Manchester City will be looking to avoid becoming a notable third-round scalp when they take in a replay with Blackburn Rovers.
City were far from their best when the two sides met at Ewood Park and were fortunate in some ways to take a 1-1 draw from a game which saw them finish with 10 men.
They will, however, get a second bite of the cherry on Wednesday.
City are unbeaten in their last 15 games in all competitions and boss Manuel Pellegrini has revealed that he intends to challenge for an unprecedented quadruple this season.
The Blues' recent record in FA Cup competition bodes well, having made the final in two of the last three seasons and lifted the trophy in 2011.
Blackburn have started to find form themselves, though, and have suffered only one defeat in their last eight.
They will have taken considerable heart from their previous showing against City and will feel that they are capable of springing a surprise at the Etihad Stadium.
The victors in midweek will set up a home date with Championship outfit Watford in round four.
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