Manchester City came from behind against Plymouth Argyle to reach the FA Cup quarter-final, thanks in part to a brace from an unlikely source in Nico O’Reilly as Kevin De Bruyne proved his worth once again.
Argyle, who beat Premier League leaders Liverpool in the last round - after previously knocking out Brentford - took a surprise lead at the Etihad Stadium but were pegged back on the stroke of half-time and just couldn’t withstand the pressure in the second half as Man City advanced to the next stage.
O’Reilly got City’s goal just before the break and completed the turnaround in 76th minute before De Bruyne converted Erling Haaland’s pass to wrap up the victory as Pep Guardiola’s much-changed side survived a massive scare to seal a place in the quarter-final. Follow the game back below with our dedicated match blog.
Man City vs Plymouth latest news
- GOAL! De Bruyne seals win for home side
- GOAL! O'Reilly puts City ahead
- GOAL! O'Reilly equalises just before the break
- GOAL! Maxi Talovierov breaks the deadlock
- POST! Gundogan denied opener
O'Reilly reaction
20:05 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneNico O’Reilly has delivered his reaction to helping Man City reach the FA Cup quarter-final with a win over Plymouth.
“It’s an amazing feeling to score, especially at a club like this - the team I grew up playing for,” he told ITV 4.
"It was a very tough game, very physical, very direct. We knew it was going to be and we tried to match it. We got the job done and I'm happy.
"I don’t mind playing anywhere. Wherever the gaffer puts me, I’m happy with. I want to get more minutes, keep my head down and keep going."
Man City survive scare to reach FA Cup quarter-final
19:59 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneMan City came from behind against Plymouth to reach the FA Cup quarter-final, thanks in part to a brace from an unlikely source.
Argyle, who beat Premier League leaders Liverpool in the last round - after previously knocking out Brentford - took a surprise lead at the Etihad Stadium but were pegged back on the stroke of half-time and just couldn’t withstand the pressure in the second half as Man City advanced to the next stage.
Read our full match report here!
Plymouth show support
19:41 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneThe Plymouth players go over to the travelling supporters and receive a warm welcome.
Just one step too far for the Championship side.
FULL-TIME!
19:40 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneMan City 3-1 Plymouth
Man City did it the hard way but they come from behind to reach the FA Cup quarter-final.
GOAL! Man City 3-1 Plymouth | Kevin De Bruyne '90
19:35 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne90 min: GOALLLLL
That should seal it. Plymouth push forward and leave a gap in behind for Erling Haaland who is denied by Hazard but collects the rebound and puts it on a plate for Kevin De Bruyne to wrap this tie up.
Man City 2-1 Plymouth
19:33 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne89 min: Approaching now or never territory for Plymouth here.
Man City 2-1 Plymouth
19:28 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne84 min: A couple of loose passes from Man City when trying to play out from the back. Something to give Plymouth encouragement perhaps?
Well a long throw causes a bit of chaos in the box but City manage to clear their lines.
Man City 2-1 Plymouth
19:27 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne83 min: On comes Nico Gonzalez for Phil Foden.
Not Foden’s best outing in a Man City shirt.
Man City 2-1 Plymouth
19:24 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne80 min: Plymouth change
Szucs replaces Sorinola
GOAL! Man City 2-1 Plymouth | Nico O'Reilly '76
19:22 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne76 min: GOALLLL
Man City are in front and it’s no more than they deserve after applying some much pressure.
Once again it’s from a set-piece as Nico O'Reilly peels away to the back post to turn home De Bruyne’s cross.
That is two goals for the youngster, although there’s some controversy with this one as Plymouth are adamant it wasn’t a corner in the first place.
Man City 1-1 Plymouth
19:19 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne74 min: INCREDIBLE SCENES
Not sure how Man City haven’t scored as Haaland is first denied by a brilliant save from Hazard before Silva sees the rebound deflected behind for a corner.
Man City 1-1 Plymouth
19:18 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne73 min: Wonderful cross by De Bruyne, one that is simply begging to be converted but it isn’t.
Quick VAR check for handball, but no penalty is given.
