The teams are out and there's a fair few first team players in the Manchester City side, captained by Ilkay Gundogan, Kevin de Bruyne and Gabriel Jesus also among the starters.
Swindon are expected to make a profit of around £300,000 from this game, a very decent amount no doubt.
But it is not just about the money - I know the town has been buzzing since Manchester City were pulled out of the hat and I'm sure excitement levels have gone up a notch with City naming a strong team.
It is important Swindon start really strongly, You don't want to be giving Manchester City an early goal.
Massive crowd tonight, it is going to be full, it is going to be rocking and the pitch looks absolutely magnificent.
It is a wonderful occasion. Forget about the game, the money Swindon make in the tie will probably help them get through the rest of the season.
One for football fans if you hate the game please don't post.
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Swindon are expected to make a profit of around £300,000 from this game, a very decent amount no doubt.
But it is not just about the money - I know the town has been buzzing since Manchester City were pulled out of the hat and I'm sure excitement levels have gone up a notch with City naming a strong team.
It is important Swindon start really strongly, You don't want to be giving Manchester City an early goal.
Massive crowd tonight, it is going to be full, it is going to be rocking and the pitch looks absolutely magnificent.
It is a wonderful occasion. Forget about the game, the money Swindon make in the tie will probably help them get through the rest of the season.
One for football fans if you hate the game please don't post.
Summary
- Man City boss Guardiola misses game because of Covid
- Guardiola one of 21 people at City isolating, including seven first-team players
- City still name strong XI - De Bruyne among starters
- Man City top of Premier League, Swindon fifth in League Two
- No replays in third round - extra time and penalties if needed
