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Chelsea vs. Manchester City: Zabaleta ready to show experience in 'final' showdown

An inexperienced Manchester City side will be thrown into a 'final' says Pablo Zabaleta ahead of the FA Cup fifth-round trip to Chelsea.

Manchester City defender Pablo Zabaleta hopes Chelsea will feel the weight of expectation when the sides meet in the FA Cup fifth round on Sunday.

City travels to Stamford Bridge still in contention for honors across four competitions, although back-to-back home losses to fellow title chasers Leicester City and Tottenham have checked its ambitions in the Premier League.

Speaking at his pre-match news conference on Friday, City boss Manuel Pellegrini stated he would field a selection of youngsters in his side due to the forthcoming midweek trip to Dynamo Kiev in the Champions League and a lengthy injury list.