CRYSTAL Palace have been rewarded for their FA Cup fourth round win over Saints at St Mary’s on Saturday with a home draw in the fifth round.
Alan Pardew’s Eagles will host either Bolton or Liverpool, with those sides due to meet in a replay on February 4 after Saturday’s clash at Anfield finished 0-0.
Aston Villa, who knocked out Eddie Howe’s Championship pace-setters Bournemouth on Sunday, also have a home draw. They are set to face Premier League strugglers Leicester.
Bradford City, who stunned Premier League leaders Chelsea 4-2 at Stamford Bridge, could potentially meet Premier League opposition again, as they host the winner of the Sunderland v Fulham replay.
Middlesbrough, who knocked out Manchester City on Saturday, must travel to Arsenal, while West Brom host fellow Premier League side West Ham.
Blackburn’s reward for beating Premier League Swansea is a home draw with Stoke or Rochdale, Derby host Reading and the draw was completed with Preston or Sheffield United hosting the winner of the Cambridge United v Manchester United replay on February 3.
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