The last eight teams standing in the FA Cup resume the competition this weekend, with Manchester City looking to book their spot in the last four and take a step closer to achieving a quadruple.
Everton vs Manchester City Odds
| Everton | +750 |
| Draw | +400 |
| Manchester City | -300 |
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City On Historic Path
No team in the history of English soccer has ever achieved the quadruple. The major success involves winning the Premier League, FA Cup, Champions League and EFL Cup all in the same season. City have achieved a domestic treble in the past, while local rivals, Manchester United are the only side in England to have every achieved the traditional treble. City are close to creating history this season, as they could be on their way to achieving a feat that many would have considered impossible. They are already in the EFL Cup final, and are running away with the Premier League title this season.
The Champions League and FA Cup could be two most difficult competitions to win this term, with talented sides still involved in both tournaments. City will face one of the most talented teams still remaining in the FA Cup this weekend, as they make the trip to Goodison Park. However, they will be confident going into the game, as City have bounced back since defeat against United by winning their last two Premier League games. They have scored eight goals in total across these two games, and the return to form of Sergio Aguero at the weekend could be a huge positive as they enter this strenuous end of the season.
Everton Aiming For First Major Trophy Since 1995
It has been a long time coming from an Everton perspective, as they have needed to watch on from the sidelines, as their local rivals Liverpool have had a trophy-laden couple of years. Carlo Ancelotti has made it his aim to take the Toffees to the next level, and victory in the FA Cup this season would certainly illustrate that they are on the right path. Everton are still in contention for a top-four finish this season too, but fans would likely prefer to win a first major trophy since 1995 over qualifying for the Champions League.
The Toffees were excellent in the last round of the competition as they beat Tottenham Hotspur in extra-time, and they will need to match that performance level once again to cause City the most danger this weekend. However, Everton will need to get back to their best form for the game, as they were beaten by Burnley in their last fixture. The Toffees were ultimately disappointing in that game, but this will be their chance to get back on track.
Everton vs Manchester City Pick
Everton have certainly evolved as a team under Ancelotti this season, but this will be a huge challenge for them. City will be the pick to win the game, as they take one step closer to achieving their impossible dream.
