FA Cup fourth round & highlights

1. Arsenal survive late scare to advance
2. Villa beat Bournemouth 2-1 to progress
3. West Ham win 1-0 at Bristol City
4. Watch goals via highlights tab
5. Fifth-round draw on Monday at 19:00 GMT

That's a wrap for another day of chaos and thrills in the FA Cup. Thanks once more for all of your company this weekend, we'll see you all tomorrow from Spotland.

Manager reaction

Brighton manager Chris Hughton, speaking to BBC Sport: "We gave ourselves a mountain to climb and then all you can ask for is a reaction. You can't afford to start like that against the quality Arsenal have but we showed great spirit and a decision went against us that on another day could have got us the result we wanted."

On penalty appeals after the ball hit Calum Chambers' hand in the box: "My first impression was that it was very close, and generally that doesn't go your way but the arm was outstretched and on a lot of occasions recently referees have given penalties.

"This is a very ambitious club, at the moment we are in a position in the league where we don't want to be and we have a lot of work to do to. This division is full of clubs that have been Premier League clubs and then found it difficult. Our priority at the moment is to get that stability that we need."

Manager reaction

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger, speaking to BBC Sport: "It was hard work. A typical cup tie where the other team never gives up. We had to fight until the end but overall we were always leading and missed a few chances as well.

"I believe that is where we won the game [at the start]. The results from yesterday maybe got us on our toes and we got off to a quick pace, and I think that surprised Brighton.

"The players who were injured have worked very hard to come back and I think they did well. It is too early to say if we can win the FA Cup, there is such a long way to go."

On the imminent arrival of Gabriel Paulista from Valencia: "He is a defender, can play on the flanks as well, tall, pacy and strong in the challenges. He has a good chance to adapt to English football. I see in him good potential and he can be a good addition to the squad. It could be done before the draw tomorrow."

Player reaction

Arsenal forward Theo Walcott, speaking to BBC Sport: "As defending champions it is our cup at the moment. All those teams going out means it is a massive opportunity.

"We believe with the team we have and the players coming back from fitness we can beat anyone."

Manager reaction

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Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger, speaking to beIN Sport: "We started very strongly and played at a good pace with quick combinations and won the ball back quickly. Overall that helped us to win the game. We were still in control at 3-1, but at 3-2 of course then they had more belief. It shows you how difficult it is psychologically in the cups. You think you have done enough to win but no, because the other team does not give up, which is what happened today.

"We had many players who had came back and maybe we dropped a bit physically. They gave it a go like a typical Championship team can do, that is why so many Premier League teams were surprised yesterday. We had to fight until the end as well.

"[The results yesterday were] a huge surprise. You check twice to see if it is true or not because you don't believe it but that is the cup and why people love football, it is only in our sport that lower division teams can beat those of the higher divisions."

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Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says the deal to sign Villarreal defender Gabriel Paulista is close and should go through early next week.

Full reaction to come.

Player reaction

Arsenal forward Theo Walcott, speaking to Bein Sport: "That is what the FA Cup is about. We did well in patches, it was a typical FA Cup tie - we have a go, they have a go basically.

"We are getting players back to fitness and it is a competition for places now. It is nice to go through because it was very tough today.

"It has been a while since I last scored. It has been a whole year, people will expect me to score every game now but it is not going to happen overnight. It is about building up fitness."

On the move

Everton striker Samuel Eto'o's transfer to Sampdoria has moved a step closer after he completed a medical with the Italian club.

Eto'o has had spells at Real Madrid, Mallorca, Barcelona, Inter Milan, Anzhi Makhachkala, Chelsea and Everton

The 33-year-old posted a picture on Twitter and added: "Successful medical. Ready for a new challenge!!!"

Check out all of January's transfers here.

So 10 Premier League sides, six from the Championship, four in League One and Cambridge United of League Two are in the hat for round five. A fine spread.

Who are your favourites at this stage? The final tie of round four comes tomorrow night when Rochdale host Stoke.

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Peter Collins: About time one of the supposed 'big' teams made it into the fifth round! Very poor show from the established elite.

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In the hat

FA Cup draw numbers part two

9. Reading

10. Liverpool or Bolton

11. Leicester City

12. Arsenal

13. Rochdale or Stoke City

14. Sunderland or Fulham

15. West Ham

16. Middlesbrough

In the hat

FA Cup draw numbers part one

1. Crystal Palace

2. Cambridge United or Manchester United

3. Blackburn Rovers

4. Bradford City

5. Derby County

6. Preston North End or Sheffield United

7. West Bromwich Albion

8. Aston Villa

In the hat

League One side Bradford will find out their reward for knocking Chelsea out of the FA Cup when the draw for the fifth round is made on Monday.

Middlesbrough are also in the hat after the Championship side beat Premier League champions Manchester City.

League Two's Cambridge United held Manchester United 0-0 and are the lowest ranked of the 16 teams left.

The draw will be made on the The One Show, which starts at 19:00 GMT on BBC One, and Gary Lineker will be a guest.

Former Tottenham manager David Pleat

BBC Radio 5 live at Amex Stadium

"Arsenal dominated the first period with their midfield buzzing all over Brighton and Theo Walcott also started brilliantly. But after one or two little changes from Brighton at half-time and a few words from their manager, they turned in a spirited comeback and Arsene Wenger's heart will certainly have been beating faster than it was after 25 minutes."

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Vince, London: Arsenal getting two comfortable away wins back-to-back? Get real. We Gooners need a good dose of panic in the last few minutes, it's only natural.

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As David Pleat rightly says, the Amex crowd, a record crowd, are giving the players a huge ovation. The first-half was tepid from the hosts but their fans will leave happy after that fine second-half showing

Former Tottenham manager David Pleat

BBC Radio 5 live at Amex Stadium

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"Chris Hughton will be really pleased with the way his Brighton team pulled themselves back together in the second half after going 2-0 down so early on. The home supporters will not be disappointed with the effort their team has shown. They played with great spirit and have given a really good team a tough time."

FULL-TIME

All over! A great second half from Brighton, they pushed Arsenal all the way but it is the Gunners who are into round five.

CLOSE!

Chance! Tomas Rosicky - excellent again - picks out Aaron Ramsey at the far post but he fluffs his volley.

YELLOW CARD

The attendance is a record of 30,278. Lewis Dunk is booked for handball as Tomas Rosicky tries to slalom through and this is top class game management from the Gunners. Brighton have hardly had the ball for three or four minutes.

GREAT SAVE!

Chuba Akpom on a two-on-one - he has to square it! Alexis Sanchez is in but he hesitates and is fouled instead. Wasteful from the young man. The wrong decision. But at least it uses up time.

Sanchez thinks about playing the free-kick into the corner but shoots instead, and it's a good save from David Stockdale!

Arsenal finally get hold of the ball and keep it, eating up 30 seconds of precious time. Can the Seagulls do it?

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Belete Eshetea: My heart rate already increased. The magic of the FA Cup!

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One for all and all for one at the back for Arsenal now. Get it clear is the name of the day.

This game was a non-event in the first half, but credit to Brighton for this second-half showing. Arsenal are hanging on in the final minutes, which never looked likely.

Three minutes left...

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Former Tottenham manager David Pleat

BBC Radio 5 live at Amex Stadium

"Calum Chambers' hand was out and the ball certainly hit it. I think Michael Oliver doesn't give it because Chambers is so close to the ball, but I would have given it. Will Brighton get one last opportunity? They should do - there is enough time."

PENALTY APPEAL

Aaron Ramsey signals to the bench that he is injured and can't continue, but Arsenal have used all of their subs. Go and hide on the wing.

Is that a penalty?!Oooh a big call for handball against Calum Chambers but referee Michael Oliver says no. Chambers' hands were low, that would have been harsh but there are plenty like that given...

HITS THE WOODWORK

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Free-kick for the Gunners then, Alexis Sanchez to take - onto the bar! Flicked off the wall on the way, corner.

No rush from the Gunners. Brighton can't score while the ball is down there.

Into the last 10 minutes. Alexis Sanchez is a one-man counter-attack, and he wins a free-kick from a crunching tackle from Gordon Greer. Aaron Ramsey is also limping.

GREAT SAVE!

This is comfortably Brighton's best spell. They commit men forwards but are caught on the break and Alexis Sanchez is away! He sprints down the right before finding Chuba Akpom on the left of the box. The angle is against him but the youngster hits a decent effort, and that's well saved by David Stockdale.

Compelling viewing now as Brighton take more and more risks.

Former Tottenham manager David Pleat

BBC Radio 5 live at Amex Stadium

"Brighton are really pushing now. They have good width and are taking risks to get forward - they have to. Francis Coquelin will play in the central midfield with Mathieu Flamini. For the first time in the game Arsenal go cautious."

SUBSTITUTION

Two shots on target for Brighton, two goals. One more is needed.

As I expected, Mesut Ozil comes off and Francis Coquelin is on to see this one out. Outstanding last week.

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Luke: Game on, the upset is back on!

Ian Pope: Fingers crossed Arsenal don't 'do a Chelsea'...

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Alexis Sanchez picks the ball up on halfway and is fouled I think four times in the same move. Brighton swarm on him, three blue and white shirts bring him to the deck. No bookings though.

Can the Seagulls mount one more attack? There is still plenty of time.

Former Tottenham manager David Pleat

BBC Radio 5 live at Amex Stadium

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"A very clever goal from Brighton. I don't think it's complacent from Arsenal - it is a fine pass through and Sam Baldock just steals into the space behind the Arsenal centre-backs. Baldock is sharp and alert. Wojciech Szczesny still hasn't made a save!"

GOAL

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We do have a cup tie back on our hands! Brighton have hardly had an attack all game but are somehow right back in it with a second goal! All credit to Sam Baldock too, it's a great finish from the centre-forward. He's fed on scraps all day but gets one slick pass through the middle and chips confidently over the head of Wojciech Szczesny.

