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Sports Updated: 10 March 2026 12:52 EAT
Fa Cup quarter final clashes
The quarter-final draw for the FA Cup was conducted on Monday night, setting up several high-profile clashes as the competition moves into its final stages. The draw was held ahead of a fifth-round fixture and confirmed the eight teams that will battle for places in the semi-finals of England’s oldest football tournament.
One of the standout ties will see Manchester City take on long-time rivals Liverpool in what is expected to be the headline clash of the round. Both clubs have been among the strongest sides in English football in recent years, and their meeting promises a fiercely contested encounter.
Another major fixture will see Chelsea host Port Vale at Stamford Bridge. Port Vale, currently competing in the lower tiers of English football, are the lowest-ranked team remaining in the competition and will be hoping to continue their impressive giant-killing run.
Arsenal were drawn away to Southampton in another intriguing tie. Arsenal have been among the tournament favourites this season, but Southampton’s strong performances in the earlier rounds mean the London club cannot afford to underestimate their hosts.
Meanwhile, West Ham United will face Leeds United in an all-English top-flight clash that is expected to be tightly contested. Both sides have shown resilience in the tournament and will be eager to secure a rare semi-final appearance.
The FA Cup remains one of the most prestigious competitions in world football, featuring clubs from across the English football pyramid. Its knockout format often produces dramatic upsets, allowing lower-league teams the chance to challenge the country’s biggest clubs.
Port Vale’s progress to the quarter-final stage has been one of the stories of the season. Their journey through earlier rounds included victories over higher-ranked opponents, earning them a lucrative and high-profile tie against Chelsea.
For Manchester City and Liverpool, the quarter-final meeting adds another chapter to an intense rivalry that has defined English football over the past decade. Both clubs are also competing on multiple fronts this season, raising the stakes for squad rotation and tactical planning.
Arsenal will be aiming to maintain their strong form in domestic cup competitions when they travel to Southampton. The Gunners are seeking to add another FA Cup title to their historic record in the tournament.
West Ham United and Leeds United will also see the competition as a major opportunity to pursue silverware. A victory in the quarter-final would move either club just one step away from the Wembley semi-finals.
The FA Cup quarter-final matches are scheduled to be played in early April, with the winners advancing to the semi-final stage at Wembley Stadium as the race for one of English football’s most famous trophies intensifies.
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