Fernandinho makes Wembley promise to Man City fans after FA Cup win vs Fulham

Fernandinho is eyeing two more trips to Wembley after Manchester City successfully negotiated a tricky FA Cup clash with Championship leaders Fulham.

Having seen Manchester United slip up at home to Middlesbrough, before Chelsea and West Ham needed extra time to edge past League One and National League North opposition respectively, City knew they had to be at their best to beat Marco Silva's in-form Fulham.

And the game got off to the worst start as Fabio Carvalho scored after just four minutes to put the visitors ahead and threaten another upset.

However, Ilkay Gundogan's quick response within two minutes, followed shortly after by a John Stones header, ensured City wrestled back control of a lively tie. A Riyad Mahrez brace in the second half secured a fifth-round spot, and captain Fernandinho said the immediate equaliser was crucial to City's win.

He said: "It was a typical FA Cup tie - they started the game better than us and scored first and I’m glad we scored so quick to equalise and then took the lead.

“They didn't create too many chances after that and I'm happy we are through to the next round. We analysed their team and knew they had so much quality. We practiced some set-pieces before the game and it paid off today.

"But overall it was a good game and we controlled it and I’m happy we got through. It was important to go through and now we can focus on the Premier League and tried to keep going."

However, despite the return to Premier League action this week, Fernandinho admitted City players are keen to add another FA Cup trophy to their cabinet and want to reward their fans with two more Wembley trips this season in the semi-final and final.

He said: "The FA Cup is really important for everyone at the