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Apr 27
Buckingham Palace confirms King's US state visit to go ahead as planned after Trump dinner shooting

The US president and his wife, Melania Trump, were rushed out of the White House correspondents' dinner at the Hilton Hotel in Washington DC on Saturday night after gunshots rang out. Trump latest: President rushed to safety after gunfire at dinner The assailant, who reportedly opened fire near the entrance to the ballroom, was quickly apprehended by law enforcement. He has been named as 31-year-old Cole Allen, from Torrance, California. An officer was struck but was saved by a bulletproof vest, Mr Trump said. Nobody else was injured. King Charles is travelling to the US for a four-day state visit on Monday, with the incident raising questions about his and the Queen's safety. But on Sunday evening Buckingham Palace confirmed the trip would still be going ahead. A statement from the Palace on Sunday read: "Following discussions on both sides of the Atlantic through the day, and acting on advice of Government, we can confirm the State Visit by Their Majesties will proceed as planned. "The King and Queen are most grateful to all those who have worked at pace to ensure this remains the case and are looking forward to the visit getting under way tomorrow." It is understood there will be some modest operational adjustments to one or two royal engagements during the trip, but the overall plan remains as previously outlined. The Palace said earlier in the day, at lunchtime on Sunday, that a "number of discussions" are taking place today with the White House to determine "what degree the events of Saturday evening may or may not impact on the operational planning for the visit". A Buckingham Palace spokesperson added: "His Majesty is being kept fully informed of developments and is greatly relieved to hear that the president, first lady and all guests have been unharmed." Read more:The people who have tried to kill Donald TrumpWhat we know about suspected gunman 'King Charles is coming, he's a great guy' Mr Trump told Fox News on Sunday that King Charles would still be attending despite the shooting. Mr Trump said: "First of all, King Charles is coming, and he's a great guy. We look forward to it. He's really a fantastic person. And a tremendous representative." Referencing the King's battle with cancer, he added: "He's got a problem with, as you know, very well documented problem with his health, and he's been amazing. Actually, he's very brave actually. "And he's a friend of mine for a long time. So, he's coming, and we're going to have a great time. And he represents his nation like nobody else can do it." The King and Queen are understood to have reached out privately to Mr and Mrs Trump to express their sympathies with all affected and their gratitude to the security services for preventing further injuries. Darren Jones, chief secretary to the prime minister, told Sky News on Sunday Morning with Trevor Phillips that UK security services "obviously remain in close cooperation" over the King's visit. He said Sir Keir Starmer sent a message to the president this morning in solidarity over the incident and said British Embassy staff and other Brits who were there "are very grateful to the US Secret Service for the action that they took". Mr Trump said on Friday that he intends to raise topics including Iran, ‌NATO and the United Kingdom's digital services tax when the King visits. The monarch's ⁠visit will mark the 250th anniversary of US independence from Britain and he ‌will make stops in Virginia and New York, as well as the capital where he will deliver an address to Congress. The visit also comes as relations between the ⁠two countries are at what some have been saying is their worst since the Suez ​Crisis in 1956, with repeated criticism ​by Mr Trump of Sir ​Keir Starmer over his refusal to join the US ⁠attack on Iran and dismissive remarks about Britain's military capabilities. A number of politicians and commentators have called for Sir Keir to call off the visit.

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Apr 25
Rob Reiner's son opens up on 'living nightmare' after killing of his parents - ahead of his brother's return to court

Jake Reiner, whose younger brother Nick has been charged with their murders, has told how his "world collapsed" after being informed that his parents had been found dead at their home in Los Angeles on 14 December. Writing on Substack, the 34-year-old actor and writer said: "My world, as I knew it, had collapsed. I was in a trance. "The only thing I could focus on was that I needed to get to my childhood home. I needed to get to my sister [Romy]. I needed to figure out what the hell just happened." He added: "It's too devastating to comprehend. I still wake up every morning having to convince myself that, no, it's not a dream. This truly is my living nightmare." His father, 78, and his mother, 70, were found dead in the bedroom by paramedics responding to an emergency call. "They should be enjoying the rest of their lives peacefully while growing older together," wrote Reiner in the post, entitled "Mom and Dad". "Instead, that was ripped away from them, from me, from Romy, and there was nothing we could do about it." He went on: "My parents won't be at my wedding, they won't get to hold their future grandchild, and they won't get to see me have the successful career I'm still seeking. "It simultaneously breaks my heart and enrages me." Reiner did not name his brother, who is alleged to have stabbed his parents before fleeing, in the post. However, he said: "Sure, any loss of a parent is devastating, but nothing compares to losing both of them at the same time and, on top of that, having your brother be at the center of it. It's almost too impossible to process." Read more from Sky News:Trump's $1m 'gold card' is yet to pay dividendsWorld Cup final tickets on sale - for £1.7m each Nick Reiner, held without bail since his arrest, has pleaded not guilty to their murders. The 32-year-old is due to return to court on 29 April for the scheduling of a preliminary hearing, where prosecutors will present evidence and a judge will decide if it is enough for him to go to trial.

