Manchester City and Manchester United will hope to navigate tricky FA Cup ties this weekend and advance to the quarter-finals of the competition.
City will hope to avoid an upset when they welcome Championship strugglers Plymouth Argyle to the Etihad on Saturday. Argyle have won just six Championship games this season but made headlines worldwide when they defeated Premier League leaders Liverpool in the fourth round.
United, meanwhile, winners of the competition for a 13th time last season, will hope that the FA Cup continues to be a welcome distraction from their Premier League woes when they host Fulham at Old Trafford on Sunday. Should both sides advance, it is almost certain they would face a Premier League rival in the last eight, with 11 of the 16 remaining sides in the top flight.
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Here, the Manchester Evening News has all the details on this weekend's quarter-final draw.
When is the FA Cup quarter-final draw?
The FA Cup quarter-final draw will take place on Sunday, March 2, after Manchester United's fifth-round tie against Fulham.
The draw will be conducted by Danny Miprhy and Dennis Irwin.
How can I watch the FA Cup quarter-final draw?
The FA Cup draw - and United's tie against Fulham - will be shown live on BBC One. City's match against Plymouth is live on ITV4 on Saturday.
What are the ball numbers for the FA Cup quarter-final draw?
1 – Preston or Burnley
2 – Aston Villa or Cardiff
3 – Crystal Palace or Millwall
4 – Manchester United or Fulham
5 – Newcastle or Brighton
6 – Bournemouth or Wolves
7 – Man City or Plymouth
8 – Nottingham Forest or Ipswich
When will the FA Cup quarter-finals be played?
The FA Cup quarter-finals will take place on the weekend of March 29, 2025.
