The quarter-final line-up for the world’s oldest domestic football competition, the FA Cup, has been confirmed. The standout tie of the round will see Manchester City welcome Liverpool to the Etihad Stadium in what promises to be one of the most captivating fixtures of the tournament.

Both sides are placing significant emphasis on the FA Cup this season, which only adds extra intensity to the clash. With elite squads and ambitious managers in Pep Guardiola and Arne Slot, the encounter is expected to be played at full throttle as two of the Premier League giants battle for a place in the semi-finals.

Elsewhere in the draw, Arsenal appear to have received a more favourable pairing. The team led by Mikel Arteta will travel to face Southampton, hoping to avoid any surprises on the south coast and continue their push for silverware.

Chelsea, who are also preparing for a high-profile UEFA Champions League encounter against Paris Saint-Germain, will host Port Vale at Stamford Bridge. On paper, the London side are clear favourites, but the FA Cup has a long history of dramatic upsets.

The final quarter-final spot will be determined in an all-London showdown between West Ham United and Brentford. The winner of that derby will earn the right to play at home against Leeds United in the next round.

All quarter-final matches in the FA Cup are scheduled to take place on April 4 and April 5, with a place at Wembley Stadium for the semi-finals at stake.

FA Cup Quarter-Final Draw

Southampton vs Arsenal
Chelsea vs Port Vale
Manchester City vs Liverpool
West Ham United or Brentford vs Leeds United