FA Cup Quarter Final Draw: Chelsea get tough opponents as Liverpool wait

Emirates FA Cup Quarter Final Draw have been concluded and the UEFA Champions League winners, Chelsea have known their own opponents while Carabao Cup winners Liverpool will have to wait to know opponents.

Chelsea progressed from the fifth round on Wednesday night after coming from behind twice at Kenilworth Road to beat Luton Town 3-2, thanks to a winning goal from Romelu Lukaku in the 78th minute.

Chelsea have been drawn to play against Middleborough in the quarterfinals of this season FA Cup.

Middleborough have exceeded expectations to reach the final eight for just the second time in 12 years after beating Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur respectively in the knockout stages this season.

Chelsea tweeted: “Next up in the #EmiratesFACup!”

Football fans have started reacting after Chelsea confirmed their FA Cup quarterfinal opponent, as some have called it an easy draw for Chelsea, while some have called Middleborough the Giants killer.
The match is expected to be played between Friday the 18th of March and Monday the 21st of March with the exact date details to be announced later.

Meanwhile, Liverpool will have to wait to know their own opponents as the reds have been drawn to player the winner between Huddersfield and Nottingham Forest.

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