Manchester United to play Brighton in FA Cup quarterfinals

Manchester United's Alexis Sanchez, left and teammate Scott McTominay celebrate after teammate Ander Herrera scores his side's second goal, during the FA Cup, fourth round soccer match between Yeovil Town and Manchester United at Huish Park, in Yeovil, England, Friday Jan. 26, 2018. (Nick Potts/PA via AP)

LONDON — Manchester United has been drawn against Brighton in the FA Cup quarterfinals.

Last year’s beaten finalist, Chelsea, is paired with Leicester.

Manchester City will face Southampton if the English Premier League leader defeats Wigan in their fifth-round match on Monday.

The quarterfinals draw on Saturday:

Sheffield Wednesday or Swansea vs. Rochdale or Tottenham

Manchester United vs. Brighton

Leicester vs. Chelsea

Wigan or Manchester City vs. Southampton

The matches are to be played over March 16-19.

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