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November 10, 2009 Fan remanded on race abuse charge over Euell A 47-year-old fan appeared before magistrates today charged with racially abusing Blackpool striker Jason Euell during a Carling Cup tie.

November 3, 2009 Man Utd win appeal over erroneous Fabio booking Manchester United have won their appeal against Fabio da Silva's booking at Barnsley after referee Chris Foy mistakenly showed a yellow card to his twin brother Rafael.

October 31, 2009 Carling Cup Draw: Holders reunited with Spurs Holders Manchester United will face Tottenham in the quarter-finals of the Carling Cup next month.

October 29, 2009 Manchester United appeal as ref books wrong twin Manchester United have submitted a claim of mistaken identity to the Football Association after Fabio da Silva was booked by referee Chris Foy against Barnsley in the Carling Cup.

Man City 5-1 Scunthorpe Utd: Irons outclassed Manchester City's wealth has bought great quality and it was more than enough to outclass Scunthorpe 5-1 at Eastlands to secure a Carling Cup quarter-final slot.

Arsenal 2-1 Liverpool: Maiden Merida goal Teenager Fran Merida netted his first Arsenal goal as Arsene Wenger's young Gunners beat Liverpool 2-1 to reach the quarter-finals of the Carling Cup.

Chelsea 4-0 Bolton Wanderers: Blues cruise Chelsea cruised into the quarter-finals of the Carling Cup with an easy 4-0 fourth-round victory over Bolton at Stamford Bridge.

October 28, 2009 Carling Cup: Young Gunners see off Liverpool Arsenal teenager Fran Merida scored a memorable first goal for the club as Arsene Wenger's young Gunners beat Liverpool 2-1 to reach the quarter-finals of the Carling Cup.

FA to probe Oakwell supporter disturbances The Football Association has launched an investigation after football fans from both teams were arrested after violence broke out and catering stands were ransacked during Manchester United's Carling Cup tie at Barnsley on Tuesday night.

October 27, 2009 Sunderland 0-0 Aston Villa: Guzan the penalty hero Brad Guzan emerged as the Aston Villa hero as Martin O'Neill's men secured their place in the Carling Cup quarter-finals at Sunderland's expense.

Blackburn 5-2 Peterborough: Rovers hold nerve Blackburn booked their place in the Carling Cup quarter-finals with a comfortable win over 10-man Peterborough at Ewood Park.

Tottenham 2-0 Everton: Toffees trounced Tom Huddlestone and Robbie Keane got Tottenham dreaming of Carling Cup glory again after reaching the quarter-finals at the expense of Everton at White Hart Lane.

Barnsley 0-2 Manchester United: Gulf in class Manchester United's second string overcame the dismissal of Gary Neville to march into the last eight of the Carling Cup thanks to goals in each half from Danny Welbeck and Michael Owen.

Carling Cup: Holders through, Portsmouth hit four A round-up of all the action from Tuesday night's Carling Cup.

Portsmouth 4-0 Stoke City: Piquionne's power Frederic Piquionne provided the inspiration as Portsmouth stormed into the Carling Cup quarter-finals by demolishing Stoke at Fratton Park.