THE FA Cup quarter-final draw has been concluded – and there are some blockbuster ties in the offing.
Manchester United were paired with Premier League rivals Fulham.
While Manchester City are set to take on Championship leaders Burnley – who are managed by former City captain Vincent Kompany.
However, Tottenham failed to make it to the last-8 after getting knocked out by Sheffield United.
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More on Kane
Tottenham assistant coach Cristian Stellini revealed Harry Kane was dealing with an illness before the FA Cup clash with Sheffield United.
Stellini added: “He was ill one week ago and he didn’t train on some days because he was very ill.
“After he played a game with a fever he was very ill, so he didn’t.
“For that reason we decided to keep him on the bench and maybe play a part of the match. A player like this also needs to work not only to play”
Why Kane didn’t start
Tottenham assistant head coach Cristian Stellini revealed Harry Kane didn’t start at Sheffield United because he had to “take care” of his best player.
Stellini said: “It is not a regret. We need to look in the medium period, we have many games.
“Harry Kane played in the last six games, one time with fever, one time with a problem, we have to take care of our best player.
“It’s not about Harry because we played with Richarlison, Lucas Moura and Sonny [Son Heung-min].
“I think it is good enough to play in this competition and against this sort of team”
Trophy drought continues
Tottenham are on course to miss out on a trophy for yet another season.
Spurs have just been eliminated from the FA Cup’s fifth round after losing 1-0 at Sheffield United.
The North Londoners were also knocked out of the Carabao Cup in the third round last November.
Antonio Conte’s men are still in the Champions League, but are not among the favourites and will have to overturn a 1-0 deficit from AC Milan at home in the Last 16.
Tottenham are also fourth in the Premier League table with 15 points away from the top.
Therefore, it looks like the trophy drought will be extended to 15 years
Ten Hag scolding
Manchester United skipper Harry Maguire revealed manager Erik ten Hag gave the players a scolding at half-time when the score was goalless.
Maguire told MUTV: “He [Ten Hag] went fairly strong, to be honest, he knew we had to up it.
“We knew it, or we’d lose the game. To come out as well and for them to score a great goal, although we thought it was out. I know you have to play to the whistle and I’m sure we’ll get a telling-off from the manager, but the last 30 minutes we found something.
“The crowd sucked the ball into the back of the net at the Stretford End. It was a tough game. The first half we weren’t at our best, a bit slow, I don’t know why. Maybe Sunday, with the celebrations, as we lacked a little bit of tempo.
“We spoke about the game, tonight was all about winning and progressing. I must say the last 30 minutes were really good, relentless from the lads and great fight. After having the goal disallowed, we could have dropped out heads and sulked.
“The second one is a stand-out from [Alejandro] Garnacho, so really pleased for him and I’m sure he’s going to score more matchwinners in front of the Stretford End”
Credit: Alamy Interesting FA Cup pairs
The FA Cup quarter-final draw put together some interesting pairs.
Burnley manager Vincent Kompany will return to the Etihad to take on his former club Manchester City where he enjoyed tremendous success as a player.
Manchester United, who are looking to add another trophy under Erik ten Hag after just winning the Carabao Cup, take on in-form Fulham at Old Trafford.
Brighton host this season’s Cinderella story Grimsby from League Two.
And Sheffield United lock horns with Blackburn in an all Championship tie at Bramall Lane
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And we are having the first pairs out
FT: Manchester United 3-1 West Ham
Manchester United have punched their ticket to the FA Cup quarter-finals.
Fred sealed United’s win against West Ham at Old Trafford in the fifth minute of stoppage time.
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Credit: PA Sheffield United 1-0 Tottenham
Tottenham are 1-0 behind against Sheffield United at Bramall Lane.
The hosts lead thanks to Iliman Ndiaye’s opener on 79 minutes.
We are closing in on the 90th minute
Man Utd 2-1 West Ham
Manchester United have turned the game around as we approach full-time at Old Trafford.
United equalised with Nayef Aguerd’s own goal on 77 minutes.
And Alejandro Garnacho turned the game on its head in the 90th minute
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Credit: Getty FA Cup results
Grimsby provided yet another FA Cup upset as they knocked Southampton out of the competition.
The Mariners beat Saints 2-1 at St Mary’s to punch their ticket to the quarter-finals.
Burnley also beat Fleetwood 1-0 to make it through to the last eight
Man Utd 0-1 West Ham
West Ham have broken the deadlock against Manchester United at Old Trafford.
And it’s Said Benrahma who opened the scoring for the Hammers after 54 minutes.
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Southampton 1-2 Girmsby
Grimsby are 2-1 up against Southampton in their FA Cup fifth-round clash at St Mary’s.
Gavan Holohan opened the scoring in the first minute of stoppage time.
Holohan doubled the visitors’ lead with a penalty kick on 50 minutes.
Duje Caleta-Car put Saints on the scoreboard in the 65th minutes
Fode for thought
Manchester City star Phil Foden admitted he is suffering “one of the lowest parts” of his career after his FA Cup heroics.
Foden said: “I feel much better with my feet. I feel 100 per cent fit now and comfortable.
“It’s been one of the worst parts of my career but everyone goes through them and it is how you react.
“Discomfort in my feet and not playing as much. I love to play football and when I don’t I am a bit frustrated”
Credit: PA How to watch
The FA Cup quarter-final draw will be broadcast LIVE on BBC One here in the UK.
However, the official FA Cup social media channels are also set to stream the entire action.
Fans can watch the FA Cup quarter-final for free on BBC One as long they have a valid TV license.
But SunSport will be updating you with all the latest news of the draw
How did we get here?
Southampton, Grimsby, Sheffield United, Tottenham, Manchester United and West Ham are still fighting it out for a place in the quarter-finals.
But Blackburn, Brighton, Fulham and Manchester City have already punched their ticket to the final eight.
Rovers stunned Leicester with a 2-1 win at King Power Stadium whereas the Seagulls eliminated Stoke away.
The Cottagers offloaded Leeds whereas City knocked Bristol City out
FA Cup ball numbers
Here are all the allocated ball numbers for each team that qualified for the FA Cup quarter-finals:
1 Southampton or Grimsby
2 Blackburn
3 Brighton
4 Sheffield United or Tottenham Hotspur
5 Fulham
6 Manchester City
7 Manchester United or West Ham United
8 Burnley or Fleetwood
Welcome football fans
Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, Kostas here and welcome to SunSport’s live coverage of the FA Cup draw.
This is it, soon we will all know the final pairings for the quarter-finals and we are sure promised some immense action.
We will get the show underway after the conclusion of the Last-16 clash between Sheffield United and Tottenham.
So far, Blackburn, Brighton, Fulham and Manchester City are the only teams to have officially punched their ticket.
However, Southampton, Grimsby, Sheffield United, Spurs, Manchester United, West Ham, Burnley and Fleetwood have yet to seal their fate.
All of the upcoming quarter-final encounters will be played across the weekend of Saturday, March 18.
The winners will then qualify for Wembley where they will fight it out for a place in the FA Cup Final.
It’s all goalless across the board, except for the clash at St Mary’s as Grimsby are 1-0 ahead against Saints
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