Man City 1-1 Plymouth
19:16 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne72 min: Effort from Lewis is well struck but Katic stands firm. It’s all Man City at the moment.
Man City 1-1 Plymouth
19:14 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne70 min: Plymouth change.
Puchacz replaces Ogbeta. Straight swap at wing-back
Man City 1-1 Plymouth
19:12 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne69 min: De Bruyne almost catches Hazard out following a short corner but the Plymouth keeper gets back to make a good save.
From the resulting corner, the ball eventually makes it way to Haaland who snatches at the chance and sends his effort over the bar.
By his standards, that has to go down as a sitter.
Man City 1-1 Plymouth
19:08 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne63 min: Triple change for Plymouth
Bundu, Gyabi and Mumba are replaced by Baidoo, Houghton and Al Hajj
Man City 1-1 Plymouth
19:04 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne60 min: Foden cuts inside and looks to place one but his curled effort is just wide.
Man City 1-1 Plymouth
19:02 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne58 min: Great play from Grealish to wriggle past a few Plymouth players before swapping passes with De Bruyne and then laying the ball off for Lewis who skies his effort over the bar.
Offside flag was up anway.
Erling Haaland is on for City now, Plymouth’s task has just become even more difficult.
Man City 1-1 Plymouth
19:00 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne55 min: Oh that would have been special! Rico Lewis tries an acrobatic effort as the ball sets up kindly, but can’t direct his effort on target.
Man City 1-1 Plymouth
18:55 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne50 min: BIG SAVE
Hazard is in the right place at the right time to keep out Bernardo Silva’s effort after a driving run into the box from Gundogan.
Good save, that.
Man City 1-1 Plymouth
18:51 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne47 min: Grealish puts a great ball in, right across the face of goal but there are no takers.
Man City 1-1 Plymouth
18:49 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneBack underway at the Etihad Stadium!
Ruben Dias has replaced Nathan Ake at the break.
O'Reilly to Man City's rescue
18:39 , Tashan Deniran-AlleynePlymouth were seconds away from going in at the break 1-0 up but Nico O’Reilly had other ideas.
CITY ARE BACK LEVEL! ⚽️
— ITV Football (@itvfootball) March 1, 2025
Nico O'Reilly finishes a wonderful delivery from De Bruyne ✨#ITVFootball | #EmiratesFACup pic.twitter.com/dpNFdxnl3r
Plymouth's opener
18:39 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneWhatever the final result, Plymouth will savour this moment from Maxi Talovierov.
🟢 PLYMOUTH LEAD AT THE ETIHAD! 🟢
— ITV Football (@itvfootball) March 1, 2025
Maksym Talovierov with a towering header 💥#ITVFootball | #EmiratesFACup pic.twitter.com/vTxjEDehbd
HALF-TIME
18:37 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneMan City 1-1 Plymouth
All square at the break after Nico O'Reilly’s header just before half-time cancelled out Maxi Talovierov's opener.
GOAL! Man City 1-1 Plymouth | Nico O’Reilly '45
18:32 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne45+1 min: GOALLLLLLLLLL
Equaliser for City as Nico O’Reilly meets De Bruyne’s delivery, Hazard gets a hand to the ball but can’t keep it out.
Man City 0-1 Plymouth
18:31 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne45 min: Man City have a free-kick in a dangerous area right on the stroke of half-time.
One minutes of injury time to be played. This is probably the last chance.
Man City 0-1 Plymouth
18:30 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne44 min: BIG SAVE
Slick move from Man City, De Bruyne fires in a low effort and Hazard makes a brilliant finger-tip save.
That was heading in!
Man City 0-1 Plymouth
18:29 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne42 min: Another Foden corner, against a City player makes the first connection but Ake heads the ball over the bar.
Again, the Dutchman should do better from that close in.
Man City 0-1 Plymouth
18:27 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne40 min: Almost an equaliser for Man City as Reis meets Foden’s corner but heads the ball over the bar.
Should score, or at least get his effort on target.
GOAL! Man City 0-1 Plymouth | Maxi Talovierov '38
18:25 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne38 min: GOALLLL
WELL, WELL, WELL
Plymouth take the lead at the Etihad Stadium as Maxi Talovierov rises highest to power home a corner.
