Man City draw Plymouth, Man Utd face Fulham

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Manchester City will welcome Championship side Plymouth Argyle in the fifth round of the FA Cup, setting up a David vs Goliath clash at the Etihad Stadium.

Argyle, who stunned Premier League leaders Liverpool in the previous round, now face an even greater challenge against the reigning English champions.

Defending FA Cup holders Manchester United will take on Fulham in a repeat of last season’s quarter-final, while Newcastle United are set to host Brighton in another all-Premier League encounter.

Bournemouth will face Wolverhampton Wanderers in a similar top-flight showdown.

Elsewhere, League One side Exeter City or Nottingham Forest will play Ipswich Town, and Aston Villa will host Cardiff City.

The fifth-round ties are scheduled for the weekend of 1 and 2 March.

Full FA Cup Fifth-Round Draw:

  • Preston North End vs. Burnley
  • Aston Villa vs. Cardiff City
  • Crystal Palace vs. Millwall
  • Manchester United vs. Fulham
  • Newcastle United vs. Brighton & Hove Albion
  • Bournemouth vs. Wolverhampton Wanderers
  • Manchester City vs. Plymouth Argyle
  • Exeter City or Nottingham Forest vs. Ipswich Town

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