Manchester United and Liverpool arrange a tantalising FA Cup quarter-final by successful their fifth-round ties when already conscious of the potential prize.
With the draw executed earlier than Wednesday’s video games, United beat Nottingham Forest after which Liverpool denied Southampton.
Holders Manchester City have been given a home draw towards Newcastle United.
Chelsea beat Leeds to arrange a home tie with Championship leaders Leicester, whereas Coventry – the lowest-ranked facet left – go to Midlands rivals Wolves.
The quarter-finals are scheduled to take place throughout the weekend of Saturday, 16 March.
How did the quarter-finals form up?
Only 4 groups had been already assured of their place within the quarter-finals when the draw was made earlier than Wednesday’s remaining fifth-round ties.
Manchester United, who misplaced to neighbours City in final yr’s closing, wanted a late winner to safe their progress as Casemiro’s header clinched a 1-0 victory at Forest.
Minutes later, Liverpool arrange the journey to Old Trafford by finishing a 3-0 win over Championship promotion hopefuls Southampton.
The long-time rivals haven’t met at such a late stage of the FA Cup for the reason that 1996 closing, which United gained 1-0 due to Eric Cantona’s strike.
Elsewhere on Wednesday, Conor Gallagher scored a last-minute purpose as Chelsea snatched a dramatic 3-2 victory over Leeds and Wolves edged previous Brighton in a 1-0 win.
Newcastle wanted penalties to beat Blackburn – one other Championship facet – on Tuesday, whereas Erling Haaland scored 5 as Pep Guardiola’s City gained 6-2 at Luton and Leicester earned a 1-0 win at Premier League facet Bournemouth.
Coventry, who lifted the trophy in 1987, had been the primary crew to achieve the final eight when they thrashed sixth-tier Maidstone 5-0 on Monday.
Full FA Cup quarter-final draw
Wolverhampton Wanderers v Coventry City
Manchester United v Liverpool
Chelsea v Leicester City
Manchester City v Newcastle United
