The two big coconuts of the draw for the quarter-finals of the English FA Cup have been avoided once again. Manchester City and Manchester United postpone the Manchester derby to a possible semi-final as long as they beat Burnley and Fulham, respectively.
Guardiola’s men will face the current leader of the Second Division, while Ten Hag’s men, who suffered to eliminate West Ham in the round of 16, will do the same against Fulhamuna, one of the biggest surprises of the season by going sixth in the Premier League and will also be in these quarterfinals where
The other quarterfinal clashes will measure Brighton against the surprising Grimsbyde Cuarta and that eliminated Southampton in the round of 16; and Sheffield United and Blackburn, in a duel with two Seconds.
The matches will be played on March 18.
Manchester City – Burnley (2ª)
Manchester United – Fulham
Brighton – Grimsby (4ª)
Sheffield United (2nd) – Blackburn Rovers (2nd)