Arsenal’s early FA Cup exit comes just four days after they were dealt a blow in their bid to reach the Carabao Cup final.
Forward Sulemana ended a 37-game drought stretching back more than 19 months with a goal against Swansea.
In the end it was comfortable, as Tottenham Hotspur ran out 3-0 winners over Tamworth. Ultimately in extra time, fitness, stamina and Premier League playing resources did the business over the National League part-timers. All that matters, their manager Ange Postecoglou was keen to point out as he conducted his post-match media duties in the corner of the Tamworth pitch, a gaggle of home supporters doing their best to get as close as possible to the visiting celebrity, is that Tottenham are thro
It was not the procession promised by a 74-team gap between the clubs, but Newcastle made it eight successive wins with victory over Bromley in the FA Cup third round. Eddie Howe’s side eased away from their visitors in an improved second half to earn their place in the fourth round with Howe’s first FA Cup win at St James’ Park. It was rounded off by a first goal for William Osula, but it was the day of firsts for the League Two side that felt more significant.