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Chelsea aren't done yet! Enzo keeps Blues' season alive

Manager-less Chelsea earned the right to salvage something from their waning season by battling past Leeds in the FA Cup semi-finals at Wembley on Sunday, courtesy of Enzo Fernandez's first-half header. Interim head coach Calum McFarlane can now prepare to lead his side out against Manchester City in the showpiece in May.

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Calvert-Lewin ESCAPES red for Cucurella hair-pull

Dominic Calvert-Lewin found himself at the centre of a refereeing storm during Leeds United's FA Cup semi-final clash against Chelsea at Wembley. The striker appeared to pull the hair of Blues defender Marc Cucurella, yet escaped any formal punishment despite a lengthy VAR review. The incident comes just two weeks after Manchester United's Lisandro Martinez was sent off for the same offence on Calvert-Lewin in a Premier League clash against Leeds.

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Chelsea decide Rosenior future amid CL race

Liam Rosenior is beginning to feel the heat at Stamford Bridge after a disappointing run of form left Chelsea's European ambitions in serious jeopardy. Despite growing pressure and reported unrest among senior members of the squad, the club's hierarchy has reached a definitive conclusion regarding the manager's immediate future.

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Man Utd appeal Martinez red card

Manchester United have officially decided to appeal the controversial red card shown to Lisandro Martinez during their frustrating 2-1 defeat to Leeds United on Monday. The Argentine defender was dismissed for violent conduct after momentarily pulling Dominic Calvert-Lewin's hair, but the club are determined to overturn the decision to avoid a lengthy suspension.

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Furious Fernandes channels Mourinho after Martinez red card

Bruno Fernandes echoed the famous words of Jose Mourinho as he vented his frustration following Manchester United's home defeat to Leeds United. The captain was left incensed by the dismissal of Lisandro Martinez, refusing to discuss the performance of referee Paul Tierney for fear of facing disciplinary action from the authorities.

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Calvert-Lewin 'holds no grudges' on Martinez hair-pull

Dominic Calvert-Lewin has addressed the controversial incident that saw Lisandro Martinez sent off during Leeds United's historic 2-1 victory over Manchester United. The striker insists he holds no resentment towards the defender following the bizarre hair-pulling altercation, instead choosing to focus entirely on the crucial three points secured in their relegation fight.

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Shockers for Yoro & Martinez as Man Utd beaten by Leeds

Manchester United sunk to their first home defeat under Michael Carrick as the Red Devils were beaten 2-1 at home by local rivals Leeds United on a dramatic and feisty evening at Old Trafford. Noah Okafor struck twice in the first half after defensive errors from Leny Yoro and Lisandro Martinez, who was then sent off early in the second period.

Frequently asked questions

One of the oldest football clubs in the world, Middlesbrough were formed in 1876 by members of the Middlesbrough Cricket Club at the Albert Park Hotel.

British entrepreneur Steve Gibson is the owner as well as chairman of Middlesbrough, acquiring the reins in 1994.

Middlesbrough play their games at the Riverside Stadium, which replaced Ayresome Park in 1995 as the club's main home venue.

Riverside Stadium's capacity stands at 34,742 and has been the home of Middlesbrough since 1995. From 1879 to 1903, the club played their games at Linthorpe Road, before moving to Ayresome Park in 1903. Middlesbrough played at this venue for 92 years till 1995.

Middlesbrough have won just one honour throughout their history, the League Cup title in the 2003-04 season.

Middlesbrough have not won a single English top flight title yet.

Former English goalkeeper Tim Williamson holds the record of making the most appearances for Middlesbrough, playing 602 games between 1902 and 1923.

George Camsell, a ruthless striker for Middlesbrough between 1925 and 1939, scored a club-record 325 goals in 419 games, which also includes 59 goals in 37 league games in the 1926-27 season.

Brian Clough, Gareth Southgate, Adama Traore, Marcus Tavernier, Alvaro Negredo, Victor Valdes, and Shay Given are some of Middlesbrough's most famous players ever.

Terry Venables, Michael Carrick, and Gareth Southgate are some of the most famous managers to have managed Middlesbrough.

Boro, the shortened version of the club name, is Middlesbrough's nickname. They have also been called The Teessiders and The Smoggies.