FA Cup offers salvation for City and United

Manchester City's hopes of a trophy this season now rest solely on the FA Cup ahead of the visit of second-tier Plymouth Argyle on March 1, while holders Manchester United also desperately need silverware to rescue a miserable campaign.

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LONDON

With Liverpool, Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur already out, the path has been cleared for the Manchester giants, who have faced off in each of the past two finals.

Here is a look at the pick of the ties from the fifth round this weekend.

MAN CITY V PLYMOUTH Plymouth were the story of the fourth round as they stunned Liverpool 1-0 at Home Park.

Their reward is a trip to the Etihad and a shot at another monumental shock.

Plymouth boss Miron Muslic has become an internet sensation after clips of his inspirational team talks went viral and he is looking forward to coming up against his coaching idol Pep Guardiola.