FA Cup draw LIVE: Chelsea, Man City, West Ham and more discover fifth-round fate before Liverpool vs Cardiff
Latest updates and fixtures from fifth round draw ahead of Liverpool vs Cardiff in the fourth round
Chelsea have been drawn away to Luton Town in the FA Cup fifth round while Manchester City will visit Peterborough as many of the big Premier League sides avoided each other. The Blues needed late penalty heroics from goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga to edge past Plymouth Argyle at Stamford Bridge, and face a trip to Luton after they ended Cambridge’s run.
Peterborough, also of the Championship, defeated QPR and will host Premier League leaders City after Pep Guardiola’s side brushed aside Fulham at the Etihad Stadium. Middlesbrough's reward for their penalty shoot-out victory over Manchester United on Friday is a home tie against Antonio Conte’s Tottenham while Southampton’s home fixture against West Ham is an all-Premier League clash, although Liverpool will face Norwich if they defeat Cardiff on Sunday.
Boreham Wood, who face Bournemouth on Sunday night, would face a trip to Frank Lampard’s Everton should the non-league side reach the fifth round.
Follow live updates and fixture news from the fifth round draw below, before Liverpool vs Cardiff City in the first game of the day:
Harvey Elliott seals feel-good Liverpool FA Cup win over Cardiff on injury return
No matter where you looked against Cardiff City at Anfield, the storylines were golden for Liverpool. It wasn’t the prettiest FA Cup triumph, nor the most memorable, but signalled growing strength for the second half of the season beyond a fifth-round hosting of Norwich.
Sunday’s early kick off was doused in good vibes for Jurgen Klopp’s men; a return to the squad for Harvey Elliott after a five-month ankle injury lay-off, and a first sighting of new attacking recruit Luis Diaz. Both walked onto the Anfield turf to rapturous applause in the second half, after Diogo Jota’s header ensured the optimistic mood was not killed.
Both drew even more acclaim for ballooning the scoreline, Diaz offering dazzling feet and an instant impact to set up Liverpool’s second, while Elliott provided a tasty first touch and thundering volley to wrap up victory. Cardiff got a goal, but not much joy as mere backdrop during a hugely promising afternoon for the Merseysiders.
Harvey Elliott seals feel-good Liverpool FA Cup win over Cardiff on injury return
Liverpool 3-1 Cardiff: Diogo Jota and Takumi Minamino put the Reds in control before Elliott stole the show and Luiz Diaz showed promise on his debut
Reaction from Diogo Jota
Liverpool goalscorer Diogo Jota spoke to ITV following the game and said:
Cup games are always hard, even when playing lower league teams and we know the magic of the FA Cup.
“It was crucial to get the first goal, it is hard to get the space against a low block and in the end we got three and are in the next stage.
“If it came when I had the first chance it would be better.”
Liverpool beat Cardiff City to make it through to fifth round of FA Cup
Diogo Jota and Takumi Minamino also found the back of the net for Liverpool in what was a professional performance from the Premier League club.
Liverpool had 80% possession created 19 chances, with five shots on target. Of those they scored three and put the game away from Cardiff.
Liverpool through to fifth round of FA Cup
Harvey Elliott made a goalscoring return to the Liverpool team as he helped his team defeat Cardiff 3-1 to progress to the next round of the FA Cup and set up a meeting with Norwich City.
Full-time: Liverpool 3 - 1 Cardiff
90+3 mins: There goes the final whistle. Diogo Jota, Takumi Minamino and Harvey Elliott all scored for Liverpool to kill off the game before Rubin Colwill scored a fine consolation goal for Cardiff with 10 minutes to go. It couldn’t spark a magical comeback as the Reds took control of the ball, kept it away from the visitors and closed out the game with seeming ease.
A good days work from Jurgen Klopp’s men.
Liverpool 3 - 1 Cardiff
90 mins: Three minutes of added time to play at Anfield. Liverpool have a comfortable two goal lead. They’re in control of the game and are going to face Norwich City in the fifth round of the FA Cup.
Liverpool 3 - 1 Cardiff
86 mins: The intensity has gone out of the game. Liverpool are managing it well, keeping possession, forcing Cardiff deep into their own half and allowing the visitors no time on the ball.
Liverpool 3 - 1 Cardiff
83 mins: There’s a worrying moment for Liverpool and Jurgen Klopp as Luis Diaz and Aden Flint both attempt to win an aerial ball. the players get tangled up and Flint lands on Diaz’s knee when the both hit the ground. Initially it looks like a painful impact injury but Diaz is back on his feet and looks okay to play on.
GOAL! Liverpool 3 - 1 Cardiff (Colwill, 80’)⚽️
80 mins: Cardiff have one back! Rubin Colwill nicks the ball in the middle of the pitch and drives Cardiff forward on th counterattack. He passes it out to Isaak Davies who brings the ball into the box before slotting it back to Colwill. He takes a touch and then shoots from inside the box. Caoimhin Kelleher is rooted to the spot as the shot nestles into the bottom left corner.
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