FA Cup fourth round: 10 things to look out for this weekend
The Guardian · 2026-03-02 · archive
Burnley have the chance of a Cup run, Leicester fear an unwelcome repeat and Brighton fans get a raw dealChelsea have kept two clean sheets in 10 games since appointing Liam Rosenior as head coach last month. Repeated doziness at the back has cost them. They have held commanding advantages against Charlton, Crystal Palace, Wolves and Leeds, only to give away silly goals. It is a bad habit and proved costly when a 2-0 lead was squanderedduring Tuesday’s draw with Leeds. Rosenior was livid afterwards, and is waiting for a consistent performance. Chelsea travel to Hull , Rosenior’s former club,...
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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.
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