Liverpool vs Man City fixture date for FA Cup quarter-final to be impacted by Champions League
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Liverpool IconLiverpool FC NewsFeaturesFA CupLiverpool has been drawn against Manchester City in the FA Cup quarter-finals, with Champions League commitments expected to impact the fixture schedulingLiverpool beat Wolves 3-1 in their FA Cup fifth-round clash.(Image: Liverpool FC/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)Manchester City and Liverpool's FA Cup quarter-final encounter is unlikely to be staged in the traditional Sunday slot, owing to Champions League commitments.The fixture between the two Premier League heavyweights stands out as the pick of the ties as eight sides compete for a place at Wembley. The quarter-final is penciled in for the weekend of April 4, though the exact date and kick-off time remain unconfirmed.The Champions League quarter-finals are scheduled just days afterwards.
Should either Man City or Liverpool progress from their round of 16 ties, it will affect the scheduling.READ MORE: Liverpool has 6 players missing vs. Galatasaray as Arne Slot handed fresh double blowREAD MORE: Galatasary manager slams 'unfair' Champions League punishment before Liverpool gameCity heads to Real Madrid for their first leg on Wednesday evening, before hosting the return leg next Tuesday (March 17).
Liverpool, meanwhile, travels to Turkey to face Galatasaray on Tuesday, with the second leg taking place next Wednesday (March 18) at Anfield.During the previous FA Cup round, television slots spanned from Friday evening, three matches on Saturday, two on Sunday and one on Monday night.If a similar pattern follows, then City vs Liverpool will likely be scheduled for either Friday or Saturday.The FA Cup is into the quarter-final stage.(Image: Andrew Kearns - CameraSport via Getty Images)City secured their spot in the quarter-final of the tournament following a 3-1 away victory over Newcastle on Saturday evening. 24 hours beforehand, Liverpool became the first side to guarantee their place in the last eight courtesy of a 3-1 away triumph over Wolves.The remaining quarter-finals will feature Chelsea versus League One outfit Port Vale, Championship side Southampton welcoming Arsenal, and the all-Premier League clash between West Ham and Leeds.The fixture dilemma could also affect both Chelsea and Arsenal, should they progress through their respective Champions League knockout matches.Chelsea travel to PSG on Wednesday evening, whilst Arsenal are also on the road against Bayer Leverkusen, with the second legs scheduled for next Tuesday.Should all four English clubs advance through their fixtures, then it is probable that broadcasters will have little option but to place West Ham versus Leeds United in the later Sunday time slot.Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Liverpool FCManchester City FCFA Cup