Hello and welcome to live coverage of Leyton Orient v Manchester City in the FA Cup. A few months ago the idea of Orient landing a stone on City?s forehead would have been unthinkable. Now, while still highly unlikely, it doesn?t feel entirely beyond the realms.
City?s recent results would suggest that anything is possible: 4-1, 8-0, 2-2, 6-0, 2-4, 3-1, 3-1, 1-5. It certainly wouldn?t be a surprise if they took out their frustration on Orient. This is City?s first game since the alarming collapse against Arsenal last Sunday. They are still fighting on three fronts ? Champions League, FA Cup, top four in the Premier League ? and today is the start of a crucial run of fixtures in the rest of February. After this they play Real Madrid, Newcastle, Real Madrid again, Liverpool and Spurs.
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