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Eddie: Why is Alexis Sanchez coming on now? Wrap him up in cotton wool, Wenger. The lad needs a breather!

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Mesut Ozil looks very tired now as he makes his way back from injury. He just took a touch that you or I could pull off in 5-a-side. Completely missed the ball.

I'd expect another sub shortly.

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Arsenal had 61% of possession in the first half, and have had 62% since the interval .Remarkable consistency. Can Brighton find a second goal from somewhere?Substitute Solly March leads a counter-attack but runs into a yellow and blue cul-de-sac and loses it.

SUBSTITUTION

Double change for Arsenal. Olivier Giroud comes off and is replaced by Chuba Akpom, while Theo Walcott is replaced by Alexis Sanchez.

But there is a save! Theo Walcott hits one hard and true from 22 yards out, David Stockdale watches it all the way and beats it out. A fourth Arsenal goal would well and truly kill this one off.

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We may as well play fly keepers here. The first four shots on target have resulted in a goal. Remarkable.

Rich applause as Chris O'Grady spins his man on the edge of the box and fires the shot well wide. Good effort, but maybe not the best option.

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Louis Baker-Stroud: Hard to believe Tomas Rosicky is 34 years old. Superb energy and what a strike!

Andrew Soar: Tommy R has deserved that. Best player on the park.

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SUBSTITUTION

Brighton make a change as Solly March comes on. The Championship side have half an hour left still.

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Is Tomas Rosicky due a new contract? That was a belting piece of play from the former Borussia Dortmund schemer. And it may well have taken the jam out of Brighton's doughnut, just as they were building up some pressure.

Manager reaction

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Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe: "I don't enjoy losing. The experience of the day was a special one and I thought we did ourselves proud. It was an entertaining and tight game.

"It was a fantastic goal by Carles Gil. That is the quality of the Premier League, they had two moments of the highest class, otherwise our keeper had nothing to do.

"We had a good first-half performance, we maybe did not reach those heights in the second half but we will certainly grow from this experience."

On making eight changes: "I said in preparation for the game that the difference in quality in our squad is very, very thin. We were hampered by injuries but I have no qualms playing those I did today.

"The game gives the players that taste of playing a side in the Premier League. For the development individually of the players, this will do them the world of good. It is back to day job, we have Watford next week and some big games coming up."

Former Tottenham manager David Pleat

BBC Radio 5 live at Amex Stadium

"Tomas Rosicky's volley flew past David Stockdale in the Brighton goal. He takes the applause of the Arsenal fans behind the goal. And what a beautiful ball in from Olivier Giroud - it was put on a plate for Rosicky and he hit it low and hard, with his eye on the ball."

GOAL

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hat is top, top quality! Tomas Rosicky with a special bit of play. He gets the ball on the edge of the box, does the back four with a 'look-the-other-way' pass as he looks right and plays it left. Olivier Giroud chips it back to the Czech in the D and he cracks a perfect volley right through David Stockdale and into the net.

Alexis Sanchez is warming up. Bad news for the Seagulls...

Manager reaction

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Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert: "We needed to try to get through. After seeing yesterday's results, we had nothing to gain. All credit to the team. I thought we deserved the win.

"Carles Gil is lighting the place up and it was a world class goal. Being a foreign player you can take time to adapt or hit the ground running and he has done the latter. He does the same in training. In training you can't get the ball from him as he has a low centre of gravity. I'm delighted to get through. It is a big win.

"The supporters went through a hard time just like the players. The win today will certainly help us.

"We took a lot of knocks but all credit to the lads, they never let their heads go down, even in training."

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Bob: Once again Arsenal are turning a stroll in the park into a nightmare! Another one bites the dust?

Christopher York: Go on Brighton... I double dare you.

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PENALTY APPEAL

Arsenal go back on the attack, Olivier Giroud almost gets on the end of a flick-on and he wants a penalty for handball. Nothing given.

And Brighton at the other end also want a penalty! Inigo Calderon breaks in to the area and goes down wit the ball between his feet. He tripped over his own feet.

Brighton are buzzing now. They win a free-kick in a dangerous spot but Arsenal defend that one well. All hands on deck!

Former Tottenham manager David Pleat

BBC Radio 5 live at Amex Stadium

"Nacho Monreal did not clear the ball away properly and when it broke to Chris O'Grady he turned, shot low, and the goalkeeper had no chance. Calum Chambers really should have done better with his challenge though. Can Brighton come alive now?"

GOAL

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That is what the tie needed! The hosts are right back in it and it's a soft goal too. Tomas Rosicky's clearance goes high, not far, it is headed back into the box and Chris O'Grady is able to hold off the challenge of Mathieu Flamini and hammer in a shot right into the bottom corner. Well taken.

A brilliant move from Arsenal. Mesut Ozil with the silky first-time lay off, Olivier Giroud lifts it into the run of Theo Walcott and it was crying out for the volley, but he tries to bring it down and the chance has gone...

Quite right Tom. Let's believe that the fightback is on. However it's Arsenal who come out flying, Aaron Ramsey has a chance to pull the trigger but he lays it off inside instead...

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Tom Leston: Arsenal shouldn't take the lead for granted considering what happened to Chelsea yesterday.

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KICK-OFF

Brighton get us under way.

The players are back out at the Amex, Chris Hughton clutching some notes as he strides purposefully toward the dugout. Can Brighton start at full throttle?

There is a subdued feel to life at the Amex after that first half. Arsenal have put in a Floyd Mayweather display so far. Brighton haven't been able to land one punch. Completely outboxed.

Former England manager Graham Taylor

BBC Radio 5 live Sports Extra at Villa Park

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"When you see that finish by Ashley Westwood (16:52) at the end you can see why Aston Villa haven't scored many goals this season. They just about deserved the win though. The most important thing for Villa was to get through. They are not doing very well in the Premier League, and to have been knocked out by a Championship team would have been even worse."

Much relief for Aston Villa and their fans, Paul Lambert looks happy too. Can they build on this now? A new signing with a wonder goal, Fabian Delph signing a new deal, things on the up?

FULL-TIME

Villa into round five. A very good result for Paul Lambert and co.

GREAT SAVE!

The Cherries pile men forwards and are almost caught out - Villa break, Ashley Westwood is in oceans and runs through. He goes for the low shot but what a save by Lee Camp. Superb.

GOAL

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Hello! Maybe we spoke too soon. Great move from Bournemouth as they play Adam Smith into the area, he looks up and picks out Callum Wilson running to the near post and he provides a classy finish, outside of the foot and into the corner.

Game on?

Aston Villa aren't used to winning and Bournemouth aren't used to losing. So maybe this is an upset after all.

Bournemouth had their early chances but have offered little since Carles Gil's wonder goal.

Former Tottenham manager David Pleat

BBC Radio 5 live at Amex Stadium

"Over the last 10 minutes before half-time Brighton probably had as good a share of the play as Arsenal for the first time in the game. But Arsene Wenger's selection has been composed, collected and have shown the authority you expect of Premier League players. Brighton must have a more direct approach and more aggression with the ball if they are to get back."

HALF-TIME

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Too easy for Arsenal. Two good goals, but Brighton have been virtual spectators.

Former England manager Graham Taylor

BBC Radio 5 live Sports Extra at Villa Park

"Carles Gil, well the goal is there to see, he loves to be in possession of the ball and loves to take people on. He will be a threat for Villa, there is no doubt about that. I have been impressed by him."

SUBSTITUTION

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A standing ovation for Carles Gil as he comes off at Villa Park. What a goal he scored, a game changer, a mood changer, a season changer?

Steady on. He is replaced by Ashley Westwood as we enter the closing stages.

Mesut Ozil weaves out to the right, beats a man easily and then tees up Aaron Ramsey 25 yards out. Have a dig? Why not. He drills it in at real pace and it slams into the face of Brighton defender Lewis Dunk. Stinger.

Chance! Bournemouth break and get top scorer Callum Wilson in behind, he's clean through but he takes too long and Kieran Richardson puts in the hard yards to cut it out. That was the chance to make the last few minutes interesting.

PENALTY APPEAL

Theo Walcott drifts out to the left and has a penalty shout waved away as his touch inside hits the arm of Bruno, the Brighton defender had no chance of getting out of the way of that.

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John Wilde: Two goals for the Villa - I'm in dreamland!

Andrew Worby: I can't be comfortable with this, not after what happened to Chelsea yesterday.

Luke: Arsenal did not get the memo it seems.

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Both games are rather flat at the minute. We need one of the losing sides to inject some oomph into it.

Former Tottenham manager David Pleat

BBC Radio 5 live at Amex Stadium

"Oliver Giroud is playing very industriously, dropping off and linking the midfield - it's a very effective front-man's game from the Frenchman so far. The Brighton crowd are appealing for Brighton to break forward quicker when they win the ball - we saw them do that when Sam Baldock had his shot (16:26) but all the pressure and speed is with Arsenal. It's difficult to see where Brighton's penetration is going to come from."

Jake Forster-Caskey hammers a drive well over the bar as Brighton try to make a game of it. They have been very disappointing so far.

Phil McNulty

BBC Sport chief football writer

"Aston Villa's fans are now feeling and sounding a lot more relaxed. This has been a much-improved second half display and their supporters are singing about Wembley. Getting carried away - but why shouldn't they after the misery they have endured this season?"

Two goals in seven games before today - two in one half for Aston Villa. Bournemouth can say that they can concentrate on the Premier League but what could have been had they named a full-strength side?

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Jarvis Whiteley: Theo and Ozil! I said 5-0 this morning as a joke but... could it happen?

Samuel Harper: The invisible man appears!

