FA Cup Quarter-Final Draw: Manchester City Face Bournemouth, Fulham Host Crystal Palace, and Preston North End Seek Upset Against Aston Villa

The draw for the 2024-25 Emirates FA Cup quarter-finals has been completed, setting the stage for an exciting lineup of matches. The fixtures are scheduled to take place over the weekend of March 29-30, 2025.  

 Quarter-Final Fixtures:

- **Fulham vs. Crystal Palace**: Fulham, having eliminated defending champions Manchester United in a penalty shootout, will host fellow London club Crystal Palace.  

- **Preston North End vs. Aston Villa**: Championship side Preston North End, the lowest-ranked team remaining in the competition, will welcome Premier League outfit Aston Villa.  

- **AFC Bournemouth vs. Manchester City**: Premier League champions Manchester City are set to travel to the south coast to face AFC Bournemouth.  

- **Brighton & Hove Albion vs. Nottingham Forest or Ipswich Town**: Brighton awaits the winner of the Nottingham Forest vs. Ipswich Town tie, with their fifth-round match scheduled for Monday night.