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FA Cup fifth round dates and times confirmed as TV fixtures revealed

Manchester United and Chelsea’s ties will be broadcast on BBC One

Sports Staff
Friday 29 January 2021 13:51 GMT
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The schedule for the FA Cup's fifth-round ties has been confirmed with eight of the fixtures to be televised.

There will be a new winner of the trophy this year after holders Arsenal were knocked out by Southampton, while Bruno Fernandes' stunning free-kick saw Manchester United defeat Liverpool 3-2 in the pick of the last round's matches.

United are joined by Chelsea, Manchester City and Tottenham in the fifth round, although Leicester and Everton will both sense a chance of winning silverware this season.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side will host West Ham after Burnley face Bournemouth on 9 February. Four ties will be played on 10 February, including Everton vs Tottenham, while Barnsley host Chelsea on 11 February.

The broadcasting rights for the ties are being shared between BBC and BT Sport, with United and Chelsea among the free-to-air games.

Full list of televised fixtures

February 9 - Burnley vs Bournemouth - BT Sport 1 5.30pm

February 9  - Man Utd vs West Ham - BBC One 7.30pm

Feburary 10 - Swansea vs Man City - BT Sport 1 5.30pm

February 10 - Leicester City vs Brighton - BT Sport 2 7.30pm

February 10 - Sheffield United vs Bristol City - BBC iPlayer 7.30pm

February 10 - Everton vs Tottenham - BT Sport 1 8.15pm

February 11 - Wolves vs Southampton - BT Sport 1 5.30pm

February 11 - Barnsley vs Chelsea - BBC One 8pm

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