The FA Cup fifth round ties get underway this week as the 16 remaining teams battle to reach the last eight.

National League South team Maidstone United will bid to continue their fairytale run in the competition to reach the quarter-finals.

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George Elokobi's side are the lowest-ranked team left in the FA Cup but face a tricky test away to Coventry, live on talkSPORT 2.

Elsewhere, reigning champions Manchester City travel to Luton Town, while Liverpool's thread-bare squad host Southampton.

Carabao Cup runners-up Chelsea will also need to muster a quick response from their Wembley defeat when they battle Leeds.

When is the FA Cup quarter-final draw?

The FA Cup quarter-final draw is expected to take place on Wednesday, February 28.

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The ball numbers will be confirmed closer to the draw, with the sixth round fixtures to be played across the weekend of March 16/17.

ITV 1 will be screening the balls being drawn from 7:45pm ahead of their broadcast of Liverpool against Southampton.

talkSPORT will have live reaction to the draw during our exclusive coverage of Nottingham Forest v Manchester United, presented by Adrian Durham from Anfield.

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