THE FA Cup quarter-final draw will take place today as the iconic competition comes down to the final eight.
Manchester City booked their spot in the last-8 after coming from behind to beat fourth-round giant killers Plymouth 3-1 at the Eithad.
Defending champions Manchester United will be looking to join their bitter rivals in the hat this afternoon, but they must overcome a tricky test in Fulham.
The draw for the FA Cup quarter-final will take place following the conclusion of the all-Premier League tie at Old Trafford.
- Draw start time: 6.30pm GMT (approx.)
- TV channel: BBC One
- FREE live stream: The Emirates FA Cup’s official YouTube channel
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There is just one Championship side left by the quarter-final stage, with reigning champions Manchester United still in it 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 SunSport’s coverage of the FA Cup quarter-final draw!
FA Cup quarter-final draws take place TODAY.
Aston Villa, Crystal Palace, Preston, Bournemouth and Man City have all booked their place in the last eight.
Brighton and Newcastle are currently in extra-time at St James Park – one of them will make the last eight.
Later, Manchester United take on Fulham, with the draw coming after that clash.
Tomorrow sees an all Premier League tie in the final last-16 game, as Nottingham Forest host Ipswich.
The draw will take place LIVE on BBC One at approximately 6pm GMT.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
