Originally Posted by
RedDevil11
I think Citeh will win. A draw would be the absolute worse outcome for City. If they were to draw, they would need to play the replay the next Monday, then take a long flight to Kiev 3 days later followed by a FA Cup quarters the following Sunday. If anything, they'll want to end the draw tonight at the Eastlands. They have a real chance of making their first FA cup semis since 1981 now that they don't have to face Everton (their bogey team). Any chance of silverware this year will at least validate some of the massive spending by Sheik Mansour. Though I don't expect City to throttle the Villans like they did back in December at the Eastlands, I expect they'll have alot of possession and it will be another stern test for Villa's back 4 which has been pretty porous away from Villa Park. Villa's wingbacks, especially Delph, likes to move forward which may be dangerous on the counters against the likes of Tevez, Dzeko and if Silva plays. That might leave Reo-Coker to hold the back 4, which I'll give the advantage to City. Though I doubt Villa's defense will push forward too much as they'll be defending most of the match and likely 'park the bus'. Can see a bit of karma working against the Villans as well....as on Saturday at Villa Park, the fans laying out banners wishing Arsenal good luck and to beat Brum, their bitter rivals, in the Carling Cup finals.
good luck though