Three of the West Midlands outfits were in FA Cup action across the weekend. So how did they get on in a competition widely known as one of the greatest in sport’s history. We’re breaking down the results and what it means for their hopes as the season continues.
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00:00Birmingham City may have been defeated by Newcastle United in the FA Cup fourth round
00:07but Saturday's hosts can exit the competition with their heads held high.
00:10The League One leaders gave a great account of themselves at St Andrews, taking the lead
00:15in the first minute and responding to two quick-fire Newcastle goals to level the match
00:20before ultimately losing to a late Joe Willock winner.
00:23They stuck to their positive, high-tempo identity, showing they can compete with the
00:28best.
00:29Meanwhile, Aston Villa progressed to the last 16 after a 2-0 win over Tottenham.
00:34Jacob Ramsey and Morgan Rodgers were instrumental, with Ramsey scoring inside the first minute
00:39and Rodgers doubling Villa's lead in the 64th.
00:42Wolves also advanced, beating Blackburn Rovers 2-0 at Ewood Park.
00:47Mateus Cunha scored his 12th goal of the season and despite chances to add more, Wolves held
00:52firm to secure their place in the fifth round for the second consecutive year for the first
00:57time since the mid-90s.