Macclesfield Town, a non-league side from the National League North, have been handed an impossible task in the FA Cup fourth round. The team, which was relegated to the sixth tier of English football just last season, will host Premier League high-flyers Brentford at their home stadium, with many tipping for an easy victory for the Championship club.
The draw is a major upset, with Macclesfield's win over Crystal Palace on Saturday seen as one of the biggest in the history of the competition. The 2-1 triumph sent shockwaves through the football world and has sparked talk of the National League side's chances in the fourth round.
Manchester City are also set to face a non-league opponent, with either Swindon or Salford City visiting the Etihad Stadium. The draw has been seen as an opportunity for City to test their title credentials against lower-division opposition.
In other matches, Arsenal will host Wigan Athletic, while Burnley host Mansfield Town from League One. Newcastle United are set to travel to Aston Villa, with a highly anticipated clash between two Premier League sides.
The FA Cup fourth round ties will be played across the weekend of February 14-15, and fans are eagerly anticipating the upsets and exciting matches that this stage of the competition often brings.
The draw is a major upset, with Macclesfield's win over Crystal Palace on Saturday seen as one of the biggest in the history of the competition. The 2-1 triumph sent shockwaves through the football world and has sparked talk of the National League side's chances in the fourth round.
Manchester City are also set to face a non-league opponent, with either Swindon or Salford City visiting the Etihad Stadium. The draw has been seen as an opportunity for City to test their title credentials against lower-division opposition.
In other matches, Arsenal will host Wigan Athletic, while Burnley host Mansfield Town from League One. Newcastle United are set to travel to Aston Villa, with a highly anticipated clash between two Premier League sides.
The FA Cup fourth round ties will be played across the weekend of February 14-15, and fans are eagerly anticipating the upsets and exciting matches that this stage of the competition often brings.
it's like the football gods are playing a prank on us! one minute Macclesfield is struggling to stay in the National League North, and the next they're facing off against Brentford at home?! I'm no expert, but it seems like they got lucky with that win over Crystal Palace. And Manchester City getting tested by non-league teams? that's just not right... they should be playing each other instead of struggling to make a dent in the lower divisions 
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! I mean, who would've thought a non-league team like them would take down Crystal Palace? The FA Cup is all about surprises, and this draw has everyone buzzing 
. It's cool to see underdogs get a chance to shine on the biggest stage. Brentford better bring their A-game if they wanna take down Macclesfield - it's gonna be an epic match! 
. It'll be interesting to see how they handle the pressure against lower-division teams. And those other matchups? Newcastle vs Aston Villa is gonna be intense 
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i mean, macclesfield got a huge win over crystal palace and now they're facin' brentford?! that's some crazy football right there! 
and man city gettin' tested by swindon or salford? sounds like an awesome opportunity for them to show off their skills. 
i'm so hyped for this cup tie weekend! 
. Macclesfield's win over Crystal Palace was insane, and now they get to host Brentford at home? That's gonna be crazy! I'm hyped for the Manchester City vs Swindon/Salford City match too - it'll be interesting to see how Pep Guardiola's team fairs against lower-division opponents 
. Bring it on! 
! I guess this means they wanna test their title credentials against the little guys 
. It's not just about the thrill of an upset, but also about showcasing the talent and determination of these underdog teams 
. Of course, some of these matches might be more competitive than others (looking at you, Brentford vs Macclesfield 
), but that's all part of the fun and unpredictability of the FA Cup!
. And don't even get me started on Manchester City, they're gonna annihilate Swindon or Salford 
... that being said, it'll be sick to watch them in action, maybe they can find some new talent 
. Can we just imagine if Macclesfield's win was a fluke? 