FA Cup Fifth Round Draw: Key Fixtures Announced

The FA Cup fifth-round draw has been confirmed, featuring exciting matchups across different tiers of English football. Manchester City will host Championship side Plymouth Argyle, who secured their place in this round with a stunning victory over Premier League leaders Liverpool. This presents a significant challenge for Argyle as they face the reigning English champions at the Etihad Stadium.

Holders Manchester United will take on Fulham, while Newcastle United face Brighton & Hove Albion in another all-Premier League clash. Bournemouth will host Wolverhampton Wanderers in a fixture that also guarantees a top-flight team progressing to the quarter-finals.

Elsewhere, Aston Villa will play Cardiff City, and League One side Exeter City or Premier League's Nottingham Forest will battle Ipswich Town. Another noteworthy matchup sees Crystal Palace facing Millwall, ensuring London representation in the next stage.

Full FA Cup Fifth Round Draw

• Preston North End v Burnley

• Aston Villa v Cardiff City

• Crystal Palace v Millwall

• Manchester United v Fulham

• Newcastle United v Brighton & Hove Albion

• Bournemouth v Wolverhampton Wanderers

• Manchester City v Plymouth Argyle

• Exeter City or Nottingham Forest v Ipswich Town

Match Schedule

The fifth round of the FA Cup is scheduled to take place on the weekend of March 1 and 2. Clubs will battle it out for a place in the quarter-finals, with fans eagerly anticipating potential upsets and high-stakes encounters.

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