Manchester City vs Hull preview: What time does it start, what channel is it on and where can I watch it?
A look ahead to the Capital One Cup quarter-final at the Etihad
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David Silva: The skilled Spaniard is set to start for City after an injury-forced hiatus away from the team. This is an ideal opportunity for the attacking midfielder to get further minutes under his belt after a 15-minute cameo against Southampton at the weekend.
Weird stat…
85: Hull have not beaten City in Manchester since a 2-1 FA Cup win in 1930, 85 years ago.
Remember when…
Jimmy Bullard wittily recreated Phil Brown’s rather public team talk after converting a penalty at the Etihad in 2009.
Player to watch…
Harry Maguire: After coming through the ranks at Sheffield United, the centre-back was picked up by Steve Bruce last summer, and he is now repaying that faith with some excellent performances in the heart of Hull’s defence. Even without the experience of the injured Michael Dawson alongside him, he continues to excel at the KC.
Past three meetings…
Manchester City 1 (Milner) Hull 1 (Meyler), Premier League, February 2015
Hull 2 (Mangala og, Hernández) Manchester City 4 (Agüero, Džeko 2, Lampard), Premier League, September 2014
Hull 0 Manchester City 2 (Silva, Džeko), Premier League, March 2014
Form guide…
Manchester City: WWDLLW
Hull: WWWWDL
Vital information…
Kick-off time: 7.45pm
TV: Highlights on Channel 5, 10.55pm
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