The Briefing: Could Arsenal end the season empty-handed? Will the FA Cup help or hinder Leeds survival hopes?

Welcome to The Briefing, where every Monday, The Athletic discusses three of the biggest issues raised by the weekend’s action.With the Premier League campaign on hold before it enters its final weeks, the FA Cup took centre stage over the past two days: Manchester City thrashing Liverpool on Saturday lunchtime, Chelsea enjoying a bit of shooting practice against Port Vale of League One, Championship side Southampton stunning top-flight leaders Arsenal, and finally Leeds United beating West Ham United on penalties to secure their first FA Cup semi-final appearance for 39 years.Advertisement