Man City 0-0 Plymouth
18:23 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne36 min: Plymouth win a corner after Reis turns the ball behind. Looked like Ortega had the situation under control...
Man City 0-0 Plymouth
18:21 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne34 min: Last ditch defending from Pleguezuelo to prevent McAtee from collecting a pass inside the area.
The ball bobbles up but Katic calmly heads it back to Hazard even with Foden close by.
Man City 0-0 Plymouth
18:20 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne33 min: There’s a very loud cheer from the Plymouth fans whenever the team crosses the halfway line. Excitement levels increase as a throw-in is rewarded but it comes to nothing.
Man City 0-0 Plymouth
18:18 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneThis is how close Man City came to breaking Plymouth’s resistance...
HOW DID THIS NOT GO IN?! 🫨
— ITV Football (@itvfootball) March 1, 2025
Gundogan's effort rattles the post and Plymouth survive... #ITVFootball | #EmiratesFACup pic.twitter.com/GraRyCQ6vw
Man City 0-0 Plymouth
18:17 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne30 min: Decent centre-forward play from Bundu as he protects the ball and then wins a free-kick after being fouled by Gundogan.
Respite for Plymouth.
Man City 0-0 Plymouth
18:14 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne27 min: POST!
Man City so close to an opener as the ball falls kindly for Gundogan who strikes it at goal but sees his effort crash against the post.
Man City 0-0 Plymouth
18:12 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne25 min: Interesting tussle between Pleguezuelo and Ake at a corner. Referee takes a look at it, but points for a goal kick.
Man City 0-0 Plymouth
18:10 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne23 min: Encouraging signs for Plymouth as Wright attempts to jink his way into the box but his tackled by De Bruyne.
Grealish then attempts to set Foden free but Pleguezuelo gets back to snuff out the danger.
Man City 0-0 Plymouth
18:08 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne21 min: Plymouth in their first foray forward win a throw-in in a very good position and a long throw causes a bit of panic in the Man City defence before Foden clears his lines.
Man City 0-0 Plymouth
18:07 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne20 min: Ole’s from the away end as Plymouth string together a handful of passes.
Man City 0-0 Plymouth
18:04 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne18 min: Hazard is forced into his first save of the tie, but it’s a routine one as he gets down low to keep out Gundogan’s header.
That’s twice Gundogan has won a header, Plymouth will need to keep a closer eye on him.
Man City 0-0 Plymouth
18:03 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne17 min: Confirmation that Bournemouth will be in the hat for the quarter-final draw after beating Wolves on penalties.
Which of Man City or Plymouth will join them?
Man City 0-0 Plymouth
18:02 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne15 min: A quarter of the game gone and Plymouth will be pleased with their start. Yes, they’ve not seen much of the ball but goalkeeper Hazard hasn’t had to made a save of note either.
Man City 0-0 Plymouth
17:59 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne13 min: Now it’s Foden’s turn to see an effort deflected behind for a corner.
Man City want a penalty after the ball hits Julio Pleguezuelo’s hand but it’s checked and cleared with no penalty the answer.
Gundogan then flicks on a header at the near post but the ball goes flying over.
Man City 0-0 Plymouth
17:57 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne10 min: Foden looks to combine with Grealish but the return pass into the former is deflected behind for a corner.
From which it is played short to an unmarked Grealish who sees his effort charged down.
Man City 0-0 Plymouth
17:55 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne9 min: Man City moving the ball from right to left as they look for a gap. De Bruyne then swings in a cross which is overhit and goes out of play for a goal kick.
Man City 0-0 Plymouth
17:52 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne6 min: Great support from the 7000+ Plymouth fans as they’ve not stopped singing since entering the stadium.
Gundogan’s pass to De Bruyne which goes out of play is greeted by huge cheers by the travelling fans.
Man City 0-0 Plymouth
17:50 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne4 min: No surprises here as Man City are dominating possession in the early stages. Foden manages to tickle the ball out to Grealish for a first time shot but the effort is blocked.
