THE FA Cup fifth round draw has thrown up some intriguing fixtures, and non-league Boreham Wood have a Premier League tie!
The minnows stunned Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium and will now face Frank Lampard’s Everton.
Chris Wilder’s Middlesbrough, who knocked out none other Man Utd, have been rewarded with a home tie against Tottenham.
And Chelsea visit Championship Luton.
- Luton Town vs Chelsea
- Crystal Palace vs Stoke City
- Peterborough United vs Manchester City
- Liverpool vs Norwich City
- Southampton vs West Ham United
- Middlesbrough vs Tottenham Hotspur
- Nottingham Forest vs Huddersfield Town
- Everton vs Boreham Wood
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Boreham manager reacts
Boreham manager Luke Garrard feels like he’s “on top of the world” after his team’s shock FA Cup victory over Bournemouth.
Garrard told ITV: “I am in tatters. I am on top of the world, the emotions at the minute are incredible.
“We rode our luck. I tell my boy every Sunday to be a good team player. That is what we did. I am going to get emotional, they are unbelievable these boys.
“To a man, staff, people in the boardroom that is for them. It was the last 10 for me, the headers.
“It is just amazing. I thought they were going to hit us for eight, this hasn’t registered with me at all.
“I love Frank [Lampard], Ashley Cole (Everton coach) is the best left-back Arsenal ever had. To be able to pit my wits against them, it hasn’t sunk in yet.
“I was buzzing when we scored the goal and I would have been content to lose 3-1 but to do that was just incredible”
Cooper reacts after FA Cup triumph
Nottingham Forest manager Steve Cooper praised his players after eliminating FA Cup holders Leicester.
Cooper said: “It was a good day, for sure. A great result obviously, but a performance to match.
“I thought first half we were excellent from an attacking point of view, obviously scoring three and creating one or two other chances. Dare I say it, we could have scored more in that first half.
“A little bit disappointing to give them one back, but I like the fact it didn’t upset our rhythm or momentum. You can easily lose a bit of focus when things like that happen, but we didn’t, so that’s a good sign of mentality and concentration.
“Second half was always going to be a little bit of a different game in terms of us being a bit deeper, but stuck to the plan, minimised any real threat from them and looked a threat ourselves.
“Just a really pleasing day – one for the supporters. We get attendances like this all the time and they really get behind us, so days like today really help the connection”
Everton’s FA Cup message
Everton are going to face Boreham in the fifth round of the FA Cup.
The Toffees had a message for the non-league club after their upset victory over Bournemouth.
Here it is:
Boreham’s FA Cup celebrations
Boreham have taken to Twitter to celebrate their triumphant qualification to the FA Cup fifth round.
This is what they shared on social media:
FA Cup draw updated
Here is the final FA Cup draw pairings after the completion of the competition’s fourth round:
Luton Town vs Chelsea
Crystal Palace vs Stoke City
Peterborough vs Man City
Liverpool vs Norwich City
Southampton vs West Ham
Middlesbrough vs Tottenham
Nottingham Forest vs Huddersfield
Everton vs Boreham WoodBournemouth 0-1 Boreham
Boreham have pulled off another FA Cup upset as they eliminated Bournemouth at Dean Court.
The non-league side won 1-0 thanks to Mark Ricketts’ winner on 38 minutes.
The Wood are now set to take on Everton in the fifth round of the competition
More from Johnson
Nottingham Forest star Brennan Johnson insists he never wanted to leave The City Ground.
Brentford tried to make Johnson their record signing during the January transfer window.
He told BBC Sport: “I love this club and I always wanted to stay, the whole window.
“Once January the 31st finished I was just focused on finishing the season here”
Bournemouth 0-1 Boreham
Boreham are still ahead against Bournemouth at Dean Court.
The game is reaching the hour-mark and an FA Cup upset appears close.
However, the Cherries can still come back.
Reminding you that the winner will take on Everton in the fifth round
Bournemouth 0-1 Boreham
Boreham are ahead against Bournemouth at Dean Court.
Mark Ricketts has put the visitors up front on 38 minutes and teases another FA Cup upset.
This comes after Nottingham Forest eliminated cup holders Leicester .
This after Forest knocked Arsenal out in the third round
Bournemouth 0-0 Boreham
Bournemouth and Boreham are facing off at Dean Court in the final FA Cup fourth-round fixture.
The winner of this match will go on to face Everton in the fifth round.
The two teams are goalless so far
Leicester pitch invader statement
Leicester have addressed the incident that saw a pitch invader throwing punches at celebrating Nottingham Forest players before being apprehended by police.
