The fifth round of the FA Cup isn't quite over yet but attention is already turning to the quarter-final draw with a host of the Premier League big boys still in the conversation to claim the trophy
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The draw for the quarter-finals of the FA Cup takes place on Monday
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The has reached its final stages, with a Wembley trip firmly in sight for the teams involved.
The fifth round of the competition took place at the weekend. big boys, , and all safely progressed and will no doubt be aiming to add some more silverware to their trophy cabinets.
They have been joined in the quarter-finals by and . League One side , having beaten Sunderland in one of the shocks of the fifth round. They will of course be eyeing a glamour tie.
There is still one team to be decided, with and due to do battle at the London Stadium on Monday.
Before that game, the draw for the quarter-finals will take place. Mirror Football will bring you all of the coverage from the draw, as well as plenty of reaction so stay tuned...
That's the reality for Port Vale after they stunned Premier League Sunderland yesterday.
Yes, we may be in familiar territory for your Arsenals, your Chelseas etc. But for Port Vale, who are by no means guaranteed to avoid relegation to League Two, what a fairytale run they've enjoyed.
And they are now just one more big result away from a day out at the national stadium.
Who will they get next? Well, that could be the big story from tonight's draw...
Port Vale players celebrate after knocking Sunderland out of the FA Cup
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Welcome!
Good evening and welcome to our live blog ahead of the draw for the FA Cup quarter-finals.
We know the majority of the teams involved and, prior to Brentford v West Ham later this evening, we will know the lay of the land for everybody. So stick with us for all the updates and build-up!