FA Cup Quarter-Final Draw: Manchester City vs Liverpool Is a Final Too Early

The draw for the Quarter Final of this season's FA Cup immediately delivered a heavyweight clash potentially becoming an "early final." The draw paired Manchester City against Liverpool in a matchup predicted to be the hottest contest in the last eight.

The FA Cup quarter-final draw was held on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, in the early hours of WIB at London Stadium, England. The draw was conducted by two former FA Cup winners, Joe Cole and Joe Hart.

From the draw results, the biggest match pits Manchester City against Liverpool. These two Premier League heavyweights will eliminate each other to secure a semi-final ticket.

This match is predicted to draw massive attention. In recent years, both teams have consistently competed at the top of English Football.

Meanwhile, current Premier League table leaders Arsenal received a relatively easier draw. The Gunners will face Championship side Southampton.

In another match, Chelsea will face Port Vale, a dark horse team from the third tier. Port Vale has been one of this FA Cup season's surprise packages.

The final draw paired Leeds United with West Ham United, who eliminated Brentford.

The FA Cup Quarter Final round is scheduled for April 4, 2026, with matches played as single legs. 

If teams are tied after 90 minutes, the match will proceed to extra time and potentially penalties to determine the winner.

FA Cup Quarterfinal Draw Results

Southampton vs Arsenal

Chelsea vs Port Vale

Manchester City vs Liverpool

West Ham United vs Leeds United