FA Cup Quarter-Finals Begin with Historic Opportunities and High Stakes

Manchester City faces Bournemouth to salvage their season, while underdog teams eye rare success in one of the most open FA Cup campaigns in years.

Manchester City, the last remaining traditional powerhouse, takes on Bournemouth, who defeated them earlier this season, in a bid to keep their only chance for silverware alive.
Brighton hosts Nottingham Forest without Forest's star striker Chris Wood, sidelined by a hip injury sustained during international duty.
Crystal Palace welcomes back Jean-Philippe Mateta, returning from a severe ear injury, for their clash against Fulham as both teams seek their first FA Cup title.
Preston North End, the only non-Premier League team left, faces Aston Villa in their first FA Cup quarter-final since 1964, aiming to defy expectations.
Controversies over video technology, including semi-automated offside trials, add tension to a competition already marked by its unpredictability and historic potential.