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      Man City fans help raise £20k to help Cheltenham ahead of FA Cup clash to help replace ticket cash slump due to Covid-19

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      MANCHESTER CITY fans have delved into their pockets to help raise £20,000 for FA Cup fourth-round opponents Cheltenham Town.
      Like many Football League clubs, the League Two side have been hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic.

      Cheltenham fans want to raise £20,000 from ‘virtual tickets’ to help their cash-strapped club survive the coronavirus pandemic

      Pep Guardiola takes his Man City squad to Cheltenham in the FA Cup fourth round later this monthCredit: AFP

      The Robins have seen a huge chunk of their income disappear due to lost matchday revenue from tickets sales.
      And now, Cheltenham Town supporters’ group, 1887 Red Army, has set up a campaign on Crowdfunder in an effort to help the club.
      The group are aiming to rake in £20,000 in ‘virtual tickets’ for the FA Cup clash at the empty Jonny-Rocks Stadium – likely to be picked for TV coverage.
      And Man City fans have chipped in, as well as Cheltenham fans, to help the struggling side.

      Already, over £19,000 has been raised for the Robins’ cause.
      James Robinson, a Robins fan and 1887 Red Army member, has been instrumental in managing the fundraiser – which started before the third-round win over Mansfield Town.
      All funds will be donated to Cheltenham Town, with Crowdfunder waiving platform fees for community and charity crowdfunding projects during the pandemic.
      James said: “We had plans to carry on our Crowdfunder from round three into the next round even before the draw was made to help the club out during these difficult times.

      Man City fans joined Cheltenham fans in donating money to the worthy cause

      “When the draw was made, it was a no-brainer and we got the virtual tickets on sale as quickly as possible.
      “The idea came from Marine, who raised thousands of pounds from virtual tickets in the third round against Tottenham.
      “We also had a Crowdfunder against Mansfield, raising more than £2,000 that would have helped the club out even before the City draw was made.
      “Crowdfunder is a ready-built platform so we simply designed the page around the Man City game within 20 minutes.
      “Cheltenham and Man City fans have come together and raised just under £5,000 in the first few hours and it’s just built from there.
      “There is a real sense of togetherness from both sets of supporters and Man City fans have been amazing as they were in a similar situation a few years back.”
      Supporters of the campaign sent the team their well-wishes after more than 1,300 people chipped in.
      One fan commented: “Being an old City fan I have never forgotten where we have been and come from.
      “Gutted I can’t attend as, a part from anything else, Cheltenham is a beautiful town for those that have never been.
      “Still hope we win of course.”
      Another joked: “Will never forget our days in the Second Division.
      “Good luck for the future… just not when you play us.”
      Cheltenham manager Michael Duff said: “This shows you the community spirit within football.
      “Man City were in lower leagues at one point and that’s given them a sort of grounding and certainly their older fans will know where they’ve come from and they’ve done the hard yards.
      “The fact they are helping out with this is brilliant and hopefully it ends up being a TV game too.”

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      Man Utd, Arsenal, Chelsea and rest of teams in FA Cup warned they face punishment for breaking coronavirus protocols

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      ALL clubs left in the FA Cup have been warned they will face penalties for breaching Covid regulations.
      Wembley beaks moved to draft the letter to the 33 teams that currently remain in the competition after a series of weekend incidents during the third round.

      Wembley chiefs have warned FA Cup teams they face punishment for breaching Covid rulesCredit: Getty – Contributor

      The letter was said to “strongly reiterate the importance of complete compliance” with Covid protocols and Government legislation.
      Premier League and EFL bosses will send out similar letters to their individual members as football braces against calls for a shutdown if regulations are not followed.
      But in a warning shot, Wembley said: “The FA is committed to ensuring that all matches played in the Competition are done so in an environment that protects the safety of players, club staff and all other attendees and public health more generally.
      “As all clubs will be aware, it is absolutely essential that English football continues to demonstrate that the procedures it has in place for the continuation of elite football are reliable, robust and fully compliant with all necessary rules set by the government, Public Health England and the game itself.

      “Clubs and players are required to comply with any legislation and/or guidance in relation to Covid-19.
      “Furthermore, the Professional Game Board will consider any potential breaches and may impose such penalties as it deems necessary in the event of any proven instances of non-compliance.”
      That is likely to mean fines for clubs who flout the rules, rather than bans for players or expulsion from the competition.

      As SunSport reported, the post-game dressing room celebrations at Chorley and Crawley raised significant concerns, as well as goal celebrations with players openly hugging and giving each other high-fives.

      But clubs were left in no doubt that they must follow any new “enhanced protocols”.
      The letter added: “It is essential that clubs read and disseminate the content of those protocols to all relevant parties ahead of their FA Cup games on the weekend of 23 January.”

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      Britain’s tallest outfield pro footballer Kyle Hudlin is 6ft 9in, idolises Messi and Ronaldo and has Premier League aim

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      ON THE streets of Birmingham, a giant of the game walks among us.
      At 6ft 9in, Solihull Moors striker Kyle Hudlin is the tallest outfield pro player in Britain.

      Kyle Hudlin on signing for Solihull Moors, with agent DJ Campbell (left) and agency rep Tom Brady (right)

      And although the 20-year-old may have finally stopped growing, there’s no limit to how high his dreams are.
      He said: “I am enjoying life at Solihull right now, but that doesn’t mean I don’t have aspirations in England and in the Champions League.
      “I don’t want to run before I can walk and I understand how high the jump is to that level, but I want to make that jump.
      “If all goes well I will be playing in the EFL soon, possibly even with Solihull next season.”

      After banging in 25 goals in 22 games for Sunday league side Boldmere Falcons, he signed for Solihull United last March in the Midland League Division Two.
      A hat-trick in just his second game caught the eye of neighbours Solihull Moors, who snapped him up in October on a two-year deal.
      A maiden goal in the FA Cup second round against Morecambe – and two more since then – confirmed Hudlin has some hefty substance with his size.
      “Everything that has happened so far, it is a dream,” he gushed. “Scoring in the FA Cup, as a kid they are things you have on your bucket list, and I have done that.

      “I couldn’t have written a better script. Signing this contract was sent by God. It has been a blessing.”

      ‘I WATCHED VIDEOS OF MESSI’
      A blessing that was needed for Hudlin to ever realise his dream having endured a tough upbringing.
      Early interest from academies such as West Brom was scuppered with both his parents working and unable to get him to and from training.
      The alternative was men’s football in the local leagues aged just 16, while learning all about physicality by playing street football with his uncles.
      But his immense height at such a young age came with disadvantages: “Coaches thought I had just one bow to my game. I got played as a centre back just because I was big.
      “But growing up, I always had the ball at my feet, doing a skill. I haven’t trained as a big guy and I haven’t had that academy training.
      “I have always been around the small technical players and you have to drop a skill in there.
      “I would watch the likes of Ronaldinho, Robinho, Neymar, Messi, Ronaldo – his heading attributes is like he is a big guy.”

      THE UNUSUAL SUSPECTS

      Here are the players in the line-up (left to right)
      6ft 4in – Olivier Giroud
      6ft 7in – Peter Crouch
      6ft 9in – Kyle Hudlin
      6ft 3in – Harry Maguire
      6ft 6in – Dan Burn

      When he was finally trusted as a striker at 17, Hudlin’s inspirations matured, and admired the likes of Peter Crouch, Olivier Giroud and Tammy Abraham.
      “You will get furthest in this game by building your own identity though,” he argued.
      “I want young players to be looking up to me and wanting to be like Kyle Hudlin.”
      With no player in the UK coming close to his size – barring 6ft 9in Ipswich Town keeper Tomas Holy – they will have no choice but to look up to him, and that has its perks.
      Hudlin laughed: “People are already put off by me as soon as I get off the bus. The mental battle is already won.
      “I have the mental confidence when I get on the pitch that I am going to be better and bigger than them.”

      Hudlin is not your stereotypical footballer in more ways than one.
      He has balanced the start of his football career and the pandemic with a Sports and Fitness degree at University College Birmingham.
      “I have got a different type of hunger compared to those academy product players,” he said.
      “Everyone has fire in their belly to achieve their dreams but when you have come from where I have come from, playing at every step you can possibly imagine, it is different.
      “I will never forget the reason why I started.”

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      Abbey Clancy jokes dad will ‘kill’ Peter Crouch after he drew Liverpool and Man Utd together in FA Cup fourth round

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      PETER CROUCH joked he’ll be sleeping in the “spare room” after wife Abbey Clancy warned him her dad will “kill” him for pairing Liverpool with Manchester United in the FA Cup.
      Crouch’s Liverpool-mad in-laws groaned as the former Reds’ striker picked out balls drawing the Premier League’s top two sides together in the fourth round.

      Sorry, Crouchy, you’ve lost that loving feeling, at least for now with the in-laws, as Abbey Clancy’s husband sent family favourites Liverpool to Man UtdCredit: Getty – Contributor

      Abbey Clancy has put hubbie Peter Crouch strictly in the doghouse after joking his FA Cup fourth-round draw left her Liverpool-mad dad groaningCredit: Splash News

      And amused fans on social media claim Crouchy will deserve all he gets – or doesn’t get – after he set up the classic clash.
      Model Abbey, who won Strictly Come Dancing in 2013, sparked doom and groom for her hubbie by tweeting: “My dad is gonna kill you @petercrouch Man U v Liverpool #facupdraw.”
      Ex-England striker Crouchy replied: “I’ll head straight to the spare room” – followed by a head-in-hands emoji.

      And the pundit found little support online as many supporters argued the last-32 tie was far from a match made in heaven for both clubs.

      One said: “He’s had a mare there Abbey!”
      Other jibes included: “Divorce worthy” and “tell him he’s sacked”.
      Gentle joshing included: “That was SO bad of him! Please tell him off when he gets home!”
      But most worrying was the spate of dreadful new football songs created just for the moment.

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      Probably the least painful was: “He’s big. He’s red. He sleeps in the spare bed, Peter Crouch.”
      But amongst the relegation certainties was: “He’s big, he’s red, he’s sleeping on the sofa tonight, Peter Crouch Peter Crouch.”
      Just like the FA Cup draw, sometimes there’s no rhyme or reason! 

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      Alfie Devine rewarded for historic FA Cup heroics aged just 16… by being put back in Tottenham academy

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      ALFIE DEVINE has been rewarded for his FA Cup heroics – by being sent back to Tottenham’s academy.
      The Spurs starlet, 16, lit up Sunday’s 5-0 win at Marine with his beaming smile after scoring on his senior bow as a sub.

      Alfie Devine has been dropped to Spurs’ academy despite scoring in the FA Cup win over MarineCredit: Reuters

      Mourinho put Devine back in the academy in a bid to keep him groundedCredit: AFP

      Asked if Devine has stopped smiling yet, boss Jose Mourinho said: “I don’t know because I sent him back to the academy.
      “When you reach that high moment it’s time to go back to where he belongs.
      “It’s time to calm down because, as you say, lots of lights on him.
      “So this is the moment to calm down and go back to the academy.

      “I don’t want to see him for maybe one or two weeks. Let him be there.”
      Meanwhile, Mourinho has lashed out at Fulham boss Scott Parker for moaning about Wednesday night’s rearranged clash.
      Mourinho reckons 48 hours is more than enough time compared to the two hours’ notice he received when the fixture, originally due to be played in December, was called off due to a Covid outbreak at the Cottagers.
      Parker had claimed: “I am normally the last one to moan or whine about anything as I realise it is tough out there (with Covid).

