Man United, Liverpool fans join chorus to question Man City's 'easy' FA Cup draw

In a startling FA Cup draw, Premier League rivals Manchester United and Liverpool have been paired up in the fourth round. The two sides currently fight for the top spot in the Premier League and will see the battle now being extended in the FA Cup. Despite the draw, fans of the two English heavyweights have joined the chorus to question rivals Manchester City, who have bagged a relatively easier opponent in the competition.

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FA Cup draw: Man United vs Liverpool twice in a week

Fans were left ecstatic after Man United were drawn up against Liverpool. The two sides are currently vying for the top spot in the Premier League, after having bagged an equal number of points. But Ole Gunnar Solksjaer's men could throttle Liverpool for the top spot if they manage to make the most of their clash against Burnley on Wednesday. 

Following the Burnley clash, Liverpool will have the opportunity to regain the top spot when they host the Red Devils at Anfield. In a startling show, the two sides will play for the second time within a week of their Premier League clash, this time in the FA Cup. Liverpool will travel to Old Trafford for the FA Cup fixture. 

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Man City vs Cheltenham draw irks Man United, Liverpool fans 

Despite the rivalry between the two English heavyweights, fans of the two clubs have come together on social media against Man City's fixture. Pep Guardiola's men have been paired up against Cheltenham Town FC for the fourth round of the FA Cup. Fans were quick to question the relatively easier draw for the Etihad-based outfit. 

Some fans went to the extent of blaming the FA for awarding an easy tie to Man City. Interestingly, the Cityzens had defeated Birmingham on their way to the fourth round, while Cheltenham Town FC managed a close-edged 2-1 victory against Mansfield Town last weekend. 

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FA Cup fixtures 

Cheltenham Town vs Manchester City

Bournemouth vs Crawley Town

Swansea City vs Nottingham Forest

Manchester United vs Liverpool

Southampton/Shrewsbury vs Arsenal

Barnsley vs Norwich City

Chorley vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

Millwall vs Bristol City

Brighton vs Blackpool

Wycombe vs Tottenham Hotspur 

Fulham vs Burnley

Sheffield United vs Plymouth

Chelsea vs Luton Town

West Ham United vs Doncaster

Brentford vs Leicester City 

Everton vs Sheffield Wednesday

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