The Emirates FA Cup have announced the quarter-final draw on Monday evening, March 9, 2026, with a mouthwatering all-Premier League clash between Manchester City and Liverpool stealing the headlines.
Covered live by Truth Live News International correspondent in London Stadium ahead of the final fifth-round tie between West Ham United and Brentford, the draw has set up an epic heavyweight showdown at the Etihad Stadium.
The two recent Premier League powerhouses will renew their fierce rivalry in what promises to be one of the ties of the season, as both clubs chase silverware on multiple fronts.
Arsenal, currently flying high in the league, have been handed a potentially favourable away tie against Championship side Southampton, offering Mikel Arteta’s side a strong chance to progress toward Wembley.
Chelsea, meanwhile, face League One underdogs Port Vale, the giant-killers who sensationally knocked out Sunderland in the previous round in what could prove a tricky test despite the gulf in divisions.
The full quarter-final lineup is as follows (ties to be played over the Easter weekend of April 4-5, 2026):
Manchester City to face Liverpool, Arsenal to face Southampton, Chelsea hosts Port Vale, and [West Ham United or Brentford] vs Leeds United as the winner of Monday’s West Ham vs Brentford clash completes the draw.
This comes after a thrilling fifth round filled with surprises, including Port Vale’s 1-0 upset over Premier League Sunderland, Arsenal’s hard-fought 2-1 win at Mansfield Town, Liverpool’s solid 3-1 victory at Wolves, and Manchester City’s comfortable 3-1 triumph at Newcastle United.
With top-flight giants clashing and underdogs dreaming of glory, the road to the FA Cup final at Wembley is heating up fast. Fans across England and especially in Manchester and Merseyside will be circling those April dates for what could be defining moments in the campaign.
