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Referee Chris Kavanagh caused a huge commotion in the 2026 FA Cup Fourth Round match between Newcastle United and Aston Villa at Villa Park when he gave Newcastle a free kick rather than a penalty when replays revealed that Lucas Digne had clearly fouled within the penalty area. After fans and commentators criticised the decision on social media and 👉닌자티비 highlight clips, the match—which Newcastle won 3-1—was disrupted by technical mistakes and increased debates regarding the lack of video analysis in this round of the league.

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⚖️ Was It Inside the Box?

The controversial moment came just after the break when Kieran Trippier whipped in a dangerous cross and Digne’s arm made contact several yards inside the penalty area. However, Kavanagh and his assistant judged the offence to have occurred outside the box — awarding a free‑kick instead. Replays clearly showed the handball spot was misjudged, leaving players and supporters incredulous.

🗣️ Pundits and Fans Rage

Former England captain Wayne Rooney described the call as “one of the worst decisions I have ever seen,” while others pointed to the lack of VAR as a key reason the decision stood despite obvious evidence to the contrary. Critics argued that without VAR to intervene, officials are left vulnerable to human error — and tonight it cost Newcastle a clear penalty opportunity.

📊 Larger Pattern of Questionable Calls

The Digne handball wasn’t the only contentious decision in the match — Villa’s opener stood despite an offside, and Digne avoided a red card for a reckless challenge earlier in the game. Newcastle boss Eddie Howe also weighed in, suggesting modern officials may be overly dependent on VAR and struggle when it’s removed from the game.

🏟️ What It Means for the Cup

While Newcastle progressed to the fifth round thanks to goals from Sandro Tonali and Nick Woltemade, the match’s narrative will be remembered more for the fierce debate over officiating than for the scoreline — and with fans continuing to share reactions and scenes online, the Digne handball moment will be talked about for weeks to come.

One of the most dramatic upsets in the fourth round of the 2025–26 Emirates FA Cup was Mansfield Town, a League At Turf Moor, one club, who shocked Burnley of the Premier League with a 2-1 victory, securing their place in the fifth round for the first time since 1975. Josh Laurent gave Burnley the lead in the first half, but the tenacious Stags came back in the second half when Rhys Oates equalized and skipper Louis Reed fired in an amazing free-kick winner late in the game. Following a genuinely historic cup night for Mansfield, fans quickly relived the drama and response on social media via 👉빠른티비 스포츠중계.

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🥅 Burnley Takes Early Lead

Burnley seemed to be cruising into the next round when Josh Laurent broke the deadlock in the 21st minute, finishing calmly to reward the Premier League side’s early dominance. Despite controlling possession and creating several chances, the Clarets couldn’t build on their advantage, setting the stage for a thrilling comeback.

⚽ Mansfield’s Fight Back

Mansfield refused to bow out quietly. Just after the break, Rhys Oates rose to head home the equaliser in the 53rd minute, breathing life into the League One outfit and sparking belief that an upset could be on the cards.

🎯 Reed’s Free‑Kick Seals Historic Win

Ten minutes from time, skipper Louis Reed stepped up and delivered a sensational free‑kick into the top corner to complete the remarkable turnaround — a goal that will live long in Mansfield folklore.

🎉 What It Means for Both Teams

Mansfield’s victory is huge: not only have they reached the FA Cup fifth round for the first time in over 50 years, but they’ve also sent Burnley out of the competition in dramatic fashion. For the Clarets, it’s another setback in a tough season, while Mansfield’s fans will be celebrating one of the greatest nights in club history.

West Ham United defeated League One team Burton Albion 1–0 in extra time to secure their place in the fifth round of the FA Cup in a hard-fought fourth-round match at the Pirelli Stadium. West Ham's cup aspirations were saved by Crysencio Summerville's game-winning goal in the 95th minute, but it wasn't beautiful for the Hammers, who struggled for most of the game and had midfielder Freddie Potts sent off in extra time. Fans were giddy with emotions and videos on social media and 👉닌자티비 following the dramatic conclusion.

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🥅 Summerville’s Late Magic

After a tight 90 minutes with few clear chances, substitute Summerville lit up the Pirelli Stadium just five minutes into extra time. Receiving the ball from the left flank, he slalomed past defenders and unleashed a shot that deflected off a Burton Albion defender and nestled into the net — his sixth goal in seven matches, keeping West Ham’s FA Cup run alive.

⚠️ Red Card Drama

Shortly after the goal, West Ham were reduced to 10 men when Potts was shown a red card for a late challenge. With their slender lead under threat, the Hammers dug in deep as Burton pushed for an equaliser, but couldn’t find the breakthrough despite a few late efforts.

⚡ Burton’s Spirited Performance

Burton Albion, 47 league places below West Ham, made life tough for the Premier League outfit throughout. The Brewers competed with energy and belief, creating moments that tested West Ham’s defensive resolve and nearly threw a giant‑killing. While they fell short, their performance won plenty of admiration from neutrals.

With this hard‑fought win, West Ham advance to the FA Cup fifth round, where they’ll look to build momentum and continue their march toward Wembley glory.

It’s official. The stage is set at the iconic Wembley Stadium. Manchester City vs. Chelsea. A clash of titans, a battle of tactics, and 90 minutes (or more) of pure adrenaline.

Man City is chasing history, making their 4th consecutive final appearance. But don't sleep on Chelsea—they’ve shown they can take down giants when the stakes are high.

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