FA Cup quarter-final draw: Chelsea away at Leicester, Arsenal to play Sheffield United, Manchester United facing Jose Mourinho reunion

Manchester City are bidding to defend the FA Cup (Picture: Getty)


Chelsea’s reward for beating Liverpool is a tricky clash against Leicester City in the FA Cup quarter-finals.

Frank Lampard’s side put in an impressive display during a 2-0 win agianst the Reds at Stamford Bridge and will face the Foxes in the last-eight after they beat Birmingham 1-0.


Arsenal sealed their path through to the last-eight with a comprehensive 2-0 victory against Portsmouth on Monday night and will take on high-flying Sheffield United in the next round.

FA Cup quarter-final draw


Sheffield United vs Arsenal
Newcastle vs Manchester City
Spurs or Norwich vs Derby or Man Utd
Leicester vs Chelsea


Holders Manchester City will take on Newcastle United at St James’ Park after Sergio Aguero scored the only goal of the game to see off Sheffield Wednesday, while 12-time winners Manchester United could face Jose Mourinho’s Tottenham if they overcome Derby County on Thursday and Spurs find a way past Norwich City – with the game currently in extra time.

Despite their struggles in the league, Pep Guardiola’s men are bidding for the treble following their win in the Carabao Cup final last weekend.

Newcastle are through to this stage of the competition for the first time in 12 years but former City defender Micah Richards says Guardiola will be pleased with the draw.

‘We can’t be that harsh on Newcastle,’ said Richards.

‘My old manager Steve Bruce, he’ll have them compact, they’ll be up for it but it’s a good draw for City’.