Macclesfield, of the sixth tier, knocked out cup holders Crystal Palace, Wembley winners in May. Elsewhere, Tottenham boss Thomas Frank came under pressure with another home defeat and Manchester City put 10 past shell-shocked Exeter at the Etihad Stadium. Silky Macclesfield stun Palace in famous FA Cup upsetNon-league Macclesfield pulled off one of the greatest ever FA Cup shocks by eliminating holders Crystal Palace. More jeers for Thomas Frank as Villa defeat leaves Tottenham job in jeopardyTottenham manager Thomas Frank on the touchline during his side’s FA Cup defeat to Aston Villa (Andrew Matthews/PA)Tottenham boss Thomas Frank felt the heat again as Spurs bowed out of the FA Cup with a 2-1 home defeat to Aston Villa. Chelsea eased into the fourth round of the FA Cup with a 5-1 win at The Valley, with Jorrel Hato, Tosin Adarabioyo, Marc Guiu, Pedro Neto and Enzo Fernandez, from the penalty spot, on target.

Source: Express January 11, 2026 04:44 UTC