Marco Silva has admitted Fulham endured a "very bad afternoon" after their shock FA Cup exit against Southampton on Sunday, but insisted team selection alone did not explain the defeat.
Mikel Arteta heaped praise on 16-year-olds Max Dowman and Marli Salmon after they helped Arsenal reach the FA Cup quarterfinals, describing their performances as “exceptional” and a sign of the pair's quality and personality.
Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior defended his decision to heavily rotate his squad after his side needed extra time to beat Wrexham 4-2 and reach the FA Cup quarter-finals.
Manchester City came from behind to beat Newcastle United 3-1 in the FA Cup fifth round clash at St James' Park on Saturday.
Chelsea fended off a strong challenge from Wrexham to beat them 4-2 after extra time in the FA Cup fifth round on Saturday, keeping their hopes in the competition alive after a dramatic encounter.
Arsenal survived a determined challenge from Mansfield Town as Eberechi Eze struck the decisive goal in a tense 2-1 victory to send the Gunners into the quarter-finals of the FA Cup on Saturday.