Liverpool were the first team to advance to the final eight.
The Reds were the first team to book their spot in the quarterfinals, banishing their Wolverhampton Wanderers-shaped demons to secure a’s next obstacle in their quest to return to Wembley. From the top of the Premier League to the bottom of League One, there are an enormous range of clubs potentially awaiting Arne Slot’s side in the next round.
Port Vale saw off Sunderland on Sunday. | James Gill/Danehouse/Getty Images, who sit dead last in England’s third tier and are 11 points adrift of safety, are the lowest-ranked team left in the competition and their priorities are clearly elsewhere. Manager Jon Brady described his side’s FA Cup run as a “pain in the bum” as he would rather focus on their fight for league survival. Their long run has been earned, however. Port Vale knocked out Championship side Bristol City in the fourth round and followed that up with a shock 1–0 triumph over the Premier League’s Sunderland on Sunday. Underestimate them at your own peril.Liverpool’s Worst Possible FA Cup DrawUnfortunately for Liverpool, it is more likely they find themselves drawn against another Premier League side, with some match-ups potentially cause for concern. Leeds United are already in the hat and will be joined by one of West Ham United or Brentford—that final fixture will be held on Monday evening—but the real peril comes higher up the Premier League standings, with, as Premier League leaders, would appear the toughest draw on paper, but Liverpool actually have a strong recent record against the Gunners, having lost just once against the north London outfit since the end of 2022.have won their last two games against Liverpool, with Pep Guardiola already completing the double over Arne Slot’s side this season.in the immediate build-up to the final fifth-round tie between West Ham and Brentford.Tom Gott is a writer, reporter and editor for Sports Illustrated FC. A lifelong Chelsea fan and academy football enthusiast, he spends far too much time on Football Manager.
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