FA Cup fifth round drawChelsea were handed a kind home draw in the last 16 of the FA Cup, against either Blackpool or Norwich.
Jose Mourinho's side, who knocked out Nottingham Forest in the fourth round, will face lower-league opposition again.
Manchester United are also at home, to Reading - while Arsenal or Bolton will replay for the right to host Blackburn.
Ties to be played February 17/18Chelsea v Blackpool/Norwich City
Watford v Ipswich Town
Preston North End v Manchester City
Plymouth Argyle v Derby County
Manchester United v Reading
Arsenal/Bolton Wanderers v Blackburn Rovers
Bristol City/Middlesbrough v West Bromwich Albion
Fulham v Tottenham Hotspur