THE FA Cup fifth round begins tonight with Premier League champions Man City looking to move a step closer to Wembley.
Three championship teams are seeking to cause upsets.
Peterborough are hosting Pep Guardiola’s men, Stoke visit Crystal Palace and Middlesbrough host Tottenham after knocking out Man Utd last round.
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Full Time results
- Peterborough 0-2 Man City
- Crystal Palace 2-1 Stoke
- Middlesbrough 1-0 Tottenham (AET)
Peterborough put on a good display against Man City, but Pep Guardiola’s side outplayed the Posh in the second half and goals from Mahrez and Grealish sent the Sky Blues through to the quarter-finals.
In a close game between Crystal Palace and Stoke it was Patrick Vieira’s team that came out on top in a narrow 2-1 win. Riedewald’s goal sealed the victory in the final minutes and sent Palace through to the next round.
Middlesbrough pulled off another cup upset as they dominated Tottenham in a 1-0 win. Teenage superstar Josh Coburn scored his first FA Cup goal in superb style to send his side through.
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Chris Wilder reacts
When speaking to BBC Sport, Wilder said: “A ridiculous game. The supporters gave us the energy to produce a top performance.
“It is all based around the team, there are good individual performances tonight but it is all about the collective and the team. They have to play their own part and what they bring to the team.
“We had to have a team performance tonight, it if went stretched we would get the result we fear – a Tottenham win.
“After the last two away games it was important to get a foodhold in the team, the shape was good and we had good possession and they did too.
“We grew into it and the danger players in Son Heung-min and Harry Kane are world class players and they are a top Premier League team with world players and a world class manager.
“We had to be right and structured. I did not want us to sit back and had to take the game to Spurs when we could. We missed a couple of great chances knowing the danger they possess.
“We are delighted be in the next round, I would love it to be a home tie. A great reward for everybody who has followed this football club. We want to make memories, we had one at Old Trafford and I believe we have had one one our own match which is brilliant.”
Credit: Reuters Jonny Howson reacts
When speaking to BBC Sport, Howson said: “We knew it was going to be tough physically and they have world class players who can move the ball around and make you work hard.
“You have to work hard, earn the right to play and we showed our quality. We deserved it as well.
“Beating Manchester United gave us confidence, enjoy it and give it a right good go, see what happens. If they turned us over with quality you can hold your hands up but we applied ourselves right, you see what happens in this competition and we have another upset.
“Moments like this don’t come around but you have to enjoy it when they do.
“From a personal point of view, my little lad Harry has got into football. I was playing against Cristiano Ronaldo and now Harry Kane so I can tell him we have beaten them. Hopefully we don’t lose focus and performances like tonight we can take into the league.
“Age is just a number, if you look after yourself right like Sol Bamba and Lee Peltier, we have to set the standard for Josh Coburn and Isaiah Jones, hopefully we can do that for the younger generation.”
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Antonio Conte reacts
When speaking to BBC Sport, Conte said: “For sure the result is not good and we have to be frustrated. It was a pity because in these type of game you have to start and kill your opponent.
“If you give them hope, they will take confidence and improve during the game. Then anything can happen.
“First of all, it is important to say that Middlesbrough played a good game, deserves respect and congratulate them for the win.
“We have to reflect on our performance and on the game we played. These type of games, in these trophies away from home, you have to try to kill the game quickly. Your opponent has to understand that the night will be difficult, instead we can do much better and in the end Middlesbrough deserved to go to the next round.
“This is part of our process. I repeat, we have to try to avoid the up and down up and down and there is only one way to improve the situation is to work and learn about the defeat.
“We have to go ahead and we will try to do our best this season.
“We have to give our best for the rest of the season, then we will see what is our position and the evaluation of our season. It is early to say something about this.”
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Tottenham have lost SEVEN matches since the start of 2022.
Only Brentford have lost more games in all competitions since the start of the year.
Josh Coburn reacts
When speaking to BBC Sport, Coburn said: “Speechless. In front of the Riverside Stadium, cannot get better than that against a Premier League team.
