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The first batch of FA Cup fifth-round ties took place on Tuesday evening, with five Premier League sides in action.<\/strong><\/p>\n Manchester City made light work of Bristol City but we bid farewell to two sides from England’s top flight.<\/p>\n Here’s a round-up of the action.<\/p>\n How may I assist you \ud83e\udd1d<\/p>\n Unselfish play from Mitoma, as Evan Ferguson finishes for @OfficialBHAFC<\/a>#EmiratesFACup<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/N6am2kzjwt<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Emirates FA Cup (@EmiratesFACup) February 28, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n Brighton<\/a> booked their place in the next round with a comfortable 1-0 victory over Stoke.<\/p>\n Two in-form forwards combined for the first-half goal as the unselfish Kaoru Mitoma squared for Evan Ferguson, who could hardly miss when presented with an open net.<\/p>\n The finesse \ud83e\udd0c@TyrhysDolan10<\/a> @Rovers<\/a> #EmiratesFACup<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/F4cvtx8i68<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Emirates FA Cup (@EmiratesFACup) February 28, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n Blackburn provided the first shock of the fifth round as they dispatched of Premier League side Leicester<\/a>.<\/p>\n Tyrhys Dolan and Sammie Szmodics put Blackburn two up and, after Kelechi Iheanacho pulled one back, the visitors even had a third ruled out for offside.<\/p>\n Leicester pushed and pushed for an equaliser, turning the game into one-way traffic for the best part of an hour, but the goal was not forthcoming.<\/p>\n Jo\u00e3o Palhinha. Take a bow.#EmiratesFACup<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/PqxNl9tcX7<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Emirates FA Cup (@EmiratesFACup) February 28, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n Fulham<\/a> dumped Leeds<\/a> out of the cup with a couple of screamers.<\/p>\n The excellent Joao Palhinha powered home a glorious strike from range in the first half, before Manor Solomon’s sensational curler after the break capped off a memorable affair.<\/p>\n Target acquired \ud83c\udfaf@ManCity<\/a> @KevinDeBruyne<\/a>#EmiratesFACup<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/czJqsPKrWP<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Emirates FA Cup (@EmiratesFACup) February 28, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n Some real entertainment to close out the evening as Manchester City<\/a> saw off a spirited Bristol City 3-0.<\/p>\n Phil Foden netted twice and Kevin De Bruyne added an impressive third late on, securing a scoreline which was perhaps a little harsh on the Championship side.<\/p>\n\n
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