Manchester United and Liverpool have set the stage for a captivating FA Cup quarter-final clash after securing victories in their fifth-round ties.
United triumphed over Nottingham Forest with a late winner from Casemiro, securing a 1-0 victory.
Liverpool, meanwhile, denied Southampton with a convincing 3-0 win.
The draw, conducted before Wednesday’s matches, revealed their potential showdown.
Holders Manchester City, drawn against Newcastle United, are poised for a home fixture.
Chelsea overcame Leeds in a thrilling 3-2 encounter, earning them a home tie against Championship leaders Leicester.
Coventry, the lowest-ranked team remaining, will face Midlands rivals Wolves.The quarter-finals are slated for the weekend of Saturday, 16 March.
Manchester United, seeking redemption after last year’s final loss to City, and Liverpool, set for a clash with their arch-rivals, haven’t met at such a late FA Cup stage since the 1996 final, which United won 1-0.
On Wednesday, Chelsea secured their dramatic victory over Leeds with a last-minute goal from Conor Gallagher, while Wolves edged past Brighton with a 1-0 win.
Tuesday saw Newcastle overcoming Blackburn in penalties, while Erling Haaland’s five-goal performance fueled City’s 6-2 win at Luton, and Leicester secured a 1-0 victory against Bournemouth.
Coventry, the first team to reach the last eight, thrashed sixth-tier Maidstone 5-0 on Monday, showcasing their ambition to relive their 1987 FA Cup triumph.