Bojan Krkic and Victor Moses scored breathtaking goals at Rochdale as Stoke avoided joining the long list of Premier League teams to exit the FA Cup at the fourth-round stage last night.

After watching the likes of Chelsea and Manchester City bow out of the competition over the weekend, Rochdale were in the mood to cause another shock.

But Mark Hughes’ side avoided an upset with a 4-1 win.

Bojan put the Potters ahead with an early first-time volley, but his evening ended soon after as he hobbled off with an injury.

His replacement Stephen Ireland doubled Stoke’s lead at the start of the second half and Moses then set up a fifth-round tie at Blackburn with a dipping shot.

It could have been a different story had Dale taken their chances at the end of the first half when they had Stoke on the ropes. But Dale could only muster a late consolation through Rhys Bennett and Jon Walters sealed the comprehensive win with Stoke’s fourth in stoppage time.

Earlier yesterday, Middlesbrough were rewarded for beating Man. City with a trip to FA Cup holders Arsenal while Chelsea’s conquerors Bradford host Sunderland or Fulham after the fifth round draw.

In other ties Manchester United face a trip to Preston North End or Sheffield United should they overcome fourth tier Cambridge.

West Brom host West Ham and Leicester City travel to Aston Villa in two all Premier League ties.

Seven-time winners Liverpool or Bolton will travel to Crystal Palace.

Fifth round draw
C. Palace vs Liverpool or Bolton
Arsenal vs Middlesbrough
Aston Villa vs Leicester City
West Brom vs West Ham
Bradford vs Sunderland/Fulham
Blackburn vs Rochdale/Stoke
Derby County vs Reading
Preston NE/Sheffield United vs Cambridge/Man. United

Ties to be played Feb. 14/15.