FA Cup LIVE: Arsenal romp past Wigan as Leeds, Wolves, Sunderland and Fulham progress

Arsenal produced a dominant display to book a place in the FA Cup fifth round as a busy midweek of cup ties saw established names and hopeful underdogs advance. Leeds, Wolves, Sunderland and Fulham also sealed progress, while attention now turns to tomorrow night’s David-vs-Goliath fixture when non-league Macclesfield host Premier League Brentford (tomorrow night ET).

Arsenal score four in 30 minutes as youngsters make an impact

Arsenal put the tie beyond Wigan early, rattling off four goals inside a 30-minute spell to close out a comprehensive victory. Midfielder Christian Norgaard praised the team’s focus and the club’s depth after the win, noting that the strong first-half performance set the tone for the rest of the match.

"We have looked really solid in the early stages of these competitions and it's all about keeping that momentum, " Norgaard said. He highlighted the role of younger players brought into the matchday squad, singling out Marli Salmon and Tommy Setford for praise. "I thought they did really well, both of them. We see them every day in training and how they compete at the same level as us. Marli Salmon has had a few more games than Tommy Setford, so I think I need to highlight Tommy today. I know it was only five or six minutes... but well done to him and hopefully more games in the future for him for Arsenal. "

Norgaard added that squad depth would be vital as the season progresses. "You need to fulfill the role you have been given and it will be like that for the whole season. You never know when the manager will point at you, and you have to be ready to perform. I think today a lot of us showed that we are ready when we are needed and we have a depth that will be useful towards the end of the season. "

Wolves, Leeds, Fulham and Sunderland also move on

Wolves dug deep to overcome Grimsby on a notoriously muddy surface, a fixture played in testing conditions that threatened to level the playing field. Raul Jimenez's replacement Bueno provided the decisive contribution to send Wolves through. Manager Rob Edwards praised his players’ mentality and decision-making in difficult conditions, saying the group had prepared for the challenge and executed the basics well. On his choice to use only one substitute he explained that introducing fresh legs felt risky as warmed-up players looked cold on the touchline.

Leeds scraped through penalties in a tense contest with Birmingham, winning the shootout to continue their cup campaign. Sunderland edged past Oxford by a single goal, with a disciplined performance sealing the victory for the visitors. Fulham produced a dramatic recovery at Stoke, inspired by goals from Reed and Kevin which overturned the deficit and booked their place in the next round.

That string of results means Leeds, Fulham, Wolves, Sunderland and Arsenal will all feature in the fifth round draw, leaving the competition’s narrative poised between cup pedigree and the potential for giant-killing shocks.

Looking ahead: fa cup fixtures to watch

All eyes now shift to tomorrow night (ET), when non-league Macclesfield attempt another giant-killing by hosting top-flight Brentford. The fixture offers a classic cup storyline: a small club riding momentum and confidence against a Premier League side. Cup-watchers will also be monitoring how Premier League teams manage their squads across league and cup duties as the competition tightens.

With ties producing both expected outcomes and narrow escapes, the FA Cup landscape remains compelling. The next round will test whether the sides that advanced can sustain momentum or whether underdogs will rewrite the fixture list again. Filmogaz will continue to track developments and highlight the must-watch fixtures as the competition unfolds.