Sunday links: FA Cup 3rd round day

The tie of the round is a mere few hours away now that will kick off an important week for City cup wise. Here's the links to some of the best articles doing the rounds:

• Daniel Taylor with an excellent profile of Roberto Mancini. [The Guardian]
• Ian Herbert writes about how Mancini 'fell in love' with Manchester. [Independent]
• Paul Wilson writes that United face a 'slow death' if City win today. [The Observer]
• Joe Hart speaks to Henry Winter. [The Telegraph]
• Amy Lawrence profiles David Silva. [The Guardian]
• View From A Blue previews the game. [View From A Blue]
• Duncan White suggests that much rests on Wayne Rooney. [The Telegraph]
• United Rants profiles the previous meetings between City and United in the FA Cup. [United Rant]
• And away from the Derby, there are reports suggesting that Carlos Tevez has agreed terms with Milan. [The Telegraph]