The FA Cup Fourth Round draw has set the stage for some enthralling clashes, with Manchester City facing a stern test at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, a venue where they have historically struggled. Since its opening in 2019, City have lost all five of their previous visits to Spurs’ ground, failing to score a single goal.
This matchup follows a dramatic 3-3 draw between the two sides in December at the Etihad. For City, breaking this jinx will be crucial to their ambitions of retaining the FA Cup title. Follow your favourite Premier League team with attractive football betting odds from Nextbet.
In a potential David versus Goliath scenario, non-league Eastleigh could be pitted against Manchester United, provided they overcome League Two’s Newport County in their third-round replay on January 16. United, meanwhile, will first have to navigate past League One side Wigan in their upcoming match.
The FA Cup always brings a sense of magic and unpredictability, and this round is no different. Chelsea hosts Aston Villa in what promises to be a fiercely competitive tie, while Maidstone, the other non-league team still in the fray, travels to face Ipswich, one of the Championship’s top teams.
Liverpool, the Premier League leaders, after securing a notable 2-0 victory over Arsenal, will host either Norwich or Bristol Rovers, adding another layer of intrigue to the competition.
Here’s a look at the full draw:
– Watford vs Southampton
– Blackburn vs Wrexham
– Bournemouth vs Swansea
– West Brom vs Brentford or Wolves
– West Ham or Bristol City vs Nottingham Forest or Blackpool
– Leicester vs Hull or Birmingham
– Sheffield Wednesday vs Coventry
– Chelsea vs Aston Villa
– Ipswich vs Maidstone
– Liverpool vs Norwich or Bristol Rovers
– Tottenham vs Manchester City
– Leeds vs Plymouth
– Crystal Palace or Everton vs Luton or Bolton
– Newport or Eastleigh vs Wigan or Manchester United
– Sheffield United vs Brighton
– Fulham vs Newcastle
These ties, set to be played over the weekend of January 26-29, promise a mix of high-stakes encounters and potential giant-killings, emblematic of the FA Cup’s storied tradition. As teams from various tiers of English football clash, this round will be a true test of skill, strategy, and perhaps a bit of luck, encapsulating the unique charm and unpredictability of the FA Cup. Get the latest updates from the Premier League only on Nextbet Sports.
