Phil Foden‘s strikes in both halves and Kevin De Bruyne‘s incredible curling effort sealed safe passage for City despite a determined display from our hosts.
It sees us into the last eight of the FA Cup for the fifth consecutive season and keeps alive hopes of Guardiola‘s second FA Cup trophy.
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The boss highlighted the backing his side have received during the run of five successive away fixtures.
“Our away fans are amazing. They come from Manchester and the only thing we can do is thank you.
“Always it has been like that. I don’t think we were ever apart.
“They seem so delighted with the last six or seven years. They know we are there to do it and today was another example we spoke a lot about what the FA Cup means. From my experience League Two or League One always struggle, that’s why the FA Cup is so special. And all the players behaved perfectly.”
With City still competing on three fronts - the FA Cup, Premier League and UEFA Champions League - Guardiola is well aware he will need every member of his squad in the final months of the season.
De Bruyne shone after an illness last week while defenders John Stones and Aymeric Laporte are believed to be nearing a return.
The boss is confident his players are returning to form at the right time as has been the case in several seasons during his trophy-laden time in Manchester to date.
“We see it many times,” he said.
“Phil, Ruben are back, Manu was outstanding. Nathan all season has been top. Kev is back after his illness the second half was the Kev we know , the first half was so passive.
“We need his contribution . After illness and one week you can lose a little bit of rhythm. The 10/15 minutes Jack played was top. Too much high we need him in the process to play, in general . Alvarez didn’t score but he fought. Rico is maybe the player who touched the ball most. Everyone was really good.”
