Wednesday cannon fodder: big three existential data

Martin Glenn’s ‘banter’ remark spoils FA’s Rooney rule announcement | Football | The Guardian
The Football Association has announced it will interview at least one applicant from a black, asian and minority ethnic (BAME) background for any future managerial roles with England. Which is good, but maybe lay off the sexist stereotyping when you’re trying to celebrate yourselves?

Manchester City 2-1 Bristol City: Aguero wins Cup first leg late | SI.com
Bristol City went toe-to-toe with Manchester City at the Etihad, but Aguero's late goal has the Premier League favorites in position to reach the League Cup final.

Nadia Nadim: From fleeing Afghanistan to playing for Manchester City - BBC Sport
I will miss seeing Nadia in the Rose City, but I couldn't be happier for her.

Former Liverpool MD says there is no Big Six - Football365
"It is not a Big Six - it is a three and a three," says Christian Purslow.

Player in South Africa receives 5GB of data after being awarded man of the match | FourFourTwo
Finally, a useful prize.

Is the Premier League having an existential crisis? - The Ringer
With Manchester City already 15 points clear of the second-place team, their closest competitors aren't that close, and they can’t handle being so far behind.

Finally, some top class banter here from Eric Lichaj: