FA Cup: Chelsea to visit…

FA Cup: Chelsea to visit…

Wrexham is set to welcome Chelsea in the fifth round of the FA Cup following Monday’s draw.

The Welsh side triumphed over Premier League outfit Nottingham Forest in the third round, before narrowly defeating Championship opponents Ipswich Town on Friday.

Owned by Hollywood celebrities Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, Wrexham is also aiming for another promotion this season, which could see them ascend to the Premier League.

Meanwhile, eight-time FA Cup champions Chelsea, who experienced three consecutive FA Cup final losses from 2020 to 2022, will head to Wrexham, marking a significant achievement as the latter reaches the round of 16 for the first time in 29 years after their win against Ipswich.

Chelsea secured a dominant 4-0 victory over Hull City in their opening match of the tournament on Friday.

Arsenal will visit League One’s Mansfield Town as Mikel Arteta’s team seeks to maintain its hopes for a quadruple this season.

Arsenal currently leads the Premier League by four points over Manchester City and has already secured a spot in the Champions League knockout stage after winning all eight group matches.

They will face the Stags, who reached the fifth round for the first time since 1975 with a 2-1 victory against Burnley on Saturday, in their pursuit of a major trophy, their first since claiming the FA Cup six years ago.

Defending finalists Manchester City, seeking a fourth consecutive FA Cup final appearance, will encounter Newcastle in an all-Premier League clash at St. James’ Park.


Complete draw:

Fulham vs. Southampton

Port Vale or Bristol City vs. Sunderland

Newcastle United vs. Manchester City

Leeds United vs. Norwich City

Mansfield Town vs. Arsenal

Wolverhampton Wanderers vs. Liverpool

Wrexham vs. Chelsea

West Ham United vs. Macclesfield Town or Brentford

Information from the Press Association contributed to this report.