At Old Trafford, three days after winning the League Cup. Manchester United trailed until Said Benrahma scored in the 54th minute.
However, West Ham’s Nayef Aguerd scored an own goal and Alejandro Garnacho and Fred scored late to advance the hosts to the round of eight.
Manchester United came back to defeat West Ham United 3-1 and advance to the FA Cup quarterfinals.
While Premier League teams Southampton and Tottenham Hotspur were knocked out by surprise on Wednesday.
At Old Trafford, three days after winning the League Cup. Manchester United trailed until Said Benrahma scored in the 54th minute.
However, West Ham’s Nayef Aguerd scored an own goal and Alejandro Garnacho and Fred scored late to advance the hosts to the round of eight.
Erik Ten Hag, manager of Manchester, was pleased with his players. The Dutchman stated to ITV, “The resilience of this team and the belief they’re going to win it was magnificent.”
Sloppy defending allowed West Ham to score first. As they have only won once in their last 22 visits to Old Trafford.
Tomas Soucek kept the ball in play on the left touchline. Benrahma shot past David De Gea into the top corner after Manchester United players asked for a throw-in.
When Bruno Fernandes gave Casemiro a pinpoint free kick. United thought they had equalized, but his header was disallowed for offside.
Until Argentine forward Garnacho controlled the ball inside West Ham’s penalty area and shot past keeper Alphonse Areola. The game appeared to be headed for extra time.
The Brazilian Fred added a third, and the 12-time FA Cup champions advanced to a home match against Fulham in the sixth round.
Ten Hag stated, “You saw the belief, there was composure. There was never a moment of panic,” and “I had a strong feeling that we still could win the game.”
Iliman Ndiaye stunned Sheffield United with a goal 11 minutes from time, handing Tottenham a 1-0 defeat in the Championship.
The BBC quoted Sheffield United manager Paul Heckingbottom as saying. “The performance from all the players was first class, and the experienced boys at the back were also class.”
With two penalties from Gavan Holohan, Grimsby Town is 16th in League Two. Defeated Southampton 2-1 on their own turf to advance to the FA Cup quarterfinals for the first time in 84 years.
After the break, Grimsby led 2-0, but Duje Caleta-Car’s goal for Southampton ensured a tense finish.
“I’m just happy for the players.
We maintained control. Consider the implications for the support. We showed up hoping for the best, and it’s incredible that we made it to the quarterfinals.
“It is just an amazing day,” manager Paul Hurst of Grimsby told ITV. Since the division’s inception in 1958-59. Grimsby is the sixth team from the fourth tier or lower to reach the last eight of the FA Cup.
In the other match, championship leaders Burnley defeated Fleetwood Town 1-0 to advance to the quarterfinals and face champion Manchester City.