Man City, Liverpool, Man Utd and Maidstone learn next opponents

The draw for the fifth spherical of the 2023/24 FA Cup has been made, with Premier League giants Manchester Metropolis, Manchester United and Liverpool discovering their opponents within the subsequent stage of England’s well-known competitors.

Holders Man Metropolis, who beat Tottenham Hotspur 1-0 on Friday evening, have been paired up with Luton City away from house, whereas Maidstone United, the lowest-ranked workforce left within the competitors after their beautiful upset at Ipswich City, will hope to proceed their miraculous journey after they face Sheffield Wednesday or Coventry Metropolis.

Liverpool and Man Utd, who nonetheless want to return by way of Sunday ties in opposition to Norwich Metropolis and Newport County, will tackle Watford or Southampton and Bristol Metropolis or Nottingham Forest respectively.

The draw was initially scheduled to happen earlier than the kick-off of Liverpool vs Norwich Metropolis at Anfield, however crowd trouble during Wolves’ win at West Brom pushed it again.

Quite a few video games resulted in attracts, that means replays are so as. Chelsea and Aston Villa will should be separated in Birmingham, whereas Nottingham Forest will hope to beat Championship aspect Bristol Metropolis again at house.

The fifth spherical of the 2023/24 FA Cup will begin throughout the week commencing Monday 26 February. Fixtures can be proven on the BBC and ITV, with tv picks to be confirmed at a later date.

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