Premier League heavyweights avoid each other in FA Cup fifth-round

Premier League heavyweights avoid each other in FA Cup fifth-round

The games will be played in the week commencing Feb 28.

Frank Lampard’s Everton have been handed a home tie in the next round. (AP pic)
LONDON:
Premier League leaders Manchester City will travel to second-tier Championship side Peterborough United while Chelsea are away at Luton Town in the fifth round of the FA Cup after most of the top-flight sides avoided each other in today’s draw.

City came from behind to beat Fulham 4-1 while Chelsea defeated Plymouth Argyle 2-1 in extra time on Saturday.

Tottenham Hotspur, who saw off Brighton & Hove Albion 3-1, must travel to Middlesbrough, who beat Manchester United on penalties at Old Trafford.

In an all-Premier League clash, Southampton host West Ham United who survived a potential upset at the hands of non-league side Kidderminster Harriers with last-gasp goals in normal time and extra time.

The winners of today’s game between Liverpool and Cardiff City will host Norwich City while defending champions Leicester City must first see off Nottingham Forest, with the winners hosting Huddersfield Town.

The fifth-round games will be played in the week commencing Feb 28.

FA Cup fifth round draw

Luton Town vs Chelsea

Crystal Palace vs Stoke City

Peterborough United vs Manchester City

Liverpool/Cardiff City vs Norwich City

Southampton vs West Ham United

Middlesbrough vs Tottenham Hotspur

Nottingham Forest/Leicester City vs Huddersfield Town

Everton vs Bournemouth/Boreham Wood

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