Manchester City v Exeter: Gut Feelings

Manchester Metropolis begin their quest for a fourth successive FA Cup Ultimate after they welcome Exeter Metropolis to the Etihad Stadium. it’s the first ever assembly between the 2 sides and comes with a gulf of 56 locations, with Metropolis second within the Premier League and Exeter 14th in League One.

That doesn’t immediately imply that Metropolis will emerge victorious on Saturday afternoon, with a makeshift defence and the magic of the Cup giving Exeter some hope. With no replays, the tie will probably be selected penalties within the occasion of a draw, and Exeter will probably be hoping to invoke the spirit of Sunderland, Chelsea and Brighton, who’ve all taken some extent from Metropolis this yr.

The Blues could also be tempted to area new signing Antoine Semenyo within the facet after the Ghana worldwide accomplished his transfer from Bournemouth, and the Trustworthy will probably be hoping to get a primary glimpse of what the winger can do.

As all the time, our group are right here to offer us their views and opinions. Right here’s what we expect this week.

Metropolis want the win and with rotation anticipated, I believe the gamers step up. 4-1. Win.

Absolutely Metropolis will finish their winless run in opposition to Exeter. Antoine Semenyo objective on his debut!

Absolutely, Metropolis will beat Exeter. Oh… and Welcome to Manchester, Antoine Semenyo!!!!!

This might not be as simple because it appears. On paper, it ought to be a routine win. In actuality, it could be nearer. Metropolis have to get out of this draw stage they’re at present in as a result of, if it ends in a stalemate and it goes to penalties, I don’t fancy our possibilities, given our document from the spot. That stated, I do suppose we’ll win outright, though Exeter are more likely to rating to offer their followers hope and the commentators one thing to moist their pants over.

What occurred in opposition to, Sunderland, Chelsea and Brighton

No intestine emotions for the Brighton match as I had ‘technical difficulties’ however our group nonetheless submitted their scores effectively in time.

On New Yr’s Day, we went to the Stadium of Mild and performed out a troublesome 0-0 draw. Will went for a 2-0 win and obtained the nil proper for the house facet, he was simply two targets away from a outcome.

Towards Chelsea, all of us went for a win and sadly failed. Nobody got here near getting any additional factors both.

We did the identical in opposition to Brighton and this time, Will was a Metropolis objective away from perfection. Hopefully, we’ll fare a bit higher this afternoon.

Right here’s the desk – completely no change to final time.