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21:25
Riyadh Mahrez! The Algerian couldn’t get through with a volley, Phil Foden was the assist again.
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21:23
Now the guests show up again! After a dangerous cross from Phil Foden, the ready Julián Álvarez hits his own shin.
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21:20
Further proof: the striking Alex Scott enters the box from the left and hooks inside. In the following shot he slips away easily, which is why Stefan Ortega has no trouble in the middle of the goal.
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21:19
It’s been a refreshing game so far: Manchester may be the masters of the house, but the second division team isn’t hiding anymore either.
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21:17
City keeper Stefan Ortega needs treatment after a collision but is likely to continue.
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21:16
Next outcry in Bristol! This time, a Kalvin Phillips tackle is the trigger that entails penalties. In the making, however, “The Robins” were already on the sidelines, which is why the situation is no longer relevant anyway.
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21:13
Now Rico Lewis collides with Mark Sykes in his own penalty area, causing him to fall to the ground. Referee Andre Marriner rightly lets the game continue.
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21:12
For the moment, the encounter has calmed down. Bristol now have some possession and try to catch their breath. A first corner kick from the hosts then fizzles out without effect.
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21:08
Tooor for Manchester City, 0:1 by Phil Foden
It couldn’t have gone better for the favorites, Pep Guardiola’s team took the lead early on! After a typical Nathan Aké substitution, Riyad Mahrez is sent to the right baseline and plays the ball low to the far post. There Phil Foden runs into position and pushes the thing over the line unchallenged.
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21:07
The mood in the stands is great. The fans make a lot of noise and give the game a suitable framework.
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21:05
As expected, Manchester immediately took control of the game and shifted the action to the Bristol half.
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21:04
There’s the first exclamation mark of the Skyblues! Kalvin Phillips has a lot of space in the center, puts the ball on his strong right foot and fires the ball at the crossbar from around 20 meters – great luck for the hosts.
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21:00
The ball is rolling in the Ashton Gate Stadium – Andre Marriner ensures order as referee!
20:37
Of course, Pep Guardiola doesn’t send a B-Elf onto the pitch, but smaller rotations are inevitable given the tight schedule. Ex-Bielefeld Stefan Ortega guards the Skyblues box, Rodri, İlkay Gündoğan, Jack Grealish and Erling Haaland are initially only on the bench.
20:25
Manchester City have made it to the semi-finals of the FA Cup for the past three years but have failed each time, losing to Arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool. The Skyblues are all the more excited about their first cup win since 2019, so Bristol should by no means be underestimated. “It’s always difficult when you’re away against a championship team,” warned head coach Pep Guardiola in advance.
20:16
Bristol was only part of the top English division from 1906 to 1911, after which the club oscillated between the second, third and fourth divisions. “The Robins” have been part of the second-class championship since 2015 and are currently in eleventh place. “We’re playing one of the best teams in the world, if not the best team in the world. It’s something to look forward to and celebrate the fact that this is happening at our stadium,” said manager Nigel Pearson.
20:08
The two clubs have only met once in the recent past. In 2018, the Citizens met Bristol twice in the EFL Cup semi-finals in what were their first ties since 1980. Manchester were victorious in both cases and are still the big favorites tonight. In the previous rounds, Pep Guardiola’s team already knocked out Chelsea and Arsenal.
20:00
Have a wonderful good evening and welcome to the FA Cup Round of 16! Manchester City’s all-star squad are struggling to progress against Bristol City. Kick-off at Ashton Gate Stadium is at 9pm.