Manchester City are favourites to win this season's FA Cup and salvage something from a troubled season but the seven other clubs left in a wide-open draw may never have a better opportunity to win the trophy.

Aston Villa defeated Manchester United 3-1 in a penalty shootout at Villa Park to progress to the final of the FA Youth Cup in a game watched by Sir Alex Ferguson.

"Erling underwent initial tests in Manchester on Monday morning and will now seek specialist consultation to confirm the full extent of the injury," Man City said late Monday.

Manchester City is the only thing standing in the way of a soccer fairy tale in the FA Cup. Take away City and the clubs remaining in the famous old competition heading into this weekend’s quarterfinals have not won any silverware between them this century.

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On March 30th, at 23:30 Beijing time, Bournemouth will take to the pitch against Manchester City in the quarterfinals of the FA Cup. This highly anticipated match marks a significant moment, as it will be the third time Bournemouth has faced the reigning champions of the English Premier League in this prestigious tournament.