Tottenham 2 Leeds 2

ALEX FERGUSON’S record of never having lost a third round FA Cup tie in 22 attempts, and of never having been beaten by a team from a lower division in the competition, was brought to an end in spectacular fashion by Jermaine Beckford and Leeds United at Old Trafford yesterday.

Alex Ferguson is ready to wield the axe after admitting he was shocked by Manchester United’s abject performance against Leeds this afternoon.

Manchester United 0 Leeds 1

Jermaine Beckford threatened to kick Manchester United out of the FA Cup at Old Trafford.

Giovanni Trapattoni has called Carlisle goalkeeper Keiren Westwood into the Republic of Ireland squad following his play-off heroics.

Leeds 1 Carlisle 2

Birmingham 1 Leeds 0

West Brom eased into the FA Cup fourth round after exploiting Coca-Cola Championship rivals Leeds’ defensive frailties at The Hawthorns.