Published 09:54 IST, January 12th 2021

FA Cup draw: Man United to take on arch-rivals Liverpool, set to clash TWICE in one week

FA Cup draw: Manchester United have been paired up against Liverpool in the fourth round of the competition, while Manchester City play Cheltenham FC.

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Following conclusion of third round of FA Cup, draw for next round was held on Monday, January 11, 2021. And it turned out to be as thrilling as it could with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's Manchester United set to square off against defending Premier League champions Liverpool. Besides, draw between Chorley and Wolverhampton Wanderers has stunned fans with former making ir way up to this st following a victory against Derby County. 

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FA Cup draw: Man United vs Liverpool draw leaves fans ecstatic

Fans were left ecstatic after Man United were drawn up against Liverpool. Jurgen Klopp's men will travel to Old Trafford with hope of progressing furr in competition. Red Devils pose a threat to Anfield outfit with ir recent run of form. fourth round draws have been scheduled to be played on January 23-24, 2021. 

Interestingly, Man United will be travelling to Anfield a week prior to FA Cup fixture. two sides go head-to-head in Premier League at moment, having bagged equal number of points with Old Trafford outfit, having played a game less than Reds. 

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FA Cup draw: Cheltenham vs Man City 

Indeed, Man United vs Liverpool draw could be counted among toughest FA Cup fixtures in fourth round. Meanwhile, fellow rivals Manchester City have mand to bag an easier opponent, with Pep Guardiola's men set to take on Cheltenham Town FC.

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fourth-tier side defeated Mansfield Town 2-1 in previous round to make ir way furr in competition. On or hand, Etihad-based outfit had humiliated Birmingham with Portuguese midfielder Bernardo Silva bagging a brace. Besides, Phil Foden also netted once. 

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Chelsea to take on Luton Town 

Premier League heavyweights Chelsea were in fine form when y came up against Morecambe in third round, despite ir previous struggle in domestic competition. Frank Lampard's men have been paired up against Championship side Luton Town who mand to make it to competition following a close-edged victory against Reading. 

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FA Cup fixtures 

Cheltenham Town vs Manchester City

Bournemouth vs Crawley Town

Swansea City vs ttingham Forest

Manchester United vs Liverpool

Southampton/Shrewsbury vs Arsenal

Barnsley vs rwich City

Chorley vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

Millwall vs Bristol City

Brighton vs Blackpool

Wycombe vs Tottenham Hotspur 

Fulham vs Burnley

Sheffield United vs Plymouth

Chelsea vs Luton Town

West Ham United vs Doncaster

Brentford vs Leicester City 

Everton vs Sheffield Wednesday

Im courtesy: Liverpool, Bru Fernandes Twitter 

09:54 IST, January 12th 2021