Premier League Break Extended Due to FA Cup Quarter-Finals

Premier League action is paused for a second consecutive weekend as the FA Cup quarter-finals take center stage. Seven top-flight teams, including Manchester City and Aston Villa, compete for semi-final spots. The league resumes on April 1 after a two-week gap, with fixtures like Arsenal vs Fulham and Manchester City vs Leicester scheduled.

As the Premier League enters an extended break, fans await its return after two consecutive weekends without action. This unusual pause is due to the FA Cup quarter-finals taking place, following a new agreement between the FA and the Premier League to dedicate weekends solely to FA Cup ties. Seven out of the eight remaining teams in the competition are from the top flight — Manchester City, Nottingham Forest, Fulham, Crystal Palace, Brighton, Aston Villa, and Bournemouth. These teams will compete for a spot in the semi-finals at Wembley.

The FA Cup fixtures feature Bournemouth hosting Manchester City, Fulham facing Crystal Palace, Brighton clashing with Nottingham Forest, and Aston Villa taking on Championship side Preston. This schedule ensures complete focus on the cup competition, delaying the Premier League’s return until Tuesday, April 1.

The last Premier League match before the break was on March 16, when Leicester played Manchester United. Upon resumption, key matches include Arsenal vs Fulham, Manchester City vs Leicester, Liverpool vs Everton, and Chelsea vs Tottenham. Fans can follow the FA Cup action live on talkSPORT, with commentary teams covering all major fixtures. This break sets up an intense run-in as both league and cup competitions head towards their finales.