Manchester City Favored to Win FA Cup After Advancing

Manchester City advanced to the FA Cup quarter-finals with a 3-1 victory over Plymouth Argyle, recovering from an early deficit thanks to goals from Nico O'Reilly and Kevin De Bruyne. They are now the last traditional 'Big 6' club in the tournament, facing Bournemouth next. While City is favored to win the competition, former Newcastle star Alan Shearer believes Aston Villa, who beat Cardiff City 2-0, are the favorites due to their strong attacking options. City is currently the best-backed team at 15/8 to win the FA Cup, with Villa at 4/1 and Brighton at 5/1 among the contenders. The competition has seen notable exits of teams like Liverpool and Manchester United, leaving City with a significant opportunity for silverware this season. With the FA Cup as their last hope for a title, City is expected to pursue it vigorously, especially after being out of other competitions.