FA Cup quarter-final draw: Manchester United to face West Ham after beating Shrewsbury

United comfortably won 3-0

Tom Sheen,Simon Rice
Monday 22 February 2016 23:55 GMT
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Manchester United will host West Ham United in the quarter-final of the FA Cup after beating Shrewsbury Town 3-0 at New Meadow on Monday night.

In a comfortable win that eased the pressure on Louis van Gaal, United crusied to victory despite missing key players thanks to goals from Chris Smalling, Juan Mata and Jesse Lingard.

The draw, which took place on Sunday, will see holders Arsenal at home against Watford should they overcome Hull City in their replay. Steve Bruce's Championship leaders held the Gunners to a 0-0 draw on Saturday afternoon.

Everton host Chelsea and Championship side Reading will entertain Crystal Palace.

West Ham, Crystal Palace and Chelsea all secured their places in the Sixth Round on Sunday following wins over Blackburn, Tottenham and Manchester City respectively.

Everton overcame Bournemouth, Watford beat Leeds and Reading - the only side outside the Premier League certain to be taking part in the quarter-finals - won 3-1 against West Brom.

FA Cup holders Arsenal, who are bidding to win the tournament for a third successive year, must face Championship high-flyers Hull in a replay following a 0-0 draw at the Emirates on Saturday.

DRAW IN FULL...

Reading vs Crystal Palace

Everton vs Chelsea

Arsenal or Hull vs Watford

Manchester United vs West Ham

​The FA Cup Sixth Round ties will take place across the weekend of 11-14 March.

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