The FA Cup delivered a weekend of upsets as four Premier League giants—Arsenal, Liverpool, Chelsea, and Tottenham Hotspur—were knocked out, failing to make it to Monday’s fifth-round draw.
Arsenal Falters in Shootout Drama
At the Emirates, Manchester United eliminated Arsenal in a penalty shootout after a thrilling contest. Bruno Fernandes put United ahead before Gabriel Magalhães equalized. However, Martin Ødegaard missed a crucial penalty, allowing United to advance.
Liverpool Stunned by Plymouth
One of the biggest shocks of the tournament came at Anfield, where Plymouth stunned Liverpool 1-0. A first-half penalty from Ryan Hardie was enough to send the League One side through, knocking out Jürgen Klopp’s men.
Chelsea Falls to Brighton’s Comeback
At the Amex Stadium, Chelsea took the lead but crumbled as Brighton staged a second-half fightback, winning 2-1. The Seagulls capitalized on the Blues’ defensive lapses to claim victory.
Spurs’ Nightmare Week Continues
Tottenham endured a disastrous week as they crashed out of the FA Cup just days after suffering a 4-0 Carabao Cup semi-final thrashing against Liverpool. Spurs lost 2-1 to Aston Villa, with Mathys Tel’s late strike proving to be nothing more than a consolation.
As the fifth-round draw looms, Manchester United, Manchester City, and Aston Villa remain among the tournament favorites, while lower-tier clubs like Plymouth continue their fairy-tale run.
