Plymouth have reached the last 16 of the FA Cup after a remarkable 1-0 win against Liverpool at home. They now face a tough challenge against Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium, where they have a chance to cause another upset.
Despite struggling in the Championship relegation zone, Plymouth have impressed in the FA Cup, securing 1-0 victories against Brentford and a weakened Liverpool side. Manchester City, on the other hand, are determined to keep their hopes of winning major silverware alive.
Team news
Oscar Bobb could return to the squad, while Rodri, John Stones, and Manuel Akanji are still sidelined. Manchester City may make changes to the starting XI, with several key players pushing for recalls.
Ryan Hardie is a doubt for Plymouth due to a back injury, while Brendan Galloway and Joe Edwards are unavailable. Muhamed Tijani is in contention for a starting position after scoring as a substitute in the previous match.
The stats
Manchester City have won two of their last three home games by a 3-1 scoreline. Six of their last nine home matches have seen both teams score.
Plymouth have lost 12 of their last 17 away games but have scored in six of their last seven matches.
Prediction
Manchester City are expected to secure a comfortable victory against Plymouth, maintaining their FA Cup challenge. Pep Guardiola's team is in good form and will likely dominate the match against the Championship strugglers.
Plymouth have caused upsets against Brentford and Liverpool, but City's focus and experience should see them through to the quarter-finals. It is unlikely that Plymouth will be able to withstand City's attacking prowess and may suffer a heavy defeat.