FA Cup Fifth Round Draw Sets Up Exciting Ties Including Newcastle vs Manchester City
The draw for the fifth round of the FA Cup was conducted on Monday evening, setting the stage for an action-packed weekend of fixtures on March 7–8.
The standout tie sees Newcastle United host Manchester City, a repeat of their recent Carabao Cup semi-final clash, which Pep Guardiola’s side won to reach the final.
Other notable matches include:
Arsenal visiting Mansfield Town
Wolves hosting Liverpool
Full fifth-round fixtures:
Fulham vs Southampton
Port Vale/Bristol City vs Sunderland
Newcastle vs Manchester City
Leeds United vs Norwich City
Mansfield Town vs Arsenal
Wolves vs Liverpool
Wrexham vs Chelsea
West Ham vs Macclesfield/Brentford
Opinion: A Round Packed With Drama and Potential Giant-Killings
The fifth round promises plenty of drama, with traditional giants like Manchester City, Arsenal, and Liverpool facing competitive opponents who will be eager to pull off upsets. Newcastle vs City is particularly intriguing—Newcastle will be motivated to avenge their recent Carabao Cup semi-final defeat, and City will look to assert dominance once again.
FA Cup ties are always fertile ground for surprises, and smaller clubs like Mansfield Town and Port Vale/Bristol City could create memorable moments against top-flight opposition. This round underlines why the FA Cup remains one of football’s most thrilling competitions: the mix of elite teams, hungry underdogs, and knockout stakes ensures drama on every pitch.
Fans can expect high stakes, intense battles, and possibly a few unforgettable shocks as March approaches.
