Plymouth Argyle’s remarkable FA Cup run continues as they have been drawn against reigning Premier League champions Manchester City in the fifth round.
The Championship side pulled off a major shock in the fourth round by eliminating Liverpool with a 1-0 victory, thanks to Ryan Hardie’s second-half penalty.
The draw, conducted on Monday, also set up a number of high-profile fixtures, including Manchester United hosting Fulham at Old Trafford, while Newcastle United will take on Brighton & Hove Albion.
Aston Villa will welcome Cardiff City, and Crystal Palace will face Millwall in a South London derby.
Meanwhile, an all-Championship clash between Preston North End and Burnley guarantees at least one second-tier club in the quarterfinals.
The FA Cup fifth-round ties are scheduled to take place over the weekend of March 1-2, 2025, with winners advancing to the quarterfinals as the competition edges closer to its final at Wembley on May 18.
Full FA Cup Fifth-Round Draw:
- Preston North End vs. Burnley
- Aston Villa vs. Cardiff City
- Crystal Palace vs. Millwall
- Manchester United vs. Fulham
- Newcastle United vs. Brighton & Hove Albion
- Bournemouth vs. Wolverhampton Wanderers
- Manchester City vs. Plymouth Argyle
- Exeter City or Nottingham Forest vs. Ipswich Town
Plymouth’s stunning victory over Liverpool ended the Reds’ hopes of a historic quadruple and has now set up what is expected to be their toughest test yet against Pep Guardiola’s City, a side with a dominant record in domestic cup competitions.
