Key events
More on what went on over the long FA Cup weekend – which still has two fourth-round ties to complete.
Preamble
Plymouth’s shock victory over Liverpool has sparked this season’s FA Cup into life, with Argyle one of seven teams from outside the Premier League in the hat for the last-16 draw. Chelsea and Tottenham also crashed out, at the hands of Brighton and Aston Villa – leaving only two of what was once known as “the big six” still involved. Those two sides, Manchesters City and United, are enduring historically troubled seasons. What we’re saying is, this is up for grabs – and a home draw here would bring the Wembley arch a little closer on the horizon.
The draw numbers to watch:
1) Manchester United
2) Millwall
3) Brighton & Hove Albion
4) Preston North End
5) Exeter or Nottingham Forest
6) Ipswich Town
7) Wolverhampton Wanderers
8) Fulham
9) Newcastle United
10) Plymouth Argyle
11) Bournemouth
12) Aston Villa
13) Burnley
14) Manchester City
15) Doncaster or Crystal Palace
16) Cardiff City
