Image source, SNSHis captain deserves a mention - as do Junior Hoilett and Jack MacKenzie - but Jamie McGrath was everywhere in a fine display, scoring the opener, setting up the second and playing an integral role in the third.
Image source, SNSAberdeen hope to have an unchanged squad with Slobodan Rubezic (knee) the only confirmed absentee. Several unnamed players had injections early in the week but hope to be fit.
Killie have Lewis Mayo available despite his red card at Dundee. Boss Derek McInnes hopes to welcome back Stuart Findlay and Greg Stewart after their injury issues, while Rory McKenzie is expected to shake off a back niggle in time to be involved. Kyle Magennis (hamstring) and Brad Lyons (knee) are out.
Former Aberdeen goalkeeper Joe Lewis previews Aberdeen's cup clash with Kilmarnock
Image source, SNSNeil Warnock continues to be the focus of managerial chit-chat - but for all the wrong reasons. And all eyes - along with the BBC Scotland cameras - will be on the highly-experienced 75-year-old again on Saturday.
Since pitching up at Pittodrie, the Englishman's only victory has come in this competition, against League 2 side Bonnyrigg Rose Athletic four weeks ago. Star striker Bojan Miovski hasn't scored since bagging a brace that afternoon either.
Despite Warnock insisting he is not under pressure, the cries from the crowd would suggest otherwise. The Dons faithful haven't celebrated a league win since before the winter break.
Warnock, of course, has only been in charge for six of those games. However, when he took over, they were eighth. Now, they're 10th and just four points clear of the relegation play-off.
The cup will be a welcome distraction, but only if Aberdeen do something they haven't all season - defeat Kilmarnock.
Easier said than done. Killie have lost just two of their last 16 games in all competitions and are hoping to make their first Scottish Cup semi-final since lifting the trophy back in 1997.
Warnock has never hidden his desire to finally win silverware in his much-travelled career. Doing so with the Dons could salvage their season - as long as they also continue their proud record of never experiencing relegation of course.
Read the rest of the Scottish Cup picks here.
Image source, SNSKillian Phillips has vowed Aberdeen "will turn it round" as they look to salvage their season.
The Dons have won just once in the league in 2024, a run which has seen them plunge to 10th in the table.
They get some respite from their Premiership struggles on Saturday, as they host Kilmarnock in the Scottish Cup quarter-finals, and Phillips believes one positive result could be enough to reverse the Dons' fortunes.
"It hurts when we lose games, you can see that in the dressing room," the Crystal Palace loanee said.
"Aberdeen should be higher up the table, but we stick together as a group. We have a smashing group of players, good quality players, it is up to us to get it right - it has been tough but we will turn it round.
"You can’t change the past. We always just focus on the game at the weekend, it is a cup game, a chance to get in to a semi-final and a big day out at Hampden so we will be focusing on that.
"Momentum changes so quickly in football that one win starts to build a bit of momentum so it is just always about pushing on and going forward."
Macedonia striker Bojan Miovski has remained coy about his long-term future with Aberdeen and the 24-year-old admits "no one knows" what lies ahead for him. (Daily Record), external
Bojan Miovski has been quizzed on his Aberdeen future and the striker, who is under contract until 2026, has hinted he would be open to staying beyond the summer. (Football Scotland), external
Aberdeen manager Neil Warnock has responded to former Celtic boss Neil Lennon's comments saying he is interested in the job at Pittodrie by saying he has known in the past who will succeed him at a club and "that's not very nice but that's football". (Scottish Sun), external
Read Friday's Scottish Gossip in full here.
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Image source, SNSAll four of the last Scottish Cup meetings between Aberdeen and Kilmarnock have been a draw after 90 minutes - the Dons winning in extra-time and on penalties in both of the two replays.
Kilmarnock have defeated Aberdeen in all three of the meetings between the two teams this season, with an aggregate score of 5-0.
Should Kilmarnock beat Aberdeen for a fourth consecutive match, it would be the first time they have achieved this since four wins on the trot against the Dons in 2010.
Bojan Miovski has scored three of Aberdeen's four goals in the competition this season.
Former Aberdeen striker Marley Watkins has netted in both of Kilmarnock's Scottish Cup games this season - he has 10 goals in 33 appearances this season for Killie, compared to just one he scored for the Dons when playing across 31 games for them last season.
Neil Warnock says Aberdeen could have been thinking about Europe had results gone another way
Tyrone Smith
BBC Sport Scotland
Image source, SNSAberdeen manager Neil Warnock has been speaking to the media ahead of Saturday’s Scottish Cup quarter-final against Kilmarnock at Pittodrie.
Here were his key points:
Says the game is "a great opportunity for everybody", adding they will have to be at their best against a Kilmarnock side that is "flying" under former Aberdeen manager Derek McInnes.
Says his team have to believe and not be fearful of making a mistake.
Amid their poor league form Warnock said "this is the type of game we need" pointing out that "the pressure is off for league points".
Asked if a win in the cup this weekend could be a catalyst to get things moving in the right direction again, Warnock said "the slightest thing can turn your season around" describing the game as being "almost like a breath of fresh air".
Warnock was asked if the result should go against him on Saturday, whether he would be at the point of thinking there was nothing he could with the team going forward. He said in response: "I think it is hypothetical really, I think you have got to ask me that if and when it happens, at the moment all I am concentrating on is trying to be positive, to try and get a result against Kilmarnock on Saturday."
Team news – no fresh injury worries for the Dons.
Former Celtic and Hibernian manager Neil Lennon says the Aberdeen job is one he would be interested in after being overlooked by Republic of Ireland. (Press and Journal - subscription required), external
Kilmarnock defender Ash Taylor says it's no "coincidence" the Ayrshire club find themselves pushing for Europe under his former Aberdeen boss Derek McInnes, with Taylor believing the "blueprint Derek built was ripped apart" at the Dons. (Record), external
Ex-Aberdeen midfielder Dean Campbell could win a move to Oxford United with the 22-year-old's representatives in talks with the League One club after impressing with League Two promotion chasers Barrow. (Football Scotland), external
Aberdeen welcome Derek McInnes and Kilmarnock to Pittodrie on Saturday lunchtime, looking to make it back to Hampden for the second time this season.
If you were in Neil Warnock's position, would you make changes for this massive game?
Put yourself in the manager's shoes and pick your Aberdeen XI here.
