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The organisers had earlier announced March 24 as the tentative date for launching the tournament.

Chelsea will have to replay at Birmingham in the fifth round after a 1-1 draw against the second-tier club.

"Realistically we are out of this competition," said Wenger after his side's 4-0 defeat to AC Milan.

The 28-year-old striker has spent nearly three months on unauthorized leave in his native Argentina.

Zambia won a nerve-racking African Cup of Nations final on penalties over tournament favorites Ivory Coast.

Suarez was widely criticized for failing to shake Evra's hand before Saturday's game at Old Trafford.

Pearce currently manages the England under-21 side.

Chelsea spent 28 million Pounds on firing manager Carlo Ancelotti and hiring Andre Villas-Boas.

The 48-year-old Michel had been without a coaching job since leaving Getafe at the end of last season.

The Italian, whose contract was due to expire after Euro 2012, resigned after four years in the job.

The forward also suggested that he might consider a return to international football.

Also, Roma routed Inter Milan 4-0 in a match postponed by 24 hours due to a rare snowstorm.

Newcastle leapfrogged Arsenal in the EPL with their 2-1 win thanks to goals from Demba Ba and Papiss Cisse.

Two goals in five second-half minutes gave Swansea City a 2-1 win at West Brom.

Chelsea, who host Manchester United, are four points clear of Liverpool in sixth.

Athletic Bilbao beat Mirandes 2-1 in the first leg of their Copa del Rey semi-final.