FA Cup draw live as Liverpool, Man Utd and Chelsea learn fourth round fate

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The FA Cup has reached the fourth round stage (Image: Scott Heavey - The FA/The FA via Getty Images)
The FA Cup has reached the fourth round stage (Image: Scott Heavey - The FA/The FA via Getty Images)

Tottenham Hotspur will host holders Manchester City in the pick of the FA Cup fourth round ties.

The holders will head to North London having thrashed Championship side Huddersfield, with Spurs having edged their way past fellow Premier League side Burnley. There is another big all-Premier League clash, with Chelsea hosting Aston Villa, while Liverpool will host either Norwich or Bristol Rovers.

Vanarama National League South side Maidstone, the lowest-ranked side left in the compeition, have been handed a trip to Championship promotion chasers Ipswich, while National League side Eastleigh could face Manchester United - if they can beat Newport County in a replay.

League Two Wrexham will head to Championship side Blackburn Rovers while there is a potential Black Country derby in store, with West Bromwich Albion set to play host to Wolves - if the latter can see off Premier League rivals Brentford in their third round replay.

FULL DRAW

  • Watford v Southampton
  • Blackburn v Wrexham
  • Bournemouth v Swansea
  • West Brom v Brentford or Wolves
  • West Ham or Bristol City v Nottingham Forest or Blackpool
  • Leicester v Hull or Birmingham
  • Sheffield Wednesday v Coventry
  • Chelsea v Aston Villa
  • Ipswich v Maidstone
  • Liverpool v Norwich or Bristol Rovers
  • Tottenham v Manchester City
  • Leeds v Plymouth
  • Crystal Palace or Everton v Luton or Bolton
  • Newport or Eastleigh v Wigan or Manchester United
  • Sheffield United v Brighton
  • Fulham v Newcastle

Ties to be played over the weekend of January 26-29.

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Goodnight

Thanks for joining us on our live blog for the FA Cup fourth round draw!

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Man Utd lead at half-time

Eastleigh and Newport County are halfway to properly being able to start dreaming.

Manchester United lead Wigan 1-0, with Diogo Dalot scoring arguably the most difficult of all their chances so far.

FA Cup draw live as Liverpool, Man Utd and Chelsea learn fourth round fate (Dave Howarth - CameraSport via Getty Images)

Potential Black Country derby

West Brom could host Wolves in the Molineux side beat Brentford in their third-round replay.

We'd be set for a first Black Country derby since May 2021.

Full draw recap

Here's the full fourth-round draw, while Manchester United lead 1-0 thanks to a goal from Diogo Dalot.

  1. Watford vs Southampton
  2. Blackburn vs Wrexham
  3. Bournemouth vs Swansea City
  4. West Brom vs Brentford/Wolves
  5. West Ham/Bristol City vs Nottingham Forest/Blackpool
  6. Leicester City vs Hull City/Birmingham
  7. Sheffield Wednesday vs Coventry City
  8. Chelsea vs Aston Villa
  9. Ipswich vs Maidstone United
  10. Liverpool vs Norwich/Bristol Rovers
  11. Tottenham vs Manchester City
  12. Leeds United vs Plymouth Argyle
  13. Crystal Palace/Everton vs Luton Town/Bolton Wanderers
  14. Newport County/Eastleigh vs Wigan/Manchester United
  15. Sheffield United vs Brighton
  16. Fulham vs Newcastle

Eastleigh's home

This is the Silverlake Stadium, home to Eastleigh.

Should they beat Newport, they'll host Wigan Athletic or Manchester United in round four.

It remains 0-0 in Wigan.

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FA Cup draw live as Liverpool, Man Utd and Chelsea learn fourth round fate (Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Almost an early goal at Wigan

Wigan Athletic have already had a chance to score against Manchester United after three minutes.

Theo Aasgaard had a close-range shot saved by Andre Onana.

He should've done better.

Tasty tie for Tottenham and Man City

This is definitely the pick of the bunch for the all-Premier League clashes.

Manchester City have a terrible record at Tottenham's new stadium, as they've failed to score a goal in five trips.

Pep Guardiola was asked in May what he'd want to achieve this season if City won the treble, and he quipped: "Score a goal at Spurs away."

Chelsea versus Aston Villa isn't too bad, though.

