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FULL LIST: Plymouth Handed Man City Tie In FA Cup Fifth Round

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Plymouth will travel to Manchester City in the FA Cup fifth round as the Championship strugglers landed a dream draw to follow their stunning win against Liverpool.

The Pilgrims shocked Premier League leaders Liverpool as Ryan Hardie’s second-half penalty sealed a memorable 1-0 win at Home Park on Sunday.

Miron Muslic’s side are bottom of the second tier, with only one league win in three months.

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But they have eliminated Liverpool and Brentford to earn a shot at Pep Guardiola’s spluttering Premier League champions.

FA Cup holders Manchester United will face Fulham at Old Trafford after beating Leicester 2-1 on Friday thanks to Harry Maguire’s controversial last-gasp winner.

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League Cup finalists Newcastle meet Brighton, who knocked out Chelsea on Saturday, while Bournemouth take on Wolves in another all-Premier League tie.

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Aston Villa, 2-1 winners against Tottenham on Sunday, will host Championship team Cardiff.

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Exeter or Nottingham play Ipswich and Doncaster or Crystal Palace will be at home to Millwall.

Draw for the FA Cup fifth round made on Monday:

Preston v Burnley
Aston Villa v Cardiff
Doncaster or Crystal Palace v Millwall
Manchester United v Fulham
Newcastle v Brighton
Bournemouth v Wolves
Manchester City v Plymouth
Exeter or Nottingham Forest v Ipswich
Ties to be played on the weekend of March 1 and 2.

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EPL: ‘Go For Alvarez’ – Paul Merson Hands Arsenal Two Signings To Make

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Arsenal legend, Paul Merson, has handed his old club two signings to make in the summer.

Merson wants Arsenal to sign Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez and a new midfielder.

“I would get a centre forward this summer, I would go for Julian Alvarez,” Merson said on The Good, The Bad & The Football podcast.

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“I am a big fan. If they could get him, I would. I still think they probably need another midfield player as well.”

Arsenal is expected to bolster its squad in the summer after winning the Premier League title ahead of Manchester City this season.

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EPL: Wayne Rooney Picks Most Improved Player This Season

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Manchester United legend, Wayne Rooney, has picked the Red Devils defender Luke Shaw as the most improved player in the Premier League following the conclusion of the 2025/26 season.

Speaking on his BBC podcast, Rooney said, “I think, for me, Luke Shaw. I think Luke Shaw has been the most improved player this season.

“I know he is an experienced player now, but I think his level this season has been much better than it has been in recent seasons.

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“People might look at Kobbie Mainoo but I don’t think he’s improved. It was just the fact he wasn’t playing under the former manager so it wasn’t good or bad.”

Shaw enjoyed one of his most consistent seasons at Man United and started all of Man United’s Premier League games.

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EPL: Maresca Signs Three-year Contract To Replace Guardiola At Man City

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Former Chelsea and Leicester City manager, Enzo Maresca has signed a three-year contract with Manchester City.

Maresca will now replace Pep Guardiola, who took charge of his last game on Sunday – a 2-1 defeat to Aston Villa in the Premier League.

Football transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano, wrote on X on Tuesday: “Enzo Maresca has already signed a three-year deal as Manchester City’s new manager.

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“Agreement until June 2029 and new chapter to start soon at #MCFC, with Maresca fully involved in the transfer strategy.

“Here we go, 100% confirmed.”

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Maresca has been out of work since he left Stamford Bridge in January this year and has snubbed offers while waiting for the City job.

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