A club statement read: “The club is appalled by such behaviour and offers its apologies to Nottingham Forest and its players whose safety was compromised.
“We applaud the swift action taken by City Ground stewards in apprehending the individual involved, who will be subject to a lifetime ban from all Leicester City fixtures at home and away.
“We will offer every support to the relevant authorities in pursuing further appropriate action”
Steve Cooper effect
Nottingham Forest star Brennan Johnson praised manager Steve Cooper after another FA Cup triumph over Leicester.
Johnson said: “He’s just taught us all to believe in the way we play, especially against Premier League teams.
“We know we’re a good team. We know the Huddersfield’s game [in round five] is going to be a big one.
“We’ve beaten Premier League teams and we don’t want to be done by a team of lower quality”
Nottingham 4-1 Leicester
Nottingham Forest have done it!
Forest put together another FA Cup shocker by eliminating reigning holders Leicester with a 4-1 triumph at The City Ground!
Philip Zinckernagel, Brennan Johnson, Joe Worrall and Djed Spence scored for the hosts.
Kelechi Iheanacho got the Foxes on the scoreboard but that couldn’t help Brendan Rodgers’ men from defending their crown.
Steve Cooper’s men will face Huddersfield in the fifth round
Elliot reacts to FA Cup goal
Liverpool star Harvey Elliott opened up about his goal against Cardiff in the FA Cup.
Elliott told ITV: “It’s hard to put into words at the moment. It’s what I’ve been put into the team to do – to score and assist. Thankfully, it’s come today in front of the fans after a long time out.
“It’s my job, and I just have to keep doing it. It’s a moment that for myself and for my family we will cherish forever.
“It (goal) wasn’t too bad. Watching Diogo [Jota] next to me, I’ve been getting tips off him!”
Nottingham 4-1 Leicester
Unbelievable scenes at The City Ground!
Nottingham Forest make it four with Djed Spence on 61 minutes!
Forest look set for another FA Cup shocker after eliminating Arsenal in the third round.
Steve Cooper’s men will face Huddersfield in the fifth round, that is if Leicester don’t put together a shock comeback!
Nottingham 3-1 Leicester
The second half has kicked off for this exciting FA Cup fourth-round encounter at The City Ground.
Nottingham Forest lead 3-1 against Leicester, who got a goal with Kelechi Iheanacho five minutes before half-time.
Forest scored with Philip Zinckernagel, Brennan Johnson and Joe Worrall
Nottingham 3-1 Leicester
What a first half this is turning out to be at The City Ground!
Nottingham Forest score a third goal whereas Leicester get one in!
Joe Worrall made it three for Forest whereas Kelechi Iheanacho put the Foxes on the scoreboard five minutes before half-time
Nottingham 2-0 Leicester
Nottingham Forest double their lead against Leicester at The City Ground!
Brennan Johnson makes it two for Forest just a minute after Philip Zinckernagel’s opener!
Nottingham 1-0 Leicester
Nottingham Forest open the scoring against Leicester at the City Ground!
Forest get the lead thanks to Philip Zinckernagel’s opener on 23 minutes.
Are we set for another FA Cup shocker after the hosts eliminated Arsenal in the third round?
The winner of today’s clash will face Huddersfield in the fifth round!
Nottingham 0-0 Leicester
Nottingham Forest and Leicester are squaring up at the City Ground for the penultimate FA Cup fourth-round match.
Here are the two teams’ line-ups:
Nottingham Forest: Samba, Worrall, Cook, McKenna, Spence, Yates, Garner, Lowe, Zinckernagel, Johnson, Davis
Leicester: Ward, Justin, Amartey, Soyuncu, Thomas, Tielemans, Ndidi, Lookman, Maddison, Barnes, Iheanacho
Stat attack
Here’s what the stats looked like at full-time.
Elliott nets first Liverpool goal
Harvey Elliott scored his first Liverpool goal in front of the Kop.
FA Cup Fifth Round Draw recap
- Luton Town vs Chelsea
- Crystal Palace vs Stoke City
- Peterborough vs Man City
- Liverpool vs Norwich City
- Southampton vs West Ham
- Middlesbrough vs Tottenham
- Nottingham Forest or Leicester vs Huddersfield
- Everton vs Bournemouth or Boreham Wood
FT: Liverpool 3-1 Cardiff
Full-time at Anfield and it’s Liverpool who progress into the Fifth Round of the FA Cup.
The Reds will welcome Premier League strugglers Norwich in the next round.
As for Cardiff, they leave Merseyside with their heads held high. They gave it a real go.
Liverpool 3-1 Cardiff
Rubin Colwill pulls one back for Cardiff.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk