English FA Cup quarter-final replay rules ahead of Man City vs Newcastle and Man United vs Liverpool
This weekend sees the FA Cup quarter-final ties take place, including Man City vs Newcastle United and Man United vs Liverpool.
Manchester City are set to face Newcastle United on Saturday as they look to retain the FA Cup.
Pep Guardiola's side defeated local rivals Manchester United in last season's final, courtesy of a brace from since-departed captain Ilkay Gundogan. City are in with a chance of repeating their historic treble this year though, having also claimed the UEFA Super Cup.
Meanwhile, United are set to take on bitter rivals Liverpool at Old Trafford on Sunday. A win would be a statement result for Erik ten Hag's team and boost their hopes of winning the famous trophy for the first time since 2016.
The cup ties provide a break from league action for both sides. City are battling as part of a three-way title race, while United are still holding on to the hope of finishing in the Champions League spots.
Both sides are just one win away from reaching the FA Cup semi-finals and another trip to Wembley. Ahead of their cup ties, there remain plenty of questions about the format of the latter stages of the FA Cup. Here's a look at all the details for the quarter-final ties.
Will VAR be used?
Yes. VAR has been used in FA Cup games at Premier League stadiums throughout the season.
It was used to review Coventry City's opening goal at Wolves in Saturday's first quarter-final.
Will there be replays in the quarter-final?
No. If City or United's games are tied after 90 minutes, the matches will go into extra-time.
If no goals are scored during this period, a penalty shoot-out will decide the winner. The same process applies to the semi-final stage as well.
