Liverpool 5 Swansea City 0

Stoke defender appeared to make two footed challenge on Manchester City opponent

Stoke City 0 Manchester City 1

Liverpool manager in breach of rules after he is drawn into debate on Webb by Ferguson

Everton manager spoke to referee as he left the pitch

I can say with hand on heart that as far as referees are concerned it is inconceivable for me that a top referee could make a racist remark to a player. It's such a sensitive issue, and quite rightly so, that I would be staggered if Mark Clattenburg had even thought such nonsense.

Football moved on at White Hart Lane last night, with relief and gratitude. This was not quite an ordinary FA Cup quarter-final, and there was a very dignified nod to the events of 10 days ago before the game and at half-time.

The rules regarding penalties have changed, according to Andre Villas-Boas.

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Football's a funny old game, never more so than in 2011 when those involved opened their mouths – or took to their mobiles

Newcastle United manager Alan Pardew has been charged with improper conduct by the Football Association. Pardew reportedly made comments – believed to have been aimed at referee Howard Webb and how he might handle then Newcastle player Joey Barton – prior to his side's 1-0 victory against Sunderland on 20 August.

Newcastle manager Alan Pardew has been charged with improper conduct by the Football Association.

Stoke City chairman Peter Coates has accused the Football Association of "losing the plot" over its rules on managers commenting on referees. Stoke manager Tony Pulis was warned this week as to his future conduct after praising Howard Webb ahead of his side's FA Cup semi-final with Bolton, which Webb officiated.