Sunday's FA Cup draw for the fifth round saw four Premier League giants take on each other.The two stand-out ties bring together the Premier League's current top four against each other.Chelsea who saw off Stoke on Sunday were drawn against Man City who came from behind to beat Watford a day earlier. Second-placed Manchester City's game with Chelsea, who are third, will take place either within four days of hosting Barcelona in the Champions League.
Of the trip to the Etihad, Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho told ITV: "No problem. If you want to be the best, you have to play against the best, so it's good for us. One team is the end product. One team needs to improve and has a long way to go. Good experience, good game, big game."
Arsenal meanwhile host Liverpool (twice), Manchester United and Bayern Munich in a horror run of fixtures in February.This means leaders Arsenal are now scheduled to play Liverpool and Manchester United in the league, the Reds again in the FA Cup and Bayern Munich in the Champions League in the space of 12 days.The games will be played on the weekend of 15-16 February.
Fifth round Draw
Manchester City v Chelsea
Sheffield United or Fulham v Nottingham Forest or Preston North End
Arsenal v Liverpool
Brighton & Hove Albion v Hull City
Cardiff City v Wigan Athletic
Sheffield Wednesday v Charlton Athletic
Sunderland v Southampton
Everton v Swansea City
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