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Chelsea advance to Round 4 after penalty shoot-out win over Norwich

Chelsea advance to Round 4 after penalty shoot-out win over Norwich

Chelsea overcame Norwich in a gruelling F-A Cup third round replay at Stamford Bridge last night.

The Blues progressed 5-3 on penalties after the sides finished 1 all.

Chelsea had both Pedro and Alvaro Morata sent off in extra time.

Manager Antonio Conte says he has to be pleased with the result.

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Bournemouth suffered an embarrassing 3-nil defeat at League One leaders Wigan.

The 2013 winners will be at home to West Ham in the fourth round.

Swansea will travel to League Two side Notts County in round 4 after beating Championship leaders Wolves 2-1 at the Liberty Stadium.

 

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The Republic of Ireland women's side will be hoping to start the new year with a positive result.

Colin Bell's side are in the Azores for the first of two friendlies with Portugal this week.

Kick off is at 7pm, Irish time.

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