Sigurdsson gives Reading a second Premier League scalp


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Gylfi Sigurdsson's late winner saw Reading produce another upset as they dumped Burnley out at the Madejski Stadium. Reading had won a replay at Liverpool in the last round, and added another Premier League scalp. Sigurdsson, who had been a doubt because of a foot injury, latched onto a long ball into the penalty area with just three minutes left to send the Championship side into the fifth round.

A late goal from Ben Watson denied Notts Country a famous win over Premier League side Wigan in a thrilling 2-2 draw. The League Two side, who have been hit by financial problems throughout the season, went ahead thanks to Lee Hughes' 20th goal of the season. Ben Davies' stunning free-kick doubled County's advantage before Jason Scotland pulled one back for Roberto Martinez's side. County could not hold off a late Wigan onslaught though, and the Latics drew level through Watson's cool finish with seven minutes left.

Wolves' Ronald Zubar struck late on to ruin Crystal Palace's chances of a shock at Molineux. Darren Ambrose played Alan Lee in for Palace's opener before Mick McCarthy's side drew level with a long-range strike from David Jones eight minutes before the break. Ambrose's excellent free-kick put Palace back in front but Zubar's 25-yard effort earned a 2-2 draw and a replay for McCarthy's side.

In the two all-Premier League games, Portsmouth came from behind to beat Sunderland 2-1 while Birmingham upset Everton with a 2-1 away win. twoods@thenational.ae