The FA Cup fifth round has concluded, leaving plenty of excitement. This round featured some significant upsets, but which players stood out enough to make our team of the round?
We’ve picked players from various teams, from Manchester City to Port Vale. Here’s the lineup for this week.
GK: Joe Gauci
Port Vale surprised many by beating Sunderland at Vale Park, thanks in part to Joe Gauci, who kept a clean sheet.
Gauci made six saves against Sunderland, showing excellent performance in goal and helping his team reach the quarter-finals.
RB: Josh Acheampong
Josh Acheampong faced challenges this season but has emerged stronger, especially with his recent display against Wrexham.
He scored a late goal while playing wing-back, helping Chelsea avoid embarrassment despite not achieving a clean sheet.
CB: Connor Hall
Connor Hall delivered an outstanding performance against Sunderland, effectively defending against their attacks.
Port Vale will now face Chelsea in the quarter-finals, where they’ll seek to continue their impressive FA Cup journey.
CB: Taylor Harwood-Bellis
After some tough years, Taylor Harwood-Bellis shined against Fulham, showcasing his skills by keeping a clean sheet against a Premier League team.
LB: Gabriel Gudmundsson
Gabriel Gudmundsson played a crucial role for Leeds against Norwich City, scoring and assisting while helping maintain a clean sheet.
RM: Jarrod Bowen
Jarrod Bowen stood out once again for West Ham United, scoring two goals in a London derby against Brentford and contributing in the penalty shootout.
CM: Curtis Jones
Curtis Jones has been a vital player for Liverpool lately, and his calm demeanor helped the team overcome Wolves at Anfield.
CM: Sean Longstaff
Sean Longstaff proved to be a wise acquisition for Leeds, delivering a solid performance against Norwich, dominating midfield and scoring a goal.
LM: Jeremy Doku
Jeremy Doku caused problems for Newcastle with his impressive dribbling and strength, providing an assist and creating several scoring chances.
ST: Igor Thiago
Igor Thiago is having an impressive season, managing to score two goals against West Ham, bringing his total to 21 for the season despite his team facing elimination in penalties.
ST: Omar Marmoush
Omar Marmoush had another standout game against Newcastle, scoring twice in the second half. If he keeps this form, he could challenge for more playing time as a striker.