Arsenal's youngsters shone again in the Carling Cup, while Manchester United, Stoke, Watford and Derby also progressed to the quarter-finals.
Having brushed aside Sheffield United 6-0 in the last round, Arsene Wenger turned to his talented teenagers once again and they did not disappoint in cruising to a 3-0 victory over a strong Wigan side.
QPR threatened to frustrate Manchester United at Old Trafford, only for Carlos Tevez's late penalty to send the Red Devils through.
Stoke ended Rotherham's Carling Cup adventure with a comfortable 2-0 victory over the League Two side at the Britannia Stadium.
Watford and Derby are also through to the last eight of the competition after their respective victories over Swansea and Leeds.
Carlos Vela produced another outstanding display as Arsenal's much-changed side saw off a strong Wigan team at Emirates Stadium.
The Gunners grabbed a deserved advantage just before the interval with Jay Simpson breaking clear of the Wigan defence to apply the finishing touch to Jack Wilshere's measured through-ball.
Simpson made it 2-0 with a simple finish in the 66th minute when the dangerous Vela left Emmerson Boyce in his wake after a lightning break and put the chance on a plate for the young striker.
And it was all over soon after as Vela broke forward onto Johan Djourou's pass and produced a delightful chip under pressure from Titus Bramble to leave the excellent Chris Kirkland helpless.source-http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11095_4487598,00.html
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