Source: Daily_Mail
FA Cup fifth round draw: Southampton to host Portsmouth in plum tie
All eyes will be on the south coast during fifth round weekend where Southampton are to host struggling Portsmouth.[LNB]The League One outfit progressed courtesy of a 2-1 win over Ipswich and will fancy themselves against their nearest rivals when they meet in February. [LNB]Cup favourites Chelsea were handed a kind draw, hosting 2008 finalists Cardiff City, while Stoke's reward for their first ever FA Cup triumph over Arsenal is a tricky trip to Manchester City.[LNB] On target: Dean Whitehead celebrates his first Stoke City goal[LNB]The Midlands could also be a hotbed of cup fever with Derby County drawn against in-form Birmingham City, and Carling Cup finalists Aston Villa potentially facing Wolves. Mick McCarthy's side, though, first need to overcome Crystal Palace in a replay. [LNB]Giant-killers Reading, who have already dispensed with Premier League teams Liverpool and Burnley, can expect a stern examination by high-flying Championship side West Brom.[LNB] Hot favourites: Chelsea's Nicolas Anelka fires the Blues ahead against Preston[LNB]The full fifth round draw, to be played over the weekend of 13/14 February:Wolverhampton Wanderers/Crystal Palace v Aston Villa[LNB]Manchester City v Stoke City[LNB]Derby County v Birmingham City[LNB]Bolton Wanderers v Tottenham/Leeds[LNB]Chelsea v Cardiff City[LNB]Fulham v Notts County/Wigan[LNB]Reading v West Brom[LNB]Southampton v Portsmouth[LNB] Stoke 3 Arsenal 1: Sol Campbell makes losing return thanks to Ricardo Fuller's double headerNotts County 2 Wigan 2: Watson strikes late to prevent major upsetTottenham 2 Leeds 2: Cup dream lives on for last-gasp hero BeckfordWest Brom 4 Newcastle 2: Magpies grounded by Dorrans double: [LNB]
