FA Cup fifth round draw
The fifth round draw for the FA Cup has been announced, with a very interesting spread of fixtures to take place on the weekend of the 16th of February.
With many Premier League killers making it through, there’s a great opportunity for some established top flight sides to make a real challenge for the cup.
Luton Town will host Milwall, after each side knocked off Norwich and Aston Villa respectively. Chelsea will host local side Brentford in a fourth round replay for the chance to face Middlesbrough. Oldham will host Everton after spectacularly dealing with the Toffees’ Merseyside rivals Liverpool, while Manchester City and United will host Leeds and Reading respectively.
Full fifth round draw:
Huddersfield Town or Leicester City | v | Wigan Athletic |
Milton Keynes Dons | v | Barnsley |
Oldham Athletic | v | Everton |
Luton Town | v | Millwall |
Arsenal | v | Blackburn Rovers |
Manchester City | v | Leeds United |
Manchester United | v | Reading |
Middlesbrough | v | Brentford or Chelsea |
Source: http://www.thefa.com/TheFACup/News/2013/Jan/fifth-round-draw-full-details.aspx
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