The FA Cup quarter-final draw could confirm some major clashes as the fifth-round of the competition takes place over the weekend.
Premier League leaders Arsenal and their title rivals Manchester City are still involved in all four competitions this season, with Mikel Arteta’s side surviving a scare against Mansfield to win 2-1 on Saturday and keep those quadruple hopes alive.
They face City in the Carabao Cup final at Wembley in a couple of weeks, with Pep Guardiola’s side hoping to match their rivals’ progress in the FA Cup as well.
City, meanwhile, defeated Newcastle United 3-1 at St. James’ Park to continue their exceptional run against Eddie Howe’s team and maintain their own quest to secure a quadruple.
Elsewhere, Liverpool are through after gaining revenge on Wolves after their 2-1 defeat at Molineux in the Premier League, while Championship side Wrexham were pipped in a tight contest against Chelsea. The biggest shock of the round however came from Port Vale who, despite sitting at the bottom of League One, beat Sunderland 1-0 at Vale Park on Sunday.
When is the FA Cup fifth-round draw?
The draw for the fifth round will take place from approximately 7:05pm GMT on Monday 9 March, before the match between West Ham and Brentford. It to be shown on TNT Sports 1, discovery+ and the TNT Sports YouTube channel, live from the London Stadium.
FA Cup fifth-round draw ball numbers
1. Southampton
2. Port Vale
3. Manchester City
4. Leeds United
5. Arsenal
6. Liverpool
7. Chelsea
8. West Ham United or Brentford
FA Cup fifth-round TV schedule
Monday 9 March
19:30: West Ham United v Brentford on TNT Sports 1 and discovery+
FA Cup remaining match-days
Quarter-finals: From Saturday 4 April 2026
Semi-finals: From Saturday 25 April 2026
Final: On Saturday 16 May 2026
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