Derby 1 Manchester United 3: It was 16 years ago that an FA Cup victory supposedly saved Alex Ferguson from losing his job as Manchester United manager and Louis van Gaal may well have just done the same with this win over Derby.

Arsene Wenger has vowed to send out an experienced side for Arsenal’s FA Cup clash against Burnley, insisting “you don’t win with kids any more”.

Louis van Gaal must have feared the worst when he heard the pre-match announcements at the iPro Stadium.

Republic of Ireland international midfielder David Meyler is on the verge of signing a new long-term deal at Hull.

Manchester United forward Anthony Martial and Leicester striker Jamie Vardy have been clocked as the fastest players in the Barclays Premier League this season.

Leicester manager Claudio Ranieri wants to be the “crazy man” who frightens the Premier League elite.

For all the well-wishes and patronising pats on the back Leicester have earned this season, Tuesday night may well have seen Man City and Arsenal fans anxiously thumb the Foxes fixture list for the very first time. Claudio Ranieri’s boys have stuck around much longer than expected.

Jamie Vardy insisted he plans to stay at Leicester after his wonder goal inspired the Foxes to a 2-0 win over Liverpool.

With a week to go to the election, things do not appear to be going swimmingly for the parties of Government, if the opinion polls are to be believed.

Manchester United’s chances of progressing in the Europa League are in the balance after they threw away the lead to go down 2-1 at FC Midtjylland in the first leg of their Europa League last-32 tie.

Roberto Martinez denied that Everton need an FA Cup run to save their season.