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LONDON. — Plymouth will travel to Manchester City in the FA Cup fifth round as the Championship strugglers landed a dream draw to follow their stunning win against Liverpool.
The Pilgrims shocked Premier League leaders Liverpool as Ryan Hardie’s second-half penalty sealed a memorable 1-0 win at Home Park on Sunday.
Miron Muslic’s side are bottom of the second tier, with only one league win in three months.
But they have eliminated Liverpool and Brentford to earn a shot at Pep Guardiola’s spluttering Premier League champions.
FA Cup holders Manchester United will face Fulham at Old Trafford after beating Leicester 2-1 last Friday thanks to Harry Maguire’s controversial last-gasp winner.
League Cup finalists Newcastle meet Brighton, who knocked out Chelsea on Saturday, while Bournemouth take on Wolves in another all-Premier League tie.
Aston Villa, 2-1 winners against Tottenham on Sunday, will host Championship team Cardiff. Exeter or Nottingham play Ipswich and Crystal Palace will be at home to Millwall.
DRAW FOR FA CUP FIFTH ROUND:
Preston v Burnley
Aston Villa v Cardiff
Doncaster or Crystal Palace v Millwall
Manchester United v Fulham
Newcastle v Brighton
Bournemouth v Wolves
Manchester City v Plymouth
Exeter or Nottingham Forest v Ipswich
Ties to be played on the weekend of 1 and 2 March. — AFP.
Online Reporter