Pearce: Fans can make a difference

Stuart Pearce is convinced Manchester City’s travelling army can prove decisive in the Blues’ bid to reach the FA Cup sixth round for only the third time in 25 years.

Despite the inconvenient 6.30pm kick-off against Aston Villa on Sunday, Pearce’s men will be backed by more than 5,000 fans eager to see whether their side can put some poor recent away form behind them and advance into the last eight.