Scandal at the draw of the “quarters” of the English Cup » The former goalkeeper of Manchester City, accused of drawing Liverpool from deep

The draw was conducted live by former England internationals Joe Cole and Joe Hart. According to The Sun, Cormorants fans caused an uproar, claiming that the former Manchester City goalkeeper looked into the bowl before picking up the ball bearing Liverpool's number 6.

Instead, the leader of the Premier League, Arsenal, will face Southampton, a team from the Championship, the second tier of England, in the “quarters”. In fact, Chelsea were even luckier and will run into League 1 side Port Vale on their way to the semi-finals of the competition.

Manchester City take on Liverpool in the 'quarters' of the FA Cup

The English Football Association has drawn the quarter-final stage of the FA Cup, and the attraction of the stage is undoubtedly the match between Manchester City and Liverpool.

The toss was conducted by former England internationals Joe Cole and Joe Hart. The ex-Liverpool and Chelsea player drew the number 3 ball for Manchester City, and the “citizens” opponent was to be drawn by Hart.

However, the former Manchester City goalkeeper was accused by Liverpool fans of looking into the bowl before pulling out the Liverpool number 6 ball.

Premier League leaders Arsenal had better luck in the draw and will play Championship side Southampton in the quarter-finals.

Chelsea were even luckier than their London rivals and will play for a place in the semi-finals against English third-tier side Port Vale.

In the last quarter-final, Leeds United will face the winner of West Ham United and Brentford.