FA Cup Fourth Round Delivers Drama and Upsets
- The FA Cup fourth round witnessed a mix of surprising results, thrilling comebacks, and dramatic finishes.
- Premier League giants like Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur were unexpectedly knocked out of the competition.
- Other top teams, including Manchester United and Manchester City, survived scares to advance to the next round.
The fourth round of the FA Cup was marked by several major upsets. Championship side Plymouth Argyle stunned Liverpool 1-0, ending their hopes of a historic quadruple. Aston Villa also caused a surprise, defeating Tottenham Hotspur 2-1 at Villa Park.
However, some of the Premier League’s powerhouses managed to overcome their challenges. Manchester United fought back from a goal down to beat Leicester City 2-1, with a dramatic late winner. Brighton & Hove Albion rallied to defeat Chelsea 2-1 after conceding an early own goal.
Manchester City narrowly avoided an upset against Leyton Orient, needing a late goal from Kevin De Bruyne to secure a 2-1 victory. Wolverhampton Wanderers enjoyed a more comfortable outing, defeating Blackburn Rovers 2-0, while Newcastle United also progressed, overcoming Birmingham City 3-2 in a hard-fought encounter.
Aston Villa 2-1 Tottenham Hotspur
Aston Villa secured their first FA Cup fifth-round appearance in ten years with a 2-1 triumph over Tottenham Hotspur. Jacob Ramsey struck early, capitalizing on a goalkeeping error just 58 seconds into the match. Morgan Rogers extended Villa’s lead in the 64th minute, exploiting another defensive lapse. While Mathys Tel pulled a goal back for Spurs in stoppage time, it wasn’t enough to prevent Villa’s victory.
