Chelsea drawn with Stoke or Man City in cup quarter-finals

FA Cup holders Chelsea have been handed a home quarter-final against either Manchester City or Stoke.

Carlo Ancelotti's side, who comfortably saw off Cardiff at Stamford Bridge on Saturday, will be favourites to win the tie, with Stoke and Manchester City facing a replay at the Britannia Stadium next week.

Crystal Palace, who came close to causing an FA Cup shock at home to Aston Villa yesterday, will face either Reading or West Brom in the last eight if they come through a replay at Villa Park.

Portsmouth, who have been given additional time to get their finances in order following a High Court hearing, have been drawn against fellow Premier League side Birmingham at Fratton Park.

Pompey beat south coast rivals Southampton in the fifth round on Saturday, while Birmingham are in the quarter-finals after overcoming Championship side Derby in a result that keeps St Andrews manager Alex McLeish on course for a first FA Cup final appearance.

After a tight contest, Birmingham defender Liam Ridgewell snatched an injury-time winner at Pride Park.

Jay McEveley's 54th-minute strike had put Derby on course for a quarter-final spot for the first time in 11 years, although Birmingham goalkeeper Joe Hart will shoulder some of the blame.

McLeish's men rallied and Scott Dann headed home a James McFadden corner to level matters and then Ridgewell popped up with the decider.

Fulham have been drawn at home in the last eight against either Bolton or Tottenham, who drew 1-1 at the Reebok Stadium yesterday.

QUARTER-FINAL DRAW

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Chelsea v Man City or Stoke City

Fulham v Bolton or Tottenham

Reading or West Brom v Crystal Palace or Aston Villa

Portsmouth v Birmingham City

Ties to be played over the weekend of 6 March