The third round of the FA Cup is once more upon us and that usually signals a weekend of first-team debuts for the best talent around in the country.
The current hectic schedule and squads being consequently stretched to capacity as well as Covid-related absences means this is even more likely to be the case, with youngsters chomping at the bit to force their way into further first-team involvement.
Liverpool and defending FA Cup champions Arsenal are two sides who have heavily relied on youth this season, with Jurgen Klopp suffering a crisis in defence and turning to Rhys Williams and Nat Phillips, while the Gunners' poor form has led them to throw players like Emile Smith Rowe and Joe Willock in at the deep end.