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FA Cup draw: Manchester United to host Brighton in quarter-finals

Chelsea, Manchester City, Manchester United and Tottenham were all kept apart in the draw for the last eight of the FA Cup.

Jose Mourinho's Manchester United host Brighton and Hove Albion in the quarter-finals of the FA Cup

London, February 18: Manchester United will meet Brighton and Hove Albion in a repeat of the 1983 final as the Premier League big guns were kept apart in the FA Cup quarter-final draw.

Jose Mourinho's side booked their place in the last eightJose Mourinho's side booked their place in the last eight

Juan Mata had a goal disallowed after a tight offside call was referred by on-field referee Kevin Friend, though Romelu Lukaku's double made sure United still progressed from the all top-flight tie.

Brighton ended League Two side Coventry City's fairytale run, as a goal from debutant Jurgen Locadia helped the home side clinch a 3-1 win at the Amex Stadium on Saturday (February 17).

Chelsea and Leicester City - who defeated Championship opponents Hull City and Sheffield United respectively on Friday (February 16) - will face each other at the King Power Stadium in the next round.

Swansea City could host top-flight rivals Tottenham, who face Rochdale on Sunday (February 18), but the Welsh club must first see off Sheffield Wednesday at the second attempt after their initial meeting ended in a 0-0 stalemate.

Manchester City must avoid an upset at Wigan Athletic if they are to keep alive their dream of the quadruple, with Pep Guardiola's side knowing a win on Monday (February 19) at the DW Stadium will set up a home game against Southampton.

All quarter-final fixtures will be settled on the day, with extra time and penalties, if required, determining who will progress through to the last four.

Draw in full:

Sheffield Wednesday or Swansea City v Rochdale or Tottenham

Manchester United v Brighton and Hove Albion

Leicester City v Chelsea

Wigan Athletic or Manchester City v Southampton

Ties will be played across March 16-19

Source: OPTA

Story first published: Sunday, February 18, 2018, 7:30 [IST]
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