THE FA CUP QUARTER FINAL DRAW 🏆🎱

Here is the FULL draw for the quarter-final of the Emirates FA Cup:

• Southampton vs Arsenal

• Chelsea vs Port Vale

• Manchester City vs Liverpool

• West Ham OR Brentford vs Leeds pic.twitter.com/ZzgSUqS7jN

— The92Bible (@The92Bible) March 9, 2026

🚨 Alexis Mac Allister: “We are not in contract talks with Liverpool. There are no negotiations over new deal, but we are not in a rush”. pic.twitter.com/YkEmTC3KTL

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) March 9, 2026

An Arsenal supporter and Wales international season ticket holder has been banned from all regulated UK football matches for three years after being caught with cocaine while entering Sunderland’s Stadium of Light.

Daniel Martin, a 29-year-old postman from London, was handed a three-year football banning order by South Tyneside Magistrates’ Court following a drug possession conviction.

Police discovered a small bag of cocaine in Martin’s pocket during a search prior to Arsenal’s clash with Sunderland last November.

Magistrates imposed the strict order, which may include surrendering his passport during international fixtures, specifically to “prevent violence.”

Appearing via video link, the long-term season ticket holder unsuccessfully opposed the police application by claiming the incident was an oversight from the previous evening.

Martin told the bench, “It was just an honest mistake. I completely forgot that I had it from the night before.”

Despite his plea and lack of prior convictions, he must now stay away from all professional grounds until 2029.

Barcelona travel to Newcastle for their Champions League clash with four key players, including teenage sensation Lamine Yamal, just one yellow card away from being suspended for the decisive second leg.

​Barcelona face a disciplinary crisis ahead of Tuesday’s Champions League trip to St James’ Park. Lamine Yamal, Marc Casado, Gerard Martin, and Fermin Lopez are all one yellow card away from a one-match ban.

Should any of the quartet be booked against Newcastle United, they will be ineligible for the return leg at the Camp Nou, leaving manager Hansi Flick with significant selection concerns.

​Beyond suspension risks, Flick is grappling with a depleted squad due to a recent wave of hamstring injuries.

Jules Kounde, Alejandro Balde, and Frenkie de Jong are all sidelined, joining Andreas Christensen on the injury list.

While Gavi traveled with the team, he has not yet received medical clearance to play following knee surgery, further stretching a squad already walking a disciplinary tightrope in England.

🚨⚠️ Alisson will miss Liverpool game vs Galatasaray this week with a fitness issue.

Mamardashvili to start in goal for #LFC against Gala. pic.twitter.com/BIzNHQQfcF

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) March 9, 2026

See all the new Premier League market values 😍👇https://t.co/mpDIQgTtBi

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The Football Association has launched an investigation into Aston Villa’s Emiliano Martínez after evidence emerged that he has served as a brand ambassador for Argentine betting firm Bplay in apparent violation of English football’s strict gambling regulations.

The Football Association is investigating Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez following allegations he promoted the Argentine betting platform Bplay.

Reports indicate Martínez has served as a brand ambassador for over 18 months, appearing in advertisements and social media campaigns alongside his brother.

FA rules state, “an individual participant, when acting in a personal capacity, shall not be permitted to advertise or promote any betting activity.”

Disciplinary action could be severe if the 33-year-old is found in breach of Rule E8, which prohibits players from endorsing gambling services connected to competitions they participate in.

Because Bplay offers odds on the Premier League and Europa League, Martínez’s involvement creates a direct conflict.

Past precedents suggest the goalkeeper could face a heavy fine or suspension, potentially impacting Villa’s push for European qualification.

🚨⚒️ Callum Wilson has agreed to sign new deal at West Ham, all done with the striker who accepted all conditions.

The agreement will be valid until June 2027, one more season as @McGrathMike reported. pic.twitter.com/7m2oUTOUYq

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) March 9, 2026