The reigning Premier League champions drew 1-1 at Highbury Stadium after Viktor Gyokeres cancelled out Aaron Loupalo-Bi’s opening goal, only to then see youngster Max Dowman sent off and Bruno Guimaraes’ crucial penalty saved in a 5-3 shootout defeat.
Elsewhere, Bradford came out on top in an all-League One showdown against Peterborough, guaranteeing there will be two EFL teams in the quarter-finals.
There are five fixtures in total left to play, with Liverpool hosting Chelsea at Anfield and London rivals Fulham and Crystal Palace meeting at Craven Cottage, while Brentford travel to face Sunderland. Bournemouth also take on Aston Villa…
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