Frank Lampard will take charge of Everton for the first time when Brentford visit Goodison Park in the FA Cup fourth round this weekend while West Ham face a tricky tie against non-league Kidderminster, IgbereTV reports.
Manchester United kick-off the round at home to Middlesbrough on Friday and Premier League leaders Manchester City face free-scoring Fulham, top of the Championship, the following day.
AFP Sport takes a look at some of the talking points ahead of the weekendâs action.
âNo illusionsâ for Evertonâs LampardKeen to restore his reputation after the frustrating end to his time as Chelsea manager, Lampard is ready for the challenge of lifting the gloom at Everton.
Lampard is back in management just over a year after his sacking by Chelsea, but the former England star arrives at Goodison Park with his new club in turmoil after Rafael Benitezâs disastrous reign.
Everton are just four points above the Premier League relegation zone, with their only win in their past six games coming in extra-time at second-tier Hull in the FA Cup.
Furious fans have protested against Everton majority shareholder Farhad Moshiri for his perceived role in the clubâs decline.
Lampard needs a quick start in what is shaping up to be the acid test of his managerial skills after a mixed 18-month spell at Chelsea.
âOf course we know weâre in a position the club doesnât want to be in,â Lampard said ahead of his first game on Saturday.
âIâm under no illusions but Iâve got a lot of belief in the squad.
âNobody would be happy with the run weâve been on in terms of points but I have to bring an element of calm to the players
