Some FA Cup matches epitomise exactly what the competition is about: high stakes football with players putting their bodies on the line to try to reach the next round. This match embodied exactly that – and with a prized upset.

Liverpool upset Arsenal to reach the semi-finals of the Women's FA Cup for the first time in eight years. The only goal of the 1-0 victory came in the 78th minute when a shot from Sophie Roman Haug struck a post and hit the back of goalkeeper Daphne van Domselaar before finding the net.

Liverpool extended their lead at the top of the Premier League this weekend after their closest title rivals Arsenal drew 1-1 with Manchester United. A day prior to the Gunners clash with Man United at Old Trafford,

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta was visibly agitated after his team could only salvage a 1-1 draw with Manchester United in a result that critics said might have sounded the death knell of his team's Premier League chances.

For Manchester United there was, finally, some resistance both on as well as off the pitch. For Arsenal it was confirmation of why they are not ready – again – to be Premier League champions.

Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has revealed head coach Arne Slot was frustrated with his team's lacklustre first-half display against Southampton, with the Premier League leaders coming from behind after the break to win the game 3-1.

Arne Slot insists Liverpool are focused solely on themselves, dismissing any concern over Arsenal’s results as the Premier League title race nears its conclusion.Photo by Dan Istitene/Getty

Liverpool kicked off a busy week with an important win over Southampton but Arne Slot has demanded an instant improvement from his players ahead of two huge fixtures