English FA Cup: Latest Scores and Results

The English FA Cup, one of the oldest and most prestigious football competitions in the world, has once again captured the imagination of fans around the globe. This season, the competition has been as exciting as ever, with upsets, comebacks, and thrilling encounters taking place throughout the tournament. Here are the latest scores and results from this year's FA Cup:

Third Round Results

The third round of the competition produced some truly memorable moments, with the most notable being the giant-killing of Liverpool by third-tier side, Shrewsbury Town. The Reds, who are the reigning European champions and Premier League leaders, fielded a team of youngsters and backups but were still expected to beat their lower-league opponents comfortably. However, the inspired Shrews fought back from two goals down to claim a stunning 2-2 draw, forcing a replay at Anfield.

Other notable third-round results include a thrilling 4-3 win for Chelsea over Nottingham Forest, a 3-1 victory for Manchester City over Port Vale, and a 1-0 triumph for Tottenham Hotspur over Middlesbrough. The rest of the Premier League's big guns all made it through to the fourth round without any hiccups.

Fourth Round Results

The fourth round saw some more shock results, with League Two side Northampton Town coming from behind to beat Derby County 4-2, and League One outfit Oxford United defeating Premier League side West Ham United 4-0. Manchester United and Chelsea both made it through to the next round, with the Red Devils putting six past League One Tranmere Rovers, while the Blues eased past Hull City with a 2-1 victory.

The biggest upset of the fourth round, however, came when League One's Portsmouth knocked out Championship leaders, Norwich City, with a deserved 1-0 win at Fratton Park. The Canaries, who are pushing for promotion to the Premier League, were left stunned by the plucky Pompey, who defended heroically and scored the winner through Christian Burgess.

Fifth Round Results

The fifth round produced some more dramatic moments, with Liverpool redeeming themselves by beating Shrewsbury Town 1-0 in their replay at Anfield and setting up a tie with Chelsea. Manchester City also made it through to the quarter-finals thanks to a comfortable 1-0 win over Sheffield Wednesday, while Tottenham Hotspur were surprisingly knocked out by a resolute Norwich City side, who won 3-2 on penalties after extra time ended 1-1.

In the other ties, Arsenal overcame a stubborn Portsmouth team 2-0, and Manchester United continued their impressive form with a 3-0 triumph over Derby County. The quarter-final draw saw Arsenal pitted against Manchester City, Newcastle United take on Sheffield United, Leicester City facing Chelsea, and Norwich City playing Manchester United.

Sixth Round Results

The sixth round saw Arsenal's hopes of FA Cup glory dashed as they were beaten 2-1 by Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium. Raheem Sterling and Phil Foden got the goals for City, while Arsenal's consolation came from Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. Sheffield United also saw their dreams come to an end at the hands of Newcastle United, who won 2-1 in a closely-fought encounter.

In the other two quarter-final ties, Chelsea beat Leicester City 1-0 thanks to a goal from Ross Barkley and Manchester United eased past Norwich City with a 2-1 win. The semi-final draw saw Manchester United paired against Chelsea, while Arsenal's conquerors, Manchester City, faced off against Newcastle United.

Semi-Final Results

The semi-finals were played at a neutral venue, Wembley Stadium, with no fans in attendance due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Manchester United faced off against Chelsea in an exciting encounter, which saw the Red Devils emerge victorious with a 3-1 win. Goals from Olivier Giroud, Mason Mount, and Harry Maguire (own goal) sealed the win for United, while Bruno Fernandes scored a consolation for Chelsea.

In the other semi-final, Manchester City faced off against Newcastle United and won comfortably with a 2-0 victory. Goals from Kevin De Bruyne and Raheem Sterling were enough to send City back to the FA Cup final, where they would face Manchester United in a mouth-watering clash.

Final Result

In the final, played at an empty Wembley Stadium on August 1, 2020, Manchester United faced off against Manchester City in what promised to be an enthralling encounter. However, it was City who dominated from start to finish, with goals from Gabriel Jesus and Raheem Sterling sealing a comfortable 2-0 win for Pep Guardiola's side. The win saw Manchester City lift their sixth FA Cup trophy and end their season on a high note.

Despite the lack of atmosphere and the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, the English FA Cup once again delivered an exciting and memorable tournament, which showcased the talent and passion of football in England.