Houghton inspires Manchester City to Women’s FA Cup win over Tottenham

• Tottenham Hotspur 0-3 Manchester City
• Ellie Roebuck saves penalty as City make FA Cup quarter-finals

Tottenham were given another taste of the level they need to reach to be competitive in the Women’s Super League, should they win promotion, as goals from captain Steph Houghton, Lauren Hemp and Gemma Bonner, and Ellie Roebuck’s penalty save, ensured Manchester City cruised into the FA Cup quarter finals.

Spurs and City find themselves in similar circumstances in their respective leagues. Both table-topping, both looking over their shoulders at teams that have played two games less – Manchester City two points above Arsenal, Tottenham five clear of Manchester United.

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