Sat Mar 01 17:00:00 UTC 2025: ## Man City Escape Plymouth Scare, Advance to FA Cup Quarterfinals
**Manchester, England** – Manchester City avoided a second consecutive FA Cup upset, edging past Championship side Plymouth Argyle 3-1 at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday. The victory sends Pep Guardiola’s side into the quarterfinals.
Plymouth, who famously defeated Premier League leaders Liverpool in the previous round, stunned City early when Maksym Talovierov headed them into the lead, igniting their traveling support. However, teenager Nico O’Reilly proved to be City’s unlikely hero, scoring two crucial headed goals to turn the tide. His first, a header from a Kevin De Bruyne cross, equalized just before halftime. His second, another header from a Phil Foden corner in the 76th minute, put City ahead for good. De Bruyne sealed the victory with a late tap-in.
The win comes after City’s similarly hard-fought victory over Leyton Orient in the previous round, highlighting a persistent vulnerability against lower-league opposition. Despite the nervy performance, City avoided a major upset and will now look ahead to the quarterfinals of the FA Cup.
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