Chelsea’s redemptive duo; West Ham’s productive pair; Hull teen – FA Cup team of the weekend



English football columnist Richard Jolly names his Best XI from the weekend of FA Cup fifth-round play, including a resurgent pair for Chelsea, West Ham United's on-loan goalscorer and Hull City's green defender.

Goalkeeper Eldin Jakupovic (Hull City)

Made 11 saves, the most of any goalkeeper at the Emirates Stadium this season, to earn Hull a replay against Arsenal.

Right-back Martin Kelly (Crystal Palace)

After going 1,545 days without a goal, the defender delivered a surprise winner for Palace at White Hart Lane at in-form Tottenham Hotspur.

Centre-back Paul McShane (Reading)

The Republic of Ireland international scored his first Reading goal with the equaliser as his old club West Bromwich Albion were beaten.

Centre-back Miguel Britos (Watford)

The Uruguayan helped Watford’s frugal defence keep another clean sheet as they saw off the challenge of Leeds United.

Left-back Josh Tymon (Hull City)

Born on FA Cup final day in 1999, the 16-year-old defender acquitted himself well as he played his part in Hull’s rearguard action at Arsenal.

Right winger Ross Barkley (Everton)

Took his tally to 12 club goals this season with the opener at Bournemouth in a man-of-the-match display for Roberto Martinez’s side.

Centre midfield Cesc Fabregas (Chelsea)

Produced an exhibition of high-class passing to underline his return to form as Manchester City were beaten 5-1.

Centre midfield Oliver Norwood (Reading)

The set-piece specialist earned two more assists to set up Reading’s first two goals in their surprise win over West Brom.

Left winger Dimitri Payet (West Ham United)

Scored two high-class goals and provided a lovely pass for another as West Ham cruised to a 5-1 victory at Ewood Park.

Striker Eden Hazard (Chelsea)

A free kick brought him just a second goal of the season in a sparkling display at Stamford Bridge against Manchester City’s young side.

Striker Emmanuel Emenike (West Ham United)

The on-loan Nigerian marked his first West Ham start with a double to open his account for the club and see off Blackburn Rovers.

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Focus on gratitude: And do so deeply, he says. “Think of one to three things a day that you’re grateful for. It needs to be specific, too, don’t just say ‘air.’ Really think about it. If you’re grateful for, say, what your parents have done for you, that will motivate you to do more for the world.”

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