Middlesbrough vs Manchester City as it happened: Pep Guardiola's men march on to Wembley

Follow live updates from the sixth-round FA Cup tie at the Riverside Stadium

David Silva tapped in from close range to give Pep Guardiola's men the lead (Getty)

Middlesbrough welcome Manchester City to the Riverside Stadium on Saturday as they bid to look to progress to the last four of the FA Cup.

• ​Pep Guardiola admits Manchester City's week will define his first season
• Richard Dunne confident Manchester City can see off Middlesbrough in the FA Cup despite their leaky defence
• Manchester City earning millions from image rights after telling Uefa FFP investigators they had sold them
• Smells like teen spirit as Pep Guardiola sets out his vision for the future at Manchester City

What time is kick-off?

Kick-off is 12.15pm on Saturday, 11 March, at the Riverside Stadium.

Where can I watch it?

BT Sport 2 will be broadcasting the game. Coverage starts at 11.45am.

It’s a big game for…

Aitor Karanka. The pressure is on for the Middlesbrough boss as his side continues to languish at the bottom of the table, with just 22 points to their name.

The Spaniard is in desperate need of a big performance against City and should his men progress, it could help inject some much-needed confidence and desire into the north-east club as their fight for survival rolls on.

Best stat…

Middlesbrough have knocked out Manchester City in four of their last five FA Cup meetings, most recently in the fourth round in 2014-15.

Player to watch…

Sergio Aguero. Since being recalled to Guardiola’s starting XI, Aguero has more than proved his worth to Catalan. He’s scored five goals in his last four games and, despite failing to find the net against Stoke, could be the man to fire City to success on Saturday, whether he starts for the side or makes an appearance off the bench.

Sergio Aguero is showing the hunger for goals that Pep Guardiola wants to see (Getty)

Past three meetings…

Manchester City 1 Middlesbrough 1
Premier League, November 2016

Manchester City 0 Middlesbrough 2
FA Cup, January 2015

Middlesbrough 0 Manchester City 1
FA Cup, January 2010

Form guide…

Middlesbrough: LLWDLD

Manchester City: DWWWDW

Odds…

Odds provided by 888.com

Middlesbrough to win: 7/1

Manchester City to win: 3/7

Draw: 37/10

[11 March 2017 11:23 · Joe Miles]

Good morning and welcome to The Independent's coverage of Manchester City's trip to the Riverside Stadium for the FA Cup quarter-final. With City's league chances looking doubtful, it's all to play for today as the new boss continues his hunt for his first trophy in English football. Boro are battling in the relegation zone of the Premier League, but they proved their ability in a 1-1 draw with the visitors in November. 

Team news, live updates and minute-by-minute coverage of the clash coming shortly. 

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Team news: 

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Whilst in the midst of a relegation battle, it would be pragmatic to say that Boro will not be entering this clash brimming with confidence. However, the home side have knocked out Manchester City in four of their last five meetings in the FA Cup, so there's still a glimpse of hope for Aitor Karanka's men. 

Scoring has been a huge problem for the home side, with seven of their last ten games in the league remaining goalless. This statistic up against City's formidable defensive record away from home - it's going to be far from easy for Boro. However, I am sure the unpredictable nature of the FA Cup will continue today. 

Kick off at 12:15.

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City have put out a strong team today at the Riverside, despite their Champion's League second leg tie quickly approaching. The visitors enter this clash as the top scoring side left in the FA Cup, which is enough to make any defenders quake in their boots. However, defensively they are looking strong too - with five consecutive clean sheets away from home in all competitions. 

It's all to play for. Not long until kick-off now. 

Stay tuned for live minute-by-minute coverage of the action. 

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Who is going to win the FA Cup this year?

[11 March 2017 12:14 · Joe Miles]

The players are lined up in the tunnel, ready to march out onto the pitch at the Riverside. Two very different sides, however today they share the same intention - progressing to the next round of their cup journey.

Just minutes until kick-off now.