The Hornets took the lead through Etienne Capoue on 27 minutes before Michy Batshuayi equalised on the hour. The hosts secured a semi-final berth with 11 minutes to go as Andre Gray struck.
Manchester City left it late to avoid a huge shock exit at the hands of Swansea City with a 3-2 win.
The Swans opened up a 2-0 lead inside the half hour with a Matt Grimes penalty and stunning strike from ex-City striker Bersant Celina.
City hit back through Bernardo Silva before an unfortunate own goal from Kristoffer Nordfeldt drew them level at 2-2. The turnaround was completed two minutes from the end as Sergio Aguero headed in for 3-2.
The game was a tight affair past the hour mark before Raul Jimenez slotted in for 1-0 on 70 minutes. Diogo Jota doubled the lead for the Wolves just six minutes later who just abut held on for the win after a frantic finish saw Marcus Rashford give United hope in added time.
The final tie of the round went all the way as Brighton & Hove Albion secured a 5-4 win on penalties after drawing 2-2 with Millwall.
Alex Pearce and Aidan O'Brien gave the hosts a 2-0 lead with just 11 minutes to go before a stunning fightback by Brighton saw Jurgen Locadia and Solly March force extra-time. All square with extra-time drawing to a close, Millwall suffered a late blow with the dismissal of Shane Ferguson then on penalties suffered a 5-4 loss with Jake Cooper blazing over after Lewis Dunk had given Brighton the advantage in sudden death.
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