Arsenal draw Man City in Stand-Out Tie of Fifth Round Draw in 2023-24 Women’s FA Cup

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Arsenal have drawn Manchester City in a blockbuster tie in Fifth Round of 2023-24 Women’s FA Cup.

Jonas Eidevall’s Gunners will meet Gareth Taylor’s Cityzens in a tough clash as both teams look to push for a title double across this competition and Women’s Super League.

Reigning champions, Chelsea have been handed another London derby at Kingsmeadow after coming from behind to beat West Ham in extra-time, which will see Emma Hayes’ Blues face Crystal Palace for a place in the Quarter-Finals.

Last season’s runner-up, Manchester United face a tricky trip to Southampton after Marc Skinner’s Red Devils ended Newcastle United’s unbeaten run in all competitions to reach this stage.

Tottenham Hotspur’s reward for a late comeback win over Sheffield United is another home clash, as Spurs now face London rivals, Charlton for a spot in the last eight.

Nottingham Forest are the second lowest-ranked team left in the competition following their win over Plymouth and will now host Everton, after the Toffees eliminated last season’s semi-finalists, Aston Villa.

Last season’s other losing semi-finalists, Brighton meanwhile face a trip to Wolves, with the Old Gold currently the lowest-ranked team left in this competition.

London City Lionesses will seek to spring a giant killing as they host three-time runners-up, Liverpool at Princes Park.

Leicester City will host 2011-12 winners, Birmingham City in a Midlands derby as both teams look to chase a spot in the Quarter-Finals.

Fifth Round ties will be played across the weekend of 10-11 February 2024.

Home Team v Away Team
London City Lionesses v Liverpool
Arsenal v Manchester City
Leicester City v Birmingham City
Wolves v Brighton
Tottenham v Charlton
Nottingham Forest v Everton
Southampton v Manchester United
Chelsea v Crystal Palace

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