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FA Cup schedule, results, draw date: Chelsea avoid upset while ... (CBSSports.com)

Both Chelsea and Liverpool survived scares in ties they would have expected to win while Southampton won a hard fought all Premier League clash with West Ham.

"I've been here such a short period of time that we are still a work in progress," said Frank Lampard. "It is another opportunity for us to keep improving. The Blues, Manchester City and Liverpool (comfortable victors over Norwich) are the clear favorites to lift the FA Cup in May, but could Southampton be the dark horse to win it all? They overcame West Ham in a battle of the Premier League's top half, Romain Perraud opening the scoring with a stunning strike against the run of play. Thomas Tuchel's side were far from convincing but got the job done in the second half as Timo Werner and Romelu Lukaku found the net. Fourteen years later, he came off the bench to send a packed Riverside into ecstasy and Middlesbrough into the FA Cup quarterfinals. On Tuesday, Championship side Middlesbrough established themselves as the stars of the show thus far.

Chelsea survive Luton scare to progress (The FA)

Chelsea came from behind twice to beat Luton Town while Liverpool beat Norwich and Southampton saw off West Ham to reach the Emirates FA Cup Quarter-Finals.

But the Reds finally took the lead in the 27th minute after Konstantinos Tsimikas' low ball found Divock Origi, who flicked the ball to Takumi Minamino for him to smash the ball home. Competing in the fifth round for just the second time under the German, the hosts struggled to breakdown Norwich in the opening 25 minutes as the two sides cancelled each other out. Elsewhere, Liverpool overcame a late second-half fightback from Norwich to join Southampton and Chelsea in the Emirates FA Cup quarter-finals with a 2-1 victory. Neither Steer or Lukaku managed to get to the ball, with the chance coming to nothing, but it proved to be the end of the Luton shot-stopper’s night as he injured his ankle in the process. It was the first time the Hatters had reached this stage since 2013 when they became the first non-league side in the Premier League era to beat a top-flight club in the competition. Chelsea denied Luton Town a fairytale upset at Kenilworth Road, coming from behind twice to defeat the Championship side 2-1 in the Emirates FA Cup fifth round.

Liverpool 2-1 Norwich - FA Cup result: Takumi Minamino double ... (Daily Mail)

DOMINIC KING AT ANFIELD: Jurgen Klopp won't entertain the idea of pursuing a quadruple and making history but that message hasn't reached Liverpool's ...

A corner is swung towards the near post by Luke Berry and there to glance a header across goal is Reece Burke to give the hosts a shock lead inside two minutes. A touch of the old 'Tottenhams' about Chelsea at the start of this second half in reference to last night. A bit confused about the whole Chelsea ownership and the puzzle behind it? And what happens if the trustees REJECT offer of 'stewardship'? He is departing on a stretcher to applause from the home fans. Unfortunately his evening is done, and his punch to the playing surface is either through frustration or pain - maybe both. One falls for Saul Niguez at the back post following a cross but he can only nod wide. But what left you thinking that it might – just might – be possible to go to a place no other side has done is the professionalism and application they are taking into each contest. He must be 30 yards out before unleashing a wonderful strike across goal into the top corner. Ibrahima Diallo uses his arm to fend off Tomas Soucek on the ball but in doing so collects the midfielder full in the face above his eye, to the point the area is now pouring with blood. The Reds look like they just about have the nerve to see this out. Leading by one would have been suffice but the advantage was doubled in the 39th minute.

Liverpool forward lashes volley home as Reds progress in FA Cup (1 News)

Chelsea, facing a crisis off the field, also won through to the quarter-finals, but not before surviving a scare against a lower-league opponent.

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Liverpool vs Norwich live score updates: FA Cup latest as Minamino ... (The Athletic)

Liverpool have progressed through to the FA Cup quarter-finals after beating Norwich City 2-1 at Anfield. A first-half brace by Takumi Minamino was enough ...

Specialist.— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) March 2, 2022 The hosts are linking up really well now since they have taken the lead. Liverpool have taken control thanks to two great goals by Minamino. They look comfortable and have dominated the first half. Dean Smith will be keen to see some improvement if they want to have a go at progressing. Lukas Rupp gives Norwich a glimmer of hope! Minamino's brace in the first half was enough to put them through despite a late goal from Lukas Rupp increasing the nerves inside Anfield.

Liverpool injury news: Latest updates ahead of FA Cup and West Ham match (Sporting News)

Liverpool face two more games this week, one in the FA Cup against Norwich before welcoming high-flying West Ham to Anfield on Saturday for a Premier League match. branding logo. 0:00 / 0:00. The Reds are fresh off the back of a Carabao Cup final win ...