FA Cup quarterfinal draw: Man City visit Bournemouth, Fulham host Crystal Palaceplay
Nicol: Man City did not want Bournemouth in the FA Cup quarterfinals (1:07)
Craig Burley and Steve Nicol react to the FA Cup quarterfinal draw. (1:07)
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Mar 2, 2025, 02:39 PM ET
Manchester City will visit Bournemouth in the FA Cup quarterfinals as Pep Guardiola’s side look to salvage a disappointing season.
The draw, which was made on Sunday evening, has also thrown up a London derby between Fulham and Crystal Palace.
Fulham knocked holders Manchester United out of the competition on Sunday, winning their fifth round tie at Old Trafford 4-3 on penalties.
In the other quarterfinal match-ups, Championship side Preston North End will host Aston Villa, while Brighton will play Nottingham Forest, who beat Ipswich Town in a shootout to book the final spot on Monday,.
The quarterfinals will be played between March 28 – March 31.
Full quarterfinal draw:
Fulham vs. Crystal Palace
Preston North End vs. Aston Villa
Bournemouth vs. Manchester City
Brighton vs. Nottingham Forest or Ipswich Town.
