Manchester United and Manchester City both advanced to the FA Cup fifth round after battling back from behind in their respective fourth-round matches. United needed a controversial late goal from Harry Maguire to see off Leicester City, while City overturned a halftime deficit against Leyton Orient thanks to goals from Abdukodir Khusanov and Kevin De Bruyne. The fifth round draw will take place on Monday, February 10th.
Both Manchester United and Manchester City secured their progression to the FA Cup fifth round over the weekend, but both teams had to overcome initial setbacks to achieve victory. On Friday evening, United required a last-minute goal from Harry Maguire to defeat fellow Premier League strugglers Leicester City at Old Trafford. The stoppage-time goal was met with some controversy, as replays indicated Maguire in an offside position.
However, with VAR not in operation for the fourth round, the goal stood, allowing United to advance. City faced a League One team, Leyton Orient, in Saturday's early kickoff. They found themselves trailing at halftime, facing a potential upset. However, goals from Abdukodir Khusanov and Kevin De Bruyne turned the tide in City's favor. Both Manchester giants now eagerly await the draw for the fifth round, eager to discover their next opponents. The anticipation is almost over, and here's a comprehensive guide to the fifth round and the upcoming draw.The fifth round draw is scheduled for Monday, February 10th, commencing around 7:10 PM. Alex Scott and Theo Walcott will conduct the draw, with Kelly Somers serving as the presenter. Viewers can catch the live broadcast on BBC One's 'The One Show,' which will also be available on BBC iPlayer. The draw will also be streamed across the Emirates FA Cup's social media platforms, including X, Instagram, and Facebook. The ball numbers for the draw are as follows: 1. Manchester United 2. Millwall 3. Brighton & Hove Albion 4. Preston North End 5. Exeter City or Nottingham Forest 6. Ipswich Town 7. Blackburn Rovers or Wolverhampton Wanderers 8. Fulham 9. Newcastle United 10. Plymouth Argyle or Liverpool 11. AFC Bournemouth 12. Aston Villa or Tottenham Hotspur 13. Burnley 14. Manchester City 15. Doncaster Rovers or Crystal Palace 16. Cardiff City. The fifth round matches are set to take place over the weekend of March 1st, 2025. Similar to the fourth round, the fixtures will be spread across the weekend, with the specific schedule announced a few days after the draw.In a notable development, VAR will be implemented for all fifth round matches, marking its first use in the competition this season. This contrasts with the fourth round, where VAR was not in operation
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