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Arsenal ease through, Bradford stun Sunderland

Olivier Giroud scored twice as Arsenal FC downed Middlesbrough FC 2-0 to reach the FA Cup quarter-finals, while third-division Bradford City AFC upset Sunderland AFC.

Olivier Giroud (right) struck both goals for Arsenal against Middlesbrough
Olivier Giroud (right) struck both goals for Arsenal against Middlesbrough ©Getty Images

Arsenal FC reach FA Cup quarter-finals thanks to 2-0 home defeat of Middlesbrough FC.
• Olivier Giroud makes the difference with a pair of well-taken first-half goals.
• Kike hits the post late on for Middlesbrough, who beat Manchester City FC in the last round.
Bradford City AFC stun Premier League side Sunderland AFC with 2-0 home win.
• Jon Stead scores for fifth successive round after a John O'Shea own goal.
• Third-division Bradford reach last eight for first time since 1976.

Aston Villa FC also through after seeing off Leicester City FC 2-1.
• Leandro Bacuna and Scott Sinclair hit target for hosts; Andrej Kramarić musters late consolation.
• Villa end run of three defeats in first game since Tim Sherwood replaced manager Paul Lambert.

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