Round four of the FA Cup has gone to form with all the favorites winning, although last season’s runner-ups Manchester City needed to come from two goals down to beat Watford 4-2.

Sergio Aguero scored a hat-trick in the last half hour as City escaped what would have been a Cup upset by coming from behind to win 4-2 at home to second-tier Watford.

Watford were still within sight of a money-spinning replay, but with three minutes remaining Kolarov deceived visiting goalkeeper Jonathan Bond from 40 yards to make it 3-2 before Aguero completed his treble at the death.  Read more... (272 words, 1 image, estimated 1:05 mins reading time)

A spectacular strike from Demba Ba saw FA Cup holders Chelsea to a 1-0 win over Manchester United in their quarter-final replay.

The Blues, who have lifted the trophy in four of the last six seasons, will now face Manchester City at Wembley in the semi-finals – with another fixture added to an already hectic April schedule for Rafa Benitez’s side.

This game took a while to warm up and it took over half an hour for the first meaningful effort on goal to be mustered, with Ba forcing David de Gea into a low stop with his feet.  Read more... (524 words, 1 image, estimated 2:06 mins reading time)

It was a game of two half’s at Old Trafford today as Manchester United and Chelsea drew in the FA Cup.

United jumped to a two-goal lead inside the opening 11 minutes but Chelsea came roaring back to earn a replay after second-half goals from Eden Hazard and Ramires. And if was not for a brilliant 90th minute save from David De Gea from Juan Mata, Chelsea fans would be toasting a remarkable comeback.

Fergie rested Robin van Persie in favor of Javier Hernandez, who has a fantastic scoring record against Chelsea. And he proved his manager made the right move when with United’s first attack they went ahead.  Read more... (392 words, 1 image, estimated 1:34 mins reading time)

For the first time in their history, Wigan Athletic are heading to Wembley to play in the FA Cup semi-final after silencing Goodison Park by beating Everton 3-0. Joining Wigan will be Manchester City which thrashed Barnsley 5-0.

The story of the day was Roberto Martinez’s Wigan side who upset the form-book with a terrific performance today.

Wigan’s three goals arrived within a devastating four-minute spell during the first half. Shaun Maloney had already hit the post for Wigan by the time Maynor Figueroa broke the deadlock in the 30th minute, climbing to head in Jordi Gomez’s right-wing corner at the back post.  Read more... (359 words, 1 image, estimated 1:26 mins reading time)

Chelsea avoided becoming the latest victims of the FA Cup’s spate of giant-killings as the holders eased into the fifth round with a 4-0 win over League One minnows Brentford on Sunday. Chelsea, who have won the Cup four times in the last six seasons, will travel to Championship side Middlesbrough for their delayed fifth round tie on 27 February.  Read more... (483 words, 1 image, estimated 1:56 mins reading time)

The magic of the FA Cup is still alive as Sunday gave us more shocks and upsets as both Spurs and Liverpool were knocked out by lower division teams while Chelsea barely got a replay against Brentford.

In a weekend that saw five Premier League clubs knocked out the cup by lower league sides, the biggest shock occurred today when Oldham beat seven time cup winners Liverpool 3-2 at Boundary Park.  Read more... (402 words, 1 image, estimated 1:36 mins reading time)

What a miserable week for Aston Villa. Three days ago they were knocked out the League Cup at home to second division Bradford City, and tonight they were knocked out of the FA Cup by Millwall.

Darren Bent was recalled by Lambert and opened the scoring for the Premier League strugglers, but the pressure continues to mount on Paul Lambert, as once again Villa conceded two headed goals to give Millwall a well-deserved win for Millwall.

Villa started like a team under pressure and looked nervy in possession, with Millwall only able to fire in a couple of harmless long-range efforts. Lambert’s side seemed to shake off their early worries and went ahead in the 22nd minute through Bent.  Read more... (338 words, 1 image, estimated 1:21 mins reading time)

New signing Demba Ba was the star of the show as his double helped FA Cup holders Chelsea come back from an early scare to beat Southampton 5-1 at St Mary’s.

The Saints went ahead early thanks to a goal from striker Jay Rodriguez, but two debut goals Ba began the comeback, with Victor Moses, Branislav Ivanovic and Frank Lampard putting the Blues one step closer to defending their title.

Robin van Persie scored in stoppage time as Manchester United remained in the FA Cup by the skin of their teeth and denied West Ham a famous win.  Read more... (561 words, 1 image, estimated 2:15 mins reading time)