Facing a relegation-threatened Championship side means Man City will have to guard against complacency when they welcome Plymouth to the Etihad Stadium, especially as Argyle have already knocked out two Premier League sides.
Date, kick-off time and venue
Man City vs Plymouth is scheduled for a 5.45pm GMT kick-off tonight, Saturday, March 1, 2025.
The match will take place at the Etihad Stadium.
Where to watch Man City vs Plymouth
TV channel: In the UK, the game will be televised live on ITV4. Coverage starts at 5pm GMT ahead of a 5.45pm GMT kick-off.
Live stream: Fans can catch the contest live online via ITVX
Live blog: You can follow all the action on matchday via Standard Sport’s live blog.
Man City vs Plymouth team news
Pep 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.
Julio Pleguezuelo could return to the Plymouth starting lineup having not featured since limping off against Liverpool in round four.
Phil Foden was a second half substitute against Tottenham
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Man City vs Plymouth prediction
Big 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 progress, but the margin of victory won’t be as large.
Head to head (h2h) history and results
Man City vs Plymouth match odds
Odds via Betfair (subject to change).
