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Stephen Killen

Man City star Jack Grealish sends Manchester United message as Blues learn FA Cup opponents

Here are your Manchester City morning headlines on Friday, March 4.

Jack Grealish focused on United

Jack Grealish has expressed his excitement ahead of this weekend's 'massive' Manchester derby as the Blues look to extend their lead at the top of the Premier League. Their win last weekend, with Liverpool in Carabao Cup action, saw their gap at the top extended to six points.

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Grealish returned to the scoresheet in midweek as City booked their place in the FA Cup last eight against Peterborough.

"It is a massive game. It is a game we are going to go into with full confidence and it is a game that we need to win. It is going to be a good one. It is my first Manchester derby at the Etihad so I cannot wait. I am looking forward to it."

Read the full story here.

City learn FA Cup fate

City will play Southampton in the FA Cup quarter-finals after the draw was made prior to Everton's clash with minnows Boreham Wood.

Pep Guardiola's side booked their place in Thursday's draw after overcoming Championship strugglers Peterborough thanks to goals from Riyad Mahrez and Grealish.

Southampton have impressed this season under Ralph Hasenhuttl, beating West Ham 3-1 in the last round of the FA Cup.

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