks to Ryan Hardie’s second half penalty following Elliott’s handball. The Liverpool midfielder attempted to block Darko Gyabi’s ball into the box but was penalised after having his arms raised above his head, a move he defended as natural when jumping. He continued to argue his case, pointing out the close distance between him and the ball at the time of the incident. He reflected on the vital moment: “I mean, the arguments could go on forever, to be honest. “I was so close to him and I said to the referee, ‘Do you expect me to jump with my arms by my side? That’s just not a natural way of jumping.’ “I was trying my hardest to block the ball and my arm was up there but it was about a metre away from the player shooting. “But it’s football, it’s a kick in the teeth really. It’s not nice to lose this way and it’s not nice for it to be on you, as I gave away the penalty. “So, unfortunately it’s just one of those things. I need to keep my head up and keep pushing on.”

Plymouth handed City clash PLYMOUTH will travel to Manchester City in the FA Cup fifth round as the Championship strugglers landed a dream draw to follow their stunning win against Liverpool. The Pilgrims shocked Premier League leaders Liverpool as Ryan Hardie’s second half penalty sealed a memorable 1-0 win at Home Park on Sunday. Miron Muslic’s side are bottom of the second tier, with only one league win in three months. But they have eliminated Liverpool and Brentford to earn a shot at Pep Guardiola’s spluttering Premier League champions. FA Cup holders Manchester United will face Fulham at Old Trafford after beating Leicester 2-1 on Friday thanks to Harry Maguire’s controversial last-gasp winner. League Cup finalists Newcastle meet Brighton, who knocked out Chelsea on Saturday, while Bournemouth take on Wolves in another all-Premier League tie. Aston Villa, 2-1 winners against Tottenham on Sunday, will host Championship team Cardiff. There will also be an all Championship tie with Preston hosting Lancashire rivals Burnley. There was no VAR in operation during the fourth round ties, but the technology will come into play from the next round onwards. FA Cup fifth round: Preston vs Burnley, Aston Villa vs Cardiff, Crystal Palace vs Millwall, Man United vs Fulham,

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