Liverpool maintained their charge for fourth in the Premiership with a comfortable victory against Newcastle United.

Barnsley pulled off the shock of the round when they defeated FA Cup holders Chelsea at Oakwell.

Portsmouth sent Manchester United crashing out of the FA Cup in a match which saw the Reds lose both goalkeepers.

Arsenal could go four points clear at the top of the Premiership if they win at Wigan Athletic on Sunday.

Middlesbrough will be favourites to reach the FA Cup semi finals against out of form Championship outfit Cardiff City.

Manchester United have their third home FA Cup tie in a row this season against away day specialists Portsmouth.

Giant killers Barnsley will feel they have nothing to lose against Chelsea, having beaten Liverpool at Anfield in the previous round.

Liverpool could improve their chances of a fourth placed finish if they can win a fourth successive Premiership match against beleaguered Newcastle United.

Liverpool crushed West Ham United to move into fourth place, with star striker Fernando Torres netting a hat-trick.

Chelsea eased into the quarter finals of the Champions League with a comfortable 3-0 victory against Greek side Olympiakos.