Manchester City Pleimmouth welcomes the Federation stadium in the fifth round of the FA Cup, a basic player, on paper, which appears clear to the ruling championships. However, this competition flourishes the inability to predict, and Argyle has already shown its ability to challenge expectations.
Caution required against dangerous Plemouth
City responded to the threats against Real Madrid and Liverpool by defeating Tottenham, thanks to the Erinding Halland strike in the first half. This fixed result is its momentum in the Premier League, but the Pep Guardiola team must now convert the focus into the FA Cup, where the potential sides remain.
Playloth, currently fighting to avoid relegation from the championship, has already caused great discomfort in the competition. In their amazing victory over Liverpool in the previous round, they passed this stage, and they reach the union without losing. The sign of the weak has served them well so far, and they will look forward to making life as difficult as possible for the city’s team that is expected to dominate it.
Main match details and how to view
- Date: Saturday 1 March 2025
- Starting: 5:45 pm GMT
- Place: Al Ittihad Stadium, Manchester
TV and live broadcast:
- The match will be broadcast live in the UK on ITV4, with coverage starting at 5:00 pm GMT.
- Fans can also see the direct broadcast of ITVX.
Team news and the expected squad
Guardiola does not suffer from any new concerns about the mid -week victory over Spears, which means that he has a full team at his disposal. Kevin De Bruyne can be in a line to return to the beginning of the eleventh, while Jack Grealish, Phil Foden, Ilkay Gundogan and Nathan Ake are all alternate options.
There is also a growing anticipation about the new Claudio Eishvry signature, but the Argentine may have to wait before it appears for the first time.
For Pleimmouth, Julio Pligitzuio is pushing to return to the squad after he lost it since he was lying in historical victory over Liverpool. Director Mirun Museil brought defensive health to the team, which was evident in their disciplined performance in Anfield.
Prediction: Can you keep a tight pammouth?
City usually made the low league opponents in the Cup competitions, and this season was not different, as shown in their comprehensive victory over Salford.
However, the music effect on Pleimoth was clear. Their defensive structure and their ability to remain frustrated Liverpool, and will aim to repeat this strategy. However, the quality of the Guardiola band must guarantee routine progress to the quarter -finals, even if the result is not as certain as some might expect.
Prediction: Man City 2-0 Plemouth