Wrexham offered potential dream Cup tie with Tottenham

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      Wrexham will host Tottenham in the FA Cup fifth round if the non-league side can beat Sheffield United in a fourth round replay.

      Fifth-tier Wrexham, who are owned by Hollywood actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, were handed a potential blockbuster tie in Monday's draw for the last 16.

      Wrexham were seconds away from a shock win against Sheffield United on Sunday before the Championship side snatched a 3-3 draw, with Reynolds watching at the Racecourse Ground.

      John Egan scored a late equaliser for United and the teams will meet again at Bramall Lane for the right to meet Premier League Tottenham.

      Manchester City, 1-0 winners over Arsenal on Friday, travel to second-tier Bristol City, for the first meeting of the sides since the League Cup semifinals in 2018.

      Pep Guardiola's men won then and are among the favourites for this year's FA Cup, a trophy they last lifted in the 2018-19 season.

      Manchester United will host West Ham, who won 2-0 at third tier Derby on Monday.

      Stoke entertain Brighton, who knocked out holders Liverpool 2-1 on Sunday.

      Leeds will travel to either Fulham or Sunderland, who drew 1-1at Craven Cottage on Saturday. Leicester welcome either Blackburn or Birmingham.

      FA CUP FIFTH-ROUND DRAW

      Southampton v Luton Town or Grimsby Town

      Leicester City v Blackburn Rovers or Birmingham City

      Stoke City v Brighton & Hove Albion

      Wrexham or Sheffield United v Tottenham

      Fulham or Sunderland v Leeds United

      Bristol City v Manchester City

      Manchester United v West Ham United

      Ipswich Town or Burnley v Sheffield Wednesday or Fleetwood Town

      Ties will take place in the week commencing February 27