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Naomi Girma joined Chelsea for a then-world-record fee in January 2025 Holders Chelsea edged past Manchester United into the FA Cup quarter-finals thanks to an extra-time tap-in from defender Naomi Girma. The United States international prodded home from close range in the 99th minute to open her goal account for the Blues after the visitors had failed to clear their lines from a corner. It was a disappointing end to the tie for Marc Skinner's side, who had battled from behind to take the contest into extra-time. Substitute Simi Awujo arrived at the back post on 81 minutes to cancel out Sam Kerr's opener - the Australian had come off the bench to steer home Veerle Buurman's knockdown three minutes prior. Chelsea had beaten United in last season's final and victory will hand Sonia Bompastor's side a psychological edge over the Red Devils before they meet again in the League Cup final at Ashton Gate on 15 March. Elsewhere, captain Kim Little scored for a second FA Cup tie in a row as 14-time winners Arsenal claimed a 3-0 victory over Bristol City. Victoria Pelova and Frida Maanum were also on target in a second half that was blighted by a head injury to winger Olivia Smith, who was stretchered off. Manchester City are also through after ruthlessly despatching second-tier Sheffield United 4-0. The Women's Super League leaders raced into a three-goal lead inside 22 minutes thanks to two close-range finishes from Lauren Hemp, and a low drive from Aoba Fujino. Laura Coombs poked home their fourth in the 90th minute. Brighton ran out 2-1 winners at West Ham in another all-WSL tie, as manager Dario Vidosic returned to the dugout. The 38-year-old has been away from the team in Australia for the past month after the passing of his father Rado, who was also Brighton's women's and girls' head of coaching. Veteran Fran Kirby rolled back the years with a goal and assist in a commanding first-half display, with Leila Wandeler's 75th-minute goal unable to inspire a West Ham fightback. Birmingham City and Charlton Athletic prevailed in the only ties not involving top-flight clubs. Oceane Hurtre scored a hat-trick in an 8-0 rout for the Blues over Chatham Town on Friday night, while the Addicks edged out fourth-tier Oxford thanks to Lucy Fitzgerald's 76th-minute penalty. London City Lionesses host capital neighbours Tottenham on Monday, 23 February (19: 30 GMT) in the remaining fifth-round tie. Birmingham and Charlton are in the fifth-round draw Charlton and Birmingham lead the race for promotion to the Women's Super League next season, but they may get an early taste of life among the top tier in the next round of the FA Cup. Providing they don't draw each other, they will take on top-flight opponents next. It offers a chance to gauge their level against the best, with holders Chelsea, European champions Arsenal and current WSL leaders Manchester City still in the competition. With the WSL expanding to 14 teams for 2026-27, the top two teams in WSL 2 will earn automatic promotion at the end of the current campaign. In top spot and unbeaten in their 16 league games to date (11 wins, five draws), Charlton are clear favourites to win the title. They have a nine-point lead over second-placed Birmingham, who are one clear above Crystal Palace in the promotion play-off place. The Blues will be looking to go one better this time around after being pipped to promotion by London City Lionesses on the final day of last season. While only a brief glimpse, a one-off cup tie will provide an insight into how much more there is to do if they fulfil their promotion dream. Birmingham City 8-0 Chatham Town West Ham1-2 Brighton Arsenal 3-0 Bristol City Chelsea 2-1 Manchester United (AET) Manchester City 4-0 Sheffield United Oxford United 0-1 Charlton Athletic Liverpool v Everton (22 February, 16: 30 GMT) London City Lionesses v Tottenham Hotspur (23 February, 19: 30 GMT) The draw for the quarter-finals will take place on Monday, 23 February at 19: 00 GMT on TNT Sports 1 and the Adobe Women's FA Cup You Tube channel. The last-eight ties are scheduled to take place on Sunday, 5 April. Ben Haines, Ellen White and Jen Beattie are back for another season of the Women's Football Weekly podcast. 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