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Fourth Round Proper
Saturday 27 January 2007
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Manchester City booked their place in the last 16 after coming from behind to see off Southampton at the City of Manchester stadium.

City had to do it the hard way after Southampton threatened an upset when Kenwyne Jones put the Championship side into the lead midway through the first half.

Jones latched onto Georgios Samaras’ miskick to run clear and lob the oncoming Nicky Weaver.

But Stuart Pearce’s men hit back just five minutes later through Darius Vassell before the Premiership side were in front in stoppage time of the first half.

Stephen Ireland did the hard work to tee up Joey Barton to put City in front.

American international DeMarcus Beasley then put the game beyond Southampton in the 70th minute when he latched on to Richard Dunne’s long ball to round Kevin Davis and tap in a third.

Manchester City manager Stuart Pearce said: "We were disappointed with the goal, but I think over 90 minutes we deserved to win the game, credit to the players for that.

"They showed real tenacity in what they were trying to achieve and with one defeat in eight games we have to keep building on that. We have to keep delivering that week in, week out."

Southampton manager George Burley said: "We gave it our best shot and I cannot fault the effort. The lads gave 100 per cent but credit to City who deserved to win.

"It was a good cup-tie. We worked hard, had a few opportunities and played well but they were just too strong for us. Overall I have no complaints."

Meanwhile West Brom made easy work of Midland rivals Wolves at Molineux to comfortably move into the fifth round.

The Black country derby is usually a close fought affair but Tony Mowbray’s side cruised through with goals from Diomansy Kamara, Kevin Phillips and Zoltan Gera.

Kamara took advantage of a defensive mix up to put West Brom in front on the stroke of half time.

The Senegalese striker tapped into an empty net when Wolves defender Mark Little collided with keeper Matt Murray.

And Little’s afternoon did not get any better after the interval when he deflected in Phillips’ right foot shot to double West Brom’s advantage.

Hungarian international Gera then finished the scoring off with a header from Jason Koumas’ corner late on.

West Brom manager Tony Mowbray said: "Overall we did well. Molineux is a very tough fixture and I thought the players applied themselves very well to the task.

"Kamara caused Wolves problems all afternoon. He has great pace, is very direct and he showed great strength with his goal."

Wolves manager Mick McCarthy said: "We were beaten by a better side, a better squad, a stronger team.

"I am disappointed we didn't compete better and have a better game. It is a lesson for us."