London: Manchester City defeated Bristol City 3-0 in the FA Cup quarter-finals. Phil Foden scored twice for City and Kevin De Bruyne got the third goal. In the 7th minute, Foden opened the scoring by hitting a cross from close range to the top of the net from Riyad Mehrez. In the 74th minute, Argentinian Julian Alvarez opened the way for the second goal. In the 81st minute, De Bruyne completed the tally from long range.
In another match, 2021 winners Leicester City lost 2-1 to Blackburn Rovers. Kelechi Iheanacho pulled a goal back in the 67th minute against Rovers, who took the lead through goals from Tyrese Dolan in the 33rd minute and Sammy Smodics in the 52nd minute, but to no avail. Despite having 64 percent possession, Leicester were destined to lose.
Elsewhere, Brighton beat Stoke City 1-0 while Fulham beat Leeds United 2-0.
News Summary – Fine Foden; Manchester City in the FA Cup quarters