Yesterday, February 16, the draw for the 1/8 finals of the FA Cup was made - and the draw truly presented the pairs that will "make popcorn" for the fans. On one side, the big ones, on the other, the "little ones", and in between - unexpected plots.
The central match
The most sensational clash will undoubtedly be the match between "Newcastle" and "Manchester City". The "Crows" will try to stop Pep Guardiola's "machine" on their own field. In this pair, each episode can be as important as the final.
The plot of the big boys and the “little boys”
The draw has also prepared matches that smell of “sensation”. For example, Arsenal will play away against Mansfield Town - on paper the favorite is clear, but in cup games the paper burns quickly.
Another tough match: Wolverhampton - Liverpool. Here the rule “even 1 mistake is expensive” works twice.
One of the most “poster” matches is the match between Wrexham and Chelsea: football on the field, and a lot of noise around it - the ideal combo for a fan.
Full list of 1/8 final pairings
- Fulham – Southampton
- Port Vale / Bristol City – Sunderland
- Newcastle – Manchester City
- Leeds United – Norwich City
- Mansfield Town – Arsenal
- Wolverhampton – Liverpool
- Wrexham – Chelsea
- West Ham – Brentford
Short note: the draw was made before the match “Macclesfield – Brentford”, then “Brentford” won that match and went to the next round to “West Ham”.
Now the main intrigue is simple: will there be another sensation in the cup or will the greats get “theirs”? One thing is certain - at this stage the concept of “easy game” usually goes on vacation.
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