Two Premier League draws followed before Arsenal got the better ofChelsea once again, winning their two-legged Carabao Cup semi-final thanks to a 2-1 victory at the Emirates Stadium.
The draw for the quarter-finalof this season's FACup will be conducted on Wednesday night. ArsenalandChelsea have already booked their spot in the last eight.
Full list ofFACup quarter-final games: Leicester City v Chelsea- Saturday 21 March (12:30) on BT Sport 1 and BT Sport Ultimate Newcastle United v Manchester City - Saturday 21 March (19:00) on BBC One and BBC iPlayer Sheffield United v Arsenal
The traditional curtain-raiser for the new season will see Premier League champions Liverpool play either Arsenal or Chelsea, who meet in this Saturday's FACupfinal.
The draw for the fourth round oftheFACup have been conducted on Monday night. The pick ofthe bunch is Manchester United hosting fierce rivals Liverpool. Holders Arsenal will face the winner between Southampton and Shrewsbury.
Last year, the Shield match between City and Liverpool was played at the King Power Stadium, because ofthe 2022 UEFA European Women's Championship final.
Chelsea manager, Frank Lampard, has provided the latest update on N'Golo Kante and Willian ahead of his side's FACupfinal clash with Arsenal on Saturday evening at Wembley.
Luton Town, Norwich City and West Ham United were the latest teams that were sent packing from theFACup. The teams lost their matches against Chelsea, Liverpool and Southampton on Wednesday.
Willian formed part oftheChelsea squad that lost theFACupfinal to Arsenal at Wembley Stadium in what now appears to have been his last game for the Blues.
Speaking with the media ahead ofthe game on Friday, Lampard insisted the Brazil international was carrying a knock, which saw him sit out theFACupfinal against Arsenal last week.
Chelsea, Manchester City and Liverpool have avoided each other in the next round oftheFACup. The draw for the quarter-finals ofthecup competition saw the big three teams avoid each other.