- Arsenal, Leeds, Four Others Reach FA Cup Fifth Round
- Leeds advanced after penalty shootout victory
- Five teams joined earlier qualifiers in draw
Five more teams have booked their places in the fifth round of the FA Cup following the conclusion of Sunday’s fixtures.
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EKO HOT BLOG reports that the round delivered late drama, narrow wins and a dominant display from Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium.
Leeds United required penalties to see off Birmingham City after the match ended 1 to 1 following extra time. Lukas Nmecha put Birmingham ahead before Patrick Roberts equalised in the 89th minute to force extra time. With no winner after 120 minutes, Leeds converted in the shootout to advance.
Wolverhampton Wanderers edged past Grimsby Town with a 1 to 0 victory, secured by a 60th minute strike from Santiago Bueno.
Sunderland also progressed with a 1 to 0 win over Oxford United.
In another tightly contested fixture, Fulham defeated Stoke City 2 to 1 to confirm their qualification.
The final game of the day saw Arsenal deliver a commanding performance, thrashing Wigan Athletic 4 to 0. The Gunners controlled proceedings throughout and recorded one of the most emphatic victories of the round.
The five teams now join earlier qualifiers including Wrexham, Chelsea, Manchester City, West Ham United, Newcastle United, Southampton, Mansfield Town, Norwich City and Liverpool in the draw for the next stage.
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