FA Cup fifth round: Chelsea vs Liverpool and Derby vs Manchester United selected as TV fixtures

The Blues will host the Premier League leaders after they squeezed past Shrewsbury in the last round via a replay

The FA Cup fifth round ties will all take place midweek (PA)

Chelsea vs Liverpool in the fifth round of the FA Cup will be shown live on BBC One on Tuesday 3 March at 19:45, it has been announced.

Manchester United‘s tie with Derby County will be played on Thursday 5 March at 19:45 on BT Sport.

While Manchester City‘s game at Sheffield Wednesday has also been selected by the BBC for Wednesday 4 March at 19:45.

League One side Portsmouth, the lowest ranked side left in the competition, will host Arsenal on Monday 2 March at 19:45.

This season’s fifth round ties will be played midweek, while all eight ties must be concluded on the night.

Therefore, if the ties are level after 90 minutes, extra-time and penalties will decide who progresses.

Highlights of the round will also be shown after Chelsea vs Liverpool.

FA Cup fifth round ties

All 19:45 kick-offs unless stated

Monday 2 March

Portsmouth vs Arsenal - BT Sport 1

Tuesday 3 March

Chelsea vs Liverpool – BBC One

West Brom vs Newcastle (20:00)

Reading vs Sheffield United (20:00)

Wednesday 4 March

Tottenham vs Norwich

Leicester vs Birmingham City

Sheffield Wednesday vs Manchester City – BBC One

Thursday 5 March

Derby County vs Manchester United – BT Sport 1