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Rafael Van der Vaart’s 30-yard strike proved just enough for Tottenham Hotspur to see off a spirited Watford side 1-0 in their FA Cup clash at Vicarage Road and book a place in the fifth round. Headers from Denis Stracqualursi and Marouane Fellaini sent Everton into the fifth round of the FA Cup as they came from behind to beat Fulham 2-1 on Friday night. Friday

Liverpool remain on course for a cup double this season after Dirk Kuyt’s late winner secured a 2-1 victory in their FA Cup fourth round clash with Manchester United at Anfield. Gus Poyet once again ended the FA Cup hopes of Newcastle as Championship side Brighton pulled off a shock 1-0 win. Juan Mata’s penalty secured Chelsea’s place in the fifth round with a 1-0 win against West London rivals Queens Park Rangers at Loftus Road. Saturday

Arsenal came thundering back from two-down at half-time to record a pulsating 3-2 victory over Aston Villa in the fourth round of the FA Cup, with captain Robin van Persie netting a brace. Fraizer Campbell emerged from his latest bout of injury misery to keep Sunderland’s FA Cup dreams alive with a 1-1 draw against Middlesbrough. Sunday

Everton 2 – 1 Fulham
Andy Hunter at Goodison Park


Queens Park Rangers 0 – 1 Chelsea
Jason Burt at Loftus Road
Dominic Fifield at Loftus Road


Liverpool 2 – 1 Manchester United
Kevin McCarra at Anfield
Duncan White at Anfield


Arsenal 3 – 2 Aston Villa
Henry Winter at the Emirates Stadium
Kevin Palmer at the Emirates Stadium
Amy Lawrence at the Emirates Stadium

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Team of the Weekend

Ties will be played on the weekend of February 18-19.

Games to be played weekend of February 18