After producing a seismic FA Cup shock in the fourth round, Plymouth Argyle must do it all over again as the Championship side take on Manchester City for a quarter-final place.
Miron Muslic’s second-tier strugglers stunned Premier League leaders Liverpool to continue their cup run and set up an encounter with another of the top flight’s giants. The hosts may be out of the chase for silverware in the league and Europe but Pep Guardiola’s side are looking stronger and stronger contenders in this competition as many of their rivals tumble out.
But their vulnerability was on display in a nervy outing against Leyton Orient in the previous round, and their visitors will hope to prey on any frailties this afternoon. Surely another giant-killing is beyond the Pilgrims? In this grand old competition, never rule anything out…
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GOAL! Man City 2-1 Plymouth
GOAL! The hosts are ahead!
The pressure finally pays as the in-swinging corner is met by Nico O’Reilly, who fires in another header! Easy for the youngster.
Chris Wilson1 March 2025 19:21
Man City 1-1 Plymouth
Corner number 16 nearly results in a goal for City as De Bruyne’s in-swinging ball in comes off Puchacz, but no City shirt can convert.
Moments earlier, Lewis has produced a great effort that was blocked in the end.
Chris Wilson1 March 2025 19:20
Man City 1-1 Plymouth
Another change for Plymouth as Ogbeta makes way for Tymoteusz Puchacz.
Chris Wilson1 March 2025 19:15
Man City 1-1 Plymouth
CLOSE! Twice in about 20 seconds!
Almost a brilliant goal from De Bruyne as he takes the corner short, and spots Hazard off his line as he receives it back from Grealish. He goes for the disguised shot, but the ‘keeper puts it over.
From the second corner, Foden’s shot is scuffed into the path of Haaland, who hooks over from close range! He’ll feel he should have scored.
Chris Wilson1 March 2025 19:14
Man City 1-1 Plymouth
O’Reilly’s cross is put behind by Talovierov this time, but the pressure is mounting once again after a couple of breaks in play.
Chris Wilson1 March 2025 19:12
Man City 1-1 Plymouth
Now Plymouth make some changes, as Bundu, Gyabi and Mumba come off for Michael Baidoo, Jordan Houghton and Rami Al Hajj.
Chris Wilson1 March 2025 19:08
Man City 1-1 Plymouth
De Bruyne is down after a blow to the head but he should be fine to carry on.
Chris Wilson1 March 2025 19:07
Man City 1-1 Plymouth
City are really in their rhythm now as Foden opens his body up and tries to curl in from just outside the box, but it flies narrowly wide.
Chris Wilson1 March 2025 19:05