5 things we learned from the FA Cup fifth round

#1 Manchester City’s quadruple dreams are over

Wigan Athletic v Manchester City - The Emirates FA Cup Fifth Round — Will Grigg is, indeed, on fire!

One of the biggest shocks in recent FA Cup history took place on Monday when League One side Wigan defeated Premier League leaders Manchester City 1-0 at the DW Stadium.

The match was not without controversy, with managers Paul Cook and Pep Guardiola involved in a heated argument after City's Fabian Delph received a questionable red card on the stroke of half-time.

Wigan then withstood a flurry of attacks from the visitors, who had 83% possession, before Will Grigg struck his seventh FA Cup goal of the season to seal the unlikeliest of victories.

City, the only realistic quadruple contenders since Arsenal (2003-04) and Chelsea (2004-05), now have to prepare for Sunday’s League Cup final against Arsenal at Wembley knowing that their attempt at a four-trophy haul will have to wait another season.

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