Manchester City defeats Plymouth 3-1, advances to FA Cup quarterfinals

Manchester City advanced to the quarterfinals of the FA Cup with a 3-1 victory over Plymouth Argyle, thanks to a standout performance from 19-year-old Nico O'Reilly, who scored twice. The match saw Plymouth initially take the lead through Maksym Talovierov's header, but City equalized just before halftime with O'Reilly's glancing header from a Kevin De Bruyne free-kick. O'Reilly then put City ahead shortly after the second half began, heading in from a Phil Foden corner, before De Bruyne sealed the win in stoppage time. Manager Pep Guardiola praised his team's resilience and highlighted the challenge posed by Plymouth's organized defense. This victory marks City's seventh consecutive appearance in the FA Cup quarterfinals, further establishing their dominance in the competition. Plymouth, despite the loss, demonstrated commendable spirit, especially after their impressive win over Liverpool in the previous round.