Plymouth, as expected, are defending very deep. Every player behind the ball.
Man City 0-0 Plymouth
17:47 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne1 min: Early signs suggest Man City, in possession, will line up in a back three as Rico Lewis has pushed into a central midfield position.
Looks like Foden and McAtee will take it in turns to be the most advanced City player.
KICK-OFF!
17:46 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneWe are underway in this FA Cup fifth round tie!
Hardie blow
17:45 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneRyan Hardie was Plymouth’s hero against Liverpool in round four. However, he misses out this evening through injury.
Here we go!
17:41 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneThe players have emerged from the tunnel area.
Time for the player handshakes and then kick-off.
Plymouth inspiration
17:38 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneLooks like Plymouth are drawing on inspiration from their 1974 League Cup semi-final against Manchester City ahead of this evening's FA Cup tie.
Remembering our 1974 League Cup semi-final against Manchester City 🏆
— Plymouth Argyle FC (@Argyle) March 1, 2025
Watch the full feature on Argyle TV 👇
Around the grounds
17:35 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneThree fifth-round ties have already concluded with Aston Villa, Crystal Palace and Preston overcoming Cardiff City, Millwall and Burnley respectively.
It's currently in extra-time in the all-Premier League showdown between Bournemouth and Wolves.
Guardiola on Man City team selection
17:30 , Tashan Deniran-AlleynePep Guardiola says keeping his squad fresh is the reason behind making 11 changes from the 1-0 win over Tottenham for this evening's FA Cup tie.
“We cannot go three days [with a game], many games," he told ITV. “Of course, we need fresh legs. Oscar Bobb and Rodri are close to coming back.”
"Do your job."
— ITV Football (@itvfootball) March 1, 2025
Pep Guardiola on the mentality his team needs to beat Plymouth today #ITVFootball | #EmiratesFACup | 🎙️ @gabrielclarke05 pic.twitter.com/SqLCNepkHN
Not long now!
17:25 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneAround 20 minutes to go until kick-off at the Etihad Stadium.
Matthew Sorinola put in a shift against Liverpool in the last round, you get the feeling he will be asked to cover every blade of grass this evening.
Miron Muslic pre-match thoughts
17:20 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneMiron Muslic has spoken to the media ahead of this evening’s FA Cup tie...
🗣️ "It's not always about speeches. You can't win a game by speaking."
— ITV Football (@itvfootball) March 1, 2025
It is always a pleasure to be joined by Miron Muslic 💚#ITVFootball | #EmiratesFACup pic.twitter.com/PcSR9TG4mI
FA Cup rule change
17:15 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneThe FA Cup rules have changed this season. Replays have been scrapped from the first round onwards, with a winner determined on the day of the ties.
So, if the scores are level after 90 minutes tonight, a period of 30 minutes of extra time will be played with a penalty shootout to follow if a winner can not be found in that time.
The Green Army
17:10 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneMake no mistake about it, Plymouth supporters have travelled in their numbers to the Etihad Stadium more in hope rather than expectation.
Though, the same was said ahead of games against Brentford and Liverpool, yet here they are in the fifth-round of the FA Cup.
Plymouth boost
17:05 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneHuge boost for Plymouth this evening, Julio Pleguezuelo is fit enough to start having been absent since the fourth-round win over Liverpool.
The defender was part of a rock-solid defensive unit against the Reds and will need to produce a similar type of performance.
Man City changes
17:00 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneIt’s 11 changes to the Man City side that started the 1-0 win over Tottenham in midweek.
Kevin De Bruyne, Phil Foden, Bernardo Silva, Jack Grealish and Stefan Ortega all recalled.
Plymouth team in full
16:55 , Tashan Deniran-AlleynePlymouth XI: Hazard, Mumba, Ogbeta, Pleguezuelo, Wright, Bundu, Gyabi, Boateng, Katic, Sorinola, Talovierov.
Subs: Grimshaw, Houghton, Szucs, Edwards, Puchacz, Al Hajj, Baidoo, Roberts, Palsson.
