Five Premier League teams looked to avoid upsets as the 2024/25 FA Cup third round continued with seven matches on Sunday.
Fifth-tier side Tamworth were hoping for a huge upset at home to Tottenham, while fourth-tier Bromley – promoted last season – traveled to Newcastle.
Ipswich Town were home to Bristol Rovers and Stockport County visited Crystal Palace as two League One sides continued clashes, and Southampton were home to Championship club Swansea City.
Arsenal also faced Manchester United at the Emirates Stadium in an all-Premier League tie. Here’s what happened, including scorers and highlights.
SAVED! Advantage to Manchester United!
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– BBC Sport (@BBCSport) January 12, 2025
Arsenal vs Man United: decisive penalties
Bruno Fernandes’ goal gave United the lead seven minutes after half-time, but momentum appeared to be in Arsenal’s favor after Diogo Dalot received a second yellow card for the visitors two minutes before Gabriel shoots to equalize.
United goalkeeper Altay Bayındır then brilliantly saved Martin Odegaard’s spot-kick and repeated the trick against Kai Havertz in a shootout as Ruben Amorim’s side went 5-3 on penalties after holding off a 1-1 draw.
Joshua Zirkzee keeps his cool to send Manchester United into the next round! What a tragedy!
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– BBC Sport (@BBCSport) January 12, 2025
Tamworth vs Tottenham: Spurs survive the scare
Tottenham named a strong side but endured an uncomfortable afternoon at Tamworth’s 4,000-capacity Lamb Ground, only advancing thanks to Nathan Tshikuna’s 101st-minute own goal.
Dejan Kulusevski and Brennan Johnson also scored in extra time as Ange Postecoglou’s side secured a flattering 3-0 victory.
Brennan Johnson enters the scene
Tottenham well and truly broke Tamworth’s hearts in extra time 💔#ITVFootball | #FACup pic.twitter.com/VlwwShIJzG
– ITV Football (@itvfootball) January 12, 2025
Newcastle vs Bromley: magpies made to work
Twelfth in League Two, Bromley got off to a spectacular start in front of more than 52,000 fans when Cameron Congreve won a header and scored from the rebound in the eighth minute.
Newcastle equalized eight minutes later thanks to an excellent strike from Lewis Miley, and William Osula also produced an eye-catching finish in the 61st minute for his first goal for the club, sealing a 3-1 victory after substitute Anthony Gordon’s penalty at halftime.
It’s another beauty for Newcastle!
William Osula opens his account for the Magpies in style 🔥#FACup #BBCFootball pic.twitter.com/8FfhLwBiSC
– Match of the Day (@BBCMOTD) January 12, 2025
Ipswich vs Bristol Rovers: Hosts hammer Gas
After coming out at home to Maidstone United last season, Ipswich were clearly intent on avoiding another shock as Kalvin Phillips’ long-range strike gave the Tractor Boys the lead after 18 minutes.
Jack Clarke doubled their advantage six minutes later and Jack Taylor scored the third and final goal of the match eight minutes from half-time, although the lack of criticism from the Video Assistant Referee until the fifth round was able to save the midfielder from being judged. offside.
Cool As You Like It by Jack Taylor 😮💨@IpswichTown #EmiratesFACup pic.twitter.com/ZDnblCxPp1
– Emirates FA Cup (@EmiratesFACup) January 12, 2025
Crystal Palace vs Stockport: Eze’s goal wins
England striker Eberechi Eze’s fourth-minute goal proved the only goal of the match as Palace made it nine games unbeaten outside the EFL Cup.
Play-off chasing Stockport are now without a win in five matches, although Isaac Olaofe was unlucky to see his second-half shot saved by an inspired save from Matt Turner.
Back in the cup. Back to the match sheet.@EbereEze10 back doing what he does best in the business #EmiratesFACup! 💥@CPFC pic.twitter.com/0YiKafyA0j
– Emirates FA Cup (@EmiratesFACup) January 12, 2025
Southampton vs Swansea: double the double
Kamaldeen Sulemana’s deft first-time lob and Tyler Dibling’s tap-in put Southampton 2-0 up at half-time and on course for their first win in 12 matches.
Tyler Dibling scores his second goal of the match ⚽️
Southampton 3-0 Swansea City
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Dibling took advantage of some uncertain defending to add the final goal of the game after the break for the Premier League’s bottom side, although Joe Allen fired a low shot against a post from the edge of the box for the Swans, who lost their last match. three away.
Hull vs Doncaster: Rovers shock Tigers
Harry Clifton struck the winning penalty as fourth-tier Doncaster won a 5-4 shootout after a 1-1 draw against Championship-challenged Hull.
Ice in the veins 🥶
Harry Clifton keeps his cool to send @drfc_official in the #EmiratesFACup fourth round! 🤩 pic.twitter.com/gDrNjrJvPD
– Emirates FA Cup (@EmiratesFACup) January 12, 2025
Luke Molyneux’s composed finish had put Rovers ahead six minutes after the break, but Gustavo Puerta equalized 10 minutes from time, converting after Mason Burstow’s shot hit a post.
