Despite a recent stumble in the Women's Super League title race, cup holders Chelsea made a statement with their 3-0 victory over rivals Arsenal. Striker Bethany England scored twice either side of a drive from Swedish defender Jonna Andersson, with no response from the Gunners.
What a performance from this team today!! It’s a privilege stepping on that pitch every week with them Next round here we come ⚽️ pic.twitter.com/WMDbsjlCbB
— bethany england (@Bethany_Eng15) February 17, 2019
Manchester City, who are top of the WSL standings ahead of Arsenal - albeit having played two games more, saw off second tier Tottenham 3-0.
Two goals in quick succession towards the end of the first half from captain Steph Houghton and Lauren Hemp ultimately made the difference for City, with Gemma Bonner making it a comfortable win soon after the interval.
On course for immediate promotion to the top flight WSL and narrowly beaten in the Continental Cup semi finals, Manchester United continued to thrive in their debut season, seeing off fellow Championship club London Bees with little trouble.
Much like City's win, the damage was done in the space of only a few first half minutes when Ella Toone and Mollie Green struck in quick succession. Charlie Devlin chipped in with the third, literally, in the final few minutes to make it 3-0.
FT: #MUWomen 3 London Bees 0
— Manchester United Women (@ManUtdWomen) February 17, 2019
United progress to the quarter-finals of the #SSEWomensFACup after a strong display with first half goals from @ellatoone99 and @mollie_green97 followed by a @charliedevlin98 goal late in the second half. pic.twitter.com/yg0aF2jBkG
After three goals apiece, Championship pair Aston Villa and Sheffield United could only be separated in a penalty shootout – won 5-3 by the former. Villa's 18-year-old starlet Jodie Hutton bagged a hat-trick during the game and converted the winning spot kick.
VILLA HAVE DONE IT!!!!!!!!!@jodie_hutton is the hero as she sends Villa into the @SSEWomensFACup quarter finals!!!
— Aston Villa Ladies (@AVLFCOfficial) February 17, 2019
GET INNNNNNNNNN!!!!!!!!!!
AVL: ✅✅✅✅✅
SHF: ❌✅✅✅ pic.twitter.com/v5jjWPZiJK
The Hammers went on to score four times in each half, with Leanne Kiernan the star of the show after netting a hat-trick on her return to action after injury.
The last 8️⃣ of the #SSEWomensFACup has been decided... pic.twitter.com/YrqSSxC9TP
— The SSE Women's FA Cup (@SSEWomensFACup) February 17, 2019
Chelsea, Manchester City, Manchester United, Liverpool, Reading, Durham, Aston Villa and West Ham now await their quarter final opponents ahead of Monday evening's draw.
Quarter final ties will be played on Sunday 17th March.
Source : 90min