"Leeds United and West Ham United are just two games away from a rare domestic final, but one may face relegation from the Premier League come May."
"Wigan became the first team to win the FA Cup and go down from England's top flight in the same season, raising questions about the value of such glory."
"Leeds last lifted a major domestic trophy in 1992, while West Ham's last was in 1980, meaning many fans have never seen their teams win."
"Both teams made significant changes to their lineups in the previous round, indicating a prioritization of the cup over league survival despite the risks."
Leeds United and West Ham United are competing in the FA Cup quarter-finals, but both face potential relegation from the Premier League. Wigan's 2013 FA Cup win followed by relegation raises questions about the worth of such achievements. Leeds last won a major trophy in 1992, while West Ham's last was in 1980. Both teams made significant changes to their lineups in the previous round, indicating a prioritization of the cup over league survival, despite the risks involved.
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