By Samuel Adeola
The FA Cup third round produced its trademark drama and surprises as Crystal Palace, Tottenham Hotspur and Everton crashed out, while Chelsea and Manchester City safely advanced.
The biggest shock came at Moss Rose, where non-league Macclesfield stunned defending champions Crystal Palace 2-1 in one of the competition’s most remarkable upsets.
At St James’ Park, Newcastle United edged Bournemouth after a thrilling 3-3 draw that went to penalties. The Magpies progressed 7-6 in the shootout, with goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale playing a key role.
Tottenham Hotspur suffered another setback, losing 2-1 at home to Aston Villa despite scoring first, while Everton exited after a 1-1 draw with Sunderland ended in a penalty defeat.
Elsewhere, Chelsea and Manchester City both recorded comfortable victories to move into the next round, as the FA Cup once again lived up to its reputation for unpredictability.
