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Sunderland supporter George Slough holds a cardboard FA Cup at the end of their English FA Cup fifth round soccer match against Southampton at the Stadium of Light, Sunderland, England, Saturday, Feb. 15, 2014. (AP Photo/Scott Heppell)

Sunderland through to last 8 of FA Cup; rivals Man City, Chelsea meet for 2nd time in 2 weeks

SUNDERLAND, England – Sunderland has advanced to the FA Cup quarterfinals with a 1-0 victory over Southampton, thanks to Craig Gardner’s long-range strike in the 50th minute.

Later Saturday, Manchester City hosts its Premier League title rival Chelsea as the teams meet for the second time in two weeks with a place in the last eight at stake.

Also, holder Wigan travels to Cardiff.

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