The highly anticipated fifth round of the FA Cup is set to captivate football fans with thrilling matchups scheduled around the first weekend of March. The Football Association is yet to confirm the exact schedule, but the draw has already generated significant excitement. Among the notable fixtures, Manchester United will host Fulham, while Manchester City will welcome Plymouth Argyle to the Etihad Stadium.
In a much-anticipated clash, Crystal Palace is set to face their south London rivals, Millwall, on home turf. Meanwhile, Bournemouth will confront more Premier League opposition as they prepare to take on Wolves at the Vitality Stadium. The outcome of Tuesday's tie between Exeter City and Nottingham Forest will determine who will play Ipswich Town, adding another layer of suspense to the fifth round.
Plymouth Argyle, despite sitting at the bottom of the Sky Bet Championship, captured headlines with a sensational fourth-round victory against Premier League leaders Liverpool. This triumph has set the stage for an intriguing encounter with Manchester City, further highlighting Plymouth's potential as giant-killers.
Newcastle United will also be in action, hosting Brighton & Hove Albion in what promises to be a captivating contest. Fans can look forward to an all-Championship north-western showdown as Preston North End prepares to host Burnley. Cardiff City, having narrowly defeated Stoke City on penalties, will travel to Aston Villa for their fifth-round tie.
As anticipation builds, football enthusiasts eagerly await the result of the Exeter City versus Nottingham Forest match on Tuesday. The winner will gain the advantage of playing Ipswich Town at home during the next stage of this prestigious tournament.
The FA Cup sixth round will serve as the final hurdle before teams progress to the semi-finals. Importantly, there will be no video assistant referee (VAR) in operation during these matches, ensuring that decisions are left solely to the on-field officials.
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