MANCHESTER CITY downed Bristol City 3-0 as the FA Cup fifth round kicked off.
The midweek round also saw Fulham knock out Leeds after winning 2-0 at Craven Cottage.
Though Leicester were shocked by Championship Blackburn Rovers, losing 2-1 at the King Power Stadium.
And Brighton picked up a 1-0 victory at Stoke City.
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Catch the draw
You can catch the details of when the draw is, and how it will work here.
You won’t want to miss the chance to find out who plays who as the competition nears it’s final stages.
The FA Cup quarter-final draw will include Brighton, Blackburn, Manchester City and Fulham among others.Credit: Getty Still to come…
There is much more action still to come in the FA Cup fifth round, and these are the games we are still yet to see:
- Southampton vs Grimsby
- Burnley vs Fleetwood
- Manchester United vs West Ham
- Sheffield United vs Tottenham
The best game of the round is expected to be Manchester United against West Ham, as David Moyes looks to provide a glimpse of hope for The Hammers otherwise gloomy season.
He will have to get the better of his old club if he is to do that…
Game of the night?
We were treated to a brilliant night of FA Cup football tonight, with nine goals, and no bore-draws.
We are going to go with Leicester vs Blackburn, because who doesn’t love an underdog?
Which of the games was your favourite?
Fulham win the PL clash
The only all Premier League match-up of the night involved Fulham and Leeds, and it was the hosts that came out victorious at Craven Cottage.
A Joao Palhinha rocket on the 21st minute meant that Fulham took the lead relatively early on, and that settled them into the game nicely.
Sometimes in football, things just don’t go your way, and that’s how Fulham would have felt, when Georginio Rutter’s header caressed the inside of the post just before half-time.
Half-time came and went, and before they knew it Fulham had a 2-0 lead, with Israeli winger Manor Soloman continuing his impressive goal scoring form, which made it four in as many games for him.
Another win for Fulham this season, and they find themselves in the hat for the FA Cup quarter-finals, dark horses – perhaps?
Manor Soloman made it four in four for himself this seasonCredit: Getty Blackburn shock Leicester
The upset of the round definitely came at the King Power Stadium…
It was a goal either side of half-time that secured the victory for the Championship side.
They got the win and qualification to the next round, but it didn’t come easy, as Leicester were attacking hard in the second half.
They thought they had a way back into the game when Kelechi Iheanacho scored from the bench, and then thought they had an equaliser when Amartey hit the post after the 90th minute.
Ultimately, it wasn’t meant to be for The Foxes…
Manchester City strut their stuff
While Bristol City put on a great showing at Ashton Gate for the home fans, it was the visitors who were strutting their stuff by the end of the game.
Kevin De Bruyne and Phil Foden were the treacherous twins tonight, with the ginger magician scoring a bending effort from outside the box to capitalise on the Englishman’s brace.
Having both spent a bit of time away from the starting XI recently, the duo were brilliant tonight, and proved why they are world-class players.
Phil Foden and Kevin De Bruyne – Treacherous TwinsCredit: Reuters Into the hat
This is a round-up of tonight’s results, with all winning teams progressing into the quarter-finals of this season’s FA Cup…
- Stoke City 0-1 Brighton
- Leicester 1-2 Blackburn
- Fulham 2-0 Leeds
- Bristol City 0-3 Manchester City
Full-time: Bristol City 0-3 Manchester City
It’s all over in Bristol, with Manchester City progressing to the quarter-finals of the FA Cup.
It wasn’t as easy as the scoreline may suggest, with the visitors getting two goals in the second half.
Bristol City gave a very good account of themselves, but it wasn’t enough to stop the force that is Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City.
Bust up in Bristol
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Plenty of commotion kicking off at Ashton Gate, with a clash between Williams and Bernardo Silva leading to tempers boiling over.
All the players come running over to back their boys, before being separated by the referee and we get on with the game.
Goal! Bristol City 0-3 Manchester City
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Kevin De Bruyne gets his goal!
It is a curling effort from outside the box, and that wraps up the game for Manchester City.
Great finish from a fantastic player.
Full-time: Fulham 2-0 Leeds
Fulham are the third team to be welcomed into the FA Cup quarter-finals, as they have defeated Leeds at home.
Two screamers, one from Joao Palhinha, and one from Manor Soloman were enough to see the Londoners into the next round.
