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It was confirmed today that five FA Cup fifth-round ties will be televised next month, the action beginning with West Brom against West Ham, and concluding with League One Preston North End versus either Cambridge United or Manchester United.
After their match ended in a 0-0 draw last Friday, the replay between Cambridge and Manchester United will take place next Tuesday, 3 February, along with Fulham vs Sunderland and Sheffield United vs Preston.
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The Bolton vs Liverpool replay will be on the following day, Wednesday 4 February.
FA Cup Fifth Round ties for live broadcast
Saturday 14 February West Bromwich Albion v West Ham United (12.45pm) – Live on BT Sport Crystal Palace v Liverpool or Bolton Wanderers (5.30pm) – Live on BT Sport
Sunday 15 February Aston Villa v Leicester City (12.30pm) – Live on BBC1 Arsenal v Middlesbrough (4pm) – Live on BT Sport
Monday 16 February Preston North End or Sheffield United v Cambridge United or Manchester United (7.45pm) – Live on BBC1
All other ties will be played at 3pm on Saturday 14 February.
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