Caballero: FA Cup run can kick-start Man City’s season

Willy Caballero has warned Crystal Palace that they will be taking on a Manchester City side hurting from recent results when the two clash in the FA Cup on Saturday.

The Citizens travel to London this weekend looking to book their place in the fifth round of England’s oldest cup competition.

Victory would provide a welcome boost after somewhat of a stumble in the league of late, losing 4-0 to Everton and then drawing 2-2 with rivals Tottenham last time out to leave them 12 points behind leaders Chelsea.

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They are still in the Champions League with a last 16 clash with Monaco to come next month but defeat to Manchester United back in October ended their hopes of defending their EFL Cup title.

Caballero was a key part of that trophy success a little under a year ago, saving three penalties to help down Liverpool in the shootout.

And the Argentine shot stopper wants a repeat trip to Wembley this season in the FA Cup.

“I think Crystal Palace is always a tough place to go,” he said.

“It won’t be easy to go there and win but they’ve had a complicated season so far and need to a lift so beating us in the FA Cup is something they’ll be looking to do to kick-start their season.

“Every team left in the competition wants to win the FA Cup but for us, we have the added incentive of the frustration of not beating Tottenham and the loss at Everton and because we are out of the EFL Cup we are now focused on the FA Cup.”