Chris Eagles pounced on Gerhard Tremmel’s mistake as Bolton came from behind to beat Swansea and book a place in the FA Cup fifth round. Eagles was the first to react after Tremmel failed to hold on to Martin Petrov’s strike on 56 minutes.
Goals from Cameron Jerome and Robert Huth ensured last season’s FA Cup finalists Stoke City safely negotiated their way into the fifth round. Striker Jerome’s close-range effort in the fifth minute gave the visitors the lead after a nervy start from Derby. The Championship side did enjoy periods of possession but struggled to test Stoke goalkeeper Asmir Begovic.
Mario Balotelli’s injury-time penalty gave Premier League leaders Manchester City a vital victory after Tottenham’s stirring comeback looked set to earn them a point at Etihad Stadium. City set the platform for a win early in the second half with two quick goals from Samir Nasri and Joleon Lescott – but Spurs delivered a devastating response as an opportunist goal from Jermain Defoe and a magnificent strike from Gareth Bale drew them level in a burst of four goals in nine minutes. Balotelli emerged from the bench and into the chaos that seems to be his constant companion – picking up a booking for a foul on Benoit Assou-Ekotto then escaping punishment after appearing to stamp on Scott Parker, an incident which went undetected by referee Howard Webb
Danny Welbeck’s late strike gave Manchester United victory at Arsenal and kept them three points behind Premier League leaders Manchester City. After a quiet opening Ryan Giggs picked out Antonio Valencia to head United in front at the far post
Danny Welbeck’s late strike gave Manchester United victory at Arsenal and kept them three points behind Premier League leaders Manchester City. After a quiet opening Ryan Giggs picked out Antonio Valencia to head United in front at the far post. Arsenal improved after the break and although Robin van Persie missed a clear chance, he made amends by finding the bottom corner from 15 yards out
Everton’s Sylvain Distin is unlikely to shrug off a hamstring problem so Shane Duffy is again ready to step in. Phil Jagielka and Jack Rodwell are both also set to miss out again with injury. Blackburn striker Yakubu is suspended, so Bordeaux loanee Anthony Modeste may make his debut if his international clearance arrives in time