FA Cup talking points: Dowman in spotlight, how strong will Pep and Slot go?
Sky Sports · 2026-04-02 · archive
Man City vs Liverpool -Saturday, kick-off 12.45pm There is still plenty of silverware for both Man City and Liverpool to win this season - so it will be intriguing to see if Pep Guardiola and Arne Slot go strong at the Etihad this Saturday lunchtime. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player 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...
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West Ham United monitors the evolving FA Cup landscape as two major trophy contenders prepare for a significant weekend encounter. Attention focuses on whether managers will field full-strength lineups or rotate squads during the Saturday afternoon kickoff. One side enters the match having already secured the season’s first major trophy against Arsenal, maintaining hopes for a three-trophy domestic haul following their recent exit from European competition. With young talents like Dowman featuring in pre-match discussions, the result of this high-profile meeting could shape the path for all remaining clubs. For the Hammers, the tactical choices and physical demands of such fixtures provide key insights.
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