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

Rarely can a trip to Aston Villa have taken on the significance of Sunday's game for Tottenham's players. Having had their attitude lambasted by manager Jose Mourinho after surrendering a 2-0 first-leg lead to crash out of the Europa League to Dinamo Zagreb, there will be as much focus on the players' behaviour as there is on the performance itself. It is likely only four of the midweek team – Hugo Lloris, Davinson Sanchez, Harry Kane and Lucas Moura – will survive the cut but the return of Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg (who served a European suspension) will add some much-needed strength.

Can Mourinho make Spurs winners?

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.