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Apr 26
Higher food and fuel prices could last for more than eight months after Iran war ends, Darren Jones warns

Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister, Darren Jones, said the effects of the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz would result in price hikes due to energy supply issues rather than shortages on supermarket shelves. Politics latest: Defiant Starmer signals intent to fight on On how long higher prices will remain, he told the BBC: "I think our best guess is eight-plus months from the point of resolution that you'll see economic impacts coming through the system. "People will see higher energy prices, food prices and those types of issues, flight ticket prices, as a consequence of what Donald Trump has done in the Middle East." Mr Jones is heading up a contingency planning group of ministers meeting twice a week to focus on live monitoring of stock levels and what plans are in place for addressing supply chain disruption. The group will assess how the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and the subsequent reduction in oil, gas and ammonia supply - and hike in prices - is directly affecting the UK. Ministers are keen to stress there are no shortages yet, and drivers should continue to fill up as usual and not change travel plans over fears of potential jet fuel shortages. There have also been fears the war could hit stocks of carbon dioxide, made from ammonia, which is used in the slaughter of some animals, in food preservation and to make sparkling drinks, as well as for defence purposes and medical uses such as MRI scanning. Ammonia is also used in fertiliser for crops. Earlier this month, reports said the government was planning for a worst-case scenario in which the UK could face food shortages, including chicken and pork, by the summer if the war continues due to CO2 shortages. Read more:Labour leadership chatter growsIs Ed Davey a disruptor or centrist dad? Sir Keir Starmer will chair a meeting of the new Middle East Response Committee on Tuesday, which Mr Jones will report into. Mr Jones said: "This is not our war. The government made the right call to stay out of the conflict and only take defensive action to protect Britain's interests. "We're acting now to prepare for, and mitigate where possible, the impact on our economy and domestic security as a result of the conflict. "The prime minister wants to see a toll-free Strait of Hormuz reopened as soon as possible. The UK is working tirelessly with our international partners to find a permanent solution to this crisis and minimise the knock-on impact to households. "We will always put the British people's interests first."

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Apr 26
Arsenal 1-0 Newcastle: Gary Neville says Gunners will need 'wheelbarrow' to get over the line in Premier League title race

