West Ham through to last eight but Brentford’s Andrews backs Ouattara after Panenka miss

Given their inability to win a ­knockout tie in normal time, there can be little doubt of the physical impediment that West Ham’s prolonged FA Cup endeavours must make to their efforts of remaining in the Premier League.But, with an eminently winnable home ­quarter-final against Leeds United now upcoming, the chance of a rare trip to Wembley is the type of happy distraction any relegation-­threatened side can embrace. Momentum can provide a dangerous asset. Continue reading...