29-JAN-2012
The draw for the fifth round of the 2011/12 FA Cup took place today with some favourable draws for clubs from the Premier League in the final 16.
After scoring a late winner to down arch rivals Manchester United yesterday, Liverpool will meet Championship outfit Brighton & Hove Albion, who eliminated Newcastle United, at Anfield while it will be a Merseyside double with Everton hosting the victor of the Sheffield Wednesday versus Blackpooltie at Goodison Park.
Chelsea, who beat West London rivals QPR in the fourth round, are at home against Birmingham Citywith League Two surprise packets Crawley Town getting a Premier League home fixture againstStoke City.
Tottenham Hotspur have been given a nice draw with an away clash with League One Stevenage at Broadhall Way as Norwich City will host Leicester City at Carrow Road.
The Sunderland versus Middlesbrough replay, following today’s 1-1 draw, will see the winner hostArsenal, who beat Aston Villa 3-2 today, whilst Millwall and Southampton will battle it out for the chance to take on Bolton at home.
All ties will be contested on the weekend of February 17, 18 and 19.
2011/12 FA Cup fifth round ties
Liverpool (PREM) v Brighton & Hove Albion (CHA) – Anfield, Liverpool
Everton (PREM) v Blackpool (CHA) or Sheffield Wednesday (L1) – Goodison Park, Liverpool
Chelsea (PREM) v Birmingham City (CHA) – Stamford Bridge, London
Crawley Town (L2) v Stoke City (PREM) – Broadfield Stadium, Crawley
Stevenage (L1) v Tottenham Hotspur (PREM) – Broadhall Way, Stevenage
Norwich City (PREM) v Leicester City (CHA) – Carrow Road, Norwich
Sunderland (PREM) or Middlesbrough (CHA) v Arsenal (PREM) – Stadium of Light, Sunderland or Riverside Stadium, Middlesbrough
Millwall (CHA) or Southampton (CHA) v Bolton Wanderers (PREM) – The Den, London or St Mary’s Stadium, Southampton
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