Eberechi Eze's superb early goal sealed the victory, taking the Gunners back to the top of the table with a three point gap after Manchester City. The pressure was on the north Londoners to respond after losing to Pep Guardiola's side last weekend, with Man City going into first place on Wednesday by beating Burnley. Neville believes the next four league games will not be comfortable for Arsenal as they look to secure their first league title in 22 years, with a lack of experience playing in to the anxiety. Arsenal 1-0 Newcastle - Report and highlightsArsenal 'strangled by fear' - but Eberechi Eze offers X-FactorLive Premier League table | Watch FREE PL highlightsGot Sky? Watch Premier League games LIVE on your phone📱Not got Sky? Get Sky Sports or stream with no contract on NOW 📺 He said on The Gary Neville Podcast: "You can feel the edginess. It's a crowd that haven't seen it for so long, or haven't seen it at all for a lot of them. "It's a group of players that haven't seen it before either and that comes across. If they get over the line, they're going to have to be wheelbarrowed over it. They're not going to sail over the line - it's going to be a real struggle. They're not going to all of a sudden hit form in this next couple of weeks." He was also critical of Arsenal's overall performance despite their victory against Newcastle, adding: "A lot of things they did in this game weren't great from a tactical point of view. "They're very good defensively and they really work hard. They really do sprint like crazy to get back into their shape, they defend really well and they're compact. "They're so well organised and there's a lot of respect needed for that... it is something that you should be really proud of and it can win you a title. "But what you want is that expression, that freedom where they play forward, they run forward and they do things with a bit more certainty in their attacking play and that didn't come at all today. "The goal comes from a set-piece, but I can't think of other chances that they created in open play because they get the ball into the final third and then they recycle it quite safely at times. "That's been a criticism of mine of them for a couple of years now. What's your idea? "I understand recycling the ball around the edge of the box if you're 2-0 or 3-0 up, try and draw them out, let them get frustrated, work them, move them from side to side, but they're not doing that and when they're moving them from side to side, they're not doing it quickly. "We're seeing them almost amble from side to side with the ball where someone takes a touch and another touch, and Newcastle's players are not really having to move at all. They're just standing in front of you. "I don't see the idea sometimes and they're not positive enough." Neville praise for Arsenal's perseverance with short corners Eze's goal was scored from a short corner. It was the third of the game from the Gunners in the space of a few minutes, and there were groans from the stands after the first two. It was clear though that they had a plan and it paid off with the winger's wonderful goal from range that ultimately was the winner. Neville gave Arsenal credit for persevering with the routine, but warned they will need to add more goals to give themselves the best chance of winning the league. He said: "They also deserve massive credit for what they've done with those set-pieces today because I reckon 99 out of 100 teams, when your fans are groaning after the second one, you're playing it into the box on the third one, but they did it again. "They were almost probing with one area, but then coming in, and what they were trying to do is work out that space of how they got it to [Kai] Havertz and Eze was the key at the edge of the box. It's an exceptional finish. "Eze looks like he's got a little bit of confidence and there's a bit of a swagger about him and that was really well worked. "Set-pieces are a big part of this Arsenal team and it's meant that they've come up trumps because of it again. "Arsenal can keep clean sheets, but City are in far better form right now from an attacking perspective. Arsenal are going to need to keep clean sheets, they're going to need to win every single game and they've got a chance for the title. "The defensive work is absolutely outstanding, but they need goals as well." 'Arteta won't prioritise Champions League or Premier League - he has to go for both' Amid the Premier League title race, Arsenal are also in the Champions League semi-finals. They play their first leg away to Atletico Madrid on Wednesday. Neville said of the duel competitions: "There's going to be no prioritisation because they're in the two biggest competitions - you have to go for both. "The only way this works for Arsenal is to keep momentum, keep winning and they have to somehow take the reins off, while the defensive balance stays in place and that set-piece organisation stays in place. "They've got to be more free in their attacking play. If you think about a glass half full, you can go and be a Champions League winner and a Premier League winner. "At the moment, I think they're thinking 'we've got to win a league'. I don't think they're thinking 'we've got to win a Champions League'. "A lot of these players don't know how to win a Champions League, but they've been so close in the title race and they'll be so desperate not to fall short in that. "I do think that Mikel Arteta has to go for every single game and not prioritise any over the other, but he knows that the Premier League is the one that's easier to win than the Champions League right now. "I think there are better teams in there than them in the Champions League and it's a cup competition. They've got three games left and they've only got four left in the league, so you could argue that it's easy to win both, but I don't see them getting past Atletico Madrid and the other teams in the semi-final, but I do see them having a chance with the league."

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Apr 26
Cole Allen: What we know about suspected gunman at Trump dinner

