FA Cup spherical of 16 units contrasting challenges
FA Cup final 16: contrasting attracts for Arsenal and Metropolis
The FA Cup spherical of 16 draw paired Arsenal with Mansfield City whereas Manchester Metropolis will host Newcastle United.
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Arsenal handed lower-league take a look at
The draw for the FA Cup spherical of 16 has given Arsenal, leaders of the Premier League, a tie in opposition to Mansfield City from League One.
Mansfield produced one of many largest shocks of the competitors within the fourth spherical.
They got here from behind to beat Burnley 2-1 knocking out Premier League opposition. Arsenal in distinction cruised by means of their tie with 4-0 win over Wigan Athletic on the Emirates Stadium.
Mikel Arteta’s facet stay within the hunt for historic quadruple and the draw offers them clear likelihood to progress additional within the competitors.
Man Metropolis draw powerful dwelling tie
Second-placed Manchester Metropolis face a much more demanding take a look at. Pep Guardiola’s workforce will host Newcastle United on the Etihad Stadium.
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The 2 workforce have already met a number of instances this season. Metropolis knocked Newcastle out of the EFL Cup earlier this month and the FA Cup tie will likely be their fifth assembly of the marketing campaign.
In contrast to Arsenal, Guardiola’s facet should overcome sturdy Premier League opposition to remain on the right track for silverware.
Chelsea, Liverpool & Different key ties
Elsewhere within the draw, Chelsea will journey to face Wrexham, a Championship facet backed by Hollywood house owners.
Wrexham have already crushed Nottingham Forest this season exhibiting they’re able to one other upset.
Liverpool had been drawn in opposition to Wolverhampton Wanderers who’re at present on the backside of the Premier League desk.
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Decrease-league facet Macclesfield who eradicated holders Crystal Palace within the third spherical, will play Brentford.
The winner of that match will go on to face West Ham United within the final 16.