FA Cup Quarterfinals: Arsenal, Man City, Liverpool, and Chelsea Triumph
Synopsis
In a thrilling FA Cup round, Arsenal, Manchester City, Chelsea, and Liverpool all secured their spots in the quarterfinals. Arsenal faced a tough fight against Mansfield Town, while City came from behind to beat Newcastle. Chelsea needed extra time to overcome Wrexham, and Liverpool avenged their earlier loss to Wolves with a decisive victory.
Key Takeaways
Arsenal narrowly defeated Mansfield Town 2-1.
Manchester City came back to win 3-1 against Newcastle .
Chelsea needed extra time to overcome Wrexham 4-2.
Liverpool avenged their earlier loss with a 3-1 victory over Wolverhampton .
London, March 8 (NationPress) The current Premier League champions, Arsenal, faced a tough challenge to secure their spot in the FA Cup quarterfinals, narrowly defeating Mansfield Town from League One with a score of 2-1 in an intense match. Mansfield had previously surprised by overcoming Burnley in the last round, showcasing solid defense for the first 40 minutes until Noni Madueke broke the deadlock with a well-placed left-footed shot.
After the break, Mansfield substituted Will Evans, a decision that paid off as he equalized in the 50th minute, skillfully scoring with his left foot after pouncing on a loose ball. The game remained competitive until Eberechi Eze, who had just entered the field, clinched the victory for Arsenal with a powerful strike into the top of the net.
Manchester City also progressed to the quarterfinals, overcoming Newcastle United with a comeback victory of 3-1, thanks to a brace from Omar Marmoush. Harvey Barnes initially put Newcastle ahead in the 18th minute, but Savinho equalized 21 minutes later. Marmoush then scored twice—first from close range just after halftime and then with a thunderous shot from the edge of the penalty area, sealing the match with 25 minutes remaining.
Chelsea had a more dramatic encounter, needing extra time to overcome Wrexham, a Championship side, with a scoreline of 4-2. Sam Smith opened the scoring for Wrexham, but Chelsea equalized just before halftime due to an own goal by goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo.
Wrexham regained the lead in the 79th minute thanks to a clever flick by Callum Doyle, sparking hopes of an upset, but Josh Acheampong quickly leveled the score again. After Wrexham was reduced to ten men due to a sending-off for George Dobson, Chelsea finally took the lead with a goal from Alejandro Garnacho in the seventh minute of extra time, and Joao Pedro secured the victory with a goal in the final minute.
Liverpool was the first team to advance to the quarterfinals, triumphing over Wolverhampton Wanderers with a 3-1 scoreline on Friday night, thus avenging a recent 2-1 loss at Molineux earlier that week.
Point of View
It's essential to highlight the resilience of these Premier League teams in the FA Cup. Each match showcased not only skill and determination but also the unpredictability of cup competitions, reminding us of the magic that football can bring.
NationPress
2 May 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Which teams qualified for the FA Cup quarterfinals?
Arsenal, Manchester City, Chelsea, and Liverpool have all qualified for the FA Cup quarterfinals.
What was the score of the Arsenal vs. Mansfield Town match?
Arsenal won the match against Mansfield Town with a score of 2-1.
Who scored the decisive goals for Manchester City?
Omar Marmoush scored twice to help Manchester City secure a 3-1 victory over Newcastle United.
Did Chelsea win their match in regulation time?
No, Chelsea had to go into extra time to win their match against Wrexham, finishing 4-2.
How did Liverpool perform against Wolverhampton Wanderers?
Liverpool defeated Wolverhampton Wanderers 3-1, avenging a previous league defeat.