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      Mourinho has also lashed out at Scott Parker for moaning about Fulham’s rearranged game with SpursCredit: AFP

      “But to confirm a (Wednesday) Premier League game at 9:30 on Monday morning is scandalous.
      “It is not about the fixture. I accept we have to play, but it is the notice. 
      “Maybe the people in these places making these decisions don’t understand how you manage teams and manage players. You are constantly working out well in advance.”
      But when told of Parker’s reaction to the change, Mourinho barked: “Are you serious? 
      “I had the news I was not going to play them two hours before the game started.
      “The biggest impact is to have matches postponed… that is the biggest impact.
      “The changing of the order of the matches, the impact is minimal I would say.
      “In the end you have to play 19 matches at home and 19 away, and two matches against every team.
      “So if it is to help the Premier League, it’s a solution we all have to accept as a positive solution.”

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      FA Cup giant-killers Chorley and Crawley ordered to NOT repeat wild celebrations if they win next tie over Covid fears

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      GIANTKILLERS Chorley and Crawley have been urged to not repeat their FA Cup dressing room celebrations.
      The non-leaguers greeted their win over Derby with a linked-arms and maskless chorus of their adopted anthem, Adele’s “Someone Like You”.

      Crawley stunned Leeds to reach the fourth roundCredit: Rex Features

      Chorley beat an under strength DerbyCredit: Twitter @chorleyfc

      And League Two Crawley were equally joyful in their changing room after destroying Leeds on Sunday.
      But while the FA recognises there was nothing malicious or wrong in the players enjoying their moment, Wembley chiefs are under pressure to ensure Covid protocols are followed by all clubs.
      Advice was sent to all competing clubs ahead of the third round weekend, with the teams told they were under scrutiny to comply with taking measures to prevent the spread of the virus.
      But the emotion of the victories saw the two giantkillers ignore those regulations.

      And that means a further letter will be sent to all clubs, including the weekend heroes, to remind them of the need to stick to the Covid rules.
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      The FA, though, is powerless to do anything about the street scenes around Tottenham’s game at Marine, which saw hundreds of fans massing to greet the team coaches.
      That is purely a police matter and it was united that Merseyside officers did not attempt to disperse the supporters on the streets of Crosby.

      Chorley were handed a home tie against Premier League outfit Wolves in the fourth round.
      Meanwhile, Crawley travel to Championship high-flyers Bournemouth.

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      Leeds clash against Southampton could be POSTPONED to save FA Cup match with Shrewsbury after their coronavirus outbreak

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      LEEDS UNITED’S Premier League clash with Southampton could be postponed in order to prevent Shrewsbury Town being thrown out of the FA Cup.
      According to The Telegraph, talks have begun over the potential rescheduling of the fixture, which is currently due to take place next Wednesday.

      Leeds United’s Premier League clash with Southampton could be postponedCredit: AFP

      Southampton are scheduled to play Leeds United and Shrewsbury Town next WednesdayCredit: PA:Press Association

      Southampton’s FA Cup third-round tie with Shrewsbury, which was postponed due to a major coronavirus outbreak at the League One club, is also due to take place on the same day.
      The Shrews are still waiting to learn the fate of their cup run, which is at risk of coming to a premature end via forfeit.
      The FA recently warned clubs they will be kicked out if they’re unable to provide 14 fit players to fulfil fixtures.
      But Shrews chairman Brian Caldwell believes it would be ‘unfair’ for them to be booted out of the cup due to a situation ‘completely outside’ of their control.

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      He told The Telegraph: “If there is a way round it, we should be looking for the way round it, not just taking the easy option and expelling clubs from the competition through no fault of their own.”
      Shrewsbury reportedly had a whopping 20 players test positive for Covid-19.
      Caldwell added: “We’ve got a few that are struck down pretty badly.”

      Shrewsbury’s hopes of playing their cup tie will be boosted by the fact neither Leeds nor Southampton are playing European football this season.

      That means there’s still space in the fixture list for them to play their Premier League match next month instead.
      The recent surge of Covid-19 cases has wreaked havoc with football fixtures up and down the country.
      Late last month, Fulham’s trip to Tottenham was postponed just a matter of hours before kick-off due to a slew of positive tests at the west London club.
      Spurs’ clash with Aston Villa was also rescheduled due to an outbreak of Covid in Dean Smith’s side.
      Jose Mourinho’s troops will now face Fulham on Wednesday night after a hasty schedule change, provided there are no further outbreaks at either club.