Ryan Mould: Brighton just don't seem to be able to cope with Arsenal in this mood (and now I have said that here comes another Bradford).

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Former England manager Graham Taylor

BBC Radio 5 live Sports Extra at Villa Park

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"That is an absolutely first class goal from Aston Villa. Not just Andreas Weimann's finish but the pace of the build-up, the way they opened up the defence, it was a really good team goal."

GOAL

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That could be that. And it's another excellent goal, you have to say. Leandro Bacuna picks out the overlap from Alan Hutton on the right, he looks up and clips it across and there's Andreas Weimann, on the spot, to steer home left-footed.

Here's a word you don't use often about Villa - clinical.

Sam Baldock heads over from 16 yards as Brighton do get forwards. They've barely laid a finger on the Arsenal so far. Can they get amongst the Premier League side and try and spark this tie into life?

Former Tottenham manager David Pleat

BBC Radio 5 live at Amex Stadium

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"That is a massive blow for Brighton. Arsenal were just waiting for that moment when they could dissect two defenders. Tomas Rosicky with the pass, Mesut Ozil provides the finish, and the bottom line is that Arsenal are buzzing, while Brighton are finding it hard to compete."

GOAL

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Get the beers in in Buffalo, it's 2-0. It's too easy again as Tomas Rosicky is allowed time and space to pick a pass 30 yards out, he finds Mesut Ozil inside the box and the German World Cup-winner slides it into the corner with his trusty left peg.

Brighton are making this so easy for the holders.

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WATCH THE GOALS

Well, two.

Theo Walcott's crisp finish and Carles Gil's wondrous striker are both available for you to watch now. Click on highlights at the top or see all of the goals from the weekend here.

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Bournemouth bring on top scorer Callum Wilson as we enter the final half hour or so. Can he make the difference?

Phil McNulty

BBC Sport chief football writer

"I mentioned before how Villa's fans were placing their faith in Carles Gil and he certainly delivered for them there. He has been their best hope all afternoon and that goal demonstrated superb technique."

Still so easy for Arsenal. Lewis Dunk does at least put a tackle in, powerful and fair, and that gets the crowd up. If Brighton don't get into the faces of the Gunners it will turn into a Sunday stroll on the south coast.

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Seany Ekon: Buzzing to see Mesut Ozil and Theo Walcott today. Aaron Ramsey must put in a defensive shift and not worry about scoring. Then we will perform.

Moses Ayeni: Theoooooooooo!! Welcome back!

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Arsenal have had 67% of the play thus far and look very comfortable. Perhaps Brighton are showing them too much respect, not much in the way of challenges or physical pressure so far.

That is only Aston Villa's second goal in seven games. And it was quite superb too.

Villa popping it about with a degree of confidence now, can Bournemouth come back from that setback?

Former England manager Graham Taylor

BBC Radio 5 live at Villa Park

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"What a great goal. We know Carles Gil has ability because in the first 45 minutes he looked excellent. He got the ball onto that left foot and bent it in past the goalkeeper into the far corner - an absolutely first-rate goal."

GOAL

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Wowsers! Pick that one out! Maybe Carles Gil is the saviour after all, as his first goal in English football has the fans inside Villa Park off their seats!

He picks it up on the counter, wide on the right, cuts inside the full-back and then shoots, lofting a curling effort right into the top corner from at least 25 yards. He took it so early, it was inspired stuff.

Paul Lambert blows out his cheeks. What a relief, what a goal, what a signing?

It is a yellow onslaught. Arsenal so on top here, it can only be a matter of time before they grab a second. How ruthless are the Gunners feeling?

Manager reaction

West Ham manager Sam Allardyce, speaking to BBC Sport: "I knew it was going to be a tough game and it was exactly that. Bristol City showed why they are where they are in the league with their form today. We found it difficult to get our passing routine going but when the one chance popped up it was all we needed to get a very important victory. Bearing in mind what has happened this weekend, it is a big result for us."

CLOSE!

We've not seen much of this this weekend, the Premier League side totally in control. Aaron Ramsey dives at goal, his powerful shot deflected just past the post. From the corner Olivier Giroud is close to bundling in at the front stick.

CLOSE!

That's better from Villa! Christian Benteke cuts in from the left, could shoot but goes on, could shoot but goes on, could shoot but goes on - and then finds Carles Gil who whips a shot into the side-netting.

Much better.

Any Brighton gameplans of containment or frustration are out of the window instantly. There is a shell-shocked air in the stands.

Former Tottenham manager David Pleat

BBC Radio 5 live at Amex Stadium

"Theo Walcott was first to it and he hit it across the goalkeeper for a lovely finish. Albion now really have a mountain to climb. The goal is quite a body blow but they must maintain their composure and discipline."

KICK-OFF

Back under way at Villa Park. Can Villa score?

GOAL

Well that didn't take long! Arsenal lead before Brighton had hardly had a touch. Calum Chambers gets clear on the right and puts a cross in to the near post, Theo Walcott's touch is perfect to bring it under control and he cracks the shot into the far corner from 12 yards. Wonderfully taken.

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KICK-OFF

Game on at Brighton.

Player reaction

West Ham defender Winston Reid, speaking to BBC Sport: "In the first half we were under pressure. It is always difficult coming to these places, Bristol City put in a good performance but we put in a clean sheet and Diafro Sakho got the goal, so it was good. We wanted to come here and finish off the game and we did, even though we had to wait for that. The manager spoke before about the upsets yesterday, and we did not want to be one of them."

Fabian Delph, with the ink still damp on his new contract, is out applauding the fans at Villa Park. How important may keeping him prove to be?

Man of the match

And the winner is...

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Former England midfielder Danny Murphy

Match of the Day at Ashton Gate

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"Diafra Sakho is the match-winner and he has been full of goals this season. 10 goals in 16 games I think it is. As soon as he came on he showed a brilliant bit of skill and was unlucky not to score when his shot hit the bar. For Bristol City, Matt Smith was a pest all afternoon. He had one clear chance when he really should have done better."

We will continue to bring you the best reaction and analysis of West Ham's victory as we tick over to Arsenal's trip to Brighton. A record crowd at the Amex? Arsenal are in the tunnel awaiting their opponents. Yellow kits today for the holders.

Brighton manager Chris Hughton on BT Sport: "The shocks highlight to everybody the surprises in the cup and what it means to everybody. We are a team in decent form.

"There is great potential at this club. The stadium we have here - it's a record crowd for the stadium - and the training facilities are fantastic. We are not in a great position in the league though."

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger on BT Sport: "The fourth-round shocks were a huge surprise. That's English football - the academies of the clubs in the lower divisions have the players prepared physically. My team selection today is about some players having played many games rested and players who haven't played many games that are playing. Ozil and Walcott are physically ready to play, but they can only show that in the game."

Former West Ham striker John Hartson

BBC Radio 5 live at Ashton Gate

"West Ham will be delighted. They were never going to come here and get an easy game. Bristol City are flying high in League One, they can now concentrate on promotion. They are a young team, and they can take plenty of positives from today's result. West Ham, meanwhile, will think they can go all the way in this competition."

Seventh-placed West Ham are the highest-placed Premier League team definitely through to the fifth round of the FA Cup.

Could they win it?

Manchester United have a replay, and Arsenal are about to play...

FULL-TIME

West Ham just about do enough. They are into round five thanks to that late header from Diafra Sakho.

Former England manager Graham Taylor

BBC Radio 5 live at Villa Park

"The home fans are looking at a Premier League side playing a Championship side and they are even, so you are going to get a few boos, that's natural. This is not Bournemouth's first team but they have played well, they move the ball very quickly and they move it forward when they can. But Villa have had their moments too. A draw is fair at the moment."

CLOSE!

He's such a threat in the air! Matt Smith beats his man to the ball again and that is some header, power from 15 yards but it floats just wide!

Last chance?

INJURY TIME

THREE MINUTES added on. The West Ham fans are singing that they want to go home. They may be heading back to London with a win at this rate.

Phil McNulty

BBC Sport chief football writer

"Very impressive first half from Bournemouth. They looked the superior side as the half progressed. Villa - in line with all the recent evidence - look like a team that does not know where its next goal is coming from. Few boos from the home fans."

HALF-TIME

Villa haven't scored. Who would have guessed?

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Matt Smith has another header on goal but it's easy for Adrian to hang on to. City still pushing hard but West Ham look solid enough at the back. Andy Carroll helping out as an auxiliary centre-half at times.

Former West Ham striker John Hartson

BBC Radio 5 live at Ashton Gate

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"We've seen Diafra Sakho produce moments of brilliance this season and he has provided the difference between these two teams here today. Up until the goal the Bristol City 'keeper hadn't really been troubled, and City had two shots cleared off the line in the first half. They have played really well today and I am sure Steve Cotterill the manager will be really proud. But there is still time to play yet."

West Ham are four minutes away from round five. With teams at the top of the Premier League falling by the wayside how far could the Hammers go?

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At Villa Park, Bournemouth continue to play the more composed and controlled football as we approach half-time.

City are not taking this lying down, Joe Bryan shoots well wide from range before Matt Smith heads agonisingly close! Ah, the whistle had gone - it was a foul. Great effort though.

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Dean Ellinor: The team now ahead really shouldn't be! Bristol City have been the better team all game.

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SUBSTITUTION

That's the difference, top strikers convert their chances. Bristol City throw on Kieran Agard as the West Ham fans sing about going to Wembley...

Former West Ham striker John Hartson

BBC Radio 5 live at Ashton Gate

"A brilliant header from Diafra Sakho. That is why he was brought on - to make the difference. Sakho rose to head the ball in off the underside of the bar, right on the back post. But it was great play from Andy Carroll to get the cross in. It looked like he was going nowhere."

