Unai Emery apologised to Aston Villa fans after their FA Cup exit to Crystal Palace but reiterated that the Premier League remains his priority.
Ahead of this weekend's FA Cup quarter-finals, here's a look at why the competition matters to the eight teams who are still in with a chance of lifting the trophy.
Millwall goalkeeper Liam Roberts has been handed a six-match ban for his challenge on Jean-Philippe Mateta which hospitalised the Crystal Palace forward.
The FA has charged Matheus Cunha following his red card against Bournemouth, alleging the Wolves forward acted in an "improper manner".
Millwall intend to contest the Football Association's claim to give goalkeeper Liam Roberts a longer ban following his red-card challenge on Jean-Philippe Mateta.
Nottingham Forest will meet Brighton in the FA Cup quarter-final as Matz Sels' sudden death-save earned them a spot in the last eight at Ipswich's expense.
Bournemouth will host Manchester City in the FA Cup quarter-finals, while Fulham's reward for knocking out Manchester United is a home London derby with Crystal Palace.
FA Cup holders Manchester United are out of the competition after a penalty shoot-out defeat to Fulham at Old Trafford.
Ruben Amorim has told Wayne Rooney he is not naive about how far away Manchester United are from winning the Premier League title.
Danny Welbeck was the hero for Brighton, scoring deep in extra-time as Fabian Hurzeler's side beat Newcastle 2-1 in an FA Cup thriller to reach the quarter-finals.
Jean-Philippe Mateta has been discharged from hospital with 25 stitches in his ear after what Steve Parish described as "the most reckless challenge I've ever seen".
Jean-Philippe Mateta has been given the all-clear to play for Crystal Palace against Fulham in the FA Cup on Saturday.
The Sky Sports football writers analyse Saturday's FA Cup football which featured wins for Man City, Bournemouth, Crystal Palace and Preston.
Newcastle boss Eddie Howe will consider an appeal against the red card that is set to cost Anthony Gordon a Carabao Cup final appearance.
Manchester City were handed an FA Cup scare as they were forced to come from behind to beat Championship side Plymouth 3-1 at the Etihad Stadium.
Matheus Cunha was sent off in extra-time for an apparent headbutt as Wolves lost to Bournemouth in a rollercoaster FA Cup tie that ended in sudden-death penalties.
Crystal Palace edged into the FA Cup quarter-finals after a 3-1 win against Millwall, but the victory was tainted after Jean-Philippe Mateta was stretchered off.
Bournemouth and Wolves fans chant "this is embarrassing" as it takes more than seven minutes for a goal check despite semi-automated offside technology being brought in.
Aston Villa booked their place in the FA Cup quarter-finals with a 2-0 win against Championship side Cardiff City, thanks to Marco Asensio's double in the second half.
Milutin Osmajic taunted Burnley fans after his goal helped Preston into the quarter-finals of the FA Cup for the first time since 1966 with a 3-0 win at Deepdale.
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