Our FA Cup Awards highlight the standout moments from this weekend’s quarter-final matches, including Leeds’ exciting victory at West Ham and Rayan Cherki’s performance.
Moment of the Week
The match between West Ham and Leeds United was a thrilling spectacle. Leeds seemed set for victory, leading by two goals as the match approached stoppage time. However, a dramatic 11 minutes added by the fourth official changed everything. West Ham’s Mateus Fernandes scored to narrow the gap, and Axel Disasi followed up with another goal, pushing the game into extra time. Many fans had already begun to leave but quickly returned to their seats.
Extra time continued the excitement, with West Ham having two goals disallowed. The situation grew tense when they had to substitute in Fin Herrick for his debut as goalkeeper after Alphonse Areola got injured. Herrick saved the first penalty in the shootout, but Leeds held their composure to secure a place at Wembley.
A truly thrilling FA Cup match.
Player of the Week
Manchester City enjoyed a decisive win over Liverpool, showcasing their dominance under Pep Guardiola. While Erling Haaland’s hat-trick received attention, Rayan Cherki was arguably the standout player. The French talent impressed with his skillful dribbling and playmaking, contributing significantly to City’s success while leaving Liverpool struggling to keep up.
Magic in motion 🪄 pic.twitter.com/3PxBgS0Rba
— Manchester City (@ManCity) April 5, 2026
Goal of the Week
Manchester City secured their advantage over Liverpool with a brilliant team goal just before half-time, showcasing a fluid passing combination involving Cherki, Semenyo, and Haaland.
Cherki ➡️ Semenyo ➡️ Haaland 🎯 pic.twitter.com/7pB4oc5Lt7
— Manchester City (@ManCity) April 5, 2026
Save of the Week
Mohamed Salah has been a big challenge for Manchester City in recent seasons, but his last match against them didn’t go as planned. A missed penalty highlighted a tough day for him, but James Trafford deserves credit for his impressive save. Despite the challenges this season, Trafford has shown his skill in cup matches.
Penalty saving excellence 🧤✨ pic.twitter.com/kLiTzlmevX
— Manchester City (@ManCity) April 5, 2026
Stat of the Week
Southampton has only won the FA Cup once, back in 1976, when they defied the odds as a second-tier team. Following a remarkable turnaround under Tonda Eckert, Southampton is now unbeaten in 15 games and recently eliminated Premier League leaders Arsenal, aiming for another surprise cup win.
UNBEATEN IN FIFTEEN 👏 pic.twitter.com/LIR5g6QMb3
— Southampton FC (@SouthamptonFC) April 4, 2026
A week to forget for…
Arne Slot. Liverpool supporters have a reputation for backing their managers, but the exodus from the Etihad tells a different story about their season. Slot surprised many with last year’s Premier League success, but the current team is far from that level. Their loss to Manchester City marked their 15th defeat across all competitions, increasing pressure ahead of a crucial match against PSG next week.
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