After the Lionesses took centre stage last week domestic football is back with the fifth round of the FA Women's Cup taking place this weekend.
Eight bumper ties will be held on Sunday, with Arsenal and Chelsea's London derby clash the standout clash of the round. The Blues have had the FA Cup edge on the Gunners in recent seasons, but Jonas Eidevall's side will be desperate for revenge with both sides still chasing an quadruple as things stand.
Although nine of the remaining 16 clubs are from the top flight, there is still plenty of potential for cup upsets with at least two lower league sides guaranteed a place in the quarter-finals, courtesy of the Charlton-Birmingham City and Cardiff City-Lewes ties.
Here are five talking points as the FA Cup returns.
Chelsea host Arsenal the first of huge cup double header
Just seven days on from meeting in the League Conti Cup final, Chelsea and Arsenal go head-to-head at Kingsmeadow in the only televised tie of the round. The London rivals drew 1-1 in the WSL last month, although the Gunners were the better side for much of the heavyweight contest.
But Chelsea have held the upper hand in recent FA Cup clashes between the two, winning the delayed 2021 final featuring both and knocking Arsenal out of last seasons competition at the semi-final stage.
Although there is still a long way to go in the season, both clubs have chances to achieve a historic quadruple, but only the winner of this tie will still be able to say that on Monday morning. Not only will the winner be in the hat for the last eight of the FA Cup, they will also land a huge psychological blow ahead of next weeks' League Cup final at Crystal Palace.
Can Cardiff City's dream run continue?
Fourth-tier Cardiff City are the lowest ranked team left in the competition and the only side to come from below the Women's Championship from the 16 clubs left in the competition. Drawn away to Lewes, they certainly could have been given a more glamourous tie, but will feel they have every chance of causing an upset.
City managed to shock third-tier Burnley in the last round with an outstanding performance away from home and will be hopeful of doing so again at the Dripping Pan. Their squad are entirely amateur but know they stand on the brink of history in Sussex.
A win would see them become the first fourth-tier to reach the last eight, after third-tier Ipswich did so last season only to be narrowly beaten 1-0 by WSL team West Ham. Wales No.1 Laura O'Sullivan will need to be in top form if City are to continue their dream run.
Could Durham shock high-flying Man Utd?
Man Utd have already struggled away to north-east opposition in the FA Cup since Christmas. In the previous round United narrowly edged out Sunderland 2-1, on a tricky pitch, thanks to a Nikita Parris double.
Marc Skinner's team won't be in for an easy afternoon, certainly if history between the two teams is anything to go by. Durham were the only side to take points off United during their Championship season, avoiding defeat in both league games - the Wildcards winning 3-1 at home.
Durham also beat them on penalties in the group stage of the League Cup earlier this season. United will be still be expected to progress, particularly if they field a strong team, but don't be surprised to Durham take them the distance.
Tottenham search for much needed win
Cup football for Spurs has been a welcome distraction this season, with their WSL campaign a major disappointment to date. Rehanne Skinner's team did play well in their last game before the international break, pushing Man Utd hard in front of a brilliant crowd at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, but eventually fell to a 2-1 defeat.
But Skinner knows her team could do with a confidence boost and Sunday's tie with Reading should give them a good opportunity. Reading beat Spurs 1-0 before Christmas in the WSL, probably Tottenham's worst display of the season to date.
But Beth England and Mana Iwabuchi's arrivals have at least improved performances and they both scored in a 5-0 thrashing of second-tier promotion chasers London City Lionesses in the last round. Defeat will increase the pressure on Skinner, but a win would give Spurs a chance of saving their season, via a strong FA Cup run.
Crucial cup tie could make or break West Ham and Aston Villa seasons
West Ham and Aston Villa have both had strong seasons in the league to date, although neither will have enough to trouble the top four this time around. But both have taken points off the title contenders already this season and will fancy their chances of finishing fifth as the 'best of the rest'.
For either to do so would be a great achievement, but the FA Cup could be where true glory lies for one of these teams this season. One of them will be in the last eight and will know they are capable of taking on the likes of Chelsea, Man City and Man Utd in the latter stages - should they be there.
This really is one to watch for the neutral. Two sides who are evenly matched and are genuinely good enough to reach the final. It was also pretty tasty the last time these two sides met.
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