Manchester United to face Liverpool, Man City Faces New Castle, check out the latest draw.
There is a lot of excitement for the FA CUP Quarter Final Match Ups, we have promising intense clashes and potential upsets.
Manchester United is set to host Liverpool in a heavyweight encounter at Old Trafford, with both teams securing their spots in the fifth round. Manchester City, the reigning champions, face a challenging fixture against Newcastle, while Chelsea welcomes Championship leaders Leicester following their victory over Leeds United.
Coventry, the competition’s lowest-ranked team, aims to cause a stir in a Midlands derby against Wolves, who advanced with a 1-0 win against Brighton. The quarter-final ties are scheduled for the weekend of March 16, adding another layer of anticipation to this prestigious football competition.
Inform Manchester City seem favourite in it’s draw while Liverpool might not find it difficult to ride on Manchester United. Chelsea still struggling to find its feet might just move past Leicester. While Wolves have the easiest of the draws should get a comforting win over Coventry.
Draw in full:
- Wolves vs Coventry
- Manchester United vs Liverpool
- Chelsea vs Leicester
- Manchester City vs Newcastle
Wolverhampton secured a narrow 1-0 victory against Brighton in an all-Premier League clash, earning them a home fixture against Championship side Coventry in the upcoming FA Cup round. The draw, conducted before the match, hinted at the potential for a heavyweight showdown at Old Trafford. This expectation materialized with Casemiro’s late winner at Nottingham Forest and Liverpool’s dominant 3-0 win over Southampton at Anfield.
Erik Ten Hag, the manager of Manchester United, and his team nervously awaited the outcome of an extended VAR review for offside before the goal was confirmed, sparking celebrations among United supporters at the City Ground.
“We scored in the right moment,” remarked Ten Hag to the BBC. “Every win is important. This team, what they showed today, that’s great. They have to show it every game.”
The goal echoed the memorable diving header by Mark Robins against Forest in 1989, a pivotal moment that secured victory for United in a crucial FA Cup match, ultimately influencing the tenure of manager Alex Ferguson.
In other matchups, reigning champions Manchester City are set to face Newcastle in what promises to be a challenging duel for Eddie Howe’s team. Meanwhile, Chelsea will host Championship leaders Leicester City after their triumph over promotion rivals Leeds United in Wednesday’s clash.
Coventry, positioned as underdogs in the competition, aim to shake things up as they travel to Molineux for a Midlands derby against Wolves, who narrowly defeated Brighton 1-0 in the previous round.
Manchester City rode on Erling Haaland’s 5 goal Display against Luton, eventually winning 6-2 at Kenilworth Road. This was his 2nd 5 Goals in a single match and the first Manchester City Player to do so.
The Quarter Final is scheduled for 16th of March 2024.
