Liverpool work hard to defeat youthful Villa in FA Cup

Aston Villa’s academy youngsters produced a valiant effort as Liverpool survived a first-half scare to win 4-1 and progress to the fourth round of the FA Cup. Sadio Mane gave Liverpool an early lead but the sides were level at the break thanks to Louie Barry.

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Aubameyang inspires Arsenal to FA Cup glory

Arsenal skipper Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored twice to help his side secure a 2-1 win over 10-man Chelsea in the FA Cup final on Saturday for a record-extending 14th crown in the competition – and a spot in next season’s Europa League.

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Aguero fires City past Wednesday into quarters

Manchester City had to settle for a narrow 1-0 win in dominating Sheffield Wednesday to move into the quarter-finals of the FA Cup. The reigning holders were frustrated throughout the first 45 minutes but Sergio Aguero found the breakthrough in the second half to secure a trip to Newcastle in the last eight.

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