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      FA Cup 4th round draw AND 5th round draw LIVE REACTION: Man Utd at home to Liverpool, Chorley could play Arsenal

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      MANCHESTER UNITED will host Liverpool in a mouthwatering FA Cup fourth round tie.
      And non-league Chorley have been drawn against top flight Wolves at home, with the winners potentially hosting Arsenal.

      Here’s how the FA Cup double draw panned out….
      FA Cup Fourth Round Draw
      Cheltenham vs Man City
      AFC Bournemouth vs Crawley
      Swansea City vs Nottingham Forest
      Man Utd vs Liverpool
      Southampton or Shrewsbury vs Arsenal
      Barnsley vs Norwich City
      Chorley vs Wolves
      Millwall vs Bristol City
      Brighton vs Blackpool
      Wycombe vs Tottenham
      Fulham vs Burnley
      Sheffield United vs Plymouth Argyle
      Chelsea vs Luton Town
      West Ham vs Doncaster Rovers
      Brentford vs Leicester City
      Everton vs Sheffield Wednesday
      FA Cup fifth round draw
      Fulham or Burnley vs AFC Bournemouth or Crawley Town
      Man Utd or Liverpool vs West Ham or Doncaster Rovers
      Sheffield United or Plymouth Argyle vs Millwall or Bristol City
      Chorley or Wolves vs Southampton or Shrewsbury Town or Arsenal
      Barnsley or Norwich City vs Chelsea or Luton Town
      Everton or Sheffield Wednesday vs Wycombe or Tottenham Hotspur
      Swansea City or Nottingham Forest vs Cheltenham Town or Man City
      Brentford or Leicester City vs Brighton or Blackpool
      The fourth round is scheduled to take place over the weekend of January 23.
      The fifth round is set to take place during midweek – on Wednesday, February 10.

      ALL GONE PETE TONG
      Liverpool fans wouldn’t have been thanking former star Peter Crouch for drawing them away to Manchester United in the FA Cup fourth round.
      But fans of Chelsea, among others, couldn’t have been happier to see the Premier League’s leaders drawn together.
      Meanwhile the Blues were handed a home tie against Luton.

      POWERFUL SERG
      Sergio Reguilon showed his humble side as he offered a signed shirt to Marine’s Josh Hmami, tweeting “football is way more than just fancy stadiums”.
      And having embraced the FA Cup in such a big way in his debut season, the Spaniard will surely be hoping to be picked for their fourth round tie away to Gareth Ainsworth’s Wycombe at Adams Park.

      It was a great experience for us as well. Football is way more than just fancy stadiums ⚽️❤️. It will be my pleasure to sign it for you 🤝 https://t.co/POO7fFT1CB
      — Sergio Reguilón (@sergio_regui) January 11, 2021

      ALWAYS A PLEASURE, NEVER A CHOR
      Chorley have announced that their limited edition FA Cup shirt from the third round win over Derby has almost sold out following unprecedented demand.
      But fans unable to get their jersey should get another chance as they face Premier League Wolves in round four.
      And there’s no telling how far sales could go if they manage to upset Nuno’s men and set up a potential fifth round tie against Arsenal.

      Due to unprecedented demand, our special (& limited) edition #FACup Chorley vs Derby shirt is NEARLY SOLD OUT!We only have XS, S & M left. Grab yours now before they go.Thank you for all of your amazing support! 👊 pic.twitter.com/Ka2h5xJPGm
      — Chorley FC (@chorleyfc) January 11, 2021

      ROCKET RACKET
      This is the moment West Ham’s FA Cup tie at Stockport tonight was interrupted by an impromptu fireworks display outside the ground.
      But Mike Dean and Mark Noble seemed to take a light-hearted approach and enjoy the spectacle.
      It later turned out that the display was a gesture of support to a 15-year-old fan who had been run over by a police car responding to a 999 call on Boxing Day.
      West Ham ultimately ran out 1-0 winners through a late header from Craig Dawson, setting up a fourth round tie at home to Doncaster.

