{"id":2942,"date":"2018-01-07T13:03:59","date_gmt":"2018-01-07T13:03:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.legitgambling.com\/news\/?p=2942"},"modified":"2018-01-08T11:33:57","modified_gmt":"2018-01-08T11:33:57","slug":"fa-cup-third-round-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.legitgambling.com\/news\/fa-cup-third-round-review\/","title":{"rendered":"FA Cup third round review"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.legitgambling.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/the-fa-cup.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-2919\" \/>On Saturday, the majority of the FA Cup third round ties took place. The FA Cup third round, of course, kicked off on Friday night, if you missed what happened in Friday\u2019s action there is a<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legitgambling.com\/news\/liverpool-manchester-united-fa-cup-fourth-round\/\">recap here.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>However, here is what happened in Saturday\u2019s FA Cup third round ties:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.skysports.com\/football\/coventry-vs-stoke\/386123\"><strong>Coventry City 2-1 Stoke<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>League Two Coventry City pulled off the shock of the third round by recording a 2-1 win over Premier League strugglers Stoke City. The defeat led to the Potters sacking boss Mark Hughes.<\/p>\n<p>The visitors dominated possession, but the Sky Blues still came out on top. The home side took the lead on 24 minutes through a Jordan Willis effort. The Potters equalised on 54 minutes, as experienced midfielder Charlie Adam scored from the penalty spot.<\/p>\n<p>However, Coventry regained the lead on 68 minutes. Young full-back Jack Grimmer produced a superb solo run before firing home. The defeat was the final straw for the Potters hierarchy, who dispensed with the services of Hughes.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.whoscored.com\/Matches\/1250105\/MatchReport\/England-FA-Cup-2017-2018-Manchester-City-Burnley\">Manchester City 4-1 Burnley<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola fielded a strong team against the Clarets and it paid off with passage into the fourth round.<\/p>\n<p>The visitors took the lead on 25 minutes through striker Ashley Barnes. City were back in the game early in the second half courtesy of a quick-fire double from striker Sergio Aguero.<\/p>\n<p>Leroy Sane slide home the Citizens third on 71 minutes, before setting up summer signing Bernardo Silva for the fourth of the game.<\/p>\n<p>The victory means that Guardiola\u2019s side still have a chance of recording an unprecedented quadruple this season.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.whoscored.com\/Matches\/1250103\/Show\/England-FA-Cup-2017-2018-Middlesbrough-Sunderland\"><strong>Middlesbrough 2-0 Sunderland<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Middlesbrough recorded a rather comfortable victory over their north east rivals at the Riverside Stadium. Tony Pulis\u2019 side scored first-half goals through strikers Rudy Gestede and Martin Braithwaite. The injury-hit Black Cats could not find any way back into the game and Chris Coleman\u2019s side now needs to refocus their attention on surviving relegation.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.skysports.com\/football\/fleetwood-vs-leicester\/386139\"><strong>Fleetwood 0-0 Leicester<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>League One Fleetwood Town picked up a respectable goalless draw against Premier League Leicester City. The home side actually looked the more likely to win the game but will be content with a replay at the King Power Stadium.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.skysports.com\/football\/newcastle-vs-luton\/386132\"><strong>Newcastle 3-1 Luton<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The Premier League outfit eased past their League Two opponents at St James Park. Spanish striker Ayoze Perez scored a brace from close-range on 30 and 36 minutes before midfielder Jonjo Shelvey added a third on 39 minutes. The Hatters got a goal back early in the second period through striker Danny Hylton, but it was little more than a consolation for the visitors.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.skysports.com\/football\/watford-vs-bristol-c\/386145\"><strong>Watford 3-0 Bristol City<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Premier League Watford saw off potentially dangerous Championship opponents Bristol City at Vicarage Road. Winger Andre Carrillo opened the scoring in the first half, with Troy Deeney and Etienne Capoue scoring in the second half.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.skysports.com\/football\/norwich-vs-chelsea\/386134\">Norwich 0-0 Chelsea<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Championship Norwich City managed to hold reigning Premier League champions Chelsea at Carrow Road. The Blues produced a rather lacklustre display in Norfolk. Danny Drinkwater and Willian had the Blues best chances. However, the Canaries held on for a replay at Stamford Bridge.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/football\/2018\/jan\/06\/wolves-swansea-fa-cup-third-round-match-report\"><strong>Wolves 0-0 Swansea<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Championship leaders Wolves and Premier League strugglers Swansea played out a goalless draw at Molineux, with both teams\u2019 priorities elsewhere. Bith teams were reduced ten men during the game, with Ruben Vinagre seeing red for Wolves, while Swansea midfielder Leroy Fer was also dismissed.\u00a0Neither team will have wanted a replay at the Liberty Stadium.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.whoscored.com\/Regions\/252\/Tournaments\/26\/Seasons\/7028\/Stages\/15577\/Show\/England-FA-Cup-2017-2018\">For a full list of Saturday\u2019s FA Cup results click here.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Who recorded the win of the day in Saturday\u2019s FA Cup action?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On Saturday, the majority of the FA Cup third round ties took place. The FA Cup third round, of course, kicked off on Friday night, if you missed what happened in Friday\u2019s action there is a recap here. 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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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