We now know the matchups for the quarter-finals of this season’s FA Cup after the draw was conducted on Monday evening.
The headline fixture will pit Manchester City against Liverpool at the Etihad Stadium. City have reached the last three finals in a row, but have lost the two most recent ones, while Liverpool last lifted the trophy in 2022.
Port Vale’s fairytale run to the last eight has earned them a trip to Stamford Bridge, where they will face Chelsea. The Midlands outfit, which has never played in the top flight of English football, are looking to pull off another shock after beating Sunderland, and reach the semi-finals for the first time in 72 years.
Southampton will welcome Arsenal to St. Mary’s Stadium after they too eliminated Premier League opposition, narrowly defeating Fulham at Craven Cottage thanks to a late penalty. The Gunners remain in contention for four trophies as they look to pick up major silverware for the first time since winning the FA Cup in 2020.
Lastly, West Ham will host Leeds in a battles of the Uniteds after winning a penalty shootout against Brentford. The Whites eased past Norwich City to reach the quarter-finals for the first time since 2003.
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FA Cup quarter-final draw in full:
- Southampton vs Arsenal
- Chelsea vs Port Vale
- Manchester City vs Liverpool
- West Ham United vs Leeds United
When will the FA Cup quarter-finals take place?
The quarter-finals will be played on the weekend of the 4th of April.
On which TV channel can I watch the FA Cup?
Live FA Cup matches on TV are broadcasted on BBC and TNT Sports in the UK. If you are outside of the UK, you can find your local broadcaster here.
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