The FA Cup fourth-round draw has set the stage for thrilling encounters, with standout fixtures capturing the footballing world’s attention.
Tottenham Hotspur is set to face Manchester City, with City having experienced defeat in all five previous visits to Spurs’ new stadium since 2019, and without scoring a single goal.
The last meeting between the sides in December resulted in a dramatic 3-3 draw at the Etihad.
In other key matchups, Premier League leaders Liverpool will host the winner between Norwich and Bristol Rovers, following their impressive 2-0 victory over Arsenal in the third round. Chelsea will face Aston Villa, while Championship high-flyers Ipswich will host non-league side Maidstone.
The draw also features clashes between Watford and Southampton, Blackburn and Wrexham, Bournemouth and Swansea, and West Brom against the winner of Brentford or Wolves. The winners of West Ham or Bristol City vs. Nottingham Forest or Blackpool will face another exciting fixture.
The remaining fixtures include Leicester against Hull or Birmingham, Sheffield Wednesday vs. Coventry, Leeds against Plymouth, Crystal Palace or Everton vs. Luton or Bolton, Sheffield United vs. Brighton, Fulham against Newcastle, and Newport or Eastleigh vs. Wigan or Manchester United.
The draw for the #EmiratesFACup fourth round is complete 🤩
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The third round replay between Newport County and Eastleigh, scheduled for January 16, will determine the opponent for Wigan or Manchester United. The matches are set to take place over the weekend of January 26-29, promising an exciting round of FA Cup action.
