Manchester City host Liverpool to kick off FA Cup quarter-finals
Manchester City host Liverpool in a blockbuster clash this weekend as the FA Cup quarter-finals take centre stage following the international break.
The Manchester club will welcome their fierce Merseyside rivals to the Etihad Stadium in Saturday’s highly anticipated early fixture.
It is a repeat of the 2022 semi-final at Wembley, which the Reds won on their way to ultimately lifting the prestigious trophy.
The hosts will be hoping to replicate their own recent domestic cup success after claiming Wembley glory in 2023.
Port Vale seek major upset against Chelsea
Later on Saturday afternoon, Chelsea will entertain League One outfit Port Vale.
The visitors are the lowest-ranked team remaining in the tournament and will be dreaming of another monumental giant-killing.
They earned their lucrative trip to west London by stunning Sunderland in the fifth round.
Arsenal continue treble pursuit at Southampton
Saturday evening sees Premier League leaders Arsenal travel to the south coast to face Southampton.
The high-flying Gunners are still targeting a historic treble-winning campaign this season.
The north London club will be eager to progress in knockout competition after suffering an EFL Cup final defeat to City last month.
West Ham and Leeds battle for Wembley spot
The weekend’s quarter-final action concludes on Sunday when West Ham United host Leeds United.
Both sides will briefly put their respective Premier League survival aspirations on hold to fight for a coveted semi-final berth.
The draw for the last four will take place live from the London Stadium shortly after the final whistle blows.
Broadcaster Becky Ives will present the semi-final draw, with former Scotland international Ally McCoist selecting the balls.
FA Cup quarter-final schedule
- Saturday, 4 April (12:45) – Manchester City v Liverpool
- Saturday, 4 April (17:15) – Chelsea v Port Vale
- Saturday, 4 April (20:00) – Southampton v Arsenal
- Sunday, 5 April (16:30) – West Ham United v Leeds United