GOAL

The substitute strikes! Diafra Sakho has West Ham ahead but he owes it all to Andy Carroll. Carroll bulldozes down the right-hand side, power and poise in unison before clipping the ball over on the run. The cross is perfect for Sakho to attack at the back post and heads in off the underside of the crossbar.

Is that the winner?

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West Ham's subs have breathed some life into them and Morgan Amalfitano this time takes aim from 25 yards, a dipping strike which calls Frank Fielding into action. Comfortable save but a fine hit.

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Phil McNulty

BBC Sport chief football writer

"Bournemouth growing in confidence and demonstrating it with their composed passing game. Villa have not been able to get Christian Benteke into the game and Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe will hope the longer this stays goalless the more it will play on Villa's frayed nerves. The home crowd is very quiet."

YELLOW CARD

Kevin Nolan's touch gets away from him and he slides in to recover but can only catch a City defender high and late. Booked.

Just 12 minutes left at the Gate - it looks like a replay - especially as Luke Ayling heads a presentable chance over the bar!

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Things are heating up. At Villa Park, Bournemouth midfielder Eunan O'Kane slams in a left-footed drive from range and Shay Given has to make a one-handed stop. Harry Arter then sees his shot deflected into the side-netting and the Premier League side are on the rack.

Former West Ham striker John Hartson

BBC Radio 5 live at Ashton Gate

"What a great effort from Diafra Sakho. He smashes it towards the goal but the ball just clips the top of the bar. That is West Ham's best effort so far."

HITS THE WOODWORK

First sight of goal for West Ham sub Diafra Sakho, and it's fine play down the left from Aaron Cresswell, bursting into the area, getting his head up and slotting a cross into Sakho's path. Sakho doesn't connect properly and it's blocked.

But 30 seconds later Sakho picks the ball up on the edge of the box, loops it over one defender before crashing in a stinging half-volley which loops over the head of Frank Fielding and hits the top of the crossbar!

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Tom, Surrey: Why did Fulham loan out Matt Smith to Bristol City? Can we recall him please?

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Bournemouth still looking dangerous at Villa Park. They win a free-kick in a good spot on the right wing but Shay Given rolls back the years to come form his line and claim.

Former West Ham striker John Hartson

BBC Radio 5 live at Ashton Gate

"If he heads it down the pace of the ball takes it in! Matt Smith will be disappointed with that. He will know himself, as a big centre-forward, that was a great chance for him."

CLOSE!

That's a chance! Bristol City keep it well, engineering space down the left and wing-back Joe Bryan eventually whips it in. It's the sort of cross Matt Smith dines out on but this time is header is wayward - over the top.

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George Thorpe: West Ham have looked flat all game. They need to change in next 10 minutes to avoid a replay or worse.

Adam Goldman: City need to get Kieran Agard on.

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The Cherries still looking sharp, they've made multiple changes today but you wouldn't know. We may have to get used to seeing Bournemouth on the big stage as they target promotion to the Premier League.

Former West Ham striker John Hartson

BBC Radio 5 live at Ashton Gate

"Bristol City have just eased off a little in terms of their effort levels, but the two powerful players they have in Jay Emmanuel-Thomas and Matt Smith up front still look threatening. City probably feel they should be ahead in this game, because of the number of attempts on goal they have had, but they have chosen the wrong final ball at times."

Our service which can bring you highlights of every goal as it goes in isn't doing much business today. A Sunday snooze.

West Ham are into the final 25 minutes.

Former England manager Graham Taylor

BBC Radio 5 live at Villa Park

"It looked certain Bournemouth would score but credit to Aston Villa they went straight up the other end and had a shot of their own. Both sides are being positive when in possession of the ball but especially Bournemouth. Villa have got to be on the alert the whole time. At the moment I would call this one as 50-50. You're not too sure which way the game is going to turn."

CLOSE!

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Lovely play from Bournemouth midfielder Harry Arter plays in Shaun MacDonald, a backheel right into his path. He's onside, and goes round the onrushing Shay Given, but he's forced wide. He gets a shot away but Jores Okore is back to clear off the line.

Seconds later, Andreas Weimann shoots wide at the other end.

Into the last half hour at the Gate. Stewart Downing has been quiet but bursts into life, plays a one-two with Kevin Nolan, beats one man and then fires over the bar from 20 yards.

Both managers are animated on the touchline. Neither too happy at the moment.

Phil McNulty

BBC Sport chief football writer

"Sign of the times at Villa that the fans are investing so much hope in new signing Carles Gil. The Spain under-21 midfield man, signed from Valencia in a £3.2m deal, is making his first Villa start but his name was cheered when it was announced before the game and there is a real buzz of excitement when he gets on the ball."

Decent effort from Villa new boy Carles Gil, spinning a 20-yard strike wide with his left foot. He's looked lively so far.

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Team News

Brighton defender Lewis Dunk returns after a one-match suspension. Midfielder Jake Forster-Caskey is also back in the starting XI after recovering from injury, while Craig Mackail-Smith is on the bench.

Arsenal make seven changes. Mesut Ozil starts for the first time since October and plays in a midfield that includes Theo Walcott, Mathieu Flamini and Tomas Rosicky, who also come into the starting line-up. Wojciech Szczesny replaces David Ospina in goal, while Olivier Giroud begins in attack.

Brighton XI: Stockdale, Bruno, Greer, Dunk, Bennett; Holla, Ince, Calderon, Forster-Caskey, Baldock, O'Grady.

Arsemal XI: Szczesny, Chambers, Koscielny, Monreal, Gibbs, Flamini, Walcott, Ramsey, Ozil, Rosicky, Giroud

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SUBSTITUTION

Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes for the Hammers. Enner Valencia is replaced by Diafra Sakho and Alex Song is hooked too. On comes Morgan Amalfitano who scored soon after coming on last week.

Former West Ham striker John Hartson

BBC Radio 5 live at Ashton Gate

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"This game needs a goal to liven things up again. But the Bristol City fans are still in good voice. The ground here of course has only got three stands at the moment, but there's not a chance of the atmosphere dropping and killing the game."

Plenty of expectation as Jay Emmanuel-Thomas lines up a 25-yard free-kick. The big man approaches with purpose but his strike is tame, and Adrian is able to easily hold on to it.

West Ham readying some substitutes.

CLOSE!

Only a whisker away from the opener for the hosts! Alan Hutton with the classic overlap from right-back, his early delivery is a cracking cross too and Andreas Weimann meets it, powerful header but just past the post. That's got the fans going.

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The Championship leaders look very settled and confident at Villa Park. We all know what Middlesbrough managed yesterday, can the Cherries strike another blow for the Football League?

West Ham have made a steady but solid start to the second half, they are certainly not letting City get off to the flying start they managed in the first half.

Former England manager Graham Taylor

BBC Radio 5 live at Villa Park

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"Both sides are moving the ball around very quickly but I have been particularly impressed by Bournemouth. Their passing is very accurate, and they are also having shots on goal. They look very attractive. We've heard a lot of things about Carles Gil for Villa. It will be very interesting to see how he gets on in this game."

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Arsenal

Plenty of pace in the Arsenal side today as Mesut Ozil and Theo Walcott both start. Ozil's first start since September.

Good defending from Villa centre-half Jores Okore prevents Shaun MacDonald from running clear on goal, the Cherries looking lively as MacDonald then shoots over the top.

KICK-OFF

And we are back up and running at Ashton Gate.

Former England midfielder Danny Murphy

Match of the Day

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"I think Sam Allarydce could change formation for the second half. I think he might go 4-5-1, with Andy Carroll up top, just to try and shore the game up. Allardyce will be happy to take a draw and a replay back at Upton Park. Too many of the West Ham players have not been at it."

KICK-OFF

Under way at Villa Park.

Respect to Eddie

Former Wales international Robbie Savage

Football Focus

"The important thing for a young manager is getting the respect of his players and Eddie Howe has got that. He has a good backroom staff with him and some very good players, a great spirit too. If he can get promotion to the Premier League - they remind me of Burnley under Sean Dyche. It will be an unbelievable achievement. Going to Villa Park, if they can get through the first 20 minutes, the crowd could get edgy and turn on the Villa players."

"Villa defending deeper"

Former Republic of Ireland winger Kevin Kilbane

BBC Radio 5 live

"Aston Villa are a wonderful club, a really big club not just in Birmingham but in English football. Paul Lambert has recognised that he has to keep clean sheets, so they are defending a bit deeper and maybe the results will pick up for them."

"I still fancy myself against Villa now"

Former Wales international Robbie Savage

Football Focus

"I stand by what I said on the BBC Sport website, Aston Villa are embarrassing in terms of scoring. Only 11 goals in the Premier League. There are lots of problems. Christian Benteke is not scoring as many as he has in previous seasons, but Gabriel Agbonlahor and Andreas Weimann aren't scoring either. And in midfield, Villa only have one assist all season between them. Looking at the midfielders in the team, I still fancy them now, at my age. The strikers are not getting enough chances created for them."

Phil McNulty

BBC Sport chief football writer

"The news of Fabian Delph signing a new deal with Aston Villa - amid reported interest from Liverpool and Spurs - has certainly lifted the spirits of the home fans. Now they need the extra lift of actually scoring a goal and even winning a game here against Bournemouth in the FA Cup fourth round."

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Villa Park is a long, long, long, long way from full. Bournemouth have made eight changes, can they still shock Villa with their second-string?

Former England winger Trevor Sinclair

Match of the Day

"Bristol City have been working extremely hard. I have seen them a few times this season, they really work hard for each other closing players down, forcing slack passes from West Ham. Who is the Premier League team here again? Watching the clips at half-time you would definitely say it was Bristol City. West Ham have to make some changes. They need more energy to get into the game."

