Crystal Palace FC suffered the biggest shock in FA Cup history, as the holders suffered a humiliating 2-1 defeat to sixth-tier Macclesfield FC, while Chelsea FC manager Liam Rosenior started his reign with a 5-1 rout of Charlton Athletic FC on Saturday.
Antoine Semenyo began his Manchester City FC career by scoring in a 10-1 rout of Exeter City FC, but Tottenham Hotspur FC boss Thomas Frank’s future was plunged into doubt after a 2-1 loss to Aston Villa FC.
In their previous FA Cup outing at Wembley in May last year, Palace made history by beating Manchester City to win the club’s first ever major trophy.
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This time Palace entered the record books for the wrong reasons, as captain Paul Dawson and Isaac Buckley-Ricketts scored either side of half-time at Moss Rose for the side managed by John Rooney, the younger brother of former England captain Wayne Rooney.
The 117 places separating Premier League outfit Palace from Macclesfield of the National League North is the most overcome by an underdog in FA Cup history.
“I can’t believe it, we never thought we would be in this position,” said Rooney. “I didn’t think it was possible, but there is that little bit of hope that anything can happen on the day.”
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Palace boss Oliver Glasner was furious at what he described as a lack of “pride” and “slapstick” defending by the Eagles, who are now winless in nine games.
“I have no explanation for what I have seen today,” said the Austrian, who has been linked with the vacant managerial role at Manchester United FC.
At The Valley, in Charlton, England, Rosenior made the perfect start, as Jorrel Hato bagged his first goal for Chelsea late in the first half and Tosin Adarabioyo doubled the visitors’ lead soon after the interval.
Although Miles Leaburn got one back, Marc Guiu, Pedro Neto and Enzo Fernandez scored to ensure Rosenior coasted to a debut victory against a Charlton team sitting 19th in the Championship.
Hired from Strasbourg to replace Enzo Maresca after the Italian parted company with the Blues last week, Rosenior fulfilled his wish to “hit the ground running” by ending their five-match winless run.
“The quality of my players was outstanding,” Rosenior said. “The lads have been really receptive to us and I thank them for that. If we keep working in this way I’m excited for the future.”
Tottenham have won just three times in their last 14 games as their wait to lift the FA Cup for the first time since 1991 goes on.
Villa struck twice in a dominant first half through Emi Buendia and Morgan Rogers.
Wilson Odobert pulled a goal back early in the second half, but the Spurs could not find an equalizer to force extra-time, and Frank was roundly booed at the full-time whistle.
“We are all hurt. There is nothing we want to do more than to get through to the next round no matter who we face. We play at home, we had a good opportunity and unfortunately we couldn’t go through,” Frank said.
Just a day after securing his POUND 65 million (US$87 million) move from Bournemouth, Semenyo was among the scorers as City crushed League One Exeter at the Etihad.
Erling Haaland started, but was remarkably not among the goals and was withdrawn at half-time.
Rico Lewis scored twice, while Max Alleyne, Rodri, Rico Lewis, Tijjani Reijnders, Nico O’Riley and Ryan McAidoo were also on target for City and Exeter netted two own goals.
Newcastle United FC beat AFC Bournemouth on penalties after a thrilling 3-3 draw.
Newcastle scored a 95th minute equalizer through Anthony Gordon’s penalty to make it 2-2 at St. James Park after 90 minutes.
Both sides scored in extra-time, as this time Bournemouth struck in stoppage time through Marcus Tavernier to force penalties.
Aaron Ramsdale saved three spot-kicks as the Magpies prevailed 7-6 in a marathon shootout.
Sunderland AFC also needed penalties to beat Everton FC after a 1-1 draw.
Robin Roefs saved all three of the Toffees spot-kicks in the shootout to send the Black Cats into round four.
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