      LUCK OF THE DRAW
      Manchester City will fancy their chances of going far in the FA Cup after being drawn against League Two Cheltenham Town away.
      And many on Twitter were keen to point out theyears of enviable draws Pep Guardiola’s men have had in the competition.
      In fact, since Guardiola took charge of City in 2016, they have only played a top six team twice – both semi-finals against Arsenal.

      PULL UP A CHAIR
      Wycombe faced Tottenham at the same stage in the FA Cup just four years ago, and it was an epic.
      The Chairboys – then in League Two – looked like they were about to pull off a huge upset when they went into half time 2-0 up.
      And despite Son Heung-min and Vincent Janssen levelling the scores, Garry Thompson came off the bench to put them ahead again going into the dying minutes.
      But goals from Dele Alli in the 89th minute and an incredible 97th minute winner from Son ensured it was Spurs who progressed.

      ⏪ The last time Tottenham played Wycombe⏱️ 23′ ⚽️ Hayes 🔵⏱️ 36′ ⚽️ Hayes 🔵⏱️ 60′ ⚽️ Son ⚪️⏱️ 64′ ⚽️ Janssen ⚪️⏱️ 83′ ⚽️ Thompson 🔵⏱️ 91′ ⚽️ Alli ⚪️⏱️ 97′ ⚽️ Son ⚪️ https://t.co/wNBvcgBpHb
      — WhoScored.com (@WhoScored) January 11, 2021

      TIPPING HIS HAT
      It wasn’t just Chorley who were handed an exciting FA Cup fourth round tie.
      Luton Town are off to Stamford Bridge to take on Chelsea in round four.
      And boss Nathan Jones said: “It’s a great draw against a wonderful Premier League side. We love testing ourselves and this will be a massive, massive test.
      “We are delighted we avoided someone else from our league and it gives us something different to experience.
      “To go to such a prestigious Premier League club will be a special occasion which we’ll be looking forward to.”

      LIV AND KICKING
      Football fans will be treated to two straight weeks of Man Utd vs Liverpool.
      Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s men visit Anfield this Sunday at 4.30pm for a huge title clash.
      And the FA Cup fourth round draw has ensured they will do it all again the following weekend at Old Trafford in the FA Cup.

      PEEEEP! THAT’S FULL TIME!
      West Ham edge past Stockport 1-0 to set up a fourth round tie with Doncaster Rovers.
      The winner of that game will then face either Manchester United or Liverpool in the fifth round.

      DEADLOCK BROKEN
      Here is a look at the West Ham opener.

      GOOOAAAALLL!
      It’s taken West Ham United the best part of 83 minutes, but the Hammers have finally taken the lead against Stockport.
      Craig Dawson has headed David Moyes’ side in front at Edgeley Park.

      CHORLEY REACTION
      Chorley boss Jamie Vermiglio had this to say on his side’s fourth round tie with Wolves:
      “That is what we really wanted, Premier League opposition.
      “And there is a bit of history because in 1986 Chorley played Wolves at home and beat them 3-0.
      “So we just need to do that again. It is a big draw for everyone. I am made up with that.”

      SLIPPERY STOCKPORT
      Stockport’s clash with West Ham has a proper Sunday League feel about it, with the boggy pitch making this a proper cup tie.
      There’s just over fifteen minuted left to play with extra time looming.

      STOCKPORT COUNTY 0-0 WEST HAM
      There’s less than half an hour left to play in the tie between Stockport and West Ham, with the score still 0-0.
      The longer it stays level, the more Stockport will fancy their chances of nicking a result.

