Holders Liverpool were knocked out away to Sunderland in an eight-goal thriller that saw the Black Cats win 5-3 after extra-time. The Wearsiders scorers being Martyn Waghorn (2), Joe Cornforth, Jordan Cook and Ryan Noble, while Nathan Ecclestone, from the penalty spot, Marvin Pourie and Daniel Pacheco netted for the Reds.
In tonight's other match Manchester City won 4-2 against Bristol City in front of a bumper 4,233 spectators at Ashton Gate. Daniel Sturridge and David Ball weighed in for the Citizens with a brace apiece while goals from Marlon Jackson and Rob Stambolziev were not enough to take the home side through.
Quarter-Final Draw :
Carlisle United v Aston Villa (14/02)
Port Vale v Chelsea (26/02)
Plymouth Argyle v Manchester City
Charlton Athletic or Swindon Town v Sunderland
Semi-Final Draw (over two legs) :
Carlisle United or Aston Villa v Port Vale or Chelsea
Plymouth Argyle or Manchester City v Charlton Athletic or Swindon Town or Sunderland
Fifth Round Proper Results :
Plymouth Argyle 3-2 Birmingham City (28/01)
Sunderland 5-3 Liverpool (13/02), after exta time, 3-3 at 90 minutes
Aston Villa 5-0 Ipswich Town (30/01)
Chelsea 3-1 Leicester City (31/01)
Charlton Athletic v Swindon Town (19/02)
Carlisle United 2-0 Southend United (30/01)
Port Vale 1-0 Tottenham Hotspur (13/02), previously postponed on 17/01
Bristol City 2-4 Manchester City (13/02)