FA CUP FIFTH ROUND DRAW 2009

There are still six Fourth Round ties yet to be decided by replays next week, so this draw has only four of the eight ties finalised.

fa cup ballThree of the four confirmed ties are between Premier League and Championship opposition as Sheffield United entertain Hull City, Watford welcome Chelsea and Swansea City, who knocked out holders Portsmouth on Saturday, face Fulham. There are now no clubs from outside the top two divisions remaining in the competition.

One all-Premier League encounter is certain at Upton Park as West Ham United take on Middlesbrough.

Manchester United could be heading back to Pride Park where they played in the last round of the League Cup against Derby. However, Derby and new boss Nigel Clough still have to get past Nottingham Forest in a replay next week.

FA Cup fifth round fixtures.

Sheffield United v Hull City

Watford v Chelsea

West Ham United v Middlesbrough

Sunderland or Blackburn Rovers v Coventry City

Derby County or Nottingham Forest v Manchester United

Swansea City v Fulham

Liverpool or Everton v Doncaster Rovers or Aston Villa

Cardiff City or Arsenal v West Bromwich Albion or Burnley.

Ties to be played on the weekend of February 14th and 15th 2009.


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