FA Cup Fifth Round Team of the Week
- Michael Oliver
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The oldest cup competition in football enjoyed the majority of it’s fifth round ties over the weekend as we take a look at the FA Cup team of the round.
Willy Caballero
The veteran goalkeeper saved a penalty for Chelsea and kept a clean sheet as they defeated Hull 4-0 to progress.
Ashley Young
Young was one of the star performers for Manchester United during their 2-0 win over Huddersfield.
Ethan Ampadu
The talented young defender was handed a rare start by Antoine Conte at the heart of a back three and looked composed and confident during teh Blues’ comprehensive win.
Connor Goldson
Goldson netted a crucial goal for Brighton and kept things tight as the back as they saw off Coventry.
Markus Suttner
The left-back provided an excellent assist with a cross for Goldson as Brighton progressed into the quarter-finals.
Andrew Cannon
Cannon found Ian Henderson late in the first half to assist in Rochdale’s opener and had a fine game in central midfield as The Dale earned a replay.
Mario Lemina
The Gabon international midfielder had another fine display in midfield for Southampton, displaying his fine passing and tenacious tackling style in the win over West Brom.
Lucas Moura
On his first start for Tottenham, Moura netted a vital equaliser in the second half as was a perennial threat in the final third.
Riyad Mahrez
Mahrez was the star of the show for Leicester and was the man to unlock the defence as his cross was pinpoint accurate to find Vardy for the winner.
Willian
Willian was a class above the rest for Chelsea as he netted twice and hit the woodwork in a man of the match performance against Hull.
Olivier Giroud
Giroud was involved in three of Chelesea’s four goals with one goal and two assists against Hull, proving he was an exceptional January buy.