Bristol City 0-3 Manchester City: Phil Foden nets double as Pep Guardiola's side secure FA Cup quarter-final berth

Two goals from Phil Foden and one from Kevin De Bruyne took Manchester City past a game Bristol City and into the last eight of the FA Cup. The game started at a terrific pace, the hosts pressing high and looking to run in behind. But the league champions quickly got their passing going, and it was no surprise when on seven minutes, Foden finished a fast and incisive move.

Ad Hard though Bristol City tried, they proved unable to fashion a clear chance, and as soon as it looked like they might be able to, Foden added a second on 74 minutes, and on 81, De Bruyne’s lovely finish confirmed the extent of their superiority. Premier LeagueGuardiola's City thrash Cherries to keep pace with Arsenal25/02/2023 AT 16:57 FA Cup fixtures/results FA Cup top scorers Talking point Manchester City haven’t been their usual selves this season, dropping points when you don’t expect them to, and failing to punish mistakes made by their rivals. They are, though, still a fine team, and their performance in the first Manchester derby of the season might be the best performance any side has produced this term.

Phil Foden scored a hat-trick that day and played brilliantly, but has struggled a little bit since. Tonight, though, he was the best player on the pitch and by far, a constant, inventive menace. City need him to maintain that level.

Player of the match — Phil Foden (Man City) Scored twice and showed beautiful technique, incredible awareness and evil pace. Player ratings Bristol City: O'Leary 6, Pring 6, Kalas 7, Vyner 6, Tanner 4, James 6, Williams 6, Sykes 6, Scott 6, Wells 5, Bell 6. Subs: Weimann 6, Dasilva 6, Francois 6.