Manchester Metropolis overcame a first-half scare to defeat Plymouth Argyle 3-1 on the Etihad on Saturday, securing their place within the FA Cup quarter-finals. In the meantime, Crystal Palace superior with a 3-1 victory over Millwall, however the match was overshadowed by a critical damage to striker Jean-Philippe Mateta.
Man Metropolis edge previous courageous Plymouth
Plymouth, who surprised Premier League leaders Liverpool within the earlier spherical, appeared set for one more shock when Maksym Talovierov’s 38th-minute header put the Championship facet forward.
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Argyle boss Miron Muslic had referred to as the chance to face Pep Guardiola the “largest honour” of his profession, and his facet practically delivered a dream end result. Nonetheless, Metropolis’s 19-year-old midfielder Nico O’Reilly stole the highlight, scoring twice from set-pieces to show the tie round.
O’Reilly’s first purpose simply earlier than half-time settled Metropolis’s nerves, earlier than he powered in Phil Foden’s nook 14 minutes from time. Star striker Erling Haaland, who began on the bench, got here on late and assisted Kevin De Bruyne for Metropolis’s third purpose in stoppage time.
Mateta hospitalised in Palace win
Crystal Palace’s derby victory over Millwall was marred by a horrifying damage to Mateta, who was stretchered off after being by chance kicked within the head by Millwall goalkeeper Liam Roberts simply eight minutes into the match.
Roberts, who initially gained the ball, caught Mateta along with his boot whereas clearing exterior the penalty space. After a VAR evaluate, referee Michael Oliver upgraded his preliminary choice to a purple card.
Palace supervisor Oliver Glasner was livid, stating the deal with might have ended Mateta’s profession. “Simply think about if he hits his face straight, along with his energy, with the studs, it’s the finish of JP’s profession,” he stated.
Mateta later reassured followers on Instagram: “Thanks for all of your form messages. I am doing properly. I hope to be again very quickly. And stronger than ever.”
Palace capitalised on their numerical benefit, with Japhet Tanganga’s personal purpose opening the scoring within the 33rd minute. Daniel Muñoz doubled the lead earlier than Millwall’s Wes Harding pulled one again in first-half stoppage time. Eddie Nketiah sealed the win for Palace with a late looping header.
Bournemouth edge Wolves in penalty shootout; Preston shock Burnley
Bournemouth reached the quarter-finals for under the third time of their historical past after a dramatic 5-Four penalty shootout win over Wolves following a 1-1 draw.
Evanilson’s first-half strike was adopted by VAR controversy when Milos Kerkez had a purpose dominated out for offside after an eight-minute evaluate, because of a failure of the semi-automated system.
Matheus Cunha equalised with a surprising strike for Wolves however was later despatched off for violent conduct after clashing with Kerkez. Within the shootout, Luis Sinisterra transformed the profitable penalty after Wolves’ Boubacar Traoré hit the crossbar.
Preston North Finish ended Burnley’s 23-game unbeaten run with a dominant 3-Zero victory at Deepdale. Milutin Osmajic, who was beforehand accused of racist abuse by Burnley’s Hannibal Mejbri, taunted opposition followers after scoring the second purpose. Robbie Brady and Will Keane have been additionally on the right track as Preston progressed to the FA Cup quarter-finals for the primary time since 1966.
