Leicester shocked by Blackburn; Man Metropolis & Fulham advance

The primary batch of FA Cup fifth-round ties befell on Tuesday night, with 5 Premier League sides in motion.

Manchester Metropolis made mild work of Bristol Metropolis however we bid farewell to 2 sides from England’s high flight.

This is a round-up of the motion.

Brighton booked their place within the subsequent spherical with a snug 1-0 victory over Stoke.

Two in-form forwards mixed for the first-half purpose because the unselfish Kaoru Mitoma squared for Evan Ferguson, who might hardly miss when offered with an open web.

Blackburn offered the primary shock of the fifth spherical as they dispatched of Premier League facet Leicester.

Tyrhys Dolan and Sammie Szmodics put Blackburn two up and, after Kelechi Iheanacho pulled one again, the guests even had a 3rd dominated out for offside.

Leicester pushed and pushed for an equaliser, turning the sport into one-way visitors for the most effective a part of an hour, however the purpose was not forthcoming.

Fulham dumped Leeds out of the cup with a few screamers.

The superb Joao Palhinha powered dwelling a wonderful strike from vary within the first half, earlier than Manor Solomon’s sensational roller after the break capped off a memorable affair.

Some actual leisure to shut out the night as Manchester Metropolis noticed off a spirited Bristol Metropolis 3-0.

Phil Foden netted twice and Kevin De Bruyne added a formidable third late on, securing a scoreline which was maybe a little bit harsh on the Championship facet.