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Jack Rathborn

FA Cup fifth round: Chelsea vs Liverpool and Derby vs Manchester United selected as TV fixtures

The FA Cup fifth round ties will all take place midweek ( PA )

Chelsea vs Liverpool in the fifth round of the FA Cup will be shown live on BBC One on Tuesday 3 March at 19:45, it has been announced.

Manchester United‘s tie with Derby County will be played on Thursday 5 March at 19:45 on BT Sport.

While Manchester City‘s game at Sheffield Wednesday has also been selected by the BBC for Wednesday 4 March at 19:45.

League One side Portsmouth, the lowest ranked side left in the competition, will host Arsenal on Monday 2 March at 19:45.

This season’s fifth round ties will be played midweek, while all eight ties must be concluded on the night.

Therefore, if the ties are level after 90 minutes, extra-time and penalties will decide who progresses.

Highlights of the round will also be shown after Chelsea vs Liverpool.

FA Cup fifth round ties

All 19:45 kick-offs unless stated

Monday 2 March

Portsmouth vs Arsenal - BT Sport 1

Tuesday 3 March

Chelsea vs Liverpool – BBC One

West Brom vs Newcastle (20:00)

Reading vs Sheffield United (20:00)

Wednesday 4 March 

Tottenham vs Norwich 

Leicester vs Birmingham City

Sheffield Wednesday vs Manchester City – BBC One

Thursday 5 March

Derby County vs Manchester United – BT Sport 1

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