The FA Cup quarter-final draw is happening today, marking the final stages of this prestigious competition.
Manchester City has secured their place in the quarter-finals after a comeback victory against Plymouth with a score of 3-1.
Defending champions Manchester United aim to join their rivals in the draw, but they face a tough challenge against Fulham.
The draw for the FA Cup quarter-finals will commence after the Manchester United versus Fulham match concludes at Old Trafford.
Draw Details:
- Draw start time: 6.30pm GMT (approx.)
- TV channel: BBC One
- Live stream: The Emirates FA Cup’s official YouTube channel
Draw delayed
The draw will be delayed as the Man Utd vs Fulham game has gone into extra time.
The draw will now occur after the match finishes, which includes an additional 30 minutes of play and potentially penalties.
When will the FA Cup quarter-final ties take place?
According to the FA’s official website, the quarter-final matches are scheduled for the weekend of Saturday, March 29.
The semi-finals are set to be played at Wembley on the weekend of April 26, and the final will be held on Saturday, May 17.
Gordon’s moment of madness
Anthony Gordon was shown a straight red card for reacting aggressively towards Brighton’s Jan Paul van Hyke.
This red card impacted his team as Newcastle were eliminated from the FA Cup, and Gordon is expected to be suspended for three matches, including the Carabao Cup final.
Welbeck delighted with ‘magnificent’ moment
Manchester United fans expressed that Danny Welbeck could still be their best striker after he scored a late winning goal against Newcastle.
Fans praised Welbeck, who recently returned from injury.
Following his goal at St James’ Park, Welbeck said: “It’s a magnificent moment, great to get the winning goal, it was a solid team performance – there was a lot going on in that game, a lot of ups and downs. We stuck together and I’m so proud of the lads – everyone’s buzzing. Newcastle are a really intense side with great players and are very dangerous but we stuck to our guns and put in a great shift. I’m feeling very good, fit, strong, and glad to be back after a little injury – thanks to my mum and dad for giving me the good genes!”
Joint protest from fans
Man Utd and Fulham supporters united to protest against rising ticket prices.
They urged their clubs to stop exploiting fan loyalty, especially after some tickets for their recent Premier League match were priced at £165 in the Fulham section.
Semi-automated offside makes difference
This FA Cup round introduced semi-automated offsides for the first time in English football.
Newcastle’s Fabian Schar had a goal disallowed because he was slightly offside before the last defender, as confirmed by the semi-automated system.
The goal to send Brighton through
Danny Welbeck scored in extra time, securing Brighton’s progression to the next FA Cup round.
FA Cup drama
Yesterday’s FA Cup matches were filled with drama as Crystal Palace, Bournemouth, Preston, and Manchester City advanced.
Palace’s victory over Millwall was overshadowed by a severe foul on striker Jean-Phillipe Mateta by goalkeeper Liam Roberts.
Mateta was hospitalized and needed 25 stitches.
Elsewhere, Matheus Cunha was controversially sent off for a headbutt, despite scoring a stunning 30-yard goal.
Ball numbers
Only one Championship team remains in the quarter-finals. Reigning champions Manchester United are still in the competition and are ball number four.
- Preston North End
- Aston Villa
- Crystal Palace
- Manchester United or Fulham
- Newcastle United or Brighton & Hove Albion
- Bournemouth
- Manchester City
- Nottingham Forest or Ipswich Town
Welcome to the FA Cup quarter-final draw coverage!
The FA Cup quarter-final draw is happening TODAY.
Aston Villa, Crystal Palace, Preston, Bournemouth, and Man City have already qualified for the quarter-finals.
Brighton and Newcastle are currently in extra time – the winner will reach the quarter-finals.
Later today, Manchester United plays Fulham, and the draw will follow this match.
Tomorrow features a Premier League match to conclude the last-16 round, with Nottingham Forest hosting Ipswich.
The draw will be broadcast LIVE on BBC One at approximately 6pm GMT.
