Manchester City only have one trophy left to play for so will be desperate to defeat Plymouth Argyle in the FA Cup this weekend.
After being knocked out of the Champions League by Real Madrid and long-since falling out of the Premier League title race, the FA Cup is the only way Manchester City can end a bitterly disappointing season with a trophy.
It’s been a comfortable path to the fifth round so far after Pep Guardiola’s side hammered neighbours Salford City 8-0 before overcoming Leyton Orient 2-1 last time out.
Now City will come up against another EFL outfit as they take on struggling Championship side Plymouth.
Here’s everything you need to know about the fixture.
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When does Manchester City vs Plymouth kick-off?
Manchester City will welcome Plymouth Argyle to the Etihad Stadium on Saturday, March 1, with kick-off coming at 5:45 pm.
How to watch Man City vs Plymouth
This intriguing match-up has been selected for broadcast by ITV and here is how you can watch it.
TV channel
Though ITV have claimed the rights to the game, it isn’t getting a prime spot on their flagship channel and you will instead have to scroll down to ITV 4 to find it. Coverage begins at 5 pm.
If you have a TV license, the match will be freely available to watch.
City vs Plymouth live stream
There will also be multiple ways to stream the match live as well as watching on television.
ITVx is the streaming platform for ITV and, if you make an account, you will be able to stream the match through the app on mobile devices or on their website.
ITV channels can also be live streamed through SkyGo and if you’re a Sky customer their app is available on mobiles, tablets and computers.
Man City vs Plymouth Argyle team news
Given City have a full week off before they are next in action and will be desperate to advance in the FA Cup, Guardiola may name as strong a side as possible for this one.
Erling Haaland could be rested, though, after returning from injury with a goal against Tottenham and there might be starts for the likes of James McAtee, Vitor Reis and Nico O’Reilly.
Meanwhile, Jack Grealish, Kevin De Bruyne, Stefan Ortega and Rico Lewis will be eager for some action as well.
Manuel Akanji, John Stones, Rodri and Oscar Bobb are all sidelined.
Referee and officials
- Referee: Craig Pawson
- Assistant referees: Scott Ledger and Craig Taylor
- Fourth official: Darren Bond
- VAR: Neil Davies
- Assistant VAR: Constantine Hatzidakis
- Support VAR: Peter Bankes
Prediction
Plymouth may have picked up a shock upset against Premier League leaders Liverpool in the last round but Arne Slot’s side was basically an U21s team.
City are almost guaranteed to name a much stronger starting XI even if Guardiola does make a couple of changes. Though not much has been easy for City this season, they should cruise this one.
Prediction: Manchester City 4-0 Plymouth.
