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