🚨 Liverpool knocked out of FA Cup, Man City to continue heavy spending, Reece James latest and much more

Plus all the other updates from the world of football...

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Good morning and welcome to the latest edition of the Daily Briefing - hope you enjoy the latest updates from the world of football :-)

Today’s top stories:

• Liverpool suffer upset in the FA Cup against Plymouth Argyle

• Enzo Maresca provides update on the fitness of Reece James

• Man City plan to continue heavy spending in the summer

• Real Madrid prepare new contract for defender

Arsenal

• England boss Thomas Tuchel is closely monitoring the progress of Arsenal left-back Myles Lewis-Skelly. Discussions have started over a potential call-up to the England squad.

• Arsenal youngster Ethan Nwaneri could break a record held jointly by Wayne Rooney and Michael Owen.

• Arsenal face blow in the race to sign Newcastle United attacker Alexander Isak. The Gunners are long term admirers of the Sweden international attacker.

Barcelona

• Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone: “I still insist that Barcelona is the best team in La Liga. They attack very well, they have incredible speed in their players, and they play very well as a team”.

• Barcelona star is being considered by Liverpool in a "bombshell" move in the summer. Barcelona sporting director Deco has met with officials from the Premier League club.

• Raphinha addresses Saudi Arabia links last summer: “My focus has always, only been on Barcelona. I felt the confidence from people at the club, I knew my value and what I can give to Barça on daily basis.”

• Hansi Flick on Ansu Fati missing against Sevilla: “Ansu Fati is out due to technical decision tonight. I've talked to him honestly. He's working and he's getting closer to the team”.

• Ronald Araujo is set to undergo tests today in order to understand how long he will be out for after sustaining a new ankle injury.