"Image source, Getty Images Holders Chelsea edged past Manchester United into the FA Cup quarter-finals thanks to an extra-time tap-in from defender Naomi Girma. The United States international prodded home from close range in the 99th minute to open her goal account for the Blues after the visitors had failed to clear their lines from a corner. It was a disappointing end to the tie for Marc Skinner's side, who had battled from behind to take the contest into extra-time."
"Manchester City are also through after ruthlessly despatching second-tier Sheffield United 4-0. The Women's Super League leaders raced into a three-goal lead inside 22 minutes thanks to two close-range finishes from Lauren Hemp, and a low drive from Aoba Fujino. Laura Coombs poked home their fourth in the 90th minute. Liverpool beat Everton 2-1 in a Merseyside derby, while Brighton ran out 2-1 winners at West Ham in another all-WSL tie as manager Dario Vidosic returned to the dugout."
Naomi Girma scored a 99th-minute extra-time tap-in to give Chelsea a 2-1 win over Manchester United and secure passage to the FA Cup quarter-finals. Sam Kerr opened the scoring before Simi Awujo equalised in the 81st minute after coming on as a substitute. Arsenal beat Bristol City 3-0 with goals from Kim Little, Victoria Pelova and Frida Maanum, while Olivia Smith suffered a head injury and was stretchered off. Manchester City thrashed Sheffield United 4-0 with two Lauren Hemp finishes, an Aoba Fujino drive and a late Laura Coombs goal. Liverpool defeated Everton 2-1 and Brighton beat West Ham 2-1, with Fran Kirby contributing a goal and an assist.
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