Underdogs Eye FA Cup Glory Amidst Open Contest

Manchester City leads the favorites for this season's FA Cup, promising to redeem a turbulent year. With none of the historically successful clubs in the quarter-finals, other teams like Bournemouth and Brighton see a rare opportunity for victory. Action-packed matches are slated to ignite fan passions.

Manchester City stands as the leading contender for this season's FA Cup, aiming to salvage a tough year. Notably absent from the quarter-finals are the traditional powerhouses such as Arsenal, Manchester United, and Chelsea, setting the stage for underdog teams to seize the moment.

The remaining clubs, including Nottingham Forest and Preston North End, present the lowest historical win tally since 1997. With the absence of major FA Cup veterans, Fulham will face Crystal Palace in a London derby, both clubs eager for their first grand victory.

As Bournemouth prepares to host Manchester City, the excitement reaches fever pitch. Andoni Iraola rallies his team to capitalize on this rare chance to shine in the tournament, possibly breaking new ground at Wembley. Meanwhile, Brighton seeks to keep their unbeaten streak alive, eyeing both FA Cup glory and European qualifications.

(With inputs from agencies.)