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Former England midfielder Danny Murphy

Match of the Day

"Luke Freeman is a very good player. He is very good at finding space. His end product has let him down but he goes at the back four. West Ham will have to sort that out. He has been the one real creative force for Bristol City but just hasn't found the right final pass yet."

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Fabian Delph has only scored three league goals in 96 appearances for Villa - can he add them to his game now he has a new deal?

He doesn't play today.

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Former England midfielder Danny Murphy

Match of the Day

"West Ham have struggled to contain Matt Smith. As well as being a physical presence, he also has the ability to hold the ball up and bring his team-mates into play."

Former Bristol City and England striker Andrew Cole

Match of the Day

"Bristol City could be 2-0 up, they have been playing some really good football. Luke Freeman is getting on the ball but is just missing on the final pass, he's taking one touch too many. Matt Smith has had some decent headers, he is letting West Ham know he there. He is a real physical centre-forward."

Former England winger Trevor Sinclair

Match of the Day

"It's been one way traffic. The formation that Bristol City are playing is causing so many problems. With their width the West Ham midfield is getting bypassed too easily. Andy Carroll saved them with a splendid bit of defending to clear off the line. Adrian even gets a hand on it, which makes it even more impressive Carroll didn't head it into his own net."

NEW DEAL FOR DELPH

The BIG news at Villa Park is a new four-and-a-half-year deal for Fabian Delph. The announcement is greeted with polite applause at the half-empty ground.

That is good news though, no?

Phil McNulty

BBC Sport chief football writer

"Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe may have made eight changes to the side that lost at Leeds United - but that does not appear to have reduced the enthusiasm and optimism of thousands of visiting fans packed into one end of Villa Park. Noisy and perhaps sensing the chance to claim another FA Cup fourth round Premier League scalp."

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Former England midfielder Danny Murphy

Match of the Day

"Bristol City's energy is better. With or without he ball they have been better than West Ham. We saw West Ham struggle last week in the league and big Sam has a job on his hands at half-time. If it wasn't for Andy Carroll's superb defensive header off the line, they would be behind. What he did was as good as scoring a goal."

Steve Cotterill will be delighted with his side's opening 20 minutes or so but he'll want more from them after the break.

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HALF-TIME

Goalless at the break.

Arsenal have arrived at the Amex. Team news from that one coming up shortly.

This one started like a train but is fizzling out towards half-time. More tempo, more drama please!

Aston Villa

The teasing continues at Aston Villa, who are announcing some BIG player news at 14:50 GMT. Now they have tweeted a picture of the back of his head...

A new deal for Ron Vlaar? I can't tell. Or has Pro Evo legend Adriano finally made his move to the Premier League? Pace: 99

Former West Ham striker John Hartson

BBC Radio 5 live at Ashton Gate

"Bristol City have had the lion's share of the first half's play. They have had two shots cleared off the line, while Frankie Fielding had nothing to do before Andy Carroll's chance. Although West Ham are starting to pass the ball around much better and are coming back into the game."

West Ham's best moment as Carl Jenkinson has time on the right and bends in a delicious cross, top class. Andy Carroll goes for it but he's under pressure and can't make a telling connection. West Ham definitely ending the half on top.

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Sam Allardyce will be pleased with this, much like last week his side have offered little going forwards so far but they seem to have weathered the storm. Last week against Hull the Hammers turned on the style in the second half. Will we see a repeat performance?

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West Ham now moving into the game more and more. Stewart Downing has had no joy through the middle so moves out to the right but his cross inside is poor.

Former West Ham striker John Hartson

BBC Radio 5 live at Ashton Gate

"For the first 25 minutes it was all Bristol City but Alex Song is starting to have an influence on the game and West Ham are enjoying more possession. They are just settling down a bit and they really needed to."

BBC Sport chief football writer Phil McNulty at Villa Park

"Thousands of empty seats here in the home section at Villa Park - but they have just been told to be in place for "BIG PLAYER NEWS" 10 minutes before kick-off in this fourth round FA Cup tie against Championship leaders AFC Bournemouth.

"Might be overdoing it to say tension is building around a largely empty stadium but Villa's fans could certainly do with some exciting news."

West Ham just getting a foot on the ball and slowing it down for the first time, Alex Song and Mark Noble coming to the fore.

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Jay T: This Luke Freeman is running the game!

Stuart Dillon: This is like the Hull first half last week, shocking passing from West Ham.

James Leeman: Wait, which is the Premier League club here again?

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Andy Carroll definitely cleared that off the line with his head. I can clear that one up. His arms were up but a definite header. Well played.

At the other end he has his first effort of the day but his left-footed volley is awful and into the building site.

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Hugh in France: The best teams shouldn't snub the cup and disrespect inferior opposition. Shame on you Bournemouth ;-).

Ivanov van der poel: Why won't Villa take the FA Cup seriously? (see 14:08)

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CLOSE!

Sometimes you can't beat a big number nine can you? City striker Matt Smith bullets in another header, and it's opposite number Andy Carroll who clears off the line again!

Oooh, was that handball from Carroll? He would be off if it was...

BIG news?

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Paul Merson back? Dion Dublin? Or Tom Cleverley turning his loan move into a permanent one. We shall find out soon enough.

Former West Ham striker John Hartson

BBC Radio 5 live at Ashton Gate

"A great move. Bristol City's link-up play completely undid Carl Jenkinson at right-back and Joe Bryan does the right thing by smashing it across the goal, but it goes out for a corner. Another good chance for Bristol City."

CLOSE!

Chance! Jay Emmanuel-Thomas looks to have lost the ball with some over-elaborate play on the edge of the box, but he wins it back and plays an incisive one-two with left wing-back Joe Bryan. Bryan bursts into the box, tight angle, but hammers a shot right across goal.

Unlucky.

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The early pace to the game shows no sign of slowing up yet. Luke Freeman is the hub of it all for the hosts, he has a shot deflected clear and then again chooses the wrong pass on a breakaway. Fine start.

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West Ham finally have an attack, Mark Noble playing a neat pass through for Andy Carroll to chase. City keeper Frankie Fielding - who has always been bald every time I've seen him but now has a full head of hair - comes out to clear his lines. Top goalkeeping.

Luke Freeman is making it a front three for City at times, it's more of a 3-4-3 and their attacking game has West Ham on the back foot. Freeman almost gets Matt Smith in on goal but his final pass is awry.

Former West Ham striker John Hartson

BBC Radio 5 live at Ashton Gate

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"It's been a great start from Bristol City, they have really started on the front foot and look very powerful. Mark Little is getting himself forward at every opportunity. He is playing at right wing-back but really he's playing more like a winger. He also absolutely clattered into Kevin Nolan just now - he totally flattened him jumping for a header."

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Chris Mackintosh: No matter what happens we can hold our heads high today. Done brilliant to get this far.

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Team news

New signing Carles Gil makes his first start for Aston Villa in one of six changes boss Paul Lambert has made to the side that lost to Liverpool last time out. Ciaran Clark returns and captains the side while Shay Given comes into goal and Kieran Richardson, Leandro Bacuna and Andreas Weimann also start.

Championship leaders Bournemouth, meanwhile, make eight changes to the side that lost to Leeds in their previous game.

Aston Villa XI: Given, Hutton, Okore, Clark, Richardson, Bacuna, Cleverley, Sanchez, Gil, Weimann, Benteke.

Bournemouth XI: Camp, Smith, Elphick, Cook, Harte, Stanislas, Arter, O'Kane, MacDonald, Fraser, Kermorgant.

A tremendous tempo to the game so far. West Ham attack but it breaks down and City look to hit them on the counter, Mark Little gets forward but again it breaks up in the final third. City's 3-5-2 is causing problems for West Ham.

At times they have five up front, they are very adventurous.

CLOSE!

Off the line! Bristol City's first corner almost brings the opener as Aden Flint wins the first ball, Matt Smith loops the header over the head of Adrian and Mark Noble has to scramble it clear!

Terrific start to proceedings.

Former West Ham striker John Hartson

BBC Radio 5 live at Ashton Gate

"Bristol City have started with a 3-5-2 formation but the two full-backs are literally playing like wingers. Then you have the creativity of Luke Freeman playing off the two powerhouses up front for Bristol City - Jay Emmanuel-Thomas, who used to be at Arsenal, and Matt Smith, who is a monster of a man."

Matt Smith has an early shot well blocked before Stewart Downing's first touch is ended by Korey Smith's fine tackle. Pretty end-to-end in the opening moments.

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City's first two attempts to pick out targetman Matt Smith are both cut out by James Tomkins. The Robins will mix it up, they can play but they can hit the big man as well. Good combo.

So our pundits are split. Danny Murphy shunning the romance of the Cup.

Former West Ham striker John Hartson

BBC Radio 5 live at Ashton Gate

"The onus is on Bristol City to take the game to West Ham with this fantastic crowd at Ashton Gate. They will have taken encouragement from all the fantastic shocks we saw yesterday, but I am sure The Hammers will be up for the challenge."

Former Bristol City and England striker Andrew Cole

Match of the Day

"I really think they can do it, Bristol City. They are at home, they have been playing really well, and will really fancy this."

Former England midfielder Danny Murphy

Match of the Day

"I think the shocks of yesterday will have helped West Ham. Those players will be so switched on to make sure it does not happen to them. I think they will win."

KICK-OFF

Game on! Cracking atmosphere.

Here we go. Bristol City sprint out of the tunnel, some early mind games from the Robins. Ashton Gate is buzzing, we're buzzing, you're buzzing. Buzzing.

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Bristol City manager Steve Cotterill, speaking to BBC Sport: "There is perhaps a bit more pressure on us after the Bradford result yesterday and even if we win today that will be the result of the weekend. It was magnificent for their football club. It might also have made it more difficult for us. I am sure West Ham would have been well drilled anyway, but they are now third or fourth favourites to win the FA Cup and I am sure that is a good incentive. But if we play to our best you never know.

