During the FA Cup fourth round matches held over the weekend, several top teams from England moved on with convincing victories. Arsenal, the current leader of the Premier League, delivered a strong performance at home against Wigan Athletic, a club from the third tier of English football, winning 4-0. Chelsea mirrored this success with a 4-0 win over Hull City, a team from the Championship, showcasing the dominance of the top clubs in these encounters.

Manchester City, another Premier League powerhouse, won their match against Salford City, a fourth-tier team, with a score of 2-0. Liverpool continued their strong run too, defeating Brighton & Hove Albion, another second-tier side, with a score of 3-0. However, the competition proved challenging for Aston Villa; the club, which is among the league leaders, suffered an unexpected loss against Newcastle United, finishing the match at 1-3 and ending their hopes for progression in this prestigious cup tournament.

The FA Cup has a history of surprises, including Crystal Palace's previous year's triumph over Manchester City in the final; however, this year, Crystal Palace was eliminated unexpectedly in the third round by a team from the sixth tier, highlighting the unpredictable nature of knockout competitions. Overall, the results reaffirmed the strength of the top teams in English football, while also demonstrating that upsets can occur, keeping the tournament intriguing for fans and players alike.