The extra games provided by the FA Cup can give extra squad members, as well as upcoming youth stars, valuable playing time, particularly with the bigger Premier League clubs.
An example of this was during this season was Tottenham. It used their cup games not only to blood younger players like Kyle Walker-Peters but also to reintroduce injured players and to embed new signings too.
Even Chelsea got in on this act, as Welsh youngster Ethan Ampadu was handed three of his first games for the Blues in FA Cup matches. Playing time is at an absolute importance for younger players these days. For players who might otherwise struggle take part in a Premier League first team, the FA Cup remains hugely relevant.