The Emirates FA Cup fourth round provided plenty of drama on Saturday as major upsets were narrowly avoided.
Anthony Elanga missed the decisive penalty as Middlesbrough conjured some Emirates FA Cup magic to dump Manchester United out on penalties after a 1-1 draw in normal time.
Chelsea and West Ham avoid 4th Round upsets with Extra-Time wins.
Manchester City responded in rapid fashion after going 1-0 down to Championship side Fulham in the fourth minute, hitting two quickfire goals to take the lead in the with 13 minutes gone. Ilkay Gundogan and John Stones moved City ahead before a brace from Riyad Mahrez secured a 4-1 win and a place in the next round.
Everton recorded a victory by the same scoreline as they faced off against fellow Premier League side Brentford at Goodison Park.
A Scottish connection sent Norwich City into the hat for the fifth round as Kenny McLean headed home a cross from compatriot Billy Gilmour to earn the Canaries a 1-0 win at Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Championship side Luton Town were comfortable 3-0 winners against Cambridge United of League One as they became only the third team of the day to win away.
Southampton needed extra-time to beat Championship side Coventry City, as Kyle Walker-Peters strike in the 112th minute saw them eke out a 2-1 win at St Mary’s.
Tottenham Hotspur rounded out Saturday’s action with a 3-1 win over Brighton & Hove Albion thanks to two goals from Harry Kane and an own goal by Solly March.
Carabao Cup holders Manchester City were eliminated in the fourth round and now FA Cup holders Leicester have been eliminated in the fourth round. New winners in both competitions guaranteed