Oliver Reiss and our Under-18s were hard at work this week preparing for what was expected to be another difficult FA Youth Cup test.
After overcoming Fulham, Arsenal and Chelsea in the rounds prior, City arrived at the Joie Stadium in high spirits.
But with the reminder that our earlier league clash with Toffees was a testing affair which ended with a narrow 2-1 win for City, another difficult night under the lights awaited.
So, who would secure a place in the semi-finals and look to host Blackburn in the final four?
CITY+ subscribers can find out via the full-match replay above...
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