FULHAM got a tasty FA Cup quarter-final reward for dumping out holders Manchester United in an Old Trafford shootout.
But it's Bournemouth who look to be hosting the pick of the last-eight ties following Sunday night's draw.
The Cottagers will entertain Crystal Palace in a London derby, while Bournemouth are at home to top-flight champions Manchester City.
Meanwhile, Newcastle's conquerors Brighton will take in a visit from the winners of the one remaining fifth round clash, which is Nottingham Forest vs Ipswich on Monday.
In the fourth and final quarter-final, the last survivors from outside the Prem have a mouthwatering reward at home.
Having surprisingly KO'd Championship rivals Burnley on 3-0, Preston now play Aston Villa.
Red Devils' legend Denis Irwin and ex-Liverpool midfielder Danny Murphy conducted the last-eight draw at Old Trafford live on the BBC- straight after United's 4-3 shootout exit.
The four ties will be played over the weekend of March 28-31.
Before the Red Devils slumped out, Brighton triumphed 2-1 at St James' Park in a remarkable clash that saw two red cards.
Danny Welbeck hit the Seagulls' 114th-minute clincher.
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Palace beat South London rivals Millwall 3-1 the day before.
Lions keeper Liam Roberts saw red early on for a horror challenge on Jean-Philippe Mateta.
And Bournemouth KO'd Wolves 5-4 on penalties following a 1-1 draw as Matheus Cunha picked up another shocking sending-off.
Pep Guardiola's City sunk Liverpool's conquerors Plymouth 3-1, with 19-year-old Nico O'Reilly striking twice.
The fifth-round action had begun on Friday night when Marcus Rashford picked up yet another assist for Aston Villa in a 2-0 defeat of Cardiff.
Marco Asensio struck twice, with Rashford setting up SIX scoring opportunities - equalling his career-best achievement for parent club United.
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