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Premier League and FA Cup semi-finals: 10 things to look out for this weekend

Spurs face must-win game at Wolves, Arsenal fight to keep title hopes alive and Chelsea step into a post-Rosenior world

Premier League and FA Cup semi-finals: 10 things to look out for this weekend

TL;DR

  • Nottingham Forest aims to stifle Sunderland's attacking personality by sitting deep and inviting pressure.
  • Aston Villa has a strong historical record against Fulham, with Unai Emery yet to lose against them.
  • West Ham and Everton have shown similar form since January, indicating a potentially even contest.
  • Tottenham Hotspur, showing fragility, faces a must-win game at Wolves to improve their survival chances.
  • Liverpool is closely monitoring Adam Wharton as they aim to secure Champions League qualification.
  • Southampton seeks to end a 50-year wait for a major trophy against Manchester City in the FA Cup semi-final.
  • Eberechi Eze could play a key role for Arsenal in their title pursuit against Newcastle.
  • Chelsea, under interim manager Calum McFarlane, faces Leeds in the FA Cup semi-final, hoping for a revitalizing performance.
  • Sean Longstaff's late equalizer has given Leeds United significant belief heading into their FA Cup semi-final.
  • Michael Carrick's Manchester United needs wins to secure a Champions League spot, facing Brentford next.