Donald Trump, first lady Melania and senior officials were quickly evacuated to safety from the annual event after several gunshots were heard outside the Washington Hilton Hotel ballroom where around 2,500 people were in attendance. Follow live - gunfire at correspondents' dinner attended by President Trump The suspect has been identified by US authorities as 31-year-old Cole Allen, from Torrance, about 15 miles southwest of downtown Los Angeles. Police have said the suspect was armed with a shotgun, a handgun and multiple knives. Officials have said he has no criminal record and was not on the radar of law enforcement. He is set to be arraigned on Monday, in a federal court, and was set to be transported on Sunday to a detention facility in southeast Washington DC. Jeffrey Carroll, interim chief of police for the Metropolitan Police Department, said the suspect was involved in an altercation as he tried to get into the event. The suspect exchanged shots with an officer, who was struck but was unharmed because he was wearing a bulletproof vest. He was "tackled to the ground" and handcuffed by law enforcement before being apprehended, Mr Carroll added. Officials believe Allen was acting alone, but while his motive is unclear, Todd Blanche, acting US attorney general, said the suspect appeared to be targeting Trump administration officials, "likely including the president". Speaking to Sky News' US partner network, NBC News, he added that he does not believe that the suspect isco-operating with the investigation. Read more from Sky News:Terrorists launch simultaneous attacks in MaliTen killed in Ukraine after major Russia drone attack Mr Blanche added that the suspect travelled by train from Los Angeles to Chicago and then on to Washington DC, before checking into the hotel where the dinner was held. Suspect's background Sky News has verified Cole Allen's LinkedIn profile, in which he describes himself as a "mechanical engineer and computer scientist by degree, independent ‌game developer by experience, teacher by birth". According to his profile, he secured a bachelor's degree in 2017 in mechanical engineering from the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) in Pasadena and a master's degree in computer science from California State University-Dominguez Hills. It also says he was a summer undergraduate research fellowship student in 2014 at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, where he says he updated the "modelling capability for planets around several previously excluded stars". Allen's online resume suggests he has worked for the last six years at C2 Education, a company which helps aspiring college students. In December 2024, C2 Education said he was "teacher of the month", posting their congratulations to him on LinkedIn with hashtags including #DedicatedTeachers and #InspiringEducators. One of his LinkedIn posts also said he was working to develop a new "top-down shooter" combat game set in outer space. 'Lone wolf whack job' Speaking at a news conference after the incident, President Trump said he may have been the suspected gunman's target. Earlier, Mr Trump uploaded a photo to his Truth Social platform claiming to show the alleged gunman being apprehended. He described the suspect as a "lone wolf whack job" from California. Suspect's writings Asked if he knew about the suspected gunman, Mr Trump responded that Allen has "got some big problems, it's a very bad situation" after reading writings he made to his family. "His family knew he had difficulty", Mr Trump said. The New York Post reports that Allen sent anti-Trump writings to his family members 10 minutes before opening fire at the dinner. Mr Trump told Fox News: "He hates Christians, that's one thing for sure... and I think his sister or his brother actually was complaining about it. "They were even complaining to law enforcement, he was a very troubled guy." 'I apologise to everyone' According to our US partner network, NBC News, the suspected shooter sent a note to family members before the shooting, apologising to parents, colleagues and bystanders for what he was about to do. He wrote: "I apologise to everyone....who suffered before I was able to attempt this, to all who may still suffer after, regardless of my success or failure." He added that he may have given " a lot of people a surprise today" and, although he did not name Mr Trump directly in the writings, he did criticise him and mentioned targeting the administration. Administration officials were targets, the message adds, along with Secret Service agents "only if necessary, and to be incapacitated non-lethally if possible". He added hotel guests and employees were "not targets at all" with Capitol police, National Guard and hotel security not targets "unless they shoot me". Radical comments Allen's brother had made police aware of the writings after they were sent to family members, a senior administration official told NBC News. According to the official, there was anti-Trump sentiment and the suspected gunman had described his targets as administration officials, not guests or hotel employees. The official said he had apologised to family and friends in writing and said he does not expect forgiveness. Allen's sister described him to law enforcement as having a tendency towards making radical comments. He would also constantly reference a plan to fix issues with the world, the official added. She told investigators Allen had purchased two handguns and a shotgun but that her parents were unaware he was keeping weapons inside their home, the official said. 'Friendly Federal Assassin' The suspect had also referred to himself as "Friendly Federal Assassin" in writings, a source told the news agency AP. Police believe the suspect was a guest at the Washington Hilton Hotel where the correspondents' dinner was being held. "We do believe he was a guest here at the hotel. We have secured a room here in the hotel, and again, we'll go through the appropriate procedures to determine what was inside there," Mr Carroll said. US attorney Jeanine Pirro has confirmed the suspect has been charged with firearms and assault charges. Saturday evening was the first time that Mr Trump has attended the correspondents' dinner as president. He was the subject of two assassination ​attempts in 2024, after he left the White House in 2021 and while he ​was campaigning for re-election. The most serious occurred while Mr Trump was campaigning at an outdoor rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, ​in July 2024. Mr Trump was shot and wounded in his upper ear by a 20-year-old gunman. The gunman ⁠was shot dead by security personnel. The site of Saturday's dinner, the Washington Hilton, was the scene of ​an attempt on the life of then president Ronald Reagan, who was shot and wounded by a would-be assassin outside the hotel in 1981.