Fifth-tier Eastleigh to potentially face Man Utd

Well, how about fifth-tier Eastleigh welcoming Manchester United to the Silverlake Stadium?

That'll happen if United beat Wigan tonight and Eastleigh get the better of Newport in their home replay.

The Spitfires managed a 1-1 draw with 10 men on Saturday.

Of course, fourth-tier Newport would also have a huge day if they welcomed United to Rodney Parade.

But it might just be Wigan.

Fourth-round draw in full

HERE is the full draw for the FA Cup fourth round.

Final pair of ties

Sheffield United vs Brighton

Fulham vs Newcastle

Man Utd in potential David vs Goliath

Leeds United vs Plymouth Argyle

Crystal Palace/Everton vs Luton/Bolton

Newport County/Eastleigh vs Wigan/Manchester United

Premier League big dogs drawn

Liverpool vs Norwich City/Bristol Rovers

Tottenham vs Manchester City

Maidstone get a trip to Championship high-fliers

Ipswich Town vs Maidstone United

Another trio of ties

Leicester vs Hull City/Birmingham City

Sheffield Wednesday vs Coventry City

Chelsea vs Aston Villa

Replays all-round

West Ham/Bristol City vs Nottingham Forest/Blackpool

Three more

Blackburn vs Wrexham

Bournemouth vs Swansea City

West Brom vs Brentford/Wolves - a potential Black Country derby!

First out the hat

Watford vs Southampton

An all-Championship clash.

The draw begins

Emma Byrne and Gary Mabbutt, both FA Cup winners from the women's and men's game respectively, are here for the draw.

16 ties coming up!

Under 10 minutes remaining

ITV's coverage has started and we're just a few minutes away from the fourth round draw!

Less than an hour to go

We'll have the draw from 7:50pm, shortly before kick-off at Wigan.

Who are you hoping your team gets?

Let us know in the comments section.

Tonight's fixture

We've got one final third-round clash to go - at least barring the replays.

League One Wigan Athletic host Manchester United at the DW Stadium, with kick-off coming at 8:15pm.

Dates for your diary

The fourth round draw is due to take place over the weekend of January 27.

However, as with the third round, due to the hectic schedules in the football calendar, we could even see matches taking place from the Thursday night (25th) right through to the following Monday (29th).

For the clubs who progress, they'll net a cool ?120,000 each, while those who are chosen to be televised in the UK can bank an additional ?85,000.

Ball numbers

Here's the ones to look out for in the fourth round draw...

1. Luton Town or Bolton Wanderers (replay)

2. Wrexham

3. Liverpool

4. Brighton & Hove Albion

5. Norwich City or Bristol Rovers (replay)

6. West Ham United or Bristol City (replay)

7. Tottenham Hotspur

8. Fulham

9. West Bromwich Albion

10. Southampton

11. Ipswich Town

12. Leeds United

13. Leicester City

14. Watford

15. Newcastle United

16. Sheffield Wednesday

17. Crystal Palace or Everton (replay)

18. Aston Villa

19. Nottingham Forest or Blackpool (replay)

20. Wigan Athletic or Manchester United (Monday night, 8:15pm kick off)

21. Manchester City

22. Blackburn Rovers

23. Sheffield United

24. Swansea City

25. Chelsea

26. AFC Bournemouth

27. Coventry City

28. Brentford or Wolverhampton Wanderers (replay)

29. Plymouth Argyle

30. Maidstone United

31. Newport County or Eastleigh (replay)

32. Hull City or Birmingham City (replay)

Welcome!

Here we go, then... the FA Cup fourth round draw!

Many of the Premier League's elite will be breathing a sigh of relief after navigating a tricky third round to reach this point, though the fate of some clubs is still to be determined (those pesky replays!)

But the likes of holders Manchester City, Liverpool, Chelsea, Newcastle and Tottenham have all booked their place in the next stage and will have their sights set on their next opponent.

And they'll no doubt be keen to avoid the potential banana skin at National League South side Maidstone United!

We'll bring you the full draw LIVE so don't go away...

FA Cup draw live as Liverpool, Man Utd and Chelsea learn fourth round fateThe FA Cup fourth round draw will take place before Wigan face Manchester United on Monday evening.

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