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Silva was forced off late in Monday's 2-1 derby win over Manchester United and manager Roberto Mancini fears the Spaniard will not recover in time to face Chelsea at Wembley.

"I think it is a hamstring injury. Maybe it is not so bad but I don't think he will be ready for Chelsea," said the Italian.

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Silva was forced off late in Monday's 2-1 derby win over Manchester United and manager Roberto Mancini fears the Spaniard will not recover in time to face Chelsea at Wembley. "I think it is a hamstring injury. Maybe it is not so bad but I don't think he will be ready for Chelsea," said the Italian.

This is great news, improves our chances to win the game tenfold.

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Same line-up as the Man Utd Replay. That is our most 'solid' XI imo. Ivanovic and Luiz have conceded just 2 goals in the 6 games they've paired up keeping 4 cleansheets including Man Utd and Man City. As good as Terry is, he'll be uncomfortable with forwards like Tevez and Aguero



Cech


Azpilicueta Ivanovic Luiz Bertrand


Mikel Ramires


Oscar Mata Hazard


Ba


Bench: Turnbull Terry, Cahill, Lampard, Moses, Marin, Torres

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Ba and Torres upfront maybe? a 442 is worth experimenting

Don't see the point in this. Why should we play a formation that forces our two best players (Mata & Hazard) to play out of position just to accomodate a Torres-Ba partnership up front? Doesn't make much sense.

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I just worry that our cup run has to end eventually. I remember Arsenal were in the Final of the FA Cup in 2001, 2002, 2003, Semi 2004 and Final again in 2005 winning 3 of them. This does seem the likely game for our run to end but i really hope not. We've had so much heartache in finals this season though and in later stages of tournaments so maybe we can use that as our own motivation, especially the Community Shield defeat to them in August.

I'd love it if we won this FA Cup. I'd be in heaven if we won the Europa League and finished top 4 as well.

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Looking forward to it! Hopefully Silva will miss the game. City have been shit for most of the season. Sure, they won against United, but they practically live for games against them so it's not really a true showing of their current form and ability.

We have a decent chance of going through and I can't wait to watch the game! Those twats get on my tits too fucking much...especially Tevez. Hopefully we will finally prevent him from scoring against us :D


It would be great to hear Mancini after they are kicked out, come out and say, "Ittt iss FUTEEBAAALL" :fainthv9::D

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I don't think it's about the line-up we put out but rather the mentality of the team. If we go in there to park the bus like we did in both games in the league, our chances will be very low. We need to attack City, fight for the midfield, not just hand it to them.

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One of those tits on talksport just said that Mata is good but Silva is just that bit special...BOLLOCKS! Mata has been head and shoulders above Silva this season.

Its not even worth mentioning.Mata has been 20 times better then silva hell i will even say that this season's mata is better then last season's silva.Tbh as good a player silva is i find him a bit over rated.

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I don't think it's about the line-up we put out but rather the mentality of the team. If we go in there to park the bus like we did in both games in the league, our chances will be very low. We need to attack City, fight for the midfield, not just hand it to them.

Every game I have seen City lose this season, and particularly in the Champions League, the opposition have taken the game to them, pressed them hard and didn't allow them time and space on the ball. Three times we've played them this season and each time we have played on the back foot and have almost been afraid of them which is sad to watch.

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