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Apr 24
Dan Walker tribunal: Ex-Channel 5 presenter withdraws allegations

Walker had been due to give evidence in the trial after his Channel 5 News co-host Claudia-Liza Vanderpuije alleged sexist and racial discrimination and unfair dismissal. Walker was listed as a respondent in the claims alongside ITN and its chief executive Rachel Corp, and Channel 5 and its owner Paramount. Vanderpuije had also filed a claim of suffering a detriment or dismissal due to exercising rights under the Public Interest Disclosure Act - more commonly known as whistleblowing. The case had been due to be heard at the London Tribunals Centre next week, but an agreement was reached during a minute-long hearing on Friday, when employment judge Emma Webster dismissed all the claims. A statement from her lawyers said: "Claudia-Liza Vanderpuije can confirm that a mutual agreement has been reached with ITN and Channel 5 in respect of the matters subject to Tribunal proceedings. Claudia-Liza fully withdraws her allegations relating to Dan Walker and does not intend to repeat or pursue them." Walker shared a statement on his Instagram page moments after the agreement was announced. 'I hope she finds peace' He wrote: "I firmly feel that I should never have been pulled into this; however, I was fully prepared to go to tribunal and defend the allegations which were levelled at me. "Through all of this I have always been concerned for the claimant's well-being, and that has not changed. I hope she finds peace." He also thanked his family and friends for their support, adding: "I will be forever grateful to those who were kind enough to go on the record with their accounts of working alongside me." A Channel 5 spokesperson said: "We strongly reject the claims that were made and are pleased that this matter has been resolved and that all the allegations relating to Dan Walker have been withdrawn." An ITN spokesperson said: "We continue to deny these claims in full, and we are glad this matter has been resolved." It's understood that an earlier investigation into claims against Walker, commissioned by ITN but carried out independently, was not upheld, and no misconduct was found. Walker, 49, presented BBC Breakfast for six years before joining Channel 5's flagship news bulletin, 5 News, as lead presenter in 2022. He hosted alongside Vanderpuije for a year. A sports fan, Walker previously hosted Football Focus and worked across various Olympic Games for the BBC. He also competed in Strictly Come Dancing in 2021, finishing in fifth place. Vanderpuije, 47, worked for channels including London Live, Talk and Sky News before joining Channel 5 in 2018. She was announced as co-host of 5 News in 2022, but left the company in 2024.

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Apr 27
Buckingham Palace confirms King's US state visit to go ahead as planned after Trump dinner shooting

The US president and his wife, Melania Trump, were rushed out of the White House correspondents' dinner at the Hilton Hotel in Washington DC on Saturday night after gunshots rang out. Trump latest: President rushed to safety after gunfire at dinner The assailant, who reportedly opened fire near the entrance to the ballroom, was quickly apprehended by law enforcement. He has been named as 31-year-old Cole Allen, from Torrance, California. An officer was struck but was saved by a bulletproof vest, Mr Trump said. Nobody else was injured. King Charles is travelling to the US for a four-day state visit on Monday, with the incident raising questions about his and the Queen's safety. But on Sunday evening Buckingham Palace confirmed the trip would still be going ahead. A statement from the Palace on Sunday read: "Following discussions on both sides of the Atlantic through the day, and acting on advice of Government, we can confirm the State Visit by Their Majesties will proceed as planned. "The King and Queen are most grateful to all those who have worked at pace to ensure this remains the case and are looking forward to the visit getting under way tomorrow." It is understood there will be some modest operational adjustments to one or two royal engagements during the trip, but the overall plan remains as previously outlined. The Palace said earlier in the day, at lunchtime on Sunday, that a "number of discussions" are taking place today with the White House to determine "what degree the events of Saturday evening may or may not impact on the operational planning for the visit". A Buckingham Palace spokesperson added: "His Majesty is being kept fully informed of developments and is greatly relieved to hear that the president, first lady and all guests have been unharmed." Read more:The people who have tried to kill Donald TrumpWhat we know about suspected gunman 'King Charles is coming, he's a great guy' Mr Trump told Fox News on Sunday that King Charles would still be attending despite the shooting. Mr Trump said: "First of all, King Charles is coming, and he's a great guy. We look forward to it. He's really a fantastic person. And a tremendous representative." Referencing the King's battle with cancer, he added: "He's got a problem with, as you know, very well documented problem with his health, and he's been amazing. Actually, he's very brave actually. "And he's a friend of mine for a long time. So, he's coming, and we're going to have a great time. And he represents his nation like nobody else can do it." The King and Queen are understood to have reached out privately to Mr and Mrs Trump to express their sympathies with all affected and their gratitude to the security services for preventing further injuries. Darren Jones, chief secretary to the prime minister, told Sky News on Sunday Morning with Trevor Phillips that UK security services "obviously remain in close cooperation" over the King's visit. He said Sir Keir Starmer sent a message to the president this morning in solidarity over the incident and said British Embassy staff and other Brits who were there "are very grateful to the US Secret Service for the action that they took". Mr Trump said on Friday that he intends to raise topics including Iran, ‌NATO and the United Kingdom's digital services tax when the King visits. The monarch's ⁠visit will mark the 250th anniversary of US independence from Britain and he ‌will make stops in Virginia and New York, as well as the capital where he will deliver an address to Congress. The visit also comes as relations between the ⁠two countries are at what some have been saying is their worst since the Suez ​Crisis in 1956, with repeated criticism ​by Mr Trump of Sir ​Keir Starmer over his refusal to join the US ⁠attack on Iran and dismissive remarks about Britain's military capabilities. A number of politicians and commentators have called for Sir Keir to call off the visit.

