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Wembley calling: Our FA Cup story so far

It’s a run that began at the London Stadium in January and one we hope will end with Manchester City lifting the FA Cup at Wembley next month.

The Blues return to the famous stadium on Sunday after victories against West Ham, Crystal Palace, Huddersfield Town and Middlesbrough set up a semi-final clash with Arsenal.

From a five star showing against the Hammers to Yaya Toure’s fine free kick at Selhurst Park, there’s been plenty to savour in this year’s FA Cup.

Here’s the story so far, as seen through a photographer’s lens…

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OUT OF REACH: Yaya Toure converts a penalty to give the Blues the lead at the London Stadium.

OUT OF REACH: Yaya Toure converts a penalty to give the Blues the lead at the London Stadium.
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HIGH FIVE: John Stones greets Sergio Aguero after our number 10 gave City a 4-0 lead.

HIGH FIVE: John Stones greets Sergio Aguero after our number 10 gave City a 4-0 lead.
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WILD WEATHER: The elements take a turn for the worse during the Fourth Round clash at Selhurst Park.

WILD WEATHER: The elements take a turn for the worse during the Fourth Round clash at Selhurst Park.
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SUPER SANE: Leroy runs off to celebrate his strike against Crystal Palace.

SUPER SANE: Leroy runs off to celebrate his strike against Crystal Palace.
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YOU BEAUTY!: Yaya curls home a free kick in added time to seal the 3-0 victory.

YOU BEAUTY!: Yaya curls home a free kick in added time to seal the 3-0 victory.
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MIDFIELD BATTLE: Fernandinho and Dean Whitehead contest for possession at the Kirklees Stadium.

MIDFIELD BATTLE: Fernandinho and Dean Whitehead contest for possession at the Kirklees Stadium.
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APPLYING THE PRESSURE: Kevin De Bruyne tries to nick the ball from Huddersfield's Collin Quaner.

APPLYING THE PRESSURE: Kevin De Bruyne tries to nick the ball from Huddersfield's Collin Quaner.
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OPPOSITE NUMBERS: Pep and David Wagner greet each other after the full time whistle.

OPPOSITE NUMBERS: Pep and David Wagner greet each other after the full time whistle.
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NO DOUBT: Sergio puts City ahead in the replay.

NO DOUBT: Sergio puts City ahead in the replay.
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SMILES ALL ROUND: Pablo Zabaleta makes his way over to Aguero after the latter set him up for City's third goal of the evening.

SMILES ALL ROUND: Pablo Zabaleta makes his way over to Aguero after the latter set him up for City's third goal of the evening.
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SEALING PROGRESSION: Kelechi Iheanacho adds his name to the scoresheet in the 91st minute.

SEALING PROGRESSION: Kelechi Iheanacho adds his name to the scoresheet in the 91st minute.
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ON THE SPOT: Aguero celebrates his goal that doubled City's lead.

ON THE SPOT: Aguero celebrates his goal that doubled City's lead.
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THE CONDUCTOR: Pep orchestrates his players at the Riverside Stadium.

THE CONDUCTOR: Pep orchestrates his players at the Riverside Stadium.
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GET IN: The City faithful go wild after City go 2-0 up.

GET IN: The City faithful go wild after City go 2-0 up.