{"id":2938,"date":"2018-01-06T14:30:15","date_gmt":"2018-01-06T14:30:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.legitgambling.com\/news\/?p=2938"},"modified":"2018-01-08T12:38:14","modified_gmt":"2018-01-08T12:38:14","slug":"liverpool-manchester-united-fa-cup-fourth-round","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.legitgambling.com\/news\/liverpool-manchester-united-fa-cup-fourth-round\/","title":{"rendered":"Liverpool and Manchester United through to FA Cup fourth round"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Premier League Liverpool and Manchester United have booked their places in the FA Cup fourth round after wins over Everton and Derby County respectively. Here is what happened in those Friday night FA Cup third round ties:<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.legitgambling.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/virgil-van-dijk-scores-winner-vs-everton-fc-in-fa-cup-third-round-2018.jpg\" alt=\"Virgil Van Dijk scores winner vs Everton FC in FA Cup Third Round 2018\" width=\"300\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-3010\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/football\/blog\/2018\/jan\/05\/virgil-van-dijk-dream-liverpool-debut-fa-cup-everton\"><strong>Liverpool 2-1 Everton <\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>A feisty clash between Merseyside rivals Liverpool and Everton was a good way to kick-off the third round and it was the Reds who came out on top.<\/p>\n<p>The first half was slightly lacklustre. However, Jurgen Klopp\u2019s team took the lead on 35 minutes. Everton defender was rather harshly adjudged to have brought down Adam Lallana in the penalty area and referee Bobby Madley had no hesitation in pointing to the spot. Liverpool midfielder James Milner stepped up and coolly slotted the spot-kick past Jordan Pickford, who had dived slightly early. Everton\u2019s attacking threat grew slightly once Wayne Rooney was withdrawn from the action.<\/p>\n<p>It was Rooney\u2019s replacement Ademola Lookman who played a key role in the equalising goal for the Toffees on 67 minutes. Lookman combined with Yannick Bolasie on the counter before the ball found its way to Everton defender Phil Jagielka in the area. The veteran star did superbly to pull the ball back to Gylfi Sigurdsson on the edge of the box and the Icelandic playmaker calmly slotted past Reds goalkeeper Loris Karius to send the away end into raptures.<\/p>\n<p>In a very open last 20 minutes, both sides went for the win. However, the home side found it on 84 minutes and it was a fairytale moment for Liverpool\u2019s new \u00a375million man Virgil van Dijk. The Dutchman rose to meet a corner kick and got there ahead of the outrushing Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford to head home and send the home fans happy.<\/p>\n<p>The victory means that Liverpool are now on their longest ever unbeaten run against their neighbours, which now stands at 16 games in all competitions.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.skysports.com\/football\/man-utd-vs-derby\/386129\">Manchester United 2-0 Derby County<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Manchester United had a rather more comfortable passage into the fourth round than their arch-rivals from down the M52. However, the Red Devils had to wait until the last six minutes to make the breakthrough against second-tier Derby County.<\/p>\n<p>Jose Mourinho\u2019s side took the lead on 84 minutes through former Derby loan star Jesse Lingard. The in-form winger hit a superb effort from the edge of the area that flew into the top corner of the Scott Carson\u2019s goal. Lingard has now scored eight goals in his last ten appearances for United. The Red Devils sealed the victory in the last minute, as good play from France international Anthony Martial led to striker Romelu Lukaku scoring on his first start since returning from injury.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legitgambling.com\/reviews\/bet365\">Just like Liverpool, Manchester United are now one of the favourites to win the FA Cup<\/a> <\/strong>this season. However, they face fierce competition from league leaders <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/sport\/football\/football-news\/man-city-line-up-burnley-14116878\">Manchester City, who host Burnley<\/a><\/strong> in one of today\u2019s third round ties.<\/p>\n<p>Pep Guardiola is set to rotate his squad in the clash at the Etihad Stadium. However, with the depth in the Citizens squad, whatever eleven the Catalan boss fields are sure to be a good standard.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Will Liverpool or Manchester United win the FA Cup this season?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Premier League Liverpool and Manchester United have booked their places in the FA Cup fourth round after wins over Everton and Derby County respectively. 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When the time to pick a college came, everyone thought I was going to do something sports-related. However, that wasn\u2019t my plan. Since there are many lawyers in my family, I decided to follow in their footsteps. I studied law at the University of Pennsylvania, and during that time, my passion for sports only grew bigger. I would watch various sporting events with my friends and attend all matches and games that were happening in the area. On one occasion, I decided to go on a road trip to Vegas with my friends, and, needless to say, I fell in love with the bright lights, humongous buildings, and fantastic casinos. That\u2019s when I discovered the whole gambling scene I knew nothing about. Of course, I knew how to play some games, such as poker and blackjack, but I never realized how well-developed this industry actually was. That trip changed my perspective on what I wanted to do with my life. After I graduated, I took some time off and I traveled through the US, exploring various casinos and land-based sportsbooks. I also spent one year in the UK, where my dream of watching Everton play finally came true. There, I realized how advanced the whole gambling industry is and that the legal aspect of it was quite different than in the US. I spent that time writing for various online platforms where I had the opportunity to share my extensive knowledge about sports. When I came back to the US, I was given a chance to write for an international soccer magazine where I covered the Premier League \u2014 which I was crazy about \u2014 Bundesliga, and other international tournaments. After having written hundreds of sports-related articles, I knew what I wanted to do \u2014 create my own platform and share my knowledge with others. 