Liverpool's Quadruple Chase Faces Manchester United Test In FA Cup

Manchester United are aiming to derail Liverpool's bid for a quadruple and salvage a difficult second season for Erik ten Hag in Sunday's FA Cup quarter-final. Newcastle will need to pull off a major shock to maintain their bid for a first major trophy in 55 years when they travel to holders Manchester City. AFP Sport highlights what to look for from this weekend's quarter-final ties.

Wolves v Coventry (Saturday 12:15 GMT)

A home draw against Championship side Coventry gives Wolves a huge chance to cap a fine season with a trip to Wembley.

Gary O'Neil has taken Wanderers from an expected fight for top-flight survival into challenging for Europe via both league and cup.

Wolves sit ninth in the Premier League, ahead of the likes of Newcastle and Chelsea.

However, their quest for a first FA Cup win in 64 years could be dented by injuries to a number of key players.

All of O'Neil's preferred front three of Matheus Nunes, Hwang Hee-chan and Pedro Neto are set to miss the weekend.

Coventry sit eighth in the Championship and are dreaming of Wembley once more after missing out on the Premier League in last season's playoff final.

Manchester City v Newcastle (Saturday 17.30GMT)

Magpies boss Eddie Howe conceded he nearly swerved off the road when he heard his side had been handed a trip to the Etihad.

Newcastle beat City at St. James' Park in the League Cup earlier this season, but Pep Guardiola's men are a different beast at home.

City are unbeaten in 38 games at the Etihad stretching back to December 2022 and have had the rare luxury of a midweek off to prepare.

Kevin De Bruyne is expected to miss out with a groin injury and City goalkeeper Ederson is sidelined with a thigh problem.

However, the English champions are strong