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Shock defeats for Chelsea and Man City in FA Cup

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Chelsea's Drogba challenges Bradford City's McArdle during their FA Cup fourth round soccer match at Stamford Bridge in London

Premier League leaders Chelsea surrendered a two-goal lead to lose 4-2 at home to third tier Bradford City while Manchester City lost 2-0 at home to Middlesbrough on a day of seismic FA Cup shocks on Saturday.

Goals from Gary Cahill and Ramires had Chelsea cruising after 38 minutes of the fourth-round tie at Stamford Bridge but John Stead pulled a goal back before the break and former Chelsea player Filipe Morais equalised.

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