Of the big sides remaining in the FA Cup, Arsenal have received the best draw. The cup holders will be at home in the fifth round, where they’ll host Championship high-flyers Middlesbrough.
FA Cup draw results, 5th round: Arsenal drawn at home while Liverpool, Manchester United will go away
If Manchester United and Liverpool get through their FA Cup replays, they’ll have away matches. United will be big favorites in theirs, but Liverpool face a tough test.
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Boro were impressive in the fourth round, defeating Manchester City in convincing fashion. Their reward for that performance is arguably an even tougher test, but at least this one will come with a pretty big payday.
Manchester United and Liverpool still have fourth-round replays to get through after drawing the first matches of their ties, and both will go away if they get through. Liverpool face a very tough test away to Crystal Palace, while United would like their chances to get by Preston North End.
The competition’s big underdogs Bradford City will have a good chance to duplicate their League Cup run from a couple of seasons ago, as they’ve been drawn at home against Sunderland or Fulham. The quarterfinals will feature at least one non-Premier League side for sure, as Derby have been drawn against Reading.
FA Cup draw
Crystal Palace vs. Liverpool or Bolton Wanderers
Arsenal vs. Middlesbrough
Aston Villa vs. Leicester City
West Bromwich Albion vs. West Ham United
Bradford City vs. Sunderland or Fulham
Blackburn Rovers vs. Rochdale or Stoke City
Derby County vs. Reading
Preston North End or Sheffield United vs. Cambridge United or Manchester United
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