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FA Cup: Gundogan strikes again as Man City beat Everton to reach semi-finals

By Our Reporter On Mar 20, 2021 0

Manchester City’s quadruple dream is still alive after the Citizens struck two late goals to charge into the FA Cup semi finals courtesy of a 2-0 win at Everton on Saturday evening.

Manchester City book another trip to @wembleystadium 👏 #EmiratesFACup pic.twitter.com/BcivPiGCm7

— Emirates FA Cup (@EmiratesFACup) March 20, 2021

Ilkay Gundogan broke the deadlock four minutes from the end after the Toffees’ rookie keeper, Joao Virginia had tipped Aymeric Laporte’s shot on to the bar.

FT. Two late goals – each with a slice of fortune about them – put us out of the cup at the quarter-final stage.

Cannot fault the efforts of the lads tonight, though. Heads up, Blues. 💙

🔵 0-2 ⚫️ #EmiratesFACup pic.twitter.com/Eoot7WK7aF

— Everton (@Everton) March 20, 2021

Substitute Kevin de Bruyne then wrapped up the victory when he raced through to fire home at the death.

It came as a real relief for Pep Guardiola after his team had been largely frustrated by Everton’s defensive game-plan.

What a team! 🙌

🔷 #ManCity | https://t.co/axa0klD5re

— Manchester City (@ManCity) March 20, 2021

The Toffees did see a Yerry Mina header cleared off the line at the end of the first half, but were pegged back for long spells as City probed.

Everton, who last won a major trophy back in 1995, will now lick their wounds over the international break before hosting Crystal Palace on Easter Monday. Man City’s charge on all front continues when they travel to Leicester on Saturday April 3.