Sunderland 2-0 Arsenal
Chelsea 1-1 Birmingham
Everton 2-0 Blackpool
Norwich 1-2 Leicester
Millwall 0-2 Bolton
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The match came only three days after the Gunners' crushing 4-0 Champions League defeat against AC Milan and a week after their last-gasp Premier League win at the Stadium of Light.
Sunderland took the lead, just as they did last week, as Kieran Richardson volleyed in five minutes before half-time, but this time there was no way back for Arsene Wenger's side and the result was sealed by an Alex Oxlade Chamberlain own goal in the 78th minute.
Daniel Sturridge ensured Chelsea remain in the FA Cup, as Birmingham held Andre Villas-Boas' side to a 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea made the worst possible start to their fifth round tie when David Murphy capitalised on some poor defending to lash the ball home from close range.
Tensions were high around Stamford Bridge, with the away fans basking in their moment, aiming chants of "you're getting sacked in the morning" at Chelsea boss Andre Villas-Boas.
The introduction of Didier Drogba for Fernando Torres seemed to ignite the hosts at the break, and Sturridge equalised in the second half to the relief of the home faithful.
The Premier League side dominated possession as they searched for a winner, but they couldn't find another goal and Birmingham earned a replay at St Andrew's.
David Nugent slotted home a second-half winner to take Leicester City into the FA Cup quarter-finals at the expense of Premier League Norwich at Carrow Road.
Leicester took a fifth-minute lead through Sean St Ledger but Norwich were back on level terms by the 23rd minute when Wes Hoolahan slotted in the rebound after visiting goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel had saved his penalty.
It would be npower Championship side Leicester celebrating at the end though as Nugent struck in the 71st minute to put his side through.
Two goals in the opening six minutes proved enough for Everton to get past Blackpool at Goodison Park and book their place in the FA Cup quarter-finals.
Royston Drenthe broke the deadlock in the opening minute after being teed up by Marouane Fellaini and Denis Stracqualursi struck to double the lead five minutes later.
The Toffees had plenty of chances to extend their advantage but were unable to do so and survived several scares, with Blackpool twice hitting the woodwork in the second half before Kevin Phillips skied a penalty at the end.
Bolton appeared to enjoy the distraction of an FA Cup fifth-round clash with Millwall as they recorded a 2-0 victory at the New Den with Arsenal loanee Ryo Miyaichi starring for the visitors.
The Japanese teenager opened the scoring early on before a long-range effort from David Ngog in the second half wrapped up a simple win for Owen Coyle's side.
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