FA Cup Drama

West Ham and Port Vale stunned in FA Cup

Konstantinos Mavropanos / Dango Ouattara / Ben Waine / Eberechi Eze / Mikel Arteta / Liam Rosenior /

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West Ham United showcased their resilience, overcoming Brentford in a dramatic penalty shootout after a thrilling 2-2 draw, with Konstantinos Mavropanos sealing the victory with the winning spot kick.
The quarter-finals will see West Ham host Leeds United, who made headlines by reaching this stage for the first time since 2003 with a convincing 3-0 win over Norwich City.
Southampton stunned Fulham with a late penalty to progress, while Port Vale delivered a shock by toppling Premier League Sunderland, marking their first quarter-final appearance since 1954.
Arsenal narrowly escaped an upset against Mansfield Town, clinching a 2-1 victory thanks to Eberechi Eze's decisive goal, as they moved closer to a historic quadruple.
The excitement continued with Chelsea's edge-of-the-seat 4-2 triumph over Wrexham, a match marked by VAR controversies and a valiant effort from the underdog side.
The FA Cup is firmly in the spotlight, highlighting the magic of knockout football where underdogs can upset the odds, delivering unforgettable moments for fans and players alike.

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