Manchester City host Liverpool in FA Cup as Barcelona visit Atletico
Manchester City host Liverpool in a highly anticipated FA Cup quarter-final this weekend as Barcelona face a crucial La Liga title test at Atletico Madrid.
Pep Guardiola’s side welcome their Premier League rivals to the Etihad Stadium holding a psychological advantage from two previous victories this season.
The Carabao Cup winners recently secured domestic silverware against Arsenal following a tactical masterclass from their manager.
However, out-of-form striker Erling Haaland must rediscover his scoring touch against unpredictable opposition.
Salah seeks final flourish against familiar foes
Arne Slot’s team travel to Manchester battling severe inconsistencies and growing unrest among the fanbase.
Departing forward Mohamed Salah hopes to deliver a memorable performance against the Citizens during his final season on Merseyside.
The Egyptian international boasts a remarkable record of 20 goal involvements across nine campaigns against the domestic champions.
Recent international performances from Florian Wirtz and Hugo Ekitike provide a timely boost for the current English champions ahead of this massive encounter.
I don’t think either team is doing great this season so far and both have been so inconsistent, but City at home will be hard to beat for this Liverpool side.
Julien Laurens
Catalan title ambitions face severe Metropolitano test
Attention shifts to Spain where Diego Simeone’s men aim to derail the current league leaders.
The capital club recently suffered defeat against Real Madrid but remain formidable opponents on home soil.
The visitors arrive holding a precarious four-point advantage over their fierce rivals at the division summit.
A significant injury blow complicates matters for the table-toppers following Raphinha’s recent five-week lay-off.
