FOOTBALL fans are fuming over the FA Cup quarter-final draw amid claims Joe Hart did something irregular with Liverpool’s ball.
The Manchester City legend joined former Chelsea and West Ham star Joe Cole on TNT Sports for the draw on Monday night.
Cole pulled out Hart’s long-time side City as the home team, leaving the former England stopper to pick out a challenger.
And what a challenger it was, as he drew out rivals Liverpool to set up a blockbuster quarters clash.
But not all fans were content with the way the 38-year-old had grabbed the ball, with some even claiming he influenced the draw by targeting Liverpool.
The claims centre around Hart appearing to briefly glance down into the bucket before picking out his selection, though he was looking away while actually drawing the ball.
Fuming fans who were convinced that the selection was fishy took to X to voice their discontent.
One angry fan asked: “Why is Joe Hart looking into the pot whilst drawing Liverpool away?”
Another questioned: “So is Joe Hart supposed to look in the pot then before picking the ball out or what?”
And a furious third fan claimed: “That draw needs to be redone!! Fact…. Look at Joe Hart as he goes to pick Liverpool…..
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“He looks down at the number and he doesn’t swerve them around and picks Liverpool out….. how fixed is that!!!”
City are set to host their north-west rivals on the weekend of April 4th and 5th,
It is certainly the pick of the round, but the rest of the quarter-final fixtures will provide plenty of excitement in their own right.
Prem leaders Arsenal will travel to face Championship outfit Southampton as they look to keep their hopes of a quadruple alive.
Liam Rosenior‘s Chelsea will host struggling League One outfit Port Vale after their shock win over Sunderland at the weekend.
And in the final clash of the draw, the winner of West Ham’s clash with Brentford will host Leeds United.
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