Premier League and FA Cup semi-finals: 10 things to look out for this weekend

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And he hasn’t just enjoyed coming up against Fulham, he owes his job to them: the last time Villa dropped points to this weekend’s opponents was in October 2022, when they lost 3-0 at Craven Cottage. SB West Ham v Everton, Premier League, Saturday 3pm 4Fragile Spurs must take chance at WolvesRoberto De Zerbi stressed he would not allow his players to feel sorry for themselves after Brighton denied them an elusive first win this calendar year in his first game in charge.

De Zerbi called on his players to “change the mentality” as they face up to the reality of their fight against relegation, but also backed them to the point he suggested they are capable of winning all five remaining matches. Photograph: Tom Jenkins/The Guardian5Reds will keep a close watch on WhartonBack-to-back league wins plus Chelsea’s decision to appoint Liam Rosenior – a counter-argument to Arne Slot’s insistence that Liverpool have had no luck this season – have placed Champions League qualification in the hands of the Premier League champions.

That was the longest he and Martin Ødegaard have been on the pitch at the same time for a Premier League game. With five games left and an eight-point advantage over Brighton, who are sixth and have played a game more, two wins will confirm their place at Europe’s top table.