Chelsea and Liverpool struggled against lower-ranked teams to advance to the FA Cup quarterfinals

A new FA Cup matchday paralyzed the United Kingdom with 3 electrifying matches. Chelsea visited Luton Town, Liverpool hosted Norwich and West Ham went to St Mary's Stadium to play against Southampton.

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Southampton vs West Ham United Highlights 

Earlier, Southampton, with Willy Caballero in the starting lineup, qualified for the quarterfinals by defeating Manuel Lanzini's West Ham 3-1.

The goals for the team led by Austrian Ralph Hasenhüttl were scored by Romain Perraud (a great goal from outside the area that left French goalkeeper Alphonse Areola with no chance), James Ward-Prowse (penalty), and Armando Broja; while Michail Antonio had equalized for David Moyes' team.

Luton Town vs Chelsea Highlights 

Chelsea also made it through to the knockout stage but had to suffer more than expected to overcome Luton Town, a weak opponent from the English second division (Championship League), 3-2. Saúl Ñiguez, Timo Werner, and Romelu Lukaku were the scorers for the Blues, while Reece Burke and Harry Cornick put the tie at Kenilworth Road in suspense.

Liverpool vs Norwich City Highlights 

Liverpool also defeated Norwich 2-1, thanks to a great day from Japanese Takumi Minamino, who scored both goals for Jurgen Klopp's side.

The Anfield side, who at the weekend shook off the curse of not winning an English cup since 2012 by winning the League Cup, won with authority thanks to the remarkable production of Minamino. 

The Japanese opened the scoring after Kostas Tsimikas' cross was brought down by Divock Origi and fired past Tim Krul.

The Japanese was in sweet form and a few minutes later he took advantage of a dead ball from a corner, to take the ball into the net.

Liverpool, with many regular substitutes and youngsters such as Tyler Morton and Harvey Elliott, relaxed as the minutes ticked away, and Norwich, whose real battle is to try to save themselves in the Premier League this season, managed to pull one back 15 minutes from time with a fine strike from Lukas Rupp. 

The Reds joined Manchester City, Chelsea, Crystal Palace, Middlesbrough, and Southampton in the last eight of the FA Cup.

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