FA Cup: Leicester City and Chelsea take part in Friday Night FA Cup action

SWANSEA, WALES - FEBRUARY 06: The Video Assistant Referee shows a general view inside the stadium prior to The Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round match between Swansea City and Notts County at the Liberty Stadium on February 6, 2018 in Swansea, Wales. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)
SWANSEA, WALES - FEBRUARY 06: The Video Assistant Referee shows a general view inside the stadium prior to The Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round match between Swansea City and Notts County at the Liberty Stadium on February 6, 2018 in Swansea, Wales. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images) /
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Two Premier League outfits enjoy home fixtures in the FA Cup fifth round later this evening. Chelsea host familiar Hull City, and Leicester City welcomes Championship side, Sheffield United.

No reason for either of these two, recent Premier League champs to not proceed after tonight’s FA Cup challenge. Chelsea have the tougher ask of the two, facing the Tigers. The Foxes embrace their visitors, knowing they go into their one as favourites.

Chelsea que in a number of problems before hand, and face late fitness test on key players ahead of their match. Many reports suggest Conte will opt for a handful of youngsters when they play Hull City.

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Before previewing the two encounters, I believe both clubs have enough momentum guiding them into their respected FA Cup fixtures. It would be below poor if either of these clubs were to – either reply their fixtures, or lose it all together.

Let’s take a lot at some talking points of the two FA Cup fixtures later this evening;