“I hit it as hard as I could and thankfully it went in. Up there with the best [moment of career], just amazing.
“I can’t put it into words.
“In the training ground, all the lads are buzzing. The fans are getting behind the players too.
“Hopefully we can continue it and get another big team in the next round.”
Full Time – Middlesbrough 1-0 Tottenham
19-year-old Josh Coburn scores his first FA Cup goal to send Middlesbrough through to the quarter-finals.
It was a deserved win for Boro who continued to press high throughout the game with incredible intensity.
Full Time – Middlesbrough 1-0 Tottenham
They’ve done it again!
Middlesbrough have pulled off another FA Cup upset to knock Tottenham out of the competition!
Boro progress to the next round!
The Riverside Stadium is rocking!
Credit: Reuters 120. Middlesbrough 1-0 Tottenham
Son sends a corner into the box.
Dier gets his head to it and aims towards goal, but Lumley does well to get down and make the save.
119. Middlesbrough 1-0 Tottenham
Tottenham are throwing everything at Boro right now in the hope of scoring a last-minute equaliser.
But, Middlesbrough have got everyone behind the ball.
114. Middlesbrough 1-0 Tottenham
Despite the one goal lead Boro are not slowing down.
They continue to play with high energy and are looking for a second.
107. GOOOOAAAAAALLLL MIDDLESBROUGH!!!!!!!!
Josh Coburn fires Boro into the lead!
The teenager drives into the box before unleashing a rocket of a shot into the top left corner!
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15 minutes to go!
This result could go either way…
105. Middlesbrough 0-0 Tottenham
We’ve reached half time of extra time.
Middlesbrough have dominated so far.
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Boro continue to look dangerous.
Jones looks to send the ball to Crooks but Lloris comes out to claim.
97. Middlesbrough 0-0 Tottenham
Middlesbrough are pressing high and have forced Tottenham into making some sloppy mistakes.
The home side continue to play with high energy.
Pep Guardiola reacts
When speaking to ITV Sport, Guardiola said: “He [Mahrez] is playing in a position he has played in all his career. We know the quality he has. I am proud the most because he loves to play football.
“For him football is not a profession, it’s a joy.”
“He [Grealish] had chances in the first half that were more difficult. He came back from injury and he is playing at a really good level.”
When asked about the possibility of winning multiple competitions this season, he added: “I am not going to buy this argument. United is the next game.”
Credit: Reuters Kick Off – Middlesbrough 0-0 Tottenham
We’re back underway for extra time!
Jairo Riedewald reacts
When speaking to BBC Sport, Riedewald said: “It was hard work. We knew what we would get, they made it very tough for us.
“We’re just happy we won the game. At half-time we said they had some space in between the lines so let’s use that.
“We scored first goal and they responded very quickly. It started to get scrappy. We’re just lucky we won the game.
“The keeper knocked it over a defender’s head. I was about to go for the half-volley but changed my mind and got it onto my right foot.
“We’ll enjoy this win tonight. One game away from Wembley, it would be nice.”
Credit: Reuters Middlesbrough 0-0 Tottenham
We’re going to extra time.
Both sides had late chances to take the lead but the score is still all square.
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Middlesbrough almost get the winner!
The ball is crossed in to Howson from a corner, but the midfielder heads wide.
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Tottenham go on the attack.
Bergwjin drives into the box but McNair makes an outstanding tackle to prevent the shot.
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Boro are pushing for a winner.
Sporar sets the ball to Balogun who strikes over the bar.
Full Time – Crystal Palace 2-1 Stoke
Crystal Palace progress to the next round of the FA Cup.
The result could have gone either way with both sides having positive spells throughout, however, Palace had the cutting edge in front of the target and Riedewald’s late goal was all that separated the two.
Credit: Getty 91+1. Crystal Palace 2-1 Stoke
We’re into the five minutes of added time.
The clock is ticking for Stoke who are pushing to level the game again.
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