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Wrexham's potential FA Cup round of 16 opponent: Spurs

Non-league Wrexham could face a dream tie at home to eight-time winners Tottenham Hotspur in the FA Cup fifth round if they can get past Sheffield United in a replay, while Manchester City will travel to Championship (second-tier) side Bristol City.

Wrexham, owned by Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, played out a thrilling 3-3 draw with visiting Sheffield United on Sunday. The National League (fifth-tier) leaders were only denied a famous victory over the Championship side by a 95th-minute equalizer, forcing a replay scheduled for next month.

Spurs, who won 3-0 at Preston North End in the fourth round, face the winners of the replay following Monday's fifth-round draw, while Manchester City, who knocked out Premier League leaders Arsenal in the fourth round, face a trip to Bristol. Manchester United were handed a home tie against fellow top-flight side West Ham United, who beat Derby County 2-0 on Monday. Brighton & Hove Albion, who knocked out holders Liverpool, will visit Championship side Stoke City.

Ties will take place in the week commencing Feb. 27.

FA Cup fifth round draw

Southampton vs. Luton Town or Grimsby Town

Leicester City vs. Blackburn Rovers or Birmingham City

Stoke City vs. Brighton & Hove Albion

Wrexham or Sheffield United vs. Tottenham

Fulham or Sunderland vs. Leeds United

Bristol City vs. Manchester City

Manchester United vs. West Ham United

Ipswich Town or Burnley vs. Sheffield Wednesday or Fleetwood Town

(Reporting by Richard Martin; Editing by Ken Ferris)

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