Plymouth Argyle have been rewarded with a fifth round FA Cup tie against Manchester City after knocking out Arne Slot's Liverpool.
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FA Cup draw made on MondayPlymouth to face Man CityHolders Man Utd up against FulhamFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?
Plymouth produced the shock of the FA Cup fourth round by dumping out Liverpool with a 1-0 win on Sunday. The Devon-based side will now face Premier League opposition once again in round five after being drawn against Pep Guardiola's side. Elsewhere, holders Manchester United will take on Fulham, while Newcastle United are up against Brighton & Hove Albion.
AdvertisementGettyTHE DRAW IN FULL
Preston North End vs Burnley
Aston Villa vs Cardiff City
Doncaster Rovers or Crystal Palace vs Millwall
Man Utd vs Fulham
Newcastle Utd vs Brighton
Bournemouth vs Wolves
Man City vs Plymouth
Exeter City or Nottingham Forest vs Ipswich Town
THE BIGGER PICTURE
Plymouth are this year's FA Cup giant-killers after knocking out Premier League side Brentford on their own patch before pulling off the mother of all upsets at home to Liverpool. In a time where many have questioned the so-called 'magic' of the famous old competition, cup runs like Plymouth's show why this tournament still has merit. Whether they can beat City remains to be seen.
AFPWHAT NEXT?
Plymouth, United and the other sides left in the tournament will play their fifth round FA Cup ties between February 28 and March 3.