Tuesday, 19 February 08, 02:00 PM
English Premier League champions Manchester United toppled the current English Premier League leaders Arsenal 4-0 in an F.A. Cup match at Manchester United's home pitch at
Old Trafford. Manchester United's victory brings them through to the quarterfinals of the 2008 F.A. Cup.
Wayne Rooney and Darren Fletcher scored 2 goals for Manchester United within the first 20 minutes to set the tone at Old Trafford. After the second goal, Arsenal were just out of sync and disorganized. Manchester United midfielder Nani added a third goal and Darren Fletcher then scored his 2nd goal of the game to make the final scoreline 4-0 in favor of Manchester United over Arsenal.
Other FA Cup Results:
Bristol Rovers FC defeated Southampton FC 1-0 and advance to quarterfinals of 2008 F.A. Cup. Richard Lambert of Bristol Rovers scored the lone goal of the match on the 84th minute.
West Brom defeated Coventry 5-0 and advance to quarterfinals of the 2008 F.A. Cup with goals by Chris Brunt, Roman Bednar (2), Ishmael Miller and Zoltan Gera of West Brom.
Chelsea defeat Huddersfield 3-1 and advance to quarterfinals of the 2008 F.A. Cup with goals from Frank Lampard (2) and Salomon Kalou of Chelsea and a goal by Michael Collins for Huddersfield.
Cardiff defeat Wolverhampton 2-0 and advance to quarterfinals of the 2008 F.A. Cup with goals by Peter Whittingham and Jimmy Floyd Hasselbank for Cardiff.
Barnsley upset Liverpool 2-1 and advance to quarterfinals of the 2008 F.A. Cup with goals by Dirk Kuyt of Liverpool, Stephen Foster and Brian Howard for Barnsley.
Sheffield United drew with Middlesbrough
Portsmouth defeated Preston 1-0.
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