Holders Manchester United Lead Exciting Lineup as Liverpool and Chelsea Crash Out
The FA Cup fifth-round draw has been finalized, with defending champions Manchester United set to face Fulham in an all-Premier League showdown. The draw, announced on February 10, 2025, follows a thrilling fourth round that saw dramatic victories, shocking upsets, and nail-biting finishes.
Last weekend’s action saw Manchester United, Manchester City, Newcastle United, Brighton, and Aston Villa secure their spots in the next round. Ruben Amorim’s side needed a stoppage-time goal to edge past Leicester City, while Manchester City staged a comeback to defeat League One’s Leyton Orient. Newcastle United delivered a thrilling 3-2 victory over Birmingham City, keeping fans on the edge of their seats.
However, the weekend was not kind to everyone. Premier League leaders Liverpool suffered a shocking 1-0 defeat to Championship side Plymouth Argyle, crashing out of the competition in a major upset. Chelsea and Tottenham also faced early exits, with the Blues falling 2-1 to Brighton and Spurs losing 2-1 to Aston Villa.
Two fourth-round matches remain, with Crystal Palace set to travel to Doncaster Rovers on Monday and Nottingham Forest visiting Exeter City on Tuesday. The outcomes of these games will determine the final matchups in the fifth round.
The full FA Cup fifth-round draw is as follows:
- Preston vs. Burnley
- Aston Villa vs. Cardiff City
- Doncaster Rovers or Crystal Palace vs. Millwall
- Manchester United vs. Fulham
- Newcastle vs. Brighton
- Bournemouth vs. Wolves
- Manchester City vs. Plymouth
- Exeter City or Nottingham Forest vs. Ipswich Town
The fifth-round fixtures are scheduled to take place across the weekend of March 1-2, 2025. However, given the unpredictable nature of this year’s competition, matches could be spread over four days, starting as early as Friday, February 28, and running through Monday, March 3.
As the competition heats up, all eyes will be on Manchester United as they aim to defend their title. Meanwhile, underdogs like Plymouth Argyle will look to continue their fairytale run, proving that the magic of the FA Cup is alive and well.
With thrilling matchups and potential giant-killings on the horizon, football fans are in for an unforgettable round of FA Cup action.
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