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

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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.

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