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Watford vs Crystal Palace, FA Cup: Andre Gray the hero as Hornets secure Wembley trip

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Michael Jones
Saturday 16 March 2019 11:02 EDT
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Andre Gray's late strike sent Watford through to the FA Cup semi-finals with a 2-1 win over Crystal Palace.

The game looked to be heading to extra time after Michy Batshuayi cancelled out Etienne Capoue's first-half opener.

But Gray struck in the 79th minute, converting Roberto Pereyra's cross from close range to earn a Wembley date for his side.

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88 mins: Swansea 2 - 3 Man City - Aguero

"Total heartbreak for Swansea!"

Bernardo plays a ball in from the left side of the box, Aguero dips low and heads the ball into the net. Replays show he was offside so Swansea will be gutted.

Michael Jones16 March 2019 19:06

90 mins: Swansea 2 - 3 Man City

4 added minutes left to play. There's a spectator on the pitch. This is getting ridiculous now but the stewards escort him away. Man City keep the ball in the corner trying to run down the clock.

Michael Jones16 March 2019 19:09

90+4 mins: Swansea 2 - 3 Man City

How've they pulled that off?

Man City were two goals behind against Swansea but they've fought back to win the match 3-2 and progress to the semi-finals of the FA Cup. 

The quadruple is still on!

Michael Jones16 March 2019 19:13

Swansea were brilliant tonight but this Manchester City team is something special. They got lucky tonight with their last two goals but they persevered to get themselves back into the match!

What a fantastic game!

Wolves host Manchester United next...

Michael Jones16 March 2019 19:17

Wolves vs Man Utd

Team news

Michael Jones16 March 2019 19:19

Wolves vs Man Utd

Team news

Nuno Espirito Santo makes one change to the Wolves team that drew 1-1 at Chelsea in the Premier League last weekend.

John Ruddy, who has played every minute of the FA Cup run so far, replaces Rui Patricio in goal.

United makes four changes to the side that lost 2-0 to Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium.

Sergio Romero replaces David De Gea in goal, while Jesse Lingard, Ander Herrera and Anthony Martial come in for Ashley Young, Fred and Romelu Lukaku.

Michael Jones16 March 2019 19:37

Michael Jones16 March 2019 19:48

There's a light show going on at the Molineux, and it looks like a fantastic atmosphere! Apart from the rain which is persistent and full on.

Michael Jones16 March 2019 19:50

The man himself on the FA Cup: 

Michael Jones16 March 2019 19:52

Wolves 0 - 0 Man Utd

It's the 100th meeting between Wolves and Man Utd, who's going to come out on top.

Wolves are in good form against the Premier League top six but Man Utd are in resurgent form since Ole Gunnar Solskjaer took over, it'll be a good one to watch tonight.

Michael Jones16 March 2019 19:55

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