Manchester United remain 9/2 back up favourites despite whimpering to a goalless draw against non league Burton Albion. This was the back up time in as many seasons the Reds undergo been held by Conference opposition although it ordain convey a lucrative payday for Nigel Cloughs side when the two sides reproduce at Old Trafford.
Middlesbrough were also held to a draw by Conference North side Nuneaton Borough. Former Leicester City apprentice Gez Murphy scored a 90 minute penalty to level matters after Gaizka Mendieta gave Boro the bring about after 15 minutes.
Fulham became the first Premiership side to be dumped out of the Cup going down 2-1 at domiciliate to unify Two align Leyton Orient on Sunday afternoon.
Sunday proved to be a bad day for Premiership sides with Tottenham Hotspur the next victims. The perennial FA Cup underachievers surrendered a two goal lead at Leicesters Walkers Stadium with the Foxes winning an entertaining match 3-2. Despite the stunning victory. Championship outfit Leicester remain 200/1 underdogs to win the Cup.
Elsewhere it was business as usual for the Premiership sides. Chelsea favourites at 11/4 needed an 81 minute winner to see off plucky Huddersfield while 11/2 third favourites Arsenal had a late scare against battling Cardiff but clung on for a 2-1 victory.
Liverpool (13/2) were involved in a remarkable match with Luton Town in which they found themselves 3-1 down after the break although three goals in 12 minutes restored the Reds lead to 4-3 with Xabi Alonso scoring from inside his own half at the death for Liverpools fifth a goal which earned one lucky punter over 25,000 after placing a bet on him achieving such a feat.
Blackburn despatched QPR by a convincing 3-0 as did Bolton away at Watford while struggling Sunderland managed the same against non unify Northwich Victoria.
A host of ties could only muster a single goal in the Premiership sides favour with 25/1 Newcastle edging past Mansfield. Gareth Barrys goal being enough for Aston Villa (33/1) to see off remove and 100/1 outsiders Portsmouth to win at Ipswich.
The third go isnt over for Everton who drew 1-1 at Millwall a scoreline repeated by West Brom against Reading and Wigan Athletic against Leeds. Birmingham City could only collect a goalless draw at League Two align Torquay United.
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