Premier League Giants Eliminated from the FA Cup Fifth Round
The upcoming FA Cup fifth-round draw has a different look as several prominent Premier League clubs, including Arsenal, Liverpool, Chelsea, and Tottenham Hotspur, have been eliminated in the earlier rounds.
Arsenal faced a tough challenge against Manchester United in the FA Cup third round at the Emirates Stadium. Despite a hard-fought battle, the Gunners ultimately lost the match. Bruno Fernandes opened the scoring for United, but Gabriel Magalhães equalized. However, Arsenal missed a crucial penalty opportunity with Martin Ødegaard, and the match went to a penalty shootout, which United won.
In a surprising upset, Plymouth secured a notable victory over Liverpool, defeating the Reds 1-0. The match-winning penalty from Hardie proved to be the difference-maker.
Chelsea’s journey in the FA Cup also came to an end when Brighton rallied from behind to win 2-1 at the Amex Stadium. Tottenham’s exit came after a tough match against Aston Villa, where they lost 2-1, adding to their challenges after being eliminated from the Carabao Cup by Liverpool.
On a brighter note, two powerhouses, Manchester United and Manchester City, are still in contention for the FA Cup. United secured their spot with a 2-1 victory over Leicester City, thanks to an exciting last-minute winner from Harry Maguire. Meanwhile, Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City demonstrated resilience by coming back to defeat Leyton Orient 2-1.
The upcoming fifth-round draw will also feature other Premier League teams such as Aston Villa, Brighton, and Bournemouth. However, Liverpool, Chelsea, and Tottenham will not be part of this round.
Confirmed Ball Numbers for the FA Cup Fifth Round
The FA Cup fifth-round draw is set for 7:10 PM GMT on Monday, February 10, 2025, with matches scheduled for the weekend of March 1-2, 2025. The confirmed ball numbers for the fifth round are as follows:
1. Manchester United
2. Millwall
3. Brighton
4. Preston
5. Exeter City or Nottingham Forest
6. Ipswich Town
7. Wolves
8. Fulham
9. Newcastle
10. Plymouth Argyle
11. Bournemouth
12. Aston Villa
13. Burnley
14. Manchester City
15. Doncaster Rovers or Crystal Palace
16. Cardiff City
Don’t miss the excitement of the FA Cup fifth-round as the remaining teams compete for a spot in the prestigious quarterfinals. Stay tuned for the draw and the upcoming match fixtures!
