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Manchester City Aim to Bounce Back in FA Cup Fourth Round Clash Against Leyton Orient
Manchester City will look to recover from their heavy 5-1 defeat to Arsenal when they face League One side Leyton Orient in the FA Cup fourth round. Pep Guardiola’s team, currently fifth in the Premier League, need a morale-boosting victory ahead of their crucial Champions League tie against Real Madrid.
Leyton Orient, on the other hand, have been in excellent form, winning 12 of their last 16 matches. While they are major underdogs, their confidence remains high as they prepare to host the Premier League giants.
Match Details
- Location: London, England
- Stadium: Brisbane Road
- Date: Saturday, 8 February
- Kick-off Time: 12:30 GMT / 07:30 ET / 04:30 PT
- Referee: Darren Bond
- VAR: Not in use
Head-to-Head Record (Last Five Matches)
- Leyton Orient Wins: 1
- Man City Wins: 3
- Draws: 1
- Last Meeting: Leyton Orient 2-2 Man City (7 May 1966 – Second Division)
Recent Form (All Competitions)
Leyton Orient:
- Leyton Orient 0-1 Stockport
- Exeter 2-6 Leyton Orient
- Leyton Orient 2-0 Reading
- Leyton Orient 0-1 Stevenage
- Peterborough 0-0 Leyton Orient
Manchester City:
- Arsenal 5-1 Man City
- Man City 3-1 Club Brugge
- Man City 3-1 Chelsea
- PSG 4-2 Man City
- Ipswich 0-6 Man City
How to Watch Leyton Orient vs Man City
| Country | TV Channel/Live Stream |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom | BBC One, BBC iPlayer, BBC Sport Website |
| United States | ESPN+, ESPN App |
| Canada | Sportsnet Now, Sportsnet East, Sportsnet Ontario, Sportsnet Pacific, Sportsnet West, Sportsnet Now Plus |
Leyton Orient Team News
Leyton Orient will be without several key players, including Jordan Graham, Dan Agyei, Ollie O’Neill, Omar Beckles, Sean Clare, and Jack Simpson. However, new January signings Rarmani Edmonds-Green and Randell Williams could make their debuts.
Predicted Leyton Orient Lineup (4-2-3-1)
Keeley; Galbraith, Cooper, Happe, Currie; Pratley, Brown; Markanday, Donley, Abdulai; Kelman.
Manchester City Team News
City remain without long-term absentee Rodri, and Ruben Dias, Nathan Ake, and Jeremy Doku are also sidelined. Ederson is doubtful after missing the Arsenal game, while Oscar Bobb could make his return after a six-month injury layoff.
Guardiola is expected to heavily rotate the squad, giving opportunities to younger players and new signings.
Predicted Man City Lineup (4-1-4-1)
Ortega; Lewis, Khusanov, Reis, O’Reilly; Gonzalez; Savinho, McAtee, Gundogan, Grealish; Mubama.
Match Prediction
Manchester City’s second-string squad should have little trouble dispatching League One opposition. With fresh legs and players eager to impress, City are expected to dominate the game. However, Leyton Orient could find a consolation goal against a makeshift defensive unit.
Prediction: Leyton Orient 1-4 Man City
What are your thoughts on this match? Can Leyton Orient pull off a shock result, or will Manchester City cruise into the next round? Share your predictions in the comments!
