Premier League talking points ahead of this weekend’s fixtures

There are only three games due to FA Cup commitments but there is no less intrigue in them, with significance at both ends of the table.

Published Mar 19, 2021

Last updated Mar 19, 2021

FA Cup quarter-final weekend means a reduced Premier League programme of just three matches.

However, there is no less intrigue in the games which remain with significance at both ends of the table.

Here the PA news agency takes a look at some of the issues.

Spotlight on Spurs

Tottenham's Gareth Bale and Harry Kane during the Europa League defeat against Dinamo Zagreb — The attitude of Tottenham’s players will be under the spotlight against Aston Villa (Luka Stanzl/PA)

Can Mourinho make Spurs winners?

Crunch time

Newcastle manager Steve Bruce covers his mouth on the touchline — Newcastle manager Steve Bruce desperately needs a win (Clive Brunskill/PA)

Moyes: twist not stick?

West Ham manager David Moyes with arms folded — Is now the time for David Moyes to change his approach? (Glyn Kirk/PA)

Time for Arteta to take a wider view

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta may have to start considering different priorities. Ten points adrift of the top four with Liverpool, Everton and Chelsea to play before the end of the season, Europe may offer a better route to success, although they will be wary of the threat of Leicester and Rangers conquerors Slavia Prague. But he cannot allow that mentality to filter into their already inconsistent league form.