Wolves (8) V Arsenal (2)

Villa Park, 12.0

Wolves are hope to have skipper Keith Curle and quarter-final match-winner Don Goodman fit after being rested in midweek. Simon Osborn is suspended, Neil Emblen is cup-tied and predeadline signing David Connolly still hasn't received clearance from Feyenoord. Veteran striker Steve Bull is likely to start on the bench.

Ian Wright is virtually certain to be missing with a groin injury, while his strike partner, Dennis Bergkamp, is suspended and winger Marc Overmars has been given a 50-50 chance of playing. But Gilles Grimandi should be fit to replace injured full-back Lee Dixon.

Last five league matches: Wolverhampton WDLWD, Arsenal DWWWW

Top scorers: Dougie Freedman (Wolverhampton) 12; Dennis Bergkamp (Arsenal) 19

Match odds: H 4-1; A 8-11; D 2-1.

Referee: S Lodge (Barnsley).

Sheff Utd (6) V Newcastle (15)

Old Trafford, 3.0

Sheffield United goalkeeper Alan Kelly is fit to play after shaking off the effects of bruised ribs, while defenders Chris Short and Roger Nilsen will undergo late fitness tests on hamstring and calf injuries, respectively.

Newcastle are without England internationals Steve Howey and captain Rob Lee, who both have hamstring injuries, and cup-tied utility player Andy Griffin. Alessandro Pistone is hopeful of being fit after missing the midweek draw against Wimbledon with a back-muscle injury, while Darren Peacock is having intensive treatment on his calf after being carried off in that match.

Last five league matches: Sheff Utd LWDWL, Newcastle DDLLD

Top scorers: Dean Saunders (Sheff Utd) 12; Gary Speed (Newcastle) 8

Match odds: H 11-4; A evens; D 15-8.

Referee: G Poll (Tring). Odds supplied courtesy of William Hill.