Arsenal defeats Tottenham 2 - 1 to advance to the fourth round of the FA Cup . With Sherwood at the helm , then as a caretaker , Spurs lost to West Ham at White Hart Lane in the League Cup quarterfinals . Arsenal is the second most successful side in the competition behind Man United . Aston Villa was the only Premier League team to lose to lower - league opposition . Blackburn scored in the second half to draw Manchester United and force a replay .
Arsenal defeats Tottenham 2 - 1 to advance to the fourth round of the FA Cup . Arsenal is the second most successful side in the competition behind Man United . Aston Villa was the only Premier League team to lose to lower - league opposition . Blackburn scored in the second half to draw Manchester United and force a replay .