The FA Cup quarter-final fixtures have been confirmed following Fulham’s dramatic victory over Manchester United on Sunday evening.
Marco Silva’s side overcame the defending champions after a tense penalty shootout, with the match ending 1-1 after extra time.
Calvin Bassey opened the scoring for Fulham before Bruno Fernandes equalised for United.
In the decisive shootout, Fulham goalkeeper Bernd Leno emerged as the hero, saving spot-kicks from Victor Lindelöf and Joshua Zirkzee.
Fulham converted their penalties with composure to secure their place in the next round.
“We showed incredible character and belief,” Silva said after the match.
“This win means a lot to the team and our supporters.”
Fulham will now face Crystal Palace in the quarter-finals, aiming to reach the semi-finals for the first time in two decades.
The fixture will take place at Craven Cottage.
Elsewhere in the draw, Aston Villa are set to travel to Preston North End in what promises to be a tough away fixture.
Villa manager Unai Emery expressed respect for their Championship opponents.
“Preston have done well to get this far — we won’t underestimate them,” he said.
Bournemouth will host Manchester City in an all-Premier League encounter.
City’s manager Pep Guardiola said his team was prepared for the challenge.
“Every match in this competition is difficult — we’ll give our best,” Guardiola stated.
Brighton await the winner of the postponed fifth-round tie between Nottingham Forest and Ipswich Town, scheduled to be played on Monday night.
The quarter-final matches are expected to take place later in March, with anticipation building for high-stakes encounters across the competition.
As Fulham celebrate their hard-fought victory, the FA Cup journey continues with several exciting fixtures ahead.
