Arsenal, Man City chase titles; Macclesfield seeks more FA Cup upsets

Arsenal and Manchester City are both in pursuit of prestigious titles this weekend as they compete in the FA Cup. Meanwhile, sixth-tier Macclesfield aims to continue its surprising run after shocking defending champions Crystal Palace in the previous round.

Arsenal and Manchester City Chase Titles

Both Arsenal and Manchester City are in contention for a quadruple this season. Arsenal leads the Premier League, sitting four points ahead of City. As the two clubs prepare to clash later this season, they both remain focused on advancing in cup competitions.

FA Cup Aspirations

• Manchester City will host Salford, who suffered a heavy defeat to City last season.
• Arsenal faces Wigan, a former FA Cup champion now struggling in League One.
• Wigan won the FA Cup in 2013, aiming to upset Arsenal in this round.

City has aspirations of matching the remarkable success of the 1998/99 Manchester United team, which won the Champions League, Premier League, and FA Cup in one season.

Can Aston Villa or Newcastle Break Their Drought?

Aston Villa and Newcastle United are also vying for FA Cup glory. Villa has not won a trophy in three decades, with their last FA Cup victory occurring in 1957. Meanwhile, Newcastle ended a 70-year wait for silverware by winning the League Cup last season. However, their road performance has been inconsistent this season, and they might be missing key player Bruno Guimaraes due to injury.

Macclesfield’s Historic Upset

Macclesfield’s victory against Crystal Palace set a record for the largest gap in league standings overcome in FA Cup history. The team aims for another upset as they face Brentford, currently ranked seventh in the Premier League.

Fixtures for the Fourth Round

The following matches are scheduled for this weekend:

This weekend promises excitement for fans as Arsenal and Manchester City chase titles while Macclesfield looks to create more FA Cup history.