Mansfield Draw Arsenal in FA Cup Fifth Round
Mansfield will compete in the fifth round of the FA Cup for the first time since 1975

Mansfield Draw Arsenal in FA Cup Fifth Round

League One side Mansfield Town will host 14-time FA Cup winners Arsenal in the fifth round of the FA Cup.

The Stags produced one of the shocks of the fourth round by defeating Premier League strugglers Burnley 2-1 at Turf Moor, sealing a remarkable second-half comeback to earn a lucrative tie against the Gunners.

All-Premier League Showdown

One of the standout fixtures sees Newcastle United host Manchester City in a repeat of this season’s League Cup semi-final meeting.

Elsewhere, non-league side Macclesfield could set up a third consecutive clash against top-flight opposition. If they overcome Brentford, they will travel to face West Ham United in round five.

Key Ties to Watch

  • Wrexham, chasing Championship promotion, welcome eight-time winners Chelsea.

  • Sunderland will travel to either Port Vale or Bristol City.

  • Wolverhampton Wanderers host Liverpool in another intriguing clash.

The fifth-round fixtures will be played across the weekend of 7-8 March.

FA Cup Fifth-Round Draw (Full)

  • Fulham v Southampton

  • Port Vale or Bristol City v Sunderland

  • Newcastle United v Manchester City

  • Leeds United v Norwich City

  • Mansfield Town v Arsenal

  • Wolverhampton Wanderers v Liverpool

  • Wrexham v Chelsea

  • West Ham United v Macclesfield or Brentford

With several lower-league sides still in contention and multiple heavyweight clashes, the magic of the FA Cup remains firmly alive heading into round five.

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