From the back pages, January 28: Oldham keep FA Cup shocks coming

Ian Bell crafted a patient and classy century

Published on 28/01/2013 08:43

Matt Smith chose the perfect occasion to score his first goals at Boundary Park as his first-half double helped Oldham Athletic produce an FA Cup fourth-round upset against Liverpool. (The Times)

Leeds were rewarded for their victory over Tottenham with a trip to Barclays Premier League champions Manchester City in the fifth round of the FA Cup. (The Express)

Chelsea’s hapless boss Benitez is under more pressure — thanks to Marcello ‘Del Boy’ Trotta and brilliant Brentford. The on-loan Fulham striker gave the League One side the lead in an embarrassing FA Cup fourth-round draw for the Blues at Griffin Park. (The Sun)

Didier Drogba has signed an 18-month contract at Galatasaray, according to reports in Turkey. The former Chelsea striker is currently on Africa Cup of Nations duty with Ivory Coast but Eurosport and official Turkish League broadcaster LigTV are reporting that Drogba has found the time to agree a move to Turkey from Shanghai Shenhua. (Daily Mail)

Andy Murray failed in his bid to win back-to-back Grand Slams this morning as Novak Djokovic completed a hat-trick of Australian Open titles. Suffering from a blister on his right foot, the British No 1 lost an attritional battle 6-7 7-6 6-3 6-2 in three hours and 40 minutes. (The Mirror)

At least this consolation came with a view. England’s one-day tour of India ended with a dead-rubber victory at this picture-postcard ground in the Himalayan foothills, as Ian Bell crafted a patient and classy century. (The Telegraph)

The Vendée Globe record for sailing solo round the world has been well and truly smashed by François Gabart, crossing the finishing line today to become the youngest ever winner in a time of 78 days, 2hrs 16mins 40secs. (The Times)

From the back pages, January 27: Supersub Scott Rendell scores winner as Luton humilate Norwich in FA Cup.

Supersub Scott Rendell fired in a late winner for Conference side Luton as they humiliated Premier League Norwich at Carrow Road. The ex-Wycombe striker had been on the field for a matter of minutes when he shot past Declan Rudd to dump Chris Hughton’s listless side out of the FA Cup. (The Sun)

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From the back pages, January 26: ‘Tired’ Andy Murray to face Novak Djokovic in Australian Open final

It took Andy Murray four hours to beat Roger Federer for the first time in a grand slam match, and, looking unusually dispirited afterwards, he admitted he would need a decent rest to recover from the fractious finish to his semi-final if he is to take the Australian Open title away from Novak Djokovic on Sunday. (The Guardian)

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From the back pages, January 25: ‘Hazard hasn’t kicked him hard enough’: Joey Barton joins ball boy debate as Eden Hazard escapes police action

Chelsea midfielder Eden Hazard will not face criminal action after he lashed out at a ball boy during last night’s Capital One Cup semi-final defeat to Swanssea. (The Independent)

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From the back pages, January 28: Oldham keep FA Cup shocks coming

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