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Since I knew how online gambling worked thanks to the experience I gained when I was in the UK, I was extremely excited to have the opportunity to introduce US players to the best online gambling platforms and show them that online sportsbooks and casinos can offer an immersive gambling experience, just like their land-based counterparts. Why I Do This What attracted me to online gambling was the possibility of placing bets on my favorite teams from the comfort of my home. I wanted to be able to do that using safe platforms and secure payment options to fund my betting account. And that is exactly what I want for my fellow bettors, too. Naturally, I was a bit of a skeptic myself at first when it came to online gambling simply because I knew how unsafe some sites can be. But once I did some research and talked to fellow European experts, I realized that there is a way to find perfectly safe online gambling platforms. Every gambling site you find on this platform has gone through extensive and rigorous testing to ensure its safety and reliability. Additionally, I have studied the laws of each state in the US, as well as of other countries worldwide, to gain a deeper understanding of how online gambling works in different parts of the world. I\u2019d like to note that the online gambling industry has just begun its journey and we are yet to see its significant growth and improvement in the future. It will be my pleasure to witness all of that with you. I Couldn\u2019t Have Done This on My Own Of course, none of this would have been possible if it weren\u2019t for the amazing team of people I gathered for this project. Since I have only basic knowledge of web development, I started working with some experienced developers who have helped me build this platform. Today, they are here to make sure everything runs smoothly. 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My name is David Nugent and I am editor-in-chief of LegalGamblingAndTheLaw.com. I have always enjoyed various sports, primarily soccer, as I am a die-hard Everton fan. Over time, I learned more about sports betting and discovered the fascinating online gambling industry. Eventually, I decided to turn this passion of mine into a project, and that\u2019s how this platform came to be. I am excited to share my story with you and talk about this platform that\u2019s a result of over 20 years of experience I have in the industry. My Beginnings My love for sports has always been a big part of my life. It all started with my dad and me playing in the backyard, but I continued to play sports throughout both elementary and high school. At that time, I knew very little about sports betting since it wasn\u2019t legal in Pennsylvania, but I quickly learned that other states have different laws and that sports betting was legalized in some of them. When the time to pick a college came, everyone thought I was going to do something sports-related. However, that wasn\u2019t my plan. Since there are many lawyers in my family, I decided to follow in their footsteps. I studied law at the University of Pennsylvania, and during that time, my passion for sports only grew bigger. I would watch various sporting events with my friends and attend all matches and games that were happening in the area. On one occasion, I decided to go on a road trip to Vegas with my friends, and, needless to say, I fell in love with the bright lights, humongous buildings, and fantastic casinos. That\u2019s when I discovered the whole gambling scene I knew nothing about. Of course, I knew how to play some games, such as poker and blackjack, but I never realized how well-developed this industry actually was. That trip changed my perspective on what I wanted to do with my life. After I graduated, I took some time off and I traveled through the US, exploring various casinos and land-based sportsbooks. I also spent one year in the UK, where my dream of watching Everton play finally came true. There, I realized how advanced the whole gambling industry is and that the legal aspect of it was quite different than in the US. I spent that time writing for various online platforms where I had the opportunity to share my extensive knowledge about sports. When I came back to the US, I was given a chance to write for an international soccer magazine where I covered the Premier League \u2014 which I was crazy about \u2014 Bundesliga, and other international tournaments. After having written hundreds of sports-related articles, I knew what I wanted to do \u2014 create my own platform and share my knowledge with others. How LegalGamblingAndTheLaw.com Came to Life Once I set the goal, I started doing extensive research on the online gambling industry and the laws surrounding it. I wanted to combine my background in law and the passion I have for sports and create a high-quality online platform. While the online gambling industry was flourishing in Europe, the exact opposite was happening in the US. That is, until 2018 when PASPA (Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act) was overturned. After that, every US state was allowed to introduce new laws and provide operators that wanted to offer various online gambling opportunities with licenses. That was the start of the online gambling industry in the US. Since I knew how online gambling worked thanks to the experience I gained when I was in the UK, I was extremely excited to have the opportunity to introduce US players to the best online gambling platforms and show them that online sportsbooks and casinos can offer an immersive gambling experience, just like their land-based counterparts. Why I Do This What attracted me to online gambling was the possibility of placing bets on my favorite teams from the comfort of my home. I wanted to be able to do that using safe platforms and secure payment options to fund my betting account. And that is exactly what I want for my fellow bettors, too. Naturally, I was a bit of a skeptic myself at first when it came to online gambling simply because I knew how unsafe some sites can be. But once I did some research and talked to fellow European experts, I realized that there is a way to find perfectly safe online gambling platforms. Every gambling site you find on this platform has gone through extensive and rigorous testing to ensure its safety and reliability. Additionally, I have studied the laws of each state in the US, as well as of other countries worldwide, to gain a deeper understanding of how online gambling works in different parts of the world. I\u2019d like to note that the online gambling industry has just begun its journey and we are yet to see its significant growth and improvement in the future. It will be my pleasure to witness all of that with you. I Couldn\u2019t Have Done This on My Own Of course, none of this would have been possible if it weren\u2019t for the amazing team of people I gathered for this project. Since I have only basic knowledge of web development, I started working with some experienced developers who have helped me build this platform. Today, they are here to make sure everything runs smoothly. Also, I knew from the beginning that I wouldn\u2019t be able to take care of all the content on my own, which is why LegalGamblingAndTheLaw.com has an incredible team of experienced gamblers, writers, and people with a background in law. They help me conduct in-depth research and find all the necessary information. Naturally, since this industry is still new in the US, we are all learning a lot, and we will continue to do so in order to improve our platform and make your experience better. 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