Failing to overcome a struggling Villa side for a rare day out at Wembley was a big blow for City, though they do at least have the FA Cup to fall back on, a competition they have never previously won.

History is not on the Blues’ side, however, as they have failed to progress from all six of their previous FA Cup ties with Leicester, most recently being eliminated in round three 21 years ago.

Should they end that run on Wednesday they will be one game away from Wembley. With their playoff hopes fast fading, the FA Cup is now City’s best hopes of keeping their season alive.

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Jamie Vardy missed Leicester’s surprise 1-0 Premier League defeat to bottom side Norwich City on Friday with a calf injury.

The striker is unlikely to be risked here, meaning another chance for Iheanacho – who has scored 10 goals in 13 FA Cup appearances – to impress upfront.

Leicester City possible starting lineup:
Ward; Justin, Morgan, Bennett, Fuchs; Choudhury, Ndidi; Gray, Perez, Albrighton; Iheanacho

Birmingham City possible starting lineup:
Camp; Colin, Dean, Roberts, Pedersen; Crowley, Gardner, Sunjic, Bellingham; Hogan, Jutkiewicz