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FA Cup Third Round gets underway

The FA Cup third round gets underway this weekend as every Premier League club enters the competition.

On Friday night, League Two Exeter City forced Liverpool into a lucrative replay at Anfield after twice taking the lead on home soil.

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Everton manager praises cat's style after FA Cup win

Everton's FA Cup win was interrupted by this cheeky cat. Credit: PA

Roberto Martinez has predicted a bright future for the cat who interrupted Everton's FA Cup match against Dagenham & Redbridge.

The Toffees were already leading 2-0 on Saturday, when the cat darted towards Everton goalkeeper Joel Robles' penalty area, as he prepared to take a goal kick.

It's unclear how the stray pet managed to enter the pitch for without any trouble, before being ushered off by Robles who eventually got the game back underway.

Speaking to reporters after the match, Everton manager Martinez said:

I thought he had great style and movement. He's a young cat who'll make mistakes. I don't want to put any pressure on him, but he reminds me of Cecil the lion.

– Everton manager Roberto Martinez

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