Man City team in full
16:50 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneMan City XI: Ortega Moreno, Lewis, Reis, Ake, O’Reilly, Gundogan, De Bruyne (C), McAtee, Bernardo, Grealish, Foden
Subs: Ederson, Dias, Marmoush, Haaland, Doku, Nico, Gvardiol, Savinho, Nunes
Plymouth confirmed XI
16:47 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneAnd for the visitors...
Your fifth-round Greens! 🏆 pic.twitter.com/vbTidMTkAw
— Plymouth Argyle FC (@Argyle) March 1, 2025
Man City lineup announced
16:47 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneLining up for the home side in this evening’s FA Cup fifth round tie...
Lining up for City! 💪🩵
— Manchester City (@ManCity) March 1, 2025
XI | Ortega Moreno, Lewis, Reis, Ake, O’Reilly, Gundogan, De Bruyne (C), McAtee, Bernardo, Grealish, Foden
SUBS | Ederson, Dias, Marmoush, Haaland, Doku, Nico, Gvardiol, Savinho, Nunes#ManCity | @etihad pic.twitter.com/AkyVBvkyXK
Team news imminent
16:40 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneWe are expecting the team news to be announced shortly.
Stay tuned...
Pep Guardiola issues blunt response to Javier Tebas accusations
16:35 , Tashan Deniran-AlleynePep Guardiola refused to respond to accusations aimed at Manchester City from La Liga president Javier Tebas.
Tebas said the Spanish league filed a complaint to the EU Commission against City in the summer of 2023, claiming they used related companies in the United Arab Emirates to cover losses and improve the picture on the club's own balance sheet.
City have not publicly commented, but are believed to strongly deny the allegations and PA report that sources at the club have pointed to the public accounts as evidence of no wrongdoing.
Speaking at his press conference on Friday ahead of City’s FA Cup fifth-round clash at home to Plymouth, Guardiola responded “next’ when Tebas’ name was brought up.
Man City dominance
16:30 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneManchester City have won their last 18 FA Cup games against sides from a lower division by an aggregate score of 69-9.
A run that stretches back to the 2017-18 when they lost 1-0 at Wigan Athletic in the fifth round...
The visitors are in the building
16:25 , Tashan Deniran-AlleynePlymouth have arrived at the Etihad Stadium ahead of this evening's massive task.
Today's task: The Champions of England 👊 pic.twitter.com/Rsp2NJb6xY
— Plymouth Argyle FC (@Argyle) March 1, 2025
Guardiola: Every game is a final
16:20 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneManchester City's season comes down to success in the FA Cup and qualifying for the Champions League.
With a number of tough fixtures between now and the end of the campaign, including this evening's FA Cup tie, Pep Guardiola has highlighted the importance of every single remaining game.
"We have two months or so [remaining this season], and every game is a final for us," he told reporters. "If we lose one or two games, we will be eighth [in the Premier League].
"Everything is so tight. We have big games before internationals – Nottingham Forest are third and Brighton are there, too.
"Then we have long weeks to prepare well and have good training [sessions].
"We have to be focused on what the team needs, the Club needs and [Plymouth] is most important right now."
Man City predicted XI
16:15 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneThis week has seen Man City finally unveil Argentinian wonderkid Claudio Echeverri.
The 19-year-old signed for City last January but was loaned back to River Plate to help continue his development. And after starring for his nation at the recent Under-20 South American Championship, he has officially joined up with the squad.
Though, it seems Guardiola will hold off on handing Echeverri a debut.
Stefan Ortega is likely to get the nod in between the posts as Ederson makes way. Nico O’Reilly has started both FA Cup ties for City so far this season and could be handed another opportunity at left-back.
Man City predicted XI: Ortega; Lewis, Khusanov, Reis, O'Reilly; Nico, Gundogan; Foden, McAtee, Doku; Marmoush
Plymouth's big day
16:10 , Tashan Deniran-AlleynePlymouth beat the Premier League leaders, Liverpool, last month to set up a fifth-round clash against Manchester City.
They broke the deadlock early in the second half when Ryan Hardie, who missed a penalty that would have seen Argyle take Chelsea to penalties at Stamford Bridge in the fourth round four years ago, stepped up and sent Caoimhin Kelleher the wrong way as Home Park erupted.
