FA Cup talking points: Dowman in spotlight, how strong will Pep and Slot go?

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Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player A look at some of the most iconic Liverpool goals scored against Manchester City in the Premier League City, who have already claimed the first trophy of the campaign after beating Arsenal in last month's League Cup final, could be eyeing a domestic treble come the end of May. And after the club's recent Champions League exit, Guardiola will now have a rare free week with his players to prepare for their crucial next league game at Chelsea on April 12.

Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player A look at some of the most iconic Manchester City's goals scored against Liverpool in the Premier League That trio of awkward-looking fixtures across three different competitions in a taxing seven-day spell means Slot will almost certainly have to juggle his playing resources at the Etihad, which may very well hand the initiative to the hosts in what is sure to be a closely-fought contest.Rich Morgan Dowman in the spotlight as Gunners aim to shake off injury worries Image: Max Dowman became the Premier League's youngest-ever goalscorer against Everton last month Southampton vs Arsenal - Saturday, kick-off 8pmIf Mikel Arteta has spent the international break stewing on Arsenal's Carabao Cup final defeat to Man City, his mood would not have been improved by an increase in injury issues through his squad. The Blues have won each of their last 37 ties against lower-league opposition since they were shocked by Bradford City in the FA Cup fourth round in 2015.They went on to win the Premier League that year, so that kind of calamitous afternoon could be written off as a one-off.

Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Marc Cucurella has become the second senior Chelsea player to question the direction of the club in comments made while on international duty this week Rosenior will likely give some members of his wider squad game time to keep them fresh and avoid rushing his key players back after inter-continental travails over the international break.This will pale into insignificance when Manchester City drop into west London a week on Sunday, live on Sky Sports, but ahead of that Rosenior needs something, anything, to raise the mood around Stamford Bridge.Ron WalkerRelegation rivals target Wembley boost Image: Nuno Espirito Santo has only been beaten three times in 2026 - but his West Ham side remain in the Premier League bottom three West Ham vs Leeds - Sunday, kick-off 4.30pmPremier League survival is the priority for West Ham and Leeds, but a morale-boosting victory over a relegation rival for a place in the FA Cup semi-finals cannot be underestimated.Just four points separate the sides with six games remaining and the pair face each other on the final day in a potential season decider. Nuno Espirito Santo's Hammers have lost only three times in their last 10 games, to Aston Villa, Liverpool and Chelsea, and will hope winger Crysencio Summerville will return to fitness soon from a calf injury after playing a key part in that run.Leeds' problems have been at the top end of the pitch recently, failing to score in their last four league matches although they did put three past Norwich City in the previous round.Following the international break, this tie is about more than just a trip to Wembley with the run-in on the horizon.David Richardson