The FA Cup continued in dramatic fashion as football fans were treated to four afternoon matches featuring another shock result.
After knocking out holders Cystral Palace in the previous round, Mansfield Town once again defeated a Premier League side, beating Burnley 2-1 at Turf Moor.
Elsewhere, Manchester City beat local rivals Salford City, Norwich cruised past West Brom and Southampton and Leicester were forced to play into extra time.
GB News provide a full round-up of all Saturday’s fourth round FA Cup action.
Burnley 1-2 Mansfield Town
Mansfield Town beat Burnley 2-1 at Turf Moor.
It was another painful blow to Burnley manager Scott Parker.
The visitors fell behind in the 21st minute when Josh Laurent finished off a slick team move, cutting inside both defender and goalkeeper before slotting into an unguarded net.
Mansfield responded after the interval.
Rhys Oates rose highest at the back post to power home a header and level matters in the 53rd minute.
The decisive moment arrived with 11 minutes remaining when Reed curled a superb dipping free-kick from 25 yards over the defensive wall and beyond Weiss.
Mansfield produced the shock result of the FA Cup fourth round
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Manchester City 2-0 Salford
Manchester City eased past their local rivals Salford City with a 2-0 victory at the Etihad to book their place in the fifth round.
The Premier League giants took an early lead in the sixth minute when Ait-Nouri’s effort across goal deflected off Salford’s Dorrington and into the net.
Despite dominating possession throughout, City had to wait until the 81st minute to double their advantage.
Cherki delivered a cross that goalkeeper Young could only parry, allowing Guehi to tap in from close range at the far post.
Rodri made a late appearance as Pep Guardiola’s side saw out a comfortable afternoon’s work.
Rodri made a late appearance as Pep Guardiola’s side saw out a comfortable afternoon’s work.
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Norwich 3-1 West Brom
Norwich secured their passage to the next round with a convincing 3-1 victory against West Brom at Carrow Road.
Paris Maghoma opened the scoring on 32 minutes, nodding home after Darling headed a corner back across goal.
The Baggies drew level through Maja in the 68th minute, the striker racing clear before delicately lifting the ball over Grimshaw with an elegant finish.
Norwich regained their advantage through Chrisene, who struck a low drive into the far corner from the left flank in the 82nd minute.
Ben Slimane then set up Toure to head in a third deep into stoppage time, wrapping up a comfortable win.
Oliver Skipp produced what was described as the goal of the round, connecting with an acrobatic overhead kick
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Southampton 1-1 Leicester City
Southampton and Leicester could not be separated after 90 minutes, with their fourth-round encounter finishing 1-1 and requiring extra time to determine a winner.
The Saints took the lead from the penalty spot in the 44th minute after Okoli fouled Edozie inside the area.
Larin stepped up and calmly placed his kick into the far corner.
Leicester found their equaliser shortly after half-time through a moment of brilliance from an unexpected source.
Oliver Skipp produced what was described as the goal of the round, connecting with an acrobatic overhead kick that flew past Long at the near post following a blocked shot.
