Crystal Palace’s Marc Guehi appears to be like dejected as Macclesfield F.C. gamers have a good time after the match. Photograph: REUTERS
LIVERPOOL:
New Chelsea supervisor Liam Rosenior was handed a visit again to his previous membership Hull Metropolis within the FA Cup fourth spherical draw on Monday whereas non-league giant-slayers Macclesfield will welcome top-flight Brentford.
Sixth-tier Macclesfield, coached by Wayne Rooney’s youthful brother John, delivered the largest upset in FA Cup historical past once they shocked holders Crystal Palace 2–1 at their Moss Rose floor final Saturday.
They must produce one other large upset in opposition to Brentford, punching above their weight in fifth within the Premier League standings.
“We mentioned earlier than that we’d have favored to get Liverpool, Chelsea, or Arsenal however one other Premier League facet is unimaginable,” mentioned Rooney after the draw at Liverpool’s Anfield floor.
Rosenior performed within the FA Cup closing for Hull Metropolis in opposition to winners Arsenal in 2014 and in addition managed the membership from 2022 to 2024.
He kicked off his tenure as Chelsea boss final Saturday with a 5-1 FA Cup third spherical win at Championship (second tier) facet Charlton Athletic.
Premier League leaders Arsenal, the file 14-times winners of the FA Cup, will host League One (third tier) Wigan Athletic who received in 2013.
Aston Villa, who beat Tottenham Hotspur within the third spherical, will probably be at dwelling to Newcastle United in an all-Premier League conflict.
Liverpool may also face Premier League opponents in Brighton & Hove Albion in the event that they beat League One Barnsley at dwelling on Monday night time.
Manchester Metropolis could have fourth-tier opponents in both Salford Metropolis, in what could be a mismatched native recreation, or Swindon City.
The matches will probably be performed across the weekend of February 14 and 15.
