Phil McNulty
BBC Sport chief football writer

Robert McLaren from Glasgow: Good afternoon Phil. Can you explain why that Kevin De Bruyne's contract situation has not been given the same traction as Trent Alexander Arnold’s? It seems like most of the media especially, the BBC, want to try and bring negativity to a brilliant first season by Slot?

Afternoon, Robert. Sorry, but I totally disagree with your perception of the media’s treatment of this story. The two situations are completely different. De Bruyne is a one of the greatest players of the Premier League era whose Manchester City career is coming to a natural conclusion as he gets older and has had injuries in recent times.

Alexander-Arnold is at the peak of his career and someone who Liverpool would happily keep for years if they could get him to agree to stay.

This explains why the two cases are being treated in different ways.

Is there anything worse in football than losing to your closest rival in a final?

I think not!

Phil McNulty
BBC Sport chief football writer

Anon: Hi Phil Where do you think Trent Alexander-Arnold is on Liverpool’s list of all time right-backs. I'd probably put him third behind Phil Neal and Steve Nicol.

In terms of honours he would be third but as a natural footballer he would be right at the top. Of the three you mentioned, I would put Steve Nicol first because he was a magnificent, under-rated player. He could play right-back, left-back and in midfield and was as accomplished in all three. He was a fine defender who could also score goals. I saw so much of Steve Nicol at his peak for Liverpool and I am happy to admit I was a huge admirer of him as a total footballer.

When measured by pure success, then of course Phil Neal would come out on top - but Nicol for me.

Agree with Rob? Are you a neutral, and if so, will you be supporting Bournemouth when they face Man City? Thumbs up for 'yes', thumbs down for 'no'.

Phil McNulty
BBC Sport chief football writer

Chris from Tilbury: Hi Phil, bearing in mind Graham Potter has literally been hamstrung by having no forwards available how do you think he's started, our away form is solid but at home it's still very Moyes-like.

Afternoon, Chris. Very early days and Graham Potter is a builder rather than a quick-fix manager. I was not expecting him to make an instant impact when measured by huge changes and results.

I get the feeling this will be a steady process as this is how he works – although I’m sure he wouldn’t mind a run of victories.

I think we will see the real Potter effect at the start of next season when he has had time to work in the summer markets.

If something is wrong in that last post I'm clocking off.

Anyway, Phil is here with some answers to your questions.

We've got a 50% split. We could have a brand new winner with four of the remaining eight teams having never lifted the FA Cup before.

The other four have, but, apart from Manchester City, it would likely be the first that the majority of fans in these fanbases will have witnessed.

• Preston North End - 1888-1889 & 1937-1938
• Aston Villa - 1886-87, 1894-95, 1896-97, 1904-05, 1912-12, 1919-20, 1956-57
• Nottingham Forest - 1897-1898 & 1958-1959
• Manchester City - 1903–04, 1933–34, 1955–56, 1968–69, 2010–11, 2018–19 & 2022–23
• Crystal Palace - never (lost two finals)
• Brighton & Hove Albion - never (lost one final)
• Fulham - never (lost one final)
• Bournemouth - never

Nb 12:06: For those that have taken the new a little too literally on this post...

I, Ben / dog man (iykyk) am aware that some of these teams have won the trophy in the past - I just meant a new team for 2025. Because Manchester United won it last year. And they aren't in it anymore.

Get me?

I'll slap myself on the wrist for causing confusion.

Anyway, let's have a look at when those remaining in the competition last won it, shall we?

(See, it was all in the plan for a follow up post)

A reminder that BBC's chief football writer Phil McNulty will be with us from 12:30 GMT for a Q&A session.

You can send in your questions using the methods above and we'll get through as many as we can before the close of play today!

Crystal Palace

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Crystal Palace forward Jean-Philippe Mateta suffered a horror challenge from Millwall goalkeeper Liam Roberts in the fifth round FA Cup tie between Palace and Millwall on 1 March. The incident left Mateta bloodied and had to be stretchered off and rushed to the hospital.

The high-foot challenge from Roberts got him sent off as Mateta required 25 stitches around his left ear. Roberts received an extended six-match ban for the incident after further review from The FA.

The forward returned to training only 10 days after the incident but only now has he been cleared to play. The likelihood of him featuring against Fulham in the quarter-finals of the FA Cup is high with the French striker teasing his return with a video on his Instagram page.

Crystal Palace

French striker Jean-Phillipe Mateta has been pictured training with the rest of the Crystal Palace squad today as they are set to take on Fulham in the quarter-finals of the FA Cup.

Mateta can be seen wearing a special mask that will protect his ear and the fixture this weekend could be the striker's first appearance since the incident occurred on 1 March against Millwall.

While the Palace forward returned to training on 11 March, the forward is yet to feature for his side as he continues to heal from the injury. Mateta took to Instagram to post a video with the caption reading, "It's Time." The video suggests that his return to action is imminent.

Mateta has scored 15 goals and three assists in all competitions for the London club.

Fulham take on Crystal Palace in the first of the four FA Cup ties this weekend and there's some real good news that looks to be coming out of the Palace camp prior to the game...

All four quarter-final ties will be available to watch live this weekend with BBC One broadcasting Brighton's fixture with Nottingham Forest on Saturday evening and Preston's match against Aston Villa on Sunday afternoon.

• Fulham v Crystal Palace (ITV1)
• Brighton v Nottingham Forest (BBC One)
• Preston v Aston Villa (BBC One)
• Bournemouth v Man City (ITV1)

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A reminder of the four quarter-final ties that are taking place this weekend.

With current holders Manchester United being knocked out in the last round, we are guaranteed a new name on the trophy for 2025 from one of the below eight.

• Fulham v Crystal Palace (Sat, 12:15 GMT)
• Brighton v Nottingham Forest (Sat, 17:15 GMT)
• Preston v Aston Villa (Sun, 13:30 BST)
• Bournemouth v Man City (Sun, 16:30 BST)

Welcome along to our new live page for this afternoon's fun.

We'll be concentrating on the build-up to this weekend's FA Cup quarter-final ties and bring you the top lines from Nottingham Forest boss Nuno Espirito Santo's news conference.

BBC Sport's chief football writer Phil McNulty is also joining us for the ride this afternoon and will be on hand to answer all of your questions in a big old Q&A session.

Plenty have come through already so make sure you get them in to us nice and early.

We go again!