Blackpool’s reward for a scintillating 3-0 demolition of Sheffield Wednesday at Hillsborough is a trip to Everton in the FA Cup fifth round.
The game was effectively won in the opening 15 minutes as Matt Phillips continued his red-hot scoring streak with a precise finish and Lomana LuaLua curled in a superb effort soon after.
The Seasiders produced an outstanding attacking display and they made it three shortly after the break with another goal of sheer quality, Ludovic Sylvestre bending in from the edge of the area.
League One Stevenage have been drawn against Tottenham Hotspur in the FA Cup fifth round as a reward for reaching the last 16 for the first time.
Brighton will meet Liverpool at Anfield after beating Premier League Newcastle in the previous round. Chelsea host Birmingham, with League Two Crawley Town handed a tough home game against Stoke. Norwich take on Leicester, while Everton welcome Blackpool to Goodison Park. Bolton will fancy their chances of making the sixth round as they travel to Millwall.
There is only one all-Premier League clash with Sunderland drawn against Arsenal, who beat Aston Villa 3-2 in a thrilling clash at the Emirates.
Crashing out in the FA Cup against their bitter rival, Liverpool, obviously left a bitter taste for Manchester United especially since they were not actually outplayed in the match but lose out due to a defensive error.
The club’s manager, Sir Alex Ferguson, was the one who voived out his disappointment and disbeliefs with the Red Devils’ failure in advancing from the competition especially since the tactician believes that his team played better than their opponent.
Chelsea’s succes in overcoming Queens Park Rangers on Saturday apparently brought some negativity for them as one of their important players, Ramires, was forced to leave the pitch with what looked to be a knee injury.
This situation is apparently worrying for the Blues’ manager, Andre Villas-Boas, who tried to be optimistic with his Brazilian midfielder’s condition, hoping that it won’t be a very serious knee problem for the ex-Benfica man.
Goals from Daniel Agger and Dirk Kuyt saw Liverpool get revenge for last season’s FA Cup at Old Trafford as they beat Manchester United 2-1 at Anfield. Elsewhere Chelsea beat QPR and Newcastle were shocked by Brighton.
While the clash at Anfield got all the headlines this week, the biggest story took place on the coast as Brighton boss Gus Poyet once again haunted Newcastle in the FA Cup.
Puyot cored two goals for Chelsea in the 2000 semi-final against Toon as the Blues went on to lift the trophy and today he saw his side stun the Premier League high-fliers to reach the last 16 for the second year running.
Having left a pretty bad mark in their latest meeting with Manchester United, Liverpool apparently wants their upcoming meeting against Sir Alex Ferguson’s side in the FA Cup returns as a memorable fixture in a footballing way.
This wish is being revealed by the Reds’ captain, Steven Gerrard, who felt that what happened in both clubs’ previous meeting have pretty much gave more negative aspect towards his team which is obviously not related with football.
Chelsea‘s up coming against Queens Par Rangers will be the first meeting for both John Terry and Anton Ferdinand since claims that Terry racially abused Ferdinand surfaced last October.
And according to chief racism campaigner, Lord Herman Ouseley, he expects the duo to diffuse the tension surrounding the incident by shaking hands during the customary pre match formalities.
Terry’s case is due to be heard in the next few days, in fact 3 days after the crunch fixture slated for Saturday and many are waiting with bated breathe to see the reaction the home fans will give Terry.
Two big wins tonight in the FA Cup for Bolton and QPR, two sides that have been struggling for wins in the league this season.
Bolton beat fourth-tier Macclesfield 2-0 to reach the competition’s last 32. First-half goals by striker Kevin Davies and Bulgaria winger Martin Petrov set up an all-Premier League match against Swansea on Jan. 28.
QPR were not as convincing as they needed a goal from defender Danny Gabbidon in the 73rd-minute goal to beat MK Dons. QPR will now play Chelsea at home in the fourth-round.
Thierry Henry’s promising debut on his return to Arsenal pretty much hypnotized everyone including the Gunners’ manager, Arsene Wenger, who can’t seem to stop sending out his praises towards the veteran striker.
Scoring the London team’s winning goal against Leeds United in the FA Cup apparently convinced Wenger that Henry is ready to play in the premier league, partnering Robin Van Persie up front.
Blackpool’s reward for a scintillating 3-0 demolition of Sheffield Wednesday at Hillsborough is a trip to Everton in the FA Cup fifth round.
League One Stevenage have been drawn against 
