Great rivals Manchester United and Liverpool are set for a blockbuster FA Cup quarter-final clash after both teams came through their fifth round clashes on Wednesday.
The two heavyweights met in Wednesday's draw, but the clash was only confirmed after Manchester United beat Nottingham Forest and a young Liverpool team beat Southampton.
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In another Premier League clash, FA Cup champions Manchester City host Newcastle United.
Elsewhere, eight-time winners Chelsea will face Championship leaders Leicester City, and Wolves host Coventry City.
However, the match between 12-time winners Man United and eight-time winners Liverpool will be the level of the round. United left late to confirm their role in the clash, with a late header from Casemiro making it 1-0 over Forest.
Liverpool, despite a long list of injuries, made things easier for Championship team Southampton, winning 3-0.
Reigning champions City booked their place in the last 16 with a resounding 6-2 victory over Luton Town, in which Erling Haaland became the first top-flight player to score five goals in a match. of the FA Cup since George Best scored six for Manchester United against Northampton. Town in 1970.
Newcastle and Leicester City also sealed their places on Tuesday, with the former requiring a penalty shoot-out against Blackburn Rovers and the latter needing extra time to beat Bournemouth.
Coventry, currently ninth in the Championship, are the lowest-placed team remaining in this season's competition after dispatching sixth-tier Maidstone United in the fifth round.
The quarterfinals will be played on the weekend of March 16.
FA Cup quarter-final draw:
Wolves against Coventry City
Man United vs Liverpool
Chelsea vs Leicester City
Manchester City vs Newcastle United
