The road to Wembley is heating up as the FA Cup quarter-final draw sets up some thrilling clashes. Defending champions Manchester City will face a challenging away fixture against Bournemouth, while Fulham, fresh off their dramatic penalty shootout win over Manchester United, will host Crystal Palace in a London derby.
Aston Villa have been drawn against second-tier Preston, setting up an intriguing David vs. Goliath battle, while Brighton’s reward for their extra-time victory over Newcastle is a clash against either Nottingham Forest or Ipswich, who meet on Monday to decide the final spot.
For Pep Guardiola’s City, the FA Cup remains their best hope for silverware this season, with Liverpool and Arsenal already eliminated from the competition. However, they’ll be wary of Bournemouth, who stunned them with a 2-1 victory earlier in the Premier League campaign.
The quarter-final ties are set to take place on the weekend of March 29-30, promising an intense round of football as teams battle for a spot at Wembley.
