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The Cityzens were beaten 5-1 by Arsenal last Sunday as they capitulated during an error-strewn second half, dropping to fifth in the Premier League table and 15 points behind runaway leaders Liverpool. They will be seeking a confidence-boosting victory over League One opposition in the capital this time around.
With a gargantuan Champions League play-off first leg clash with Real Madrid to come on Tuesday evening, Pep Guardiola is likely to make sweeping alterations to his side against Leyton Orient. Having fired eight past Salford City in the FA Cup third round, Man City’s second-string XI should get another opportunity to shine.
Richie Wellens’ side are in impressive form this season and have risen to sixth in League One, but will need a miracle to overcome the riches of Man City. Confidence should be relatively high, however, with the London club having won 12 of their last 16 matches.
Here is 90min’s guide to Man City’s FA Cup tie.
Leyton Orient are without a number of key first-teamers for Man City’s visit. Jordan Graham, Dan Agyei, Ollie O’Neill, Omar Beckles, Sean Clare and Jack Simpson are all likely to miss out on the arrival of the reigning Premier League champions.
Rarmani Edmonds-Green and Randell Williams could make their club debuts after January moves.
Leyton Orient predicted lineup vs Man City (4-2-3-1): Keeley; Galbraith, Cooper, Happe, Currie; Pratley, Brown; Markanday, Donley, Abdulai; Kelman.
Man City are still without long-term absentee Rodri and he is joined on the sidelines by Ruben Dias, Nathan Ake and Jeremy Doku. Ederson missed the Arsenal game with a knock and is a doubt for the weekend – although he’s unlikely to start regardless – while Oscar Bobb could make his long-awaited return from injury after six months …
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