Manchester United’s opponents for the upcoming FA Cup fifth round have been drawn.
United reached the fifth round after beating Everton 3-1 in the third round, and Reading by the same score line in the fourth round.
Last season United did not reach the fifth round stage, having been defeated in the fourth at home to Middlesbrough in a penalty shootout.
Erik ten Hag‘s side are determined to win a trophy this season, and are on the verge of reaching the Carabao Cup final.
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FA Cup fifth round
Manchester United have been drawn against West Ham, who beat Derby County in the fourth round.
The tie will take place at Old Trafford with kick-off time and precise date yet to be determined, per television coverage.
This is a third successive home tie in the competition for Erik ten Hag’s side. United faced West Ham in the fourth round in 2021 at Old Trafford, winning 1-0 with a Scott McTominay goal.
The game will be played in the midweek between the Carabao Cup final on February 26 and United’s Premier League away visit to Liverpool on March 5.
The fixture certainly adds to a congested schedule for United, but Erik ten Hag’s side would rather be in the competition.
Chelsea, Arsenal and Liverpool have all been eliminated from the FA Cup in the opening two rounds.
Manchester United last won the FA Cup in 2016, reaching the final in 2018 and semi-final in 2020.
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