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February 17th 2008 @ 10:58am
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Barnsley stun Liverpool in FA Cup, Man U thrash Arsenal
Liverpool were knocked out of the FA Cup in stunning fashion today when Championship side Barnsley beat them 2-1 at Anfield with a last-minute goal from Brian Howard.
Liverpool, who struggled to get past minor league Havant & Waterlooville in the last round, led through Dirk Kuyt and had a stack of great chances but a [...]
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