"We haven't changed anything. The preparation has been good all of the season. There is more hype surrounding a match against a Premier League team and that is fantastic for everybody to experience. If we can top that off by getting a fantastic result, then it really will have been a good week."

Change of heart from Big Sam

Sam Allardyce drew criticism from the West Ham faithful after fielding a youthful and under strength team in last season's embarrassing FA Cup third-round 5-0 defeat by Nottingham Forest. With a stronger squad and the club sitting pretty in the league, Allardyce has vowed "to go all out" for the FA Cup this season.

He took Bolton to the FA Cup semi-final in 2000, losing 4-1 on penalties to Aston Villa. Dean Holdsworth missed a great chance to win it as I recall...

Ashton Gate is bouncing now. It's a shame that fourth end is not finished - I'm sure they could have sold it out several times over today.

Just over 10 minutes to kick-off. Another upset?

From Barca to Bristol?

Bristol City owner Steve Lansdown, speaking to BBC Sport: "Bradford City have the same initials as us so perhaps we can emulate their performance against Chelsea. Bristol City Football Club is the fulcrum of what we are trying to do with sport in Bristol.

"A few years ago I went to Barcelona and saw all the other sports the club promotes, all the trophies they have and I thought that is the way forward, to support the city, and inspire people who come and watch the basketball, the rugby, the football, to play. When the stadium is finished there will be 27,000 people here. The ambition is to get more and more people talking about Bristol sport."

Excitement building at Ashton Gate. I'm certainly looking forward to this one - and we will have team news from Villa Park in the next 20 minutes too.

Bournemouth have made a habit of making sweeping changes in the cups this season. Will they go full-strength today?

Sir Trevor Brooking

Former West Ham and England midfielder

"If you had told me in 1975 or 80 that we wouldn't get our hands on the cup in another 35 years then I would have sat you down and said: 'No! Of course we will, we're a cup-winning team!'

"But when it comes down to it, it just eludes you for a variety of reasons. We were within touching distance in 2006. You would like to sample that again."

There's more from Sir Trev on the FA Cup here.

"We have to stop their threat"

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West Ham manager Sam Allardyce, speaking to BBC Sport: "This weekend has probably been the most astounding week of FA Cup matches ever. For us it is about making sure we are not a victim of the lower league success, making sure we are professional and have the right attitude against a team who are in great form at the moment. It will be a difficult game, but hopefully we will be good enough to beat them. It would be shame if our efforts against Everton in the previous round were wasted. But even if we can't get the win today, we would take the draw and a replay.

"Bristol City can play off the front two, they are very physical up front but can also play through midfield and their wing-backs like to bomb on. Their major threat is crosses into the box, and we have to stop that threat. Then hopefully when we are in possession we can expose some of the weaknesses they have."

Long time coming

Bristol City's last home win over West Ham came in the 1977-78 season when they won both home and away league fixtures. Since then the Hammers have won five and drawn five of the 10 matches.

West Ham boss Sam Allardyce says it "has been the most astounding weekend of FA Cup football ever". Well played sir, that is bang on message...

Former England midfielder Danny Murphy

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"If you look the teams that have gone out, there is a real chance for somebody. You can see in the strength of West Ham's team that Sam Allardyce is really taking seriously. Another good sign for West Ham fans is that Winston Reid is playing, after all the speculation linking him to a transfer.

"Jay Emmanuel-Thomas and Matt Smith are strong up front for Bristol City but Luke Freeman is the one to watch. Steve Cotterill has converted him from a wide man and he has probably been their most creative player of the season."

Coming up on BBC radio

BBC Radio 5 live

BBC Radio 5 live begins its coverage of Sunday's FA Cup action with live commentary from Ashton Gate where Bristol City host West Ham United in a 14:00 GMT kick-off.

If you'd rather listen to the 15:00 kick-off between Aston Villa and Bournemouth, that one's on BBC Radio 5 live Sports Extra.

Back on 5 live, there is full match coverage of Arsenal's trip to Brighton, which gets under way at 16:00.

And later you can have your say on all of the weekend's talking points on 606, with Martin Keown and Kelly Cates.

City slickers

Bristol City's number nine Matt Smith came to the fore with goals against Liverpool in the FA Cup for Oldham a few years ago and they do have options up there.

Targetman Smith, the Berbatov-like Jay Emmanuel-Thomas and Luke Freeman in an advanced midfield role too.

Freeman was signed by Arsenal as a teenager, went off the boil a bit, but now he's back on the way up. And he's still only 22.

Former England winger Trevor Sinclair

Match of the Day

"Sam Allardyce has done such a great job at West Ham. His recruitment has been top drawer. They have a different dimension to last season, a lot of pace going forward. They are seventh in the Premier League but they could be higher."

Jay Emmanuel-Thomas puts his goalscoring record in the FA Cup down to the 'mango' ball. "It matches my boots," the big man says.

So there is someone out there who likes it...

Former Bristol City and England striker Andrew Cole

Match of the Day

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"Dennis Smith spent £500,000 to bring me to Bristol City. It was fantastic for me to come here. Steve Cotterill has done a great job, last season they were second form bottom but now the are flying. They a have a good chance of being promoted, and I think they have a good chance of landing an FA Cup upset too here today."

LINE-UPS

Bristol City: Fielding, Ayling, Flint, Williams, Little, Freeman, Korey Smith, Saville, Bryan, Emmanuel-Thomas, Matt Smith. Subs: Osborne, Elliott, Wagstaff, Richards, Cunningham, Agard, Pack.

West Ham: Adrian, Jenkinson, Reid, Tomkins, Cresswell, Song, Noble, Downing, Nolan, Valencia, Carroll. Subs: Jarvis, Sakho, Demel, Amalfitano, Jaaskelainen, Poyet, Cole.

Referee: Lee Mason (Lancashire)

"The best performance I have seen"

Former England midfielder Danny Murphy

Match of the Day

"I could not believe it yesterday. I would rather focus on Bradford's quality, but Jose Mourinho used the word disgraceful and it was actually. The Chelsea team is made up of international players, it must have been a mentality thing.

"Things can go against you, but Chelsea were 2-0 up. Bradford would have been forgiven for dropping their heads but it was the best performance I have ever seen."

West Ham delivered a cracking Cup tie in the last round too, keeper Adrian coming to the rescue from the spot in a gripping penalty shootout win over Everton. Both sides would want to settle this one on the day you'd reckon.

Ashton gate filling up - all three sides anyway. One stand behind the goal is being demolished and rebuilt.

'Stewie taking Europe by storm'

Former Wales international Robbie Savage

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"Stewart Downing has got five goals this season but the important thing is he is in the top five across Europe in terms of creating chances. Sam Allardyce deserves a lot of credit for changing formation, and now Downing gets forward in that diamond he has the licence to create. He has done exceptionally well."

Has your team defied the odds?

After Bradford's stunning win at Chelsea and Middlesbrough's memorable victory at Manchester City on Saturday, we want to know about a time when the team you play in has defied the odds. Let us know using #getinspired, or text on 81111 (UK only) - don't forget to add your name and location.

Oli, Bromsgrove: My middle school entered an A and a B team into a 5-a-side local tournament between all the schools. Everyone, even the coaches, had written off my B team even winning a game. Somehow we met the A team in the semi-finals and after parking the bus for the whole game we beat them on penalties and proceeded to the final where we went on and won the whole thing, we sent shockwaves through the footballing world that day!

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So City are flying - but the Hammers are having a fine season too. West Ham have their highest Premier League points haul after 22 games: 36 points.

Much-maligned midfielder Stewart Downing has created 60 chances this Premier League season (including assists). Only Cesc Fabregas (67) has created more.

Could the Hammers go all the way?

LIVE NOW

Match of the Day

Tune in now - BBC One, online, at the top of this page. Join Gary Lineker, Andrew Cole, Danny Murphy and Trevor Sinclair live at Ashton Gate.

High-flying Robins

Bristol City boss Steve Cotterill has lost just 11 of his 64 games in charge in all competitions, with City winning their last four matches, scoring 12 times and conceding just twice.

On-loan Fulham targetman Matt Smith has scored nine goals in his last seven matches; and strike partner Jay Emmanuel-Thomas has four in three and seven in eight FA Cup appearances for the Robins.

He's a maverick too. Think lower-league Berbatov...

Join the debate at #bbcfacup

I don't know about you, but I am only just recovering from yesterday's shenanigans. What a day of football. It really did have it all.

But what can we expect today? How many more upsets can one weekend dish up?

Where are the stories coming from today? You tell me.

Get in touch at #bbcfacup, pop on to the BBC Sport Facebook page or BBC Sport's Google+ area.

You can also text us on 81111 in the UK only - don't forget to say who you are and where you are texting from.

@shanelong7

Southampton forward Shane Long, who was injured in yesterday's defeat at St Mary's, on Twitter: "Thanks for all the tweets guys. Feeling a lot better today and am on the mend. Here's to a speedy recovery."

Long, a second half substitute, was withdrawn after suffering a suspected fractured rib.

Team News

Bristol City make two changes from the side which beat Scunthorpe 2-0 last weekend. In come Mark Little and George Saville.

West Ham make just one enforced change. Big Sam is taking this very seriously indeed. Good to see. New Zealand centre-half Winston Reid is in in place of the injured James Collins.

Bristol City: Fielding, Little, Williams, Flint, Bryan, Ayling, K. Smith, Freeman, Emmanuel-Thomas, M. Smith

West Ham: Adrian, Reid, Cresswell, Tomkins, Jenkinson, Nolan, Noble, Downing, Song, Carroll, Valencia.

Get on the Gate

And first to our early game, live on BBC One and online, and another real chance of an upset on the cards at Ashton Gate.

