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BBC to show three FA Cup fifth-round ties

Manchester United, the FA Cup holders, will host Fulham in the fifth round

The BBC will show three FA Cup fifth-round matches, including Manchester United’s tie against Fulham at Old Trafford.

Crystal Palace, who beat Doncaster Rovers to reach the fifth round, will be live on BBC One and BBC iPlayer on Saturday, 1 March (12:15 GMT) when the Eagles host Championship side Millwall.

Burnley’s trip to fellow Championship side Preston North End on 1 March (12:15 GMT) will be shown exclusively on BBC iPlayer.

Holders Manchester United beat Leicester City in the fourth round to set up a tie against Fulham, who beat League One Wigan.

The match on Sunday, 2 March (16:30 GMT) will be shown live on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.

ITV will show four matches, starting with Aston Villa against Cardiff City on 28 February (20:00 GMT), before Plymouth Argyle’s trip to Manchester City on 1 March (17:15 GMT).

All-Premier League ties between Newcastle United and Brighton on 2 March (13:45 GMT) and Nottingham Forest and Ipswich on 3 March will also be shown on ITV (19:30 GMT).

Crystal Palace v Millwall – 1 March – 12:15 GMT – BBC One and BBC iPlayer

Preston North End v Burnley – 1 March – 12:15 GMT – BBC iPlayer

Manchester United v Fulham – 2 March – 16:30 GMT – BBC One and BBC iPlayer

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