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Reds to visit Manchester City in quarter-final

By Doug O'Kane, Sports Editor Sunday 17th February 2013
David Flitcroft.

Barnsley FC will visit Premier League champions Manchester City in the quarter-final of the FA Cup on March 9.

 

The Reds have earned a place in the last eight for the first time since they made the semi-finals in 2008 with wins against Burnley, Hull and MK Dons. Manchester City thrashed the Reds' local rivals Leeds 4-0 in the fifth round.

 

The Reds and Man City have met twice in the FA Cup before with the Blues winning both games. Barnsley's only visit to Etihad Stadium was a 7-1 thrashing in the League Cup in September 2004. The Reds' only ever win at Manchester City was a 2-1 success in their promotion season of 1996-97.

 

Roberto Mancini's side are currently second in the Premier League, 40 Football League places ahead of Barnsley  who are fighting relegation from the Championship.

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