The magic of the FA Cup!

England’s most prestigious cup competition is back this weekend with excitement building across the country for the exhilarating Third Round.

City entertain Birmingham City at the Etihad Stadium for a place in Round Four.

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We have met the Midlands side on eight previous occasions in the Cup with the most famous meeting our clash in the 1956 FA Cup Final, which saw us triumph 3-1 at Wembley.

Our most recent Cup meeting was in 2001 at Maine Road when we emerged 3-2 victors - almost 20 years ago to the day!

Buoyed by our recent run of form - and Wednesday night’s Manchester Derby Carabao Cup semi-final win - the lads sharpened up ahead of the clash, as we chase more silverware...

View the best snaps in our gallery below...