The FA Cup Sixth Round tie between Arsenal & Everton on ITV

Tuesday 18 Feb 2014
Everton's Ross Barkley and Arsenal's Kieran Gibbs in December 2013

Arsenal’s home clash with Everton in The FA Cup with Budweiser Sixth Round has been confirmed for live coverage on ITV.

The tie will take place at the Emirates on Saturday 8 March at 12.45pm.

Arsene Wenger’s side saw off Merseyside opposition in the Fifth Round on Sunday, defeating Liverpool 2-1 thanks to goals from Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Lukas Podolski.

 

Arsenal v Everton

The FA Cup with Budweiser 
Sixth Round Proper
12.45pm, Saturday 8 March
Winners receive £360,000
Live on ITV

 

 

Meanwhile, Everton beat Swansea City 3-1 at Goodison Park on the same day.

A debut goal from Lacina Traore sent the Toffees in front inside three minutes before Jonathan de Guzman’s header put the visitors on level terms.

Gary Naismith capitalised on a Neil Taylor back pass to give Everton a second half lead and Leighton Baines sealed it for Roberto Martinez’s side with a penalty on 71 minutes.

Both clubs are guaranteed £247,500 from The FA in live broadcast fees while the winner pockets £360,000 from The FA Cup prize fund. 

By FA Staff