FA Cup Quarter-Finals Draw: Fulham to Host Crystal Palace, Manchester City Face Bournemouth

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The FA Cup quarter-finals draw has been made, with Fulham set to host London rivals Crystal Palace after their impressive penalty shootout win over holders Manchester United. The Cottagers won the shoot-out 4-3 at Old Trafford after the fifth-round tie had ended 1-1 following extra time. This victory has earned them a home tie against Crystal Palace, who will be looking to capitalize on their premier league experience to advance to the semi-finals.

The quarter-final ties will take place across the final weekend of March, with the semi-finals scheduled to be played at Wembley in April before the final takes place there on Saturday, 17 March, 2025, although this seems to be a mistake as the final is usually played after the semi-finals. Sky Bet Championship side Preston, the lowest-ranked team left in the competition, will be at home to Aston Villa, while Brighton, having beaten Newcastle 2-1 after extra time at St James' Park on Sunday, will take on either Nottingham Forest or Ipswich. The match between Nottingham Forest and Ipswich will determine Brighton's opponent, with the winner advancing to the quarter-finals.

The draw for the FA Cup quarter-finals has produced some exciting matches, with Bournemouth set to host Manchester City. The Premier League champions will be looking to continue their winning streak and advance to the semi-finals. The quarter-final ties are as follows:

• Fulham vs Crystal Palace
• Preston vs Aston Villa
• Bournemouth vs Manchester City
• Brighton vs Nottingham Forest or Ipswich

The FA Cup is one of the most prestigious tournaments in English football, with a rich history of exciting matches and unexpected winners. This year's quarter-finals are shaping up to be just as exciting, with several teams still in contention for the title. The winners of the quarter-finals will advance to the semi-finals, which will be played at Wembley in April, before the final takes place at the same venue. With the competition heating up, fans can expect some thrilling matches in the coming weeks.

The road to the FA Cup final is long and challenging, but these teams have already shown their determination and skill by advancing to the quarter-finals. As the tournament progresses, the stakes will only get higher, and the teams will need to be at the top of their game if they want to lift the trophy. With the quarter-final ties scheduled to take place across the final weekend of March, fans won't have to wait long to see which teams will advance to the next round and take one step closer to FA Cup glory.