They join Blackburn Rovers and Brighton in the hat so far.
Fulham, Blackburn and Brighton are into the FA Cup quarter-finalsCredit: Alamy Goal! Bristol City 0-2 Manchester City
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Phil Foden doubles his tally, and doubles Manchester City’s lead in the process!
It looks as though it is going to be plain sailing for the visitors from here on out.It was during Bristol City’s best spell in the game too, but like we said, that is what City are capable of.
Full-time: Leicester City 1-2 Blackburn Rovers
Blackburn Rovers have beaten Premier League opposition in Leicester City to progress to the FA Cup quarter-finals.
Despite a late onslaught from The Foxes, they could not get the ball in the back of the net, and were beaten by goals from Tyrhys Dolan and Sammie Szmodics either side of half-time.
Congratulations Blackburn, into the hat!
Leicester hit the post! (Leicester 1-2 Blackburn)
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Leicester have hit the post in the dying moments of the game!
Castagne gets down the right hand side, and crosses to win his side a corner.
Amartey wins the header from the set-piece, but it is onto the post!
Blackburn clinging on (Leicester 1-2 Blackburn)
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Just like an annoying ex-girlfriend, Blackburn Rovers are clinging on to what they have got in this game.
Just a few minutes to go in this one, and Leicester are going for the equaliser with a number of changes on the pitch.
Can Blackburn see this one out?
Back underway in Bristol
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We are back in the game at Ashton Gate, as these two teams continue to chase a place in the FA Cup quarter-finals.
It has been a cagey opening to the second half, but it must be said the visitors have looked fairly comfortable thus far.
Full-time: Stoke City 0-1 Brighton
Brighton are the first team to get through the FA Cup fifth round unscathed, and it is Evan Ferguson who is the hero sending them into the quarter-finals.
It was no easy game for The Seagulls, but they have passed the old ‘cold night in Stoke’ test.
Goal! Fulham 2-0 Leeds United
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Another magnificent strike! This time it’s Manor Soloman!
That’s four goals in four games for the Israeli winger!
A one-two with Mitrovic inside the box, and he bends a strike into the far right hand corner.
Goal! Leicester City 1-2 Blackburn Rovers
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Foxes never quit!
And it is that man again, Kelechi Iheanacho!
The Nigerian international baller has been sensational this season, and has found the net once again for Leicester.
Only subbed on in the 58th minute, it took him nine minutes to get his side back in the game.
Assisted by Harvey Barnes.
Game on.
Kelechi Iheanacho is a man in form for Leicester CityCredit: Reuters As it stands
Stoke City 0-1 Brighton (82′)
Leicester City 0-2 Blackburn Rovers (65′)
Fulham 1-0 Leeds United (50′)
Bristol City 0-1 Manchester City (HT)
Back underway in London
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We are back underway at Craven Cottage, as Leeds go hunting an equaliser.
They came agonisingly close at the end of the first half with a header from Georginio Rutter, who hit the inside of the post with a header.
They do have some quality from the bench, should they need that.
Half-time: Bristol City 0-1 Manchester City
Half-time at Ashton Gate, and while the scoreline may give you the impression that this game has been quiet, it has been anything but.
Alex Scott looks fantastic in the middle for the home side, but his side are yet to find that finishing touch.
Don’t be surprised to see Bristol get a goal in the second half, but we know what Manchester City are like.
We wouldn’t be surprised if this ends up 0-5, despite the hosts deserving so much more…
Goal! Leicester 0-2 Blackburn Rovers
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Blackburn have doubled their lead at the King Power!
It seems we have our first cup-set!
Sammie Szmodics doubles their lead!Brighton still in front at Stoke
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No more goals at the Bet365 stadium just yet, as we approach the final 20 minutes.
Stoke haven’t come close enough to really suggest they are going to turn this one round, but one chance is all it takes.
Half-time: Fulham 1-0 Leeds
It is the hosts who go into half-time with the lead.
Leeds have had chances in the first half, and thought that they had opened the scoring before it was ruled out by the referee.
It is the visitors finishing that has let them down so far, and with Patrick Bamford on the bench, you would imagine we will see him in the second half.
Just before half-time Rutter hit the post with a brilliant header that just bounced out.
Fulham have been somewhat fortunate.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