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Apr 26
Enzo Fernandez transforms Chelsea: From staring into the abyss at Brighton to supercharged FA Cup monster vs Leeds

Minutes after the final whistle blew at Brighton, following Chelsea's limp display which proved the final act for Liam Rosenior, Enzo Fernandez stood in front of the away end staring into the abyss. He was the last off the pitch at the Amex, even after the triumphant Brighton players. It looked like a power-play at the time, a message that something had to change. Fernandez was certainly part of the problem in that defeat. The game passed him by as Brighton ran all over Chelsea across the pitch. At Wembley, five days on with a place in the FA Cup final on the line, Fernandez grabbed the situation and the game by the scruff of the neck with a barnstorming midfield performance that saw him score the winning goal and lead by example. He set the tone for a dogged and defensively-disciplined showing that proved too much for Leeds. Chelsea 1-0 Leeds United - Match report and reactionAs it happened | Teams | StatsDownload the Sky Sports app | Get Sky Sports on WhatsApp This was chalk and cheese from Tuesday night. Chelsea left everything out there at Wembley. They didn't make a tackle for the first 30 minutes at Brighton. It was a performance that Rosenior had labelled "unacceptable" and one "he didn't want to see again." Well, he got his wish, although watching from afar this time. Being a fly on the wall in Rosenior's living room would have been an interesting assignment. Penny for his thoughts on Fernandez's performance. Calum McFarlane is a big part of this story, of course. The interim tasked with stepping into this crisis. When asked what the biggest difference was between Wembley and the 3-0 defeat on the south coast, he sidestepped the issue like a manager with 1,000 games under his belt. He said: "We haven't even looked at the Brighton performance, we've been focused on Leeds." He was however, more than happy to rave about the performance of Fernandez, who scored a 94th-minute equaliser for Chelsea at Man City in January, in McFarlane's first game as interim boss. The midfielder came up with the goods for McFarlane again. "I said to him, 'you like scoring at the back post for me' and he just laughed," McFarlane said. "He does that really well. He's done it all year. It's one of his biggest attributes that when you attack down the right, his timing of runs, his ability to actually get good distance and height on his jump and his heading technique is really good. He's a winner. "He's got so much talent. He's got so much fight. He's massive for this group. "And the best thing about Enzo is that he can do a bit of everything. But when it gets tough, you see the fight in him, you see him driving the group on, you see him making tackles, you see him fighting for every loose ball. So he was exceptional today and deserved his man of the match." FA Cup win breaks momentum, says McFarlane McFarlane now has the opportunity to beat Pep Guardiola in a major final on May 16. What a way that would be to save Chelsea's season. Chelsea failed to score in the five-game losing streak in the Premier League which cost Rosenior but it took them just 23 minutes to hit the net against Leeds. McFarlane added: "I think it was important to break the momentum and the form that we were in. "I thought we were confident that we would do that today and I think that completely changes the feel within the group. I think that was probably more important and gives us confidence going into the next five games. "It's unfortunately not worked out like that this year, but we want to win every single game from now to the end of the season, as you do in any season. But it's not extra motivation. We want to do it for ourselves, we want to do it for the fans and the club, everyone."

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