League One v a Premier League side from London. Sound familiar?

Bristol City may not match Bradford's feat if they win today but it will still be a major upsetting of the odds. And Steve Cotterill's men will certainly fancy their chances. They've won their last four in a row...

Cherries on top?

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Today's middle game sees struggling Aston Villa host Championship leaders Bournemouth at Villa Park.

The upset here might well be a Villa win. A quirky stat doing the rounds is that Bournemouth have scored more goals in Birmingham than Villa this season, thanks to their 8-0 win at Birmingham in October and Villa's dreadful scoring record.

Paul Lambert's side have scored 11 goals in 22 Premier League matches. The Cherries have 57 league goals already...

In today's late game, Arsenal travel down the M23 to Brighton's impressive new(ish) Amex Stadium on the back of last week's stirring 2-0 win at Manchester City.

Arsene Wenger for once put pragmatism over pizzazz and saw Santi Cazorla in sparkling form. It was mightily impressive stuff, but can Brighton test them this afternoon?

Chris Hughton's side are on the up too, with a 3-2 win over Ipswich in midweek.

A SHOCKING WEEKEND

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Cambridge, Middlesbrough, Bradford City. It's been a wonderful weekend of FA Cup surprises, stories and shocks so far.

And guess what? We could well have three more this afternoon.

The Cup runneth over...

Can today's action live up to the drama of yesterday? We are about to find out and this is where I pass over the reins to Tom Rostance to see you through the afternoon. Enjoy.

'Bristol City belief'

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Bristol City manager Steve Cotterill will be out to ruin West Ham boss Sam Allardyce's FA Cup dream in front of the BBC cameras at Ashton Gate.

"We have to have a certain amount of belief in ourselves because otherwise we may as well not turn up," says Cotterill, whose side are second in League One.

"We know we have to play to our maximum and potentially they have to have an off-day. We may need a little bit of luck, we know that, but these things can happen in the FA Cup.

"The players will learn something in this game."

Allardyce dream

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West Ham have been one of the surprise packages in the Premier League this season but there is nothing more manager Sam Allardyce wants than getting his team to the FA Cup final.

"It would be fantastic for me, to walk out your team out at Wembley - that's something you do this job for," says Allardyce, whose side play Bristol City today in a game you can watch live from 13:15 GMT on BBC One.

"It's every player and every manager's dream. As the time slips by you realise how difficult it is.

"There are times when you get closer - in this competition there's always that piece of luck that you need."

Bad news for the Eastend Shedman

I wonder where Bristol City fan Ben Swift will be watching from this afternoon...

The Eastend Shedman, as he's now commonly known, has found the best - and cheapest - seat in the house this season thanks to the redevelopment of City's Ashton Gate stadium.

When the old steel East Stand was demolished during the summer - the first stage of the multi-million pound stadium refit - and with the help of a step ladder and a foot-up on the neighbours' fence, Swift has been able to watch the Robins in clear view, and for free, from his own home.

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Eastend Shedman was given a sign for his makeshift stand on his roof

But, as the picture below shows, the scaffolding has gone up at Ashton Gate for the new stand, meaning Swift has to find himself a different vantage point this afternoon.

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@officiallydale

Rochdale FC on Twitter: "Preparations continue for tomorrow's FA Cup tie v Stoke City. The pitch has been covered with this dome."

Has your team defied the odds?

After Bradford's stunning win at Chelsea and Middlesbrough's memorable victory at Manchester City on Saturday, we want to know about a time when the team you play in has defied the odds. Let us know using #getinspired, or text on 81111 (UK only) - don't forget to add your name and location.

Yorkshire Steve: Cambridge Rangers WFC had lost 12-1 to Lakenheath Ladies in Cambs County league games. Come cup final day it finishes 1-1 and we win 5-4 on penalties! Lakenheath battered us but we defended heroically and were 1-0 down with 10 minutes left. Went gung-ho and scored a 25-yarder back to 1-1. Rode luck in extra time, and the only bit of advice for penalty shootout was pick your spot now and stick with it! All scored - strong under pressure!

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'The 100m euro man'

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As were on the subject of transfers, here's a few snippets from today's BBC Sport gossip column.

Manchester United, Chelsea and Manchester City will join a £75m race to land Paul Pogba this summer, with Juventus ready to cash in on the 21-year-old France international midfielder, who has been dubbed "the 100m euro man". (Sunday Mirror)

Manchester United are in a race with Tottenham for the signature of Netherlands' youngest ever World Cup goalscorer - Memphis Depay, 20. The PSV Eindhoven winger is valued at £15m. (Sunday Express)

Former Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini is set to offer Yaya Toure an escape route away from the Etihad, with reports in Italy yesterday claiming the 31-year-old midfielder will even accept a 50% pay cut. (Sunday Mirror)

Eto'o on his way to Sampdoria?

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Here's a quick bit of transfer news. Everton striker Samuel Eto'o's proposed move to Sampdoria seems to be edging closer and closer to completion. This morning the 33-year-old posted a picture of himself on Twitter after a "successful medical" at the Serie A club. "Ready for a new Challenge!", he added.

Join the debate at #bbcfootball

Gary Lineker

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@garylineker

"At Ashton Gate for Bristol City v West Ham. We're due an FA Cup upset! BBC One at 13:15 GMT."

Sunday's action

I think the exploits of Bradford and Middlesbrough as well as the craziness of the FA Cup yesterday have sunk in and now it's time to look forward to today's action.

Just to remind you, the game are:

Bristol City v West Ham (14:00 GMT)

Aston Villa v Bournemouth (15:00)

Brighton v Arsenal (16:00)

Ronaldo red card

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Let's take a little break from our FA Cup reaction and build-up to venture over to Spain because a certain Cristiano Ronaldo has been lashing out.

The 29-year-old is more renowned for his prolific goals but was showing off his fighting skills in Real Madrid's game against Cordoba yesterday.

A kick, a slap, a punch, a red card and some cheeky goading of rival supporters, the Portuguese covered off a number of football crimes on Saturday.

He was dismissed for the ninth time in his career but Real still won thanks to a late Gareth Bale penalty.

Has your team defied the odds?

After Bradford's stunning win at Chelsea and Middlesbrough's memorable victory at Manchester City on Saturday, we want to know about a time when the team you play in has defied the odds. Let us know using #getinspired, or text on 81111 (UK only) - don't forget to add your name and location.

Simo: 4-0 down at half-time, my mate Adam scores a hat-trick and I score the equaliser in 90th minute. We're both Liverpool fans. Istanbul?

Pranav Madabhushi: Played in a inter-school tournament. We took on the defending champions and scored a winner in injury time.

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In demand Gestede

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Blackburn might be putting a few more pounds on the value of striker Rudy Gestede after his exploits in helping the club knock Swansea out of the FA Cup.

Gestede, who is a target for Premier League club Crystal Palace, came off the bench to put his side 2-1 up before Rovers went on to win 3-1.

"Our aim all along in this window has been to try to hold onto everybody," said Blackburn boss Gary Bowyer.

"The way Rudy's conducted himself with all the speculation has been magnificent. We had no trouble putting him back in the squad and no trouble putting him on.

"We said to him as he was going on, 'Go and score the winner'. It wasn't quite the winner but he made a big impact because that's what he is, a big player for us."

Coming up on BBC TV

Match of the Day

BBC One has live coverage of Bristol City's home tie against West Ham United, with build-up from 13:15 GMT for a 14:00 kick-off. Join Gary Lineker, Trevor Sinclair, Danny Murphy and Andrew Cole in the studio.

Later tonight Match of the Day will bring you all the day's highlights, that's on BBC One from 22:30, except for viewers in Scotland, who can tune in at 23:15 following the conclusion of Sportscene, which also starts at 22:30.

And don't forget you can catch all of yesterday's FA Cup highlights on the BBC Sport website.

Balotelli on way out?

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Liverpool striker Mario Balotelli didn't even make the bench for his side's FA Cup fourth-round tie against Bolton and, if the comments by Reds manager Brendan Rodgers are anything to go by, his days at Anfield appear numbered.

"He knows exactly what is required to be in this squad before he can be in the team," says Rodgers.

"It is difficult for him [Balotelli] but he knows the level of [where] this team is at - you see the aggression in our pressing and if you can't do that you are not going to be a part of what this team is trying to achieve.

"We had an hour or so yesterday chatting and he understands where he is at."

Upsets everywhere

Bradford and Middlesbrough might have created the two biggest FA Cup upsets yesterday but they were not the only teams to beat teams higher than them in the league.

Championship side Blackburn also beat Swansea, Leicester won at Tottenham and Crystal Palace beat Southampton. Meanwhile, top-flight clubs Liverpool and Sunderland were held to goalless draws by Championship sides Bolton and Fulham respectively.

Understanding the board

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The Sunday Telegraph describe yesterday as 'The day football went bonkers'.

The newspaper also have an interview with Brighton boss Chris Hughton in the build up to his side playing Arsenal in the FA Cup later today. In between his sacking by Norwich last April and taking over the south coast side on New Year's Eve, Hughton did a course in corporate governance.

"It's about relationships at board level," says Hughton. "And certainly in this day and age if you are a manager you have to manage the players you have, of course, but you have to understand and get on with the board and how the board works and working upwards."

"In waltzed Mourinho... the celebrations stopped"

BBC Radio 5 live

Sportweek

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Bradford City goalkeeper Ben Williams: "I got my little boy on the pitch with me after the game and the fans were amazing, they didn't want to leave. Then Jose Mourinho came in to the dressing room and wished us well, congratulated us.

"It was a very surreal moment - in he walked and the celebrations just stopped. Everyone was silent and in amazement that this figure had waltzed in, with the aura he has. He was very respectful, very humble. That was the icing on the cake.

