Paul Merson predicted the FA Cup quarter-finals (Picture: Getty)Paul Merson has predicted the four teams that will make up the FA Cup semi-finals ahead of this weekend’s quarter-final ties. Having slipped to fifth in the Premier League, 21 points adrift of leaders Arsenal, Liverpool will hope to salvage a disappointing season in both the FA Cup and Champions League. Later in the day Club World Cup winners Chelsea face League One strugglers Port Vale for a place in the FA Cup semi-finals. Premier League champions-elect Arsenal conclude Saturday’s FA Cup action with a potentially tricky trip to St Mary’s to face Southampton. This weekend’s FA Cup action concludes on Sunday afternoon when Premier League relegation-battlers West Ham and Leeds United meet at the London Stadium.

Source: Metro April 02, 2026 13:18 UTC