Manchester City and Manchester United limit their target to winning the FA Cup after losing hope for Premier League victory. City will play Plymouth of the second tier on Saturday as United welcome Fulham to face them in order to end their underwhelming season.
The route to Wembley Stadium on May 17 has become less complex because Liverpool, Arsenal, Chelsea, and Tottenham have already been eliminated from the competition. The competition remains fierce among clubs Brighton, Newcastle and Crystal Palace although they face significant competition.
Crystal Palace vs. Millwall (Saturday, 12:15 GMT) Palace show top form after winning their previous seven out of nine matches. The goal-scoring run of Jean-Phillippe Mateta may determine victory although Millwall stands to resist their south London rivals.
Man City vs. Plymouth (Saturday, 17:30 GMT) The Etihad Stadium host Plymouth who pulled off a dramatic victory against Liverpool the round before this challenge. Manager Miron Muslic possesses a deep appreciation for Pep Guardiola so he approaches their meeting with great enthusiasm.
Newcastle vs. Brighton (Sunday, 13:45 GMT) The Wembley destination stands between two teams with winning form as Newcastle faces uncertainty over Alexander Isak’s playing condition.
Man United vs. Fulham (Sunday, 16:30 GMT) United’s current season faces imminent collapse while Fulham hunts down revenge from their unsatisfying FA Cup departure in 2022.