FA Cup 5th Round Draw Causes Uproar as Plymouth Face Manchester City

The draw for the FA Cup fifth round has taken place, generating heated reactions from fans. Following a dramatic fourth round that saw several upsets, including Plymouth Argyle’s shock victory over Liverpool, supporters were eagerly anticipating the next set of fixtures.

However, the draw resulted in widespread accusations of being “rigged” after giant-killers Plymouth were handed an extremely difficult away tie against Manchester City. Many fans expressed outrage on social media, claiming the draw was fixed to give City an easy path to the next round.

Other notable matchups include Manchester United hosting Fulham at Old Trafford and Newcastle welcoming Brighton. Preston will face Burnley in a Lancashire derby, while Aston Villa take on Cardiff City.

The full draw is as follows:

• Preston North End vs Burnley
• Aston Villa vs Cardiff City
• Doncaster/Crystal Palace vs Millwall
• Manchester United vs Fulham
• Newcastle vs Brighton
• Bournemouth vs Wolves
• Manchester City vs Plymouth
• Exeter/Nottingham Forest vs Ipswich

The fifth round ties are scheduled to be played in the week commencing February 26. With several Premier League giants already eliminated, the competition remains wide open as teams vie for a place in the quarter-finals.