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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Jamie Jackson at Elland Road

Leeds power past Norwich to reach FA Cup last eight for first time since 2003

Sean Longstaff volleys Leeds into a first-half lead at Elland Road.
Sean Longstaff volleys Leeds into a first-half lead at Elland Road. Photograph: Matt West/Shutterstock

After Southampton and Port Vale caused shocks, could Philippe Clement mastermind a third of the day for Norwich? The answer was a resounding no as Leeds United cuffed their guests aside and progressed to a first quarter-final in 23 years.

Leeds have not contested a semi‑final since 1987 when losing 3-2 against Coventry after extra time but are only 90 minutes away from breaching a 53-year gap to the pre­vious walk-out at Wembley in the competition: the 1973 showpiece, which Sunderland won 1-0.

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