FA Cup fifth round LIVE SCORES: Haaland bags FIVE in Man City romp, Newcastle beat Blackburn on penalties, Leicester win

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A quiet start but it ended up a hugely entertaining and dramatic evening.

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Taking the match ball

Five-star performance from Haaland.

Proud

While Blackburn boss told MOTD he was ‘extremely proud’ of the efforts of his side on the night.

He said: “I am extremely proud of the players. It was a group effort. If we are going to be successful at anything we do this year it is about the squad of players.

“That was our sixth game in 18 days so the squad was important tonight and everyone was at it.

“We are improving with every game we played and that was probably the best we played with the ball.”

‘Relief’

Newcastle boss Eddie Howe admits being relieved and thrilled that his side managed to overcome Blackburn to progress tonight.

He told BBC’s Match Of The Day: “I think there is only one emotion and that is relief. I think it was a hard-fought cup tie. Both sides gave everything to get the win and didn’t give an inch but we are delighted to be in the hat for the next round.

“They packed the backline and packed the midfield so it was difficult for us to penetrate them. It could have been better but we got that first goal and it was a really well-worked goal.

“The lads kept their heads and remained calm and I think every penalty was taken well.

“I think when you see the season we have had and the situation we are in, this was never going to be an easy cup tie. Martin [Dubravka] made some great saves that we needed him to make and we also missed some golden opportunities in the final third.

“The most important thing is that our season cracks on and we are thrilled to get through to the next round.”

Toon report

Eddie Howe’s job prospects are just about safe for a little while longer yet.

Honking Newcastle stunk out Ewood Park but they are now three wins away from that elusive first domestic trophy since 1955.

They may be in the hat thanks to penalties hero Martin Dubravka, but all is not well.

With their league form tanking, the Magpies’ season is still flickering.

Yet Blackburn, with just one Championship win in 13, gave them one hell of a fright and will be kicking themselves they didn’t knock the Saudi-funded Tynesiders out.

Barring Dubravka, the Geordies were rotten here and Howe desperately needs to find the answers if he wants to remain in post long-term.

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City were ‘pretty good’

Rob Edwards said his side were punished for being too bold in the game and said City’s fourth was a killer in their comeback push.

He told ITV: “Manchester City were pretty good, weren’t they? We came up against a brilliant team and brilliant individuals who are well coached.

“We are going to evolve and hopefully get better. We are not going to change even though tonight we left ourselves exposed at times. At 3-2 we are in the game. The fourth one was obviously a bit of a killer.

“We could have been a bit better. We are quite bold. Sometimes when you come up against that kind of opposition you get a bit of a doing.”

Greal pain

Jack Grealish was very emotional after his fresh injury blow forced him off before half time at Luton earlier.

He was consoled by team mates and staff as he trudged off to be replaced by Jeremy Doku.

Grealish was seen showing his appreciation to the travelling City fans as he made his way across to the tunnel.

Pep Guardiola gave an update after the match, revealing: “I didn’t speak to the doctor but I think it is the groin, maybe quite similar.

“He felt really really good but unfortunately he got injured. It’s been a tough season for him, he has to recover well.”

Goal hero

Newcastle’s hero Martin Dubravka told Match Of The Day

He said: “It was a very difficult match. A lot of chances on both sides and all of a sudden we had penalties.

“It is a lottery but I am glad I could help the team.

“I think we were well prepared [for the shootout]. We analyse everything and try to bring it on the pitch. I need to mention the goalkeeper coaches who make it much easier for me.

“I hope it will lift our confidence. We needed a lift after the Arsenal game and we created a lot of chances. We have to take the positives and we are in the next round and we are looking forward to it.”

Enzo thrilled

Leicester boss Enzo Maresca is thrilled with his side’s progression and their performance tonight but called on his side to start taking their chances.

Following their extra time win, he said: “We had to shoot 25 times before this goal and the other 24 were in the stands.

“The goal was very good and he has to improve many things but we are happy with him.

“The performance was very good. Even the last two defeats the performance has been fantastic in both games, at the end it is a matter of taking chances. We missed many tonight.

“In the end we won with Abdul’s goal. I am very happy because we made nine changes.”

How the FA Cup looks now

So, we’ve got two Championship sides in the four already through to the last eight.

Here’s who is through and what games are still to come:

• Leicester City
• Coventry City
• Manchester City
• Newcastle United

Tomorrow’s ties

• Chelsea v Leeds
• Nottingham Forest v Man Utd
• Wolves v Brighton
• Liverpool v Southampton

Shear relief

Alan Shearer said Newcastle’s players and staff have Martin Dubravka to thank after reaching the quarters tonight.

The keeper made several top saves during normal time before two saves in the shootout.

He told BBC: “I feel for Blackburn. Newcastle owe Martin Dubravka a lot, he’s made a lot of good saves tonight and he made two saves in the shootout.

“They owe him a huge debt. They are in the next round because of him.

“It is a massive result for Newcastle and Eddie Howe. They needed this. It’s pretty worrying that it didn’t look like they had energy, but that might galvanise them and give them a bit of hope. It is a huge, huge win.

“They’ve had some really tough draws in the Cups this year, so who knows?”

Breach of rules?

Now, that was great drama at Ewood Park.

But should Blackburn’s goal have stood?

Eagle-eyed fans have spotted an infringement which looks like the goal should have been ruled out late in the game.

Pep reacts

Pep Guardiola has revealed Jack Grealish looks to have picked up a recurrence of a groin strain which recently kept him out.

He also praised the connection between KDB and Haaland, telling ITV: “What can I say? Really, really good. Erling [Haaland] is on fire and Kevin [de Bruyne]…the connection was perfect. It was a really good game and we are in the quarter-finals.

“Kevin needs players like Erling and Erling needs players like Kevin. We are not here without the other guys. A lot of credit for everyone.

“We won our last two games 1-0 and against Chelsea we played good in the second half but couldn’t win. One game at a time. The FA Cup is a really nice competition. We are one game away to go to Wembley again.”

When is the FA Cup quarter final draw?

• The draw for the FA Cup quarter-finals will take place on Wednesday, February 28.
• It is expected to take place at approximately 7pm GMT – just before Chelsea vs Leeds
• The FA Cup quarter-final draw will be broadcast live on ITV4.
• You can live stream the draw for FREE via the ITVX app/website.
• Alternatively, you can follow SunSport’s live blog of the draw to find out who your team will be playing.

Haaland heaven

Manchester City star Erling Haaland broke a near-100 year record in his five goals for Manchester City earlier tonight.

After the game, he told ITV: “We made a plan and everyone stuck to it perfectly. Well played by everyone.

“Kevin de Bruyne is massive. He is doing what he is best at. It’s a pleasure playing with him. We know what we both want from each other. it clicks well. He is a smart player and I like to play with him.

“My fitness? I am getting back to my best. Finally I am feeling good. It’s an amazing feeling. It’s coming, we’re coming. Exciting times ahead. We are ready to attack.”

Home sick

All three away sides win on the night to progress to the quarter finals of the FA Cup.

Bournemouth 0-1 Leicester (AET)

Blackburn 1-1 Newcastle (3-4 pens)

Luton 2-6 Man City