      FIFTH ROUND DRAW
      And here’s the fifth round draw in full.
      Fulham or Burnley v AFC Bournemouth or Crawley Town
      Manchester United or Liverpool v Stockport County or West Ham United or Doncaster Rovers
      Sheffield United or Plymouth Argyle v Millwall or Bristol City
      Chorley or Wolverhampton Wanderers v Southampton or Shrewsbury Town or Arsenal
      Barnsley or Norwich City v Chelsea or Luton Town
      Everton or Sheffield Wednesday v Wycombe Wanderers or Tottenham Hotspur
      Swansea City or Nottingham Forest v Cheltenham Town or Manchester City
      Brentford or Leicester City v Brighton & Hove Albion or Blackpool

      FOURTH ROUND DRAW
      In case you missed it, here’s a look at the fourth round draw in full.
      Cheltenham Town v Manchester City
      AFC Bournemouth v Crawley Town
      Swansea City v Nottingham Forest
      Manchester United v Liverpool
      Southampton or Shrewsbury Town v Arsenal
      Barnsley v Norwich City
      Chorley v Wolverhampton Wanderers
      Millwall v Bristol City
      Brighton & Hove Albion v Blackpool
      Wycombe Wanderers v Tottenham Hotspur
      Fulham v Burnley
      Sheffield United v Plymouth Argyle
      Chelsea v Luton Town
      Stockport County or West Ham United v Doncaster Rovers
      Brentford v Leicester City
      Everton v Sheffield Wednesday

      LAST TIME OUT
      Tottenham and Wycombe have recent FA Cup history, with the two sides meeting in the fourth round four years ago.
      It was an absolute belter of a game, with Wycombe leading until the 89th minute before goals from Dele Alli and a 97th minute Son Heung-Min winner sent the Chairboys crashing out 4-3.

      BUZZING
      Here’s a look at some reaction from the Wycombe Wanderers camp after the Chairboys were drawn against Tottenham in the fourth round of the FA Cup.

      HALF TIME
      The half time whistle has just gone, with the deadlock yet to be broken in Stockport.
      There’s 86 places between the sides in the football league, but it’s currently Stockport County 0-0 West Ham.
      Could we have another FA Cup shock on our hands?

      CAN’T HELP BUT WATCH
      A first half firework display outside Edgeley Park momentarily delayed Stockport County’s FA Cup third round clash with West Ham.
      Mark Noble and Mike Dean couldn’t miss out the display.

      WE MEET AGAIN
      Jose Mourinho returns to Wycombe Wanderers, this time with Spurs, fourteen years after he failed to beat the Chairboys at Adams Park with his star-studded Chelsea side.
      Wycombe held Chelsea to a 1-1 draw in the League Cup semi-final, before losing the second leg 4-0 at Stamford Bridge.

      OPTIMISTIC
      Shrewsbury Town’s path to the FA Cup quarter finals is a tricky one, but the clubs Twitter account seems optimistic that the League One side can get the job done.
      The Shrews are still to play their third round tie against Southampton after the initial fixture was postponed due to a coronavirus outbreak, and would then face Arsenal in the fourth round should they beat the Saints.
      Following that, a fifth round tie would be against the winners of the fiurth round game Chorley and Wolves.

      OLD FOES
      Chorley and Wolves famously met in the FA Cup first round in 1986, after Wolves had fallen to the fourth tier after successive relegations.
      The original tie at Chorley ended 1-1 before another 1-1 draw at Molineux.
      The teams then faced off in a second replay at a neutral venue, Burnden Park in Bolton, with Chorley eventually running out 3-0 winners.

      BIGGER FISH TO FRY
      Chorley were originally scheduled to host Gateshead in the National League North on January 23.
      Instead they now host Premier League and Europa League quarter finalists Wolves in the fourth round of the FA Cup…

      FOURTH ROUND TIES
      Swansea host Nottingham Forest, with Barnsley to face Norwich in another all Championship match.
      Millwall have been handed a home clash against Bristol City, while Brighton host Blackpool.
      Sheffield United reached the quarter-finals last season, and Plymouth now stand in their way in their quest to reach the latter stages yet again.
      The winner of either Stockport or West Ham face Doncaster, with Brentford tasked with knocking out Leicester.

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