The FA Cup fifth-round draw provided two huge ties as Manchester City
were paired with Chelsea and Arsenal drawn at home to Liverpool.
The Premier League's current top four will face-off as the Blues
received scant reward for their 1-0 fourth-round victory over Stoke City
on Sunday.
A trip to the Etihad Stadium now awaits Jose Mourinho, who won the FA Cup in 2007 during his first spell
at Chelsea.
Premier League leaders Arsenal, whose hunt for a major trophy stretches
back to 2005, also face a tricky tie as seven-time FA Cup winners
Liverpool visit the Emirates Stadium.
Elsewhere, Everton boss Roberto Martinez faces former club Swansea at
Goodison Park, while holders Wigan go to Cardiff and either Sheffield
Wednesday or Charlton Athletic will ensure there is a lower-league
presence in this season's quarterfinals.
Ties to be played weekend of Feb. 15 and 16
| Manchester City | v | Chelsea |
| Sheffield United or Fulham | v | Nottingham Forest or Preston |
| Arsenal | v | Liverpool |
| Brighton | v | Hull City |
| Cardiff City | v | Wigan Athletic |
| Sheffield Wednesday | v | Charlton Athletic |
| Sunderland | v | Southampton |
| Everton | v | Swansea City |
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