The draws for the 5th round of the English FA Cup were held Monday evening with an all-Premier League clash between Manchester United and Fulham the biggest fixture on paper, The Standard Gazette reports.
There were giant-killing feats recorded by Championship bottom side, Plymouth Argyle who edged Premier League leaders Liverpool out by the odd goal.
The reward for Plymouth is a merrying against current Premier League champions Manchester City which is expected to generate huge interest and attendance on match day.
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Another significant game in prospect that will have the eyes of the watching world upon it is a meeting between Newcastle United and Brighton – two sides in the Premier League.
The FA Cup in England is the oldest football tournament in the world.
The fifth round is scheduled to take place on the weekend of 1 and 2 March.
Below are the 5th-round fixtures after Monday evening’s draw ceremony
Preston North End v Burnley
Aston Villa v Cardiff City
Doncaster Rovers or 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
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