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Manchester City faces Leyton Orient in the FA Cup after a heavy Premier League defeat to Arsenal.

Manchester City recently faced a challenging defeat in the Premier League, losing 5-1 to Arsenal on February 6, 2025. Erling Haaland managed to equalize for City in the 55th minute, but Arsenal quickly regained the lead through Thomas Partey, who helped the Gunners secure a dominant victory with three additional goals. This loss places Manchester City fifth in the Premier League standings, with 41 points from 24 matches, trailing leaders Liverpool by 12 points.

Looking ahead, Manchester City is set to compete against Leyton Orient in the FA Cup fourth round on February 8, 2025. The match will take place at Brisbane Road, where City is expected to leverage their strong squad depth. Historically, Manchester City has excelled in away FA Cup matches, winning their last six and scoring a remarkable 20 goals in those games. However, they have struggled in their last two league away games, conceding nine goals while only scoring three. Key players Rodri, Jeremy Doku, and Ruben Dias are likely to miss the upcoming match, while Ederson will undergo a late fitness test.

On the women`s side, Manchester City Women achieved a thrilling 2-1 victory over Arsenal in the Subway Women’s League Cup semi-final on February 6, 2025. Mary Fowler scored the decisive goal in the dying moments of the match, securing a spot in the final for City despite Arsenal`s equalizer from Mariona Caldentey`s penalty.

For more insights on the upcoming match, check out the Manchester City vs Leyton Orient preview and details on the women`s thrilling encounter at Manchester City Women vs Arsenal.

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