Manchester United and Liverpool Advance to Set Up Riveting FA Cup Quarter-Final Clash

Manchester United and Liverpool secured their spots in the tantalizing FA Cup quarter-finals, intensifying anticipation for their impending showdown.

United triumphed over Nottingham Forest, while Liverpool vanquished Southampton, setting the stage for a highly anticipated clash between the two football giants.

Defending champions Manchester City will host Newcastle United in another exciting fixture.

Chelsea’s victory over Leeds paves the way for a home tie against Championship leaders Leicester, while Coventry, the lowest-ranked side remaining, will face Midlands rivals Wolves.

The quarter-final matchups promise thrilling encounters, scheduled to unfold across the weekend of Saturday, 16 March.

The draw unfolded with only four teams already guaranteed quarter-final berths. Manchester United and Liverpool sealed their places with hard-fought victories, reigniting a storied rivalry rarely seen at this stage since the 1996 final.

Elsewhere, Chelsea’s dramatic win over Leeds and Wolves’ narrow triumph over Brighton added further excitement to the quarter-final lineup.

Newcastle advanced after a tense penalty shootout against Blackburn, while Manchester City’s emphatic victory over Luton, led by Erling Haaland’s stunning five-goal display, sets the stage for an electrifying clash.

Coventry, the first team to reach the last eight, displayed dominance with a resounding 5-0 victory over Maidstone.

The full FA Cup quarter-final draw promises a thrilling spectacle for football enthusiasts:

• Wolverhampton Wanderers vs. Coventry City
• Manchester United vs. Liverpool
• Chelsea vs. Leicester City
• Manchester City vs. Newcastle United