They denied the Welsh outfit and their Hollywood owners the dream finish they were in the market for, though, as George Dobson was sent off in second-half injury time, allowing the Blues to put the tie to bed with goals from Alejandro Garnacho and Joao Pedro.

Will West Ham use Monday's FA Cup win over Brentford as a springboard in their battle to stay in the Premier League? With a home match to come against title-chasing Manchester City on Saturday, the Hammers made seven changes - yet it was a trusted and familiar face who helped send them through.

Chelsea and Arsenal earned straight-forward paths to the FA Cup semifinals at Monday's draw in London, while another pair of big boys will have deal with each other.