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Everton will host Premier League leaders Manchester City at Goodison Park in the FA Cup quarter-finals, while Manchester United travel to Leicester.
Chelsea’s reward, if they beat Barnsley on Thursday night, is a home draw against Premier League bottom Sheffield United.
Championship Bournemouth, which is currently looking for a new permanent coach, welcomes South Coast neighbors Southampton.
Everton reached the round of 16 after overcoming a nine-goal thriller against Tottenham on Wednesday, and Bernard’s goal in extra time gave them a 5-4 victory over José Mourinho’s side.
Meanwhile, City made English football history by breaking the record for consecutive wins (15) in all competitions by a top team by beating Swansea 3-1 in the fifth round on Wednesday.
Everton have yet to face City this season after the original league game on December 23 was postponed following a coronavirus outbreak in the City team. The reorganized match will take place on February 17.
Leicester and United met in the Premier League on Boxing Day last year, when Axel Tuanzebe’s own goal in the 85th minute gave the Foxes a point in a 2-2 draw at King Power.
Only two points currently separate the two teams in the league table after 23 games, with United in second place and Leicester third.
The quarterfinals will be held on the weekend of March 20-21.
FA Cup Quarter Final Draw:
Everton vs Manchester City
Bournemouth vs Southampton
Leicester vs Manchester United
Barnsley / Chelsea vs Sheffield United
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