Chelsea, Man City join Arsenal in FA Cup last eight

By Tosin Omojola –

Premier League sides Chelsea and Manchester City have joined Arsenal in the FA Cup quarter-finals after both teams came from behind to secure victories against their fifth-round opponents.

Chelsea were stretched to the limit by Wrexham, who dragged the Premier League side into extra time before eventually succumbing to the Blues.

Chelsea had to fight back to end 10-man Wrexham’s hopes of a giant-killing in a thrilling tie in Wales.

The eight-time winners booked their place in the quarter-finals when Alejandro Garnacho struck an extra-time volley to put them ahead for the first time in the match, while substitute Joao Pedro sealed the victory with a late goal.

The win came after the Premier League side struggled for much of the contest when both teams had 11 players on the pitch, in front of Wrexham’s Hollywood owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney.

Meanwhile, Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City scored three goals to overturn Newcastle’s early lead in an all-Premier League clash.

Newcastle made a bright start with Harvey Barnes opening the scoring in the 18th minute, but goals from Savinho in the 39th minute and a brace from Omar Marmoush in the 47th and 56th minutes turned the game around in City’s favour.