Chelsea inflict another defeat on Liverpool

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Chelsea defeated Liverpool 2-0 to secure their place in the quarter-finals of the Emirates FA Cup.

Willian and Ross Barkley scored a goal in each half to settle the match.

It was Liverpool's third defeat in four games.

Elsewhere, Newcastle survived a late fight-back from West Brom to win 3-2 and an extra-time winner helped Sheffield United overcome Reading 2-1.

Holders Manchester City travel to Sheffield Wednesday tonight, while Leicester host Birmingham, and Norwich take on Tottenham.

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