FA Cup fifth round: things to look out for this weekend

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Rob Edwards’s side triumphed on Tuesday and, while it got lost amid the stoppage-time drama, he made several changes with Friday’s Cup tie in mind. His Manchester City side should not be having to kick off their fifth round FA Cup tie at 8pm on Saturday and neither should City’s hosts, Newcastle.

“The fatigue makes a difference,” he said before City’s third visit to St James’ Park this season. The winger has started twice in all competitions since joining from Manchester City and was a late substitute during Wednesday’s defeat by West Ham.

While Farke’s sweet passing approach as Norwich were twice promoted to the Premier League during his four-year spell won him plenty of friends at Carrow Road, Clement’s transformative effect is similarly appreciated. As nice as a Cup run would be, though, Nuno’s priority is Premier League survival.