All eight teams that qualified for the last eight of the FA Cup quarterfinal draw have now learned who their opponents will be. Grimsby is the lowest-ranked team currently vying for a semi-final spot, while both ends of the Manchester United spectrum are among the top teams still competing.
According to Metro UK, United defeated West Ham United 3-1 in the fifth round on Wednesday night at Old Trafford, securing a spot in the quarterfinals. Burnley stunned Fleetwood 1-0, while City advanced after defeating Bristol City 3-0 on Tuesday.
In other matches, Sheffield United eliminated Southampton while Grimsby Town eliminated Tottenham Hotspur by a score of 1-0.
FA Cup quarter-final draw Fulham’s qualification for the quarters has now earned them a trip to Old Trafford to face quadruple-chasing Man United. Elsewhere, Vincent Kompany will return to his former club as his Burnley side take on Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium.
League Two side Grimsby Town have earned themselves a tie with Brighton, while Sheffield United are scheduled to face Blackburn Rovers in the next round.
FA Cup last eight draw in full: Manchester City vs Burnley Manchester United vs Fulham Brighton vs Grimsby Town Sheffield United vs Blackburn Rovers.
Man United fans in love with Rashford
Earlier, Sports Brief reported Manchester United fans could not help but admire Marcus Rashford’s reaction to his side conceding the first goal against West Ham in the FA Cup on Wednesday, March 1.
David Moyes’ side took the lead through Said Benrahma in the 54th minute, but they were pegged back as Nayef Aguerd scored an own goal after being put under pressure from Wout Weghorst.
An interesting photo has emerged online showing Rashford asking Anthony Elanga for his shirt as he prepared to come on for his side, who were trailing at the time.