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Manchester United were knocked out of the FA Cup on penalties on Friday following a 1-1 draw with Middlesbrough at Old Trafford. Toxteth-born Lee Peltier was the scorer of Middlesbrough’s final penalty, a feat the Liverpool academy graduate appeared to take great delight in as he returned to his teammates.

Lower Breck remain on the hunt for their first three points in North West Counties League since the start of December after they were beaten 1-4 by Ashton Athletic. After their courageous 10-man comeback last week to draw 4-4 away to Charnock Richard, it looked like a great opportunity to pick up three points.

Widnes Wild General Manager Wez Spurett is aiming for a playoff spot as his side moves into the business stage of their NIHL Division 1 North campaign.  Widnes are fifth in the league, level on points with fourth-placed Scimitars after 16 league games.

Liverpool host Cardiff City at Anfield on Sunday in the FA Cup fourth round, awaiting the highly anticipated return of Harvey Elliott after almost five months on the sidelines.  So, here is what life had in store for the Liverpool’s last cup side to face Cardiff City 10 years ago.

Widnes Vikings kick off their return to the DCBL stadium against newly promoted Workington Town on Sunday in celebration of former player Liam Walsh’s life

Everton host Brentford in the FA Cup fourth round on Saturday, with Frank Lampard aiming to get off to the perfect start as the Toffees’ new boss. Cup action following a two-week winter break has given both clubs a respite from poor Premier League form, with Everton winless in five matches, and the Bees winless in seven.

Jurgen Klopp has sung the praises of new January signing Luis Diaz ahead of Liverpool's FA Cup encounter at home to Cardiff City on Sunday.  Diaz joined Liverpool late in the January transfer window for a fee of around £37.5m which could rise to £50m with bonuses.

Cheshire Phoenix will be hoping for their third consecutive win when the Glasgow Rocks visit the Cheshire Oaks Arena on Sunday. A win would be their seventh from 15 games in the BBL Championship this season and could see them temporarily climb into third if other results go their way.

Frank Lampard said he’s “been really, really pleased” with the reaction from Everton fans but knows the situation is still a tough one. The former Chelsea talisman joined the club following the sacking of Rafael Benitez and takes charge of his first game against Brentford in the FA Cup on Saturday.

American golf star Phil Mickelson says most of the World's top 100 players - including Southport's Tommy Fleetwood - have been approached to participate in a Saudi-backed Super League.  Fleetwood is currently 46 in the world and could well be one of the players who has been approached.