Arsenal thrash Everton 4-0 to get breathing space at top, Man U and Grimsby into FA Cup quarters

As Arsenal pushed furr ahe in race for Premier League title on Wednesday, Manchester United moved a step closer to a second trophy this season by vancing to quarterfinals of FA Cup.

biggest celebration of night, however, was reserved for Grimsby Town’s fans after fourth-division club produced a famous cup upset to beat top-flight Southampton 2-1.

Tottenham was also casualty of a cup shock — losing 1-0 to second-tier Sheffield United.

Arsenal’s focus is on league and a 4-0 win against Everton at Emirates Stium saw table toppers move five points clear of second-place Manchester City.

Mikel Arteta’s team certainly appears to be over jitters that threatened to derail its title challenge by avenging 1-0 loss to Everton that began a three-game winless run last month.

That win was a blow to United’s own hopes of mounting a challenge at top — but Erik ten Hag’s team remains in contention on four fronts after coming from behind to beat West Ham 3-1 at Old Trafford.