Exeter City all set to take on the biggest challenge in world football

It does not get more difficult than playing away to the might and millions (billions) of Manchester City.

That is the weekend assignment for Exeter City in the Emirates FA Cup and the Grecians, who will be backed by almost 8,000 supporters in a sold-out away end, are fully aware that victory at the Etihad would be a historic upset.

Led by arguably the greatest manager of all time, Pep Guardiola, and packed with a team of global superstars, the Citizens are a daunting prospect, even if the iconic Spanish coach utilises the lesser-known members of his squad.

"We approach it the same as any other game,” City boss Gary Caldwell told the club website. “The analysts watch and give us a report on the team. We watch games - myself and the staff come together and decide how to approach the game and our game plan and we put that into training.

"Preparations don't change but obviously the outside world wants to know more about us as a football club this week, which means we can tell our unique story, but the process remains the same."

“We are incredibly grateful for them to support us again in huge numbers. We know how difficult it is and what they have done for us over Christmas, so hopefully we can give a performance where they can be proud of the team and they can come full of hope that we can cause one of the greatest upsets of all time."