Aston Villa vs. Manchester City: Okore seeks FA Cup catalyst

Aston Villa takes a break from its Premier League survival fight as it faces a tricky FA Cup visit from Manchester City this weekend.

Aston Villa defender Jores Okore says a positive result in Saturday's FA Cup fourth-round clash with Manchester City can be a catalyst in the club's bid to avoid Premier League relegation.

Remi Garde's men are six points adrift at the foot of the table and needed a replay to get past League Two side Wycombe Wanderers in the third round.

While Villa is now five matches unbeaten in all competitions, that improvement will be tested by a City side full of confidence after reaching the final of the League Cup at the expense of Everton on Wednesday.

Villa was a…