FA Cup fourth round: 10 things to look out for this weekend

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The FA Cup fourth round continues this weekend, providing a clearer picture of the path ahead for all teams remaining in the competition. Chelsea approaches their away tie at Hull City seeking to rectify ongoing defensive issues. Under head coach Liam Rosenior, the side has managed just two clean sheets in ten games and has repeatedly struggled to maintain leads against several top-tier and lower-division opponents. This trend was evidenced by a recent fixture where a two-goal cushion resulted in a draw. With Burnley, Leicester City, and Brighton also featuring in this round of matches, the tournament landscape is shifting as clubs aim to avoid defensive errors and secure progress.