FA Cup 5th-round draw: Liverpool handed favourable home tie; tricky away trips for Tottenham, Chelsea
Liverpool will take on Norwich City at Anfield in the FA Cup 5th round after they beat Cardiff on Sunday, while Chelsea head to Luton Town and Middlesbrough’s reward for beating Manchester United is a home clash against Tottenham.
Jurgen Klopp’s men will take on the Canaries later this month after goals from Diogo Jota, Takumi Minamino and Harvey Elliott secured a 3-1 win over the Bluebirds. Meanwhile, Boro’s shock win at Old Trafford on Friday night now sees them face Harry Kane’s Spurs and Thomas Tuchel will have a tricky trip to Kenilworth Road.
Elsewhere, the only all-Premier League tie sees Southampton taking on West Ham. Manchester City head to Peterborough and Everton will host Bournemouth or Boreham Wood.
Crystal Palace, managed by Patrick Vieira – who won the FA Cup five times with Arsenal as a player – will host Stoke.
Holders Leicester continue their defence at Nottingham Forest later on Sunday. They will host Huddersfield if they are successful at the City Ground.
Draw in full:
Luton Town v Chelsea
Crystal Palace v Stoke City
Peterborough United v Manchester City
Liverpool v Norwich City
Southampton v West Ham
Middlesbrough v Tottenham
Nottingham Forest or Leicester v Huddersfield Town
Everton v Bournemouth or Boreham Wood
The ties will be played the week commencing Monday February 28.
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