According to Daily Post, the FA Cup fifth-round draw took place on Monday night, setting up several intriguing matchups as the competition reaches its last 16 stage.


Defending champions Manchester United have been handed a home tie against Fulham, a team they narrowly defeated 1-0 in the Premier League earlier this season.

United progressed to this stage after securing a dramatic victory over Leicester City, where Harry Maguire’s controversial late winner sealed their spot in the next round.

With key rivals like Arsenal, Liverpool, and Tottenham already eliminated, this competition presents a golden opportunity for Ruben Amorim to secure silverware in his debut season.

Manchester City, last season’s finalists, will take on Plymouth after a tense victory over Leyton Orient in the previous round. City will be wary of complacency, especially after Plymouth stunned Liverpool with a 1-0 win at Home Park, delivering one of the biggest upsets of the tournament so far.

Pep Guardiola’s men remain strong contenders for the title, but the unpredictability of the FA Cup could make things challenging. Meanwhile, Aston Villa, enjoying a strong domestic campaign, will face Cardiff in what promises to be another competitive fixture.

Newcastle United, still in search of their first major trophy since 1955, have been paired with Brighton, a side that has impressed under Roberto De Zerbi.

This clash is expected to be one of the most exciting fixtures of the round, given the attacking quality both teams possess.

Elsewhere, Bournemouth will go head-to-head with Wolves, while Championship side Preston North End will host Burnley in a Lancashire derby, adding extra intensity to the encounter.

The draw has also left some uncertainty regarding fixtures, as Doncaster Rovers and Crystal Palace will need to settle their fourth-round replay to determine who faces Millwall in the next stage.

Similarly, Exeter City and Nottingham Forest must compete for the chance to take on Ipswich Town. With the fixtures scheduled to take place on the first weekend of March, teams will now shift their focus to preparing for these crucial encounters as they chase FA Cup glory.

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All the best

I wish there is a Manchester derby in the fa cup final again for the third consecutive time 😂

Only United is having tough opponents why? 😏

Wishing y'all the best