Tottenham Hotspur and Fulham advanced to the fourth round of the FA Cup with 1-0 victories. Pedro Porro scored his first goal of the season, securing Tottenham’s win over Burnley, while Fulham secured an easy 1-0 victory against Rotherham United.
In another match, ten-man Wolverhampton Wanderers managed a 1-1 draw against Brentford, forcing a replay despite Joao Gomes being sent off in the ninth minute.
Eight-time FA Cup winners, Tottenham Hotspur, and Burnley seemed headed for a replay until Porro scored in the 78th minute, breaking the deadlock. The win was a relief for Spurs, missing key players due to injuries and international duty.
Ange Postecoglou, Spurs’ manager, expressed satisfaction with the victory, acknowledging some wastefulness in the final third but emphasizing the unique nature of cup games. Burnley had a chance in the first half, but Zeki Amdouni’s poor first touch resulted in a missed opportunity. Spurs managed to grind out the win without facing significant threats from Burnley.
In another match, Fulham faced Championship side Rotherham. Despite Rotherham’s composure early on, Bobby De Cordova-Reid broke through in the 24th minute, securing a 1-0 victory for Fulham. Rotherham’s Jordan Hugill had a goal disallowed for offside.
Fulham’s manager, Marco Silva, expressed satisfaction with the team’s aim of progressing in the competition, highlighting their clear desire and deserved victory. Depleted Wolves fell behind to Neal Maupay’s goal but found an equalizer in the 64th minute with a stunning strike from Tommy Doyle. Wolves managed to cope with Brentford’s extra man advantage and forced a replay.
Wolves’ manager, Gary O’Neil, praised the players’ incredible effort, noting their impressive performance even with ten players against eleven. Twenty-seven games are scheduled for Sunday, and Wigan Athletic will host Manchester United on Monday. Everton and Crystal Palace will clash in a replay on January 17 to conclude the third round.
