Holders Man City face Spurs in FA Cup 4th round

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FA Cup holders Manchester City face a tricky trip to Tottenham Hotspur, while in-form Aston Villa have been drawn to face Chelsea at Stamford Bridge in the fourth round.

Third-placed champions City are a point above Spurs with a game in hand in the Premier League table, while Villa are flying high in second spot with Chelsea languishing 10th.

Fulham welcome Newcastle United and Sheffield United host Brighton & Hove Albion in other all-Premier League ties, with matches scheduled to be played over the Jan. 27-28 weekend.

League leaders Liverpool, who knocked Arsenal out in the third round, received a more favourable draw on Monday.

Jurgen Klopp’s team will host the winners of the replay between Norwich City and Bristol Rovers.

Sixth-tier Maidstone United, the lowest-ranked side left in the competition, travel to second-tier Ipswich Town.

The winners of the replay between Crystal Palace and Everton will host either Luton Town or Bolton Wanderers.

Twelve-time FA Cup winners Manchester United were playing at Wigan Athletic on Monday with the winners facing a fourth-round match at either Newport County or Eastleigh.

League Two side Wrexham A.F.C., who beat Shrewsbury Town on Sunday and also reached the fourth round last season, will visit Blackburn Rovers.

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