FA Cup 2020-21 quarters: Leicester takes on exquisite United, Everton faces unstoppable City

The FA Cup is one of the premier knockout competitions of English domestic football. The 2020-21 season has reached the quarterfinal stage. While defending champion Arsenal has been knocked out, five top sides are still in contention for the title.

<p>The 2020-21 FA Cup would host its quarterfinals from Saturday. With defending champion Arsenal no longer in the picture, a new champion is set to emerge, as five top sides are in contention. In the same light, we present the preview of the four games.</p>

The 2020-21 FA Cup would host its quarterfinals from Saturday. With defending champion Arsenal no longer in the picture, a new champion is set to emerge, as five top sides are in contention. In the same light, we present the preview of the four games.

<p><strong>Bournemouth takes on Southampton</strong><br />In the only match which concerns the minnows, Bournemouth has an arduous task against Southampton on Saturday. While Bournemouth is the only side outside Premier League in the tournament alive in the competition, it would face a challenging task against Southampton. Although Southampton, too, is not a top side in the EPL, it is comparatively better than Bournemouth. Nonetheless, neither can be ruled out despite being highly inconsistent. However, Southampton has the upper hand, despite this being a home game for Bournemouth.</p>

Bournemouth takes on Southampton
In the only match which concerns the minnows, Bournemouth has an arduous task against Southampton on Saturday. While Bournemouth is the only side outside Premier League in the tournament alive in the competition, it would face a challenging task against Southampton. Although Southampton, too, is not a top side in the EPL, it is comparatively better than Bournemouth. Nonetheless, neither can be ruled out despite being highly inconsistent. However, Southampton has the upper hand, despite this being a home game for Bournemouth.

<p><strong>Chelsea should have it easy against Sheffield United</strong><br />Chelsea has been on a roll under new manager Thomas Tuchel, as it is unbeaten across competitions. It would take on EPL's bottom-placed side Sheffield United on Sunday at Stamford Bridge. Being a home game, it should be an easy ride for The Blues, which is the outright favourite. However, with the tournament famous for giant-killers, an upset could still be on the cards.</p>

Chelsea should have it easy against Sheffield United
Chelsea has been on a roll under new manager Thomas Tuchel, as it is unbeaten across competitions. It would take on EPL's bottom-placed side Sheffield United on Sunday at Stamford Bridge. Being a home game, it should be an easy ride for The Blues, which is the outright favourite. However, with the tournament famous for giant-killers, an upset could still be on the cards.

<p><strong>Everton faces tough task against City</strong><br />Moving on to the big clashes, Everton has a task at hand against the unstoppable Manchester City. City is at the top of the EPL and looks unstoppable right now across competitions. Meanwhile, the Toffees is in contention for top-four in the EPL and would be futile to rule it out. Nevertheless, going by the current form, City is the firm favourite here.</p>

Everton faces tough task against City
Moving on to the big clashes, Everton has a task at hand against the unstoppable Manchester City. City is at the top of the EPL and looks unstoppable right now across competitions. Meanwhile, the Toffees is in contention for top-four in the EPL and would be futile to rule it out. Nevertheless, going by the current form, City is the firm favourite here.

<p><strong>Can Leicester stop United for once?</strong><br />In another top clash, third-placed EPL side Leicester City has the daunting task of taking on second-placed Manchester United on Sunday at the King Power Stadium. Undoubtedly, this is a high-profile clash and could be an intense one. However, considering the Foxes' persistent struggles against United, it would be challenging to overcome the Red Devils. As of now, United is the favourite, but let's not count out Leicester.</p>

Can Leicester stop United for once?
In another top clash, third-placed EPL side Leicester City has the daunting task of taking on second-placed Manchester United on Sunday at the King Power Stadium. Undoubtedly, this is a high-profile clash and could be an intense one. However, considering the Foxes' persistent struggles against United, it would be challenging to overcome the Red Devils. As of now, United is the favourite, but let's not count out Leicester.