Chelsea FC 5-1 Manchester City: Five Talking Points

LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 21 : Chelsea celebrate after Eden Hazard of Chelsea scores to make it 4-1 as a dejected Manchester City team walk behind them during the Emirates FA Cup match between Chelsea and Manchester City at Stamford Bridge on February 21, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill - AMA/Getty Images) /

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MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 14: Manuel Pellegrini, Manager of Manchester City looks on during the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur at Etihad Stadium on February 14, 2016 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images) /

1. City Rest Stars

An FA Cup tie between Manchester City and Chelsea should be a highly anticipated affair. Two of the richest clubs in world football, with very talented squads of course, going head-to-head at Stamford Bridge with a chance to advance in England’s most prestigious cup competition.

While the Blues opted to field a full senior side, City ran out mostly youngsters. Manager Manuel Pellegrini said prior to the match that he would likely send out a weakened side, and that he wouldn’t pay for a ticket to see the game. He stuck to his guns by playing more teenagers than senior squad members. Having said that, while the starting eleven was young, the likes of Raheem Sterling, Vincent Kompany and Fernandinho were available off the bench.

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