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Leeds power past Norwich to reach FA Cup last eight for first time since 2003

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After Southampton and Port Vale caused shocks, could Philippe Clement mastermind a third of the day for Norwich City? The answer was a resounding no, as Leeds United cuffed their guests aside, and progressed to a first quarter-final in 23 years.

Leeds have not contested a semi-final since 1987 when losing 3-2 against Coventry (after extra time) but are only 90 minutes away from breaching a 53-year gap to when the club last featured at Wembley in the competition: the 1973 showpiece, which Sunderland won 1-0.

Continue reading…After Southampton and Port Vale caused shocks, could Philippe Clement mastermind a third of the day for Norwich City? The answer was a resounding no, as Leeds United cuffed their guests aside, and progressed to a first quarter-final in 23 years.Leeds have not contested a semi-final since 1987 when losing 3-2 against Coventry (after extra time) but are only 90 minutes away from breaching a 53-year gap to when the club last featured at Wembley in the competition: the 1973 showpiece, which Sunderland won 1-0. Continue reading…