"Rob Edwards's side triumphed on Tuesday and, while it got lost amid the stoppage-time drama, he made several changes with Friday's Cup tie in mind. Does it have to be one or the other? Edwards said. No, so we are going to try and win both. It is going to be a really exciting night."
"Christian Nørgaard was brought in from Brentford in the summer to be the level head in difficult situations. Mansfield will make the midfield area congested and it will be up to the 31-year-old Dane, who celebrates his birthday next week, to navigate it for the Premier League leaders."
Wolves emerge as the Midlands' most successful Premier League team heading into mid-March, with Aston Villa struggling despite fourth place and Nottingham Forest fighting relegation. In the FA Cup, Wolves and Mansfield represent the region's remaining hopes. Wolves face Liverpool at Molineux for the second time in four days after winning Tuesday's league match, with manager Rob Edwards making tactical changes while maintaining ambitions for both competitions. Arsenal, as title chasers with superior squad depth, travel to Mansfield in the other FA Cup quarter-final. Christian Nørgaard, Arsenal's summer signing from Brentford, provides midfield stability and cup experience, ready to deputize if needed.
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