Oscar Bobb latest
16:05 , Tashan Deniran-AlleynePep Guardiola says he is hopeful Oscar Bobb can play a part during the second half of the season after suffering a setback in his recovery from a broken leg.
"He is getting better, training yesterday and today as well," the Man City boss told reporters yesterday.
"It has been longer than we expected, but hopefully he can finish and help us in the last part of the season.
"We want to help him desperately. It’s been a tough period for him but always there is light at the end of the tunnel, this is life and especially in sport."
Muslic on Guardiola test
16:00 , Tashan Deniran-AlleynePlymouth Argyle head coach Miron Muslic says facing Pep Guardiola will be "the biggest honour of my life" after revealing the Man City boss is someone he looks up to.
"I think he's a giant in our sport, a giant as a coach," Muslic told BBC Radio Devon. "I think he's one of the most successful coaches in sports history, one of the most successful coaches in football history.
"It's the biggest honour in my life, in my career as a coach, so I'm very much looking forward to shaking his hand and telling him that he's a giant of our sport and a huge, huge role model for every single coach in the world."
Rodri update
15:55 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneRodri has taken a big step towards a return to action.
The midfielder suffered a serious knee injury back in September, and is not expected to feature again this season.
Though, City have shared footage of Rodri back on the training pitch, working with the ball for the first time since his injury.
On the road to recovery 💪 pic.twitter.com/WovR8p6417
— Manchester City (@ManCity) February 28, 2025
Early start for Plymouth fans
15:50 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneThis is what the FA Cup is all about.
7,800 Plymouth fans set off this morning for the 566-mile round trip to the Etihad Stadium.
Our Miles Away Travel coaches left Home Park earlier this morning, packed with Greens heading to Manchester! 🚌 pic.twitter.com/M6emw9bS3o
— Plymouth Argyle FC (@Argyle) March 1, 2025
Man City vs Plymouth match odds
15:45 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneMan City win: 1/20
Plymouth win: 30/1
Odds via Betfair (subject to change).
Man City vs Plymouth: Head to head (h2h) history and results
15:40 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneMan City wins: 11
Draws: 4
Plymouth wins: 5
This is the first meeting between the two sides since February 25, 1989.
Man City vs Plymouth prediction
15:35 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneBig wins at home against lower league opposition has been a feature of Man City cup runs over the years and they’ve already dispatched of Salford in the competition this season.
Now, Miron Muslic has overseen a massive defensive improvement at Plymouth since his appointment and the game against Liverpool showed how resolute they can be.
That said, the expectation is that Man City will comfortably progress.
Man City to win 3-0
Plymouth team news
15:30 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneJulio Pleguezuelo could return to the Plymouth starting lineup having not featured since limping off against Liverpool in round four. The defender was on the bench in Argyle’s last outing - a 1-1 draw against Coventry.
Man City team news
15:25 , Tashan Deniran-AlleynePep Guardiola reported no fresh Man City injuries following the win over Tottenham, so therefore should be able to select from the same pool of players.
Kevin De Bruyne is pushing for a start after he was an unused substitute in north London, whilst Jack Grealish, Phil Foden, Ilkay Gundogan and Nathan Ake could all be recalled in a rotated City side.
New signing Claudio Echeverri has finally arrived at City but faces a wait to make his debut.
How to watch Man City vs Plymouth
15:20 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneTV channel: The game will be broadcast on ITV4 which is free to air for UK viewers. Coverage starts at 5pm GMT ahead of an 5.45pm kick-off.
Live stream: ITVX will offer a live stream service.
LIVE coverage: Follow all the action with Standard Sport’s dedicated match blog!
Welcome
15:15 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneHello and welcome to Standard Sport’s LIVE coverage of the FA Cup fifth round tie between Manchester City and Plymouth Argyle!
Man City are heavy favourites to progress but they will be wary of an Argyle side that have already knocked out TWO Premier League sides so far, including Liverpool!
We’ll have all the latest updates, build-up and team news ahead of kick-off, which comes at 5.45pm GMT from the Etihad Stadium.
