FA Cup Fifth Round: Man United Hosts Fulham, Plymouth Visits Man City

Plymouth Argyle's stunning victory over Liverpool in the FA Cup fourth round has earned them a challenging fifth-round tie against Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium. In other matchups, Manchester United will host Fulham, while Newcastle United takes on Brighton in an all-Premier League clash. Additionally, Bournemouth will face Wolves, and Aston Villa will play Cardiff City. The fifth round matches are scheduled for the weekend beginning March 1, 2025, with VAR technology set to be utilized in all fixtures. The draw reflects the unpredictability of the tournament, with several top-tier teams already eliminated. Plymouth, currently at the bottom of the Championship, aims to continue their surprising run in the competition.