Big rivals Manchester United and Liverpool could be gearing up for an FA Cup quarter-final clash if they can get past their fifth-round clashes on Wednesday.
The two heavyweights were paired against each other in Wednesday’s draw, but Manchester United will first have to beat Nottingham Forest and Liverpool will need to beat Southampton.
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In the only confirmed match before the end of the fifth round, defending champion Manchester City will host its English Premier League rival, Newcastle United.
Elsewhere, eight-time winners Chelsea or Leeds United will face championship leaders Leicester City, while Wolverhampton or Brighton will host Coventry City.
The defending champions booked their place in the quarter-finals with a 6-2 win over Luton Town Erling Haaland He became the first First Division player to score five goals in an FA Cup match since George Best scored six for Manchester United against Northampton Town in 1970.
Newcastle and Leicester City also secured their places on Tuesday, with the former needing penalties against Blackburn Rovers while the latter needed extra time to beat Bournemouth.
Coventry, who currently ranks ninth in the Championship, is the lowest-ranked team remaining in this season’s competition after beating Maidstone United from the sixth tier in the fifth round.
The quarter-final matches are scheduled to take place over the weekend of Saturday, March 16.
FA Cup quarter-final draw:
Wolverhampton/Brighton vs. Coventry City
Nottingham Forest / Man United vs Liverpool / Southampton
Chelsea/Leeds United vs Leicester City
Manchester City vs Newcastle United
