Published 11:23 IST, January 12th 2021

Man United, Liverpool fans join chorus to question Man City's 'easy' FA Cup draw

Man United and Liverpool fans have joined the chorus to question Manchester City's relatively easier FA Cup draw against Cheltenham Town FC.

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In a startling FA Cup draw, Premier League rivals Manchester United and Liverpool have been paired up in fourth round. two sides currently fight for top spot in Premier League and will see battle w being extended in FA Cup. Despite draw, fans of two English heavyweights have joined chorus to question rivals Manchester City, who have bagged a relatively easier opponent in competition.

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FA Cup draw: Man United vs Liverpool twice in a week

Fans were left ecstatic after Man United were drawn up against Liverpool. two sides are currently vying for top spot in Premier League, after having bagged an equal number of points. But Ole Gunnar Solksjaer's men could throttle Liverpool for top spot if y man to make most of ir clash against Burnley on Wednesday. 

Following Burnley clash, Liverpool will have opportunity to regain top spot when y host Red Devils at Anfield. In a startling show, two sides will play for second time within a week of ir Premier League clash, this time in FA Cup. Liverpool will travel to Old Trafford for FA Cup fixture. 

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Man City vs Cheltenham draw irks Man United, Liverpool fans 

Despite rivalry between two English heavyweights, fans of two clubs have come toger on social media against Man City's fixture. Pep Guardiola's men have been paired up against Cheltenham Town FC for fourth round of FA Cup. Fans were quick to question relatively easier draw for Etihad-based outfit. 

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Some fans went to extent of blaming FA for awarding an easy tie to Man City. Interestingly, Cityzens had defeated Birmingham on ir way to fourth round, while Cheltenham Town FC mand a close-edged 2-1 victory against Mansfield Town last weekend. 

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FA Cup fixtures 

Cheltenham Town vs Manchester City

Bournemouth vs Crawley Town

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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

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Im courtesy: Man City Twitter 

11:23 IST, January 12th 2021