FULHAM got a tasty FA Cup quarter-final reward for dumping out holders Manchester United in an Old Trafford shootout.
But it’s Bournemouth who look to be hosting the pick of the last-eight ties following Sunday night’s draw.
AFPFulham celebrate after ousting Man Utd on penalties after a 1-1 draw[/caption]
The FA Cup quarter-final draw was made live at Old Trafford
PARuben Amorim saw the Red Devils suffer another painful blow[/caption]
The Cottagers will entertain Crystal Palace in a London derby, while Bournemouth are at home to top-flight champions Manchester City.
Meanwhile, Newcastle‘s conquerors Brighton will take in a visit from the winners of the one remaining fifth round clash, which is Nottingham Forest vs Ipswich on Monday.
In the fourth and final quarter-final, the last survivors from outside the Prem have a mouthwatering reward at home.
Having surprisingly KO’d Championship rivals Burnley on 3-0, Preston now play Aston Villa.
Red Devils’ legend Denis Irwin and ex-Liverpool midfielder Danny Murphy conducted the last-eight draw at Old Trafford live on the BBC- straight after United’s 4-3 shootout exit.
The four ties will be played over the weekend of March 28-31.
Before the Red Devils slumped out, Brighton triumphed 2-1 at St James’ Park in a remarkable clash that saw two red cards.
Danny Welbeck hit the Seagulls’ 114th-minute clincher.
HOW THE LAST-EIGHT DRAW LOOKS
HERE’S how it’s shaping up, with the ties to be played on the final weekend of this month.
Fulham vs Crystal Palace
Preston vs Aston Villa
Bournemouth vs Man City
Brighton vs Nottm Forest/Ipswich
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Palace beat south London rivals Millwall 3-1 the day before.
Lions keeper Liam Roberts saw red early on for a horror challenge on Jean-Philippe Mateta.
And Bournemouth KO’d Wolves 5-4 on penalties following a 1-1 draw as Matheus Cunha picked up another shocking sending-off.
Pep Guardiola’s City sunk Liverpool’s conquerors Plymouth 3-1, with 19-year-old Nico O’Reilly striking twice.
The fifth-round action had begun on Friday night when Marcus Rashford picked up yet another assist for Aston Villa in a 2-0 defeat of Cardiff.
Marco Asensio struck twice, with Rashford setting up SIX scoring opportunities – equalling his career-best achievement for parent club United.
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