Liverpool conqueror Plymouth draws Man City in FA Cup
News Mania Desk / Piyal Chatterjee / 11th February 2025
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Plymouth’s prize for eliminating Liverpool from the FA Cup was to face Manchester City on Monday in the fifth round. Plymouth — at the last place in division two — stunned Premier League frontrunner Liverpool 1-0 on Sunday. Next, it must travel to Etihad Stadium on March 1 to challenge Pep Guardiola’s City, the four-time reigning league champion.
Defending champions Manchester United host Fulham in one of three matches featuring only Premier League teams. Newcastle welcomes Brighton, while Bournemouth faces Wolverhampton at home.
Aston Villa competes against Cardiff from the second division. Burnley, pursuing a promotion to the Premier League, visits Preston.
Crystal Palace defeated League 2 team Doncaster Rovers 2-0 on Monday, securing a fifth-round matchup at home against Millwall. Exeter or Nottingham Forest face off on Tuesday for the opportunity to welcome Ipswich.