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Manchester City v Chelsea
The FA Youth Cup Sponsored by E.ON
Final, Second Leg 
7.45pm, Wednesday 16 April 2008
City of Manchester Stadium, Manchester City FC 

Manchester City's Academy Director Jim Cassell believes the second leg of The FA Youth Cup Final is so finely balanced it is impossible to call. But he also feels he has two players in his team who could make a real difference to the outcome.

The first leg at Stamford Bridge finished 1-1 with plenty of opportunities for both sides, and more goals are guaranteed at the City of Manchester Stadium as there is no away goals' rule in this competition.

One of City's key players, who is touted as a future star of the game, is striker Daniel Sturridge (pictured left). His goal in the first leg means he has scored seven in six Cup appearances to add to his two first-team goals this season.

And Cassell is sure he can cope with the pressure. "He handles it very well," he said.

"From a young age there have been very high expectations of him to produce in every game he plays.

"If he performs like he did at Stamford Bridge, he could be the man to decide the tie. He's got immense potential."

Another player who shone for City in the first leg is Vladimir Weiss from Slovakia, a creative midfield player who plays on the right.

"He's a different class of player, anybody that is different gives you another option and that's what he does," added Cassell. "When he plays like he did at Stamford Bridge, he's a terrific player."

Although Cassell has faith in his players' abilities he is still reluctant to predict a result.

"We know that there is absolutely nothing between the teams and it will boil down to who takes their chances," he said. 

"There will be opportunities created on both sides, if the first leg is a guide to how the game is going to go.

"I just hope it's a great game and it's our turn to win. It's so evenly balanced it is impossible to call."