United drawn with Everton in last four
Manchester United have won the FA Cup a record 11 times
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Manchester United will clash with Everton in the FA Cup semi-finals while Chelsea face either Arsenal or Hull City.
In a repeat of the 1995 Cup final which the Toffees won, David Moyes' side will be looking to stop United in their quest for a record five trophies this season.
Arsenal will face Hull at the Emirates Stadium in their quarter-finals, with the winner playing Guus Hiddink's in-form side.
The semi-finals will be played at Wembley on Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th April.
United reached the last four after beating Fulham 4-0 at Craven Cottage thanks to a brace from Carlos Tevez with Wayne Rooney and Park Ji-sung also netting. Everton sealed their place in the semis after coming from behind to defeat Middlesbrough 2-1 after second-half goals from Marouane Fellaini and Louis Saha.
Chelsea beat Coventry City 2-0 on Saturday after a goal in each half from Didier Drogba and Alex at the Ricoh Arena. Arsenal booked their place in the last eight by thumping Championship side Burnley 3-0 with goals from Carlos Vela, Eduardo, and Emmanuel Eboue.
This year's FA Cup final is on Saturday May 30th.