MORE MANAGER TEAM-TALK AHEAD OF THE EXCITING FA CUP MATCHES ON SATURDAY 04/04/2026 (PHOTO – PEP GUARDIOLA)

View the pre-match press conference with Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola ahead of Manchester City’s FA Cup quarter-final against Liverpool. Pep says the competition remains hugely prestigious as City chase an eighth straight FA Cup semi-final. Pep reflects on City’s recent Carabao Cup success, calls Liverpool one of the biggest rivals of his time at the club, dismisses speculation around Rodri and his own future, and pays tribute to Mohamed Salah by calling him an “absolute legend”. He also backs Phil Foden to come through his current spell and questions the international schedule because of the injury risk created by long trips for friendly matches. Arne Slot confirmed that Salah is available for Liverpool for this tie.

View the pre-match press conference with Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior ahead of Chelsea v Port Vale in the FA Cup quarter-final. Rosenior gives the latest injury update on Reece James, Trevoh Chalobah and Levi Colwill, while confirming Estevao Willian and Jamie Gittens are back as Chelsea prepare for a place in the FA Cup semi-finals. He also confirms Enzo Fernandez will not be available after comments made during the international break, says Chelsea had to protect the culture of the club, insists there is no rift in the dressing room, and says Marc Cucurella remains fully committed. Rosenior also discusses leadership, emotional stability, and Chelsea’s plans to improve the squad in the summer.

View the pre-match press conference with Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta ahead of Southampton v Arsenal in the FA Cup quarter-final. Arteta gives the latest team news after the international break, confirming Noni Madueke will miss the game but that the injury is nowhere near as bad as first feared. He also says Eberechi Eze remains out, Piero Hincapié is sidelined, while Martin Ødegaard and Jurrien Timber are in contention to return to the squad. Arteta reflects on the Carabao Cup final defeat and says Arsenal must use that disappointment as fuel for the final push of the season. He insists he will pick the strongest lineup possible as Arsenal chase success in every competition. The Arsenal boss also praises Southampton’s recent form, highlights the magic of the FA Cup, and says his side want to win at Wembley again.