Goodison Cat v Anfield Cat - how they compare
1) Swagger: Goodison’s cat turned up in Everton’s penalty area late on in Saturday’s FA Cup third round game and struck a pose for cameras – until keeper Joel Robles shooed it and it lost its poise. Anfield’s cat, which turned up at Liverpool v Spurs in 2012, stayed cool throughout his cameo: cold-shouldering Brad Friedel, he waited for a steward to carry him off.
2) Social media impact: @AnfieldCat had 30,000 followers inside 24 hours; @GoodisonCat was still struggling to pass 40 post-match.
3) Outcome: @AnfieldCat, known as Kenny, Shanks or Socks, was placed in a foster care centre post-match, but ran off a month later. Goodison’s cat, though, could have a future in the game. “I thought he had great style and movement,” said Roberto Martínez. “He’s a young cat who’ll make mistakes. I don’t want to put any pressure on him.”
Man of the day
Sergio Agüero – scored one and created one as City cantered past Norwich.
Most consistent
The half-time scores in Manchester United’s last 10 home games: 0-0, 0-0, 0-0, 0-0, 0-0, 0-0, 0-1, 0-0, 0-0, 0-0. Their first shot on target against Sheffield United came in the 69th minute – earning an ovation.
Best celebration
Theo Walcott gave a young fan the Sonny Bill Williams treatment at Arsenal: inviting him on to the pitch for a jumping bump celebration, then handing over his shirt.
Tweet of the day
‘GOALLLLLLLLLLLLLL ABSOLUTE SCENES AT THE SILVERLAKE’ – @eastleighfc, playing it cool.
Best finale
A YouTube classic-in-waiting. Tranmere were 3-1 down at Barrow in the National League after 87 minutes. They won it 4-3.
Most awkward
Newport manager John Sheridan criticised his own groundstaff after their tie was waterlogged off. The groundstaff hit back, calling his swipe “very, very unprofessional”.
Plus: view of the day
A Bolton fan found a classic FA Cup early-round vantage point – scaling the TV camera scaffolding at Eastleigh to celebrate their equaliser.
