Underdogs Plymouth Argyle Draw Premier League Champions Manchester City in FA Cup Fifth Round
In a remarkable turn of events, second-tier side Plymouth Argyle have been rewarded for their giant-killing exploits in the FA Cup with a fifth-round clash against reigning Premier League champions Manchester City. This comes after the Pilgrims’ shock 1-0 defeat of Premier League leaders Liverpool over the weekend.
Elsewhere, holders Manchester United will host Fulham at Old Trafford, while League Cup finalists Newcastle United will welcome top-tier rivals Brighton & Hove Albion to St. James’ Park. Bournemouth will also entertain Wolverhampton Wanderers in another all-Premier League encounter.
Plymouth’s Heroic Upset of Liverpool
The Pilgrims, who currently sit at the bottom of the Championship, caused one of the biggest upsets of the FA Cup on Sunday when they defeated a second-string Liverpool side 1-0, dashing the Merseysiders’ hopes of a quadruple this season.
Despite Manchester City’s recent struggles, the reigning Premier League champions will be wary of the threat posed by the gritty and determined Plymouth side. The Etihad clash promises to be a fascinating encounter between the top-flight giants and the plucky underdogs.
Other Intriguing Fifth Round Ties
- Aston Villa, who knocked out Tottenham Hotspur, will host second-tier Cardiff City.
- Nottingham Forest, if they can overcome Exeter City on Tuesday, will face Ipswich Town in the fifth round.
- Doncaster Rovers or Crystal Palace will take on Millwall in another all-Championship showdown.
The fifth-round matches are scheduled to be played on the weekend of March 1st and 2nd, with the winners advancing to the quarter-finals of England’s oldest and most prestigious cup competition.
This latest chapter in the FA Cup’s long and illustrious history promises to deliver more thrilling moments and unexpected results as the underdogs continue to battle against the top-flight giants. Football fans around the world will be eagerly anticipating the upcoming fixtures.
Don’t miss out on the excitement of the FA Cup fifth round! Stay tuned for all the latest updates and results as the road to the final at Wembley Stadium continues.
