Chelsea vs Manchester City: FA Cup fifth round latest score and updates

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A view of Stamford Bridge ahead of the match between Chelsea and Everton (Getty Images)

Welcome to the Independent’s live coverage of the FA Cup fifth round as Guus Hiddink's Chelsea entertain Manchester City in the capital. Manuel Pellegrini has expressed his frustration at the fixture pile-up for his title chasing side while the Blues are just happy to still be in with a chance of garnishing their poor season with silverware.

With their Premier League and Capital One Cup dreams in tatters, the FA Cup and Champions League present Chelsea with their only chances of salvation this term. Following the 2-1 round-of-16 first-leg defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in Europe, this evening's meeting takes on added importance.

• Chelsea vs Manchester City – 4pm
• John Terry out with hamstring injury

Today’s other fixtures...

• Blackburn Rovers vs West Ham United – 2pm
• No Andy Carroll, Enner Valencia and cup-tied Sam Byram
• Tottenham Hotspur vs Crystal Palace – 3pm
• Hugo Lloris misses out so Michel Vorm will deputise

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