"It's just about settling in now, it was difficult to take it all in at the time. I was just thinking keep it respectable. We knew it would be a difficult task, but we pulled a goal back before half-time, and we just stuck to the game plan.

"The look on everyone's faces in the dressing room was fantastic, it's something I'll never forget."

Join the debate at #bbcfootball

After Bradford's stunning win at Chelsea and Middlesbrough's memorable victory at Manchester City on Saturday, we want to know about a time when the team you play in has defied the odds. Let us know using #getinspired, or text on 81111 (UK only), and we'll use the best of them.

Colin Jeffrey, Great Sankey: In 1994 and 1995 we (Rylands) played Bramhall away in the league and lost 8-0 both times. Played them in the Mid-Cheshire Cup semi-final away (no neutral grounds) in the same season as our second league snotting, and beat them 2-1!

Steve Hodgson: Played in a cricket match last year we had 8 players but managed 240 off 40 overs bowled then out for less than 200

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'Cazorla at such a high technical level'

Star on Sunday

The Daily Star on Sunday's back page is dominated by Bradford, Middlesbrough and Manchester United making a move for Southampton right-back Nathaniel Clyne.

The paper also has a piece with Brighton defender Inigo Calderon ahead of his side's FA Cup fourth-round tie against Arsenal.

He cannot wait to face in-form countryman Santi Cazorla and says: "He's a really gifted player and it is no surprise in Spain they are talking about him maybe going to Barcelona, because he has such a high technical level.

"I like the player he is. You watch them on TV and anyone at Brighton will tell you, you want to play against them.

"We would like to think the magic of the Cup will be with us."

Quadruple dream finished

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The newspaper are obviously full of it when it comes to Bradford's win over Chelsea and Middlesbrough knocking out Manchester City.

Simon Johnson in the Independent writes: "There were a lot of great teams that stood in Chelsea's way of winning an historic quadruple. From Real Madrid in the Champions League, Manchester City in the Premier League and currently Liverpool in the Capital One Cup.

"No-one, not even the 6,000 strong travelling Bradford support, would have dreamed, imagined, fantasised that Chelsea's bid for four trophies would collapse against a League One outfit in the FA Cup fourth round."

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Hannah and Ella are among the volunteers putting out around 13,000 scarves.

It's taken an hour and 20 to place one on each seat, and each helper gets a free bacon butty and a brew. Definitely worth it.

Has your team defied the odds?

After Bradford's stunning win at Chelsea and Middlesbrough's memorable victory at Manchester City on Saturday, we want to know about a time when the team you play in has defied the odds. Let us know using #getinspired, or text on 81111 (UK only), and we'll use the best of them.

Dan Beaton: Last year Yetminster Sharks beat top of the league 2-1 with a 20-yard screamer in the 90th minute. We lost our other 13 games...

DM: I played for Fraserburgh (Highland League) we beat Clyde, then top of the Second Division, 1-0, after playing with 10 men for 85 minutes.

Waldo: Down 6-2 with 20 mins left, mate Max got subbed on and scored four before I sealed the game off in the 93rd to make it 7-6.

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Your chance of FA Cup glory

Have you ever dreamed of playing in The FA Cup?

BBC Get Inspired have teamed up with the Football Association and the country's leading small-sided football providers to launch the FA People's Cup, a free knockout competition which will give up to 14,000 teams and more than 100,000 players the chance to play in their version of the FA Cup.

From Sunday League regulars to folk who have only kicked a ball in their back yard, the tournament offers everyone the opportunity to follow in the path of legends on the road to Cup glory.

Want to be involved? Find an FA People's Cup venue & register.

'Abu Dhabi trip not to blame'

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Manchester City had returned from a five-day warm-weather training trip to Abu Dhabi on Friday evening prior to their exit on Saturday afternoon to Middlesbrough.

But City boss Manuel Pellegrini refused to blame the trip for his side's exit.

"It is very easy to say it is about Abu Dhabi," said Pellegrini. "I don't think that is the reason.

"Before they scored we played very well. After that I think Middlesbrough deserved to continue in the cup."

FA Cup shock

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Right, let's move on to Manchester City's exit. The Premier League champions were knocked out of the FA Cup after being beaten 2-0 at home by Championship high-flyers Middlesbrough.

It's the second season running that City have lost to Championship opposition in the competition having gone out to Wigan last year.

Mourinho 'ashamed'

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Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho had said before his side's FA Cup tie against Bradford that it would be a "disgrace" if his team lost.

"Me and the players must feel ashamed," he said after the game.

"I repeat a word I used before this match - It's a disgrace for a big team to lose to a small team from a lower league.

"Frustration is not the right word, embarrassed would be more appropriate."

FA Cup rewind - on BBC Two now

Tony Gubba

Match of the Day commentator at Asthon Gate

"Bristol City lead by two goals to nil, both by Robbie Turner, but what a catalogue of mistakes from Chelsea. It's easy for the home side. The Chelsea players are all looking at the linesman on the near side, but it's 2-0, with 56 minutes gone."

Social media reaction

@garyliddle4

Bradford City midfielder Gary Liddle, on Twitter: "Wow that still hasn't sunk in! What a day... 2-0 down. Fans during and after game were unbelievable."

'Best day of my life'

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Andy Halliday scored one of Bradford's goals in their stunning FA Cup fourth round win at Chelsea. He says Cambridge's 0-0 draw against Manchester United on Friday night helped inspire the Bantams.

"It's the best day of my life so far - that was just ridiculous," says 23-year-old Halliday on the win at Chelsea.

"Not a lot of teams can show the character to come from 2-0 down at Stamford Bridge and I'm sure a lot of people wrote us off at that point."

Has your team defied the odds?

After Bradford's stunning win at Chelsea and Middlesbrough's memorable victory at Manchester City on Saturday, we want to know about a time when the team you play in has defied the odds. Let us know using #getinspired, or text on 81111 (UK only), and we'll use the best of them.

Harry Magnus: The mighty AFC Forest reaching two cup finals in our first season, beating Premier Division opposition along the way.

Kai Delaney: Beat a team two leagues above us, unbeaten all season, in the quarter-final of the cup two weeks ago!

Laura Dodds: Played an academy side in a tournament and lost 3-0. Met them again in the final and won 17-16 on pens (it was 7-a-side).

Get Inspired is a BBC initiative aimed at increasing participation in sport. Find out more here.

'Greatest ever FA Cup shock'

Chelsea appeared to be strolling into the fifth round as they went 2-0 up against League One Bradford at home but, in an amazing turn of events, the Bantams made one of the most remarkable comebacks in FA Cup history to win 4-2.

Former Liverpool striker Robbie Fowler called it the biggest FA Cup shock of all time and in a BBC Match of the Day vote 77.2% agreed with him.

"Chelsea are by far the best team in England at the minute. They are 2-0 up at home against little Bradford," says Fowler.

"For me this is the biggest shock."

It's all quiet in the BBC TV studio at Ashton Gate at the moment. We'll be bringing you live BBC One, Radio 5 live and text coverage of that one later. Kick-off is 14:00 GMT.

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Sunday's line-up

There are three FA Cup games today, with Bristol City v West Ham (14:00 GMT), Aston Villa v Bournemouth (15:00 GMT) and Brighton v Arsenal (16:00 GMT).

However, I'm afraid they are just going to have to take a backseat for the time being as we reflect on Saturday's events which provided one of the great days in FA Cup history.

FA Cup Rewind

On BBC Two and at the top of this page right now, it's 2004 and Spurs have gone in to half-time leading 3-0 against 10-man Manchester City.

"If they make a hash of this now, Spurs will only have themselves to blame," says John Motson.

They couldn't blow it, could they?

Defying the odds

After Bradford's stunning win at Chelsea and Middlesbrough's memorable victory at Manchester City on Saturday, we want to know about a time when the team you play in has defied the odds.

Did you beat a side from five leagues above - and how did you manage it? Did you win with nine players because a couple of your team were stuck in traffic? Or did you wade through a waterlogged goalmouth to fire in a last-minute winner?

However you have beaten the odds, let us know using #getinspired and we'll use the best of them.

FA Cup shocks

If you woke up stunned and still shaking your head in disbelief at yesterday's events, let me just recap the two standout games.

League One Bradford not only beat Premier League leaders Chelsea 4-2, but came back from 2-0 down to win - oh and they did it at Stamford Bridge as well.

The top-flight champions Manchester City were also slain as they lost to Championship side Middlesbrough - at home.

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Starting now...

As if there wasn't enough brilliant FA Cup action for you yesterday...

Starting now on BBC Two and via the live coverage tab at the top of this page, you can watch FA Cup Rewind: Fourth-round classics. The programme features the best moments from one of the greatest FA Cup comebacks of all time, when 10-man Manchester City scored four second-half goals to come from behind to beat Tottenham 4-3 in 2004.

You can also take a trip back to 1990 and witness Bristol City's 3-1 win over Chelsea, while also heading even further back in the archives to 1975 for non-league Leatherhead's so-near-but-yet-so-far 3-2 defeat at the hands of Leicester.

FA Cup gold.

Shining bright

"Hit between the eyes" is exactly what happened to two of England's biggest sides in Chelsea and Manchester City.

And, when I took some lyrics from current chart number one Uptown Funk yesterday morning to say the 'FA Cup Funk gon' give it to you...Don't believe me just watch', even I didn't expect what was to follow.

It was truly amazing fare in the FA Cup with giant-killings galore on a day when the lesser lights of English football shone brightest of all.

Surprise Surprise

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After the events of yesterday in the FA Cup, let's start with a famous old ditty from Cilla Black:

"Surprise, surprise, the unexpected hits you between the eyes

"The unpredictable, that's the surprise you see, surprise! Surprise!"