Pep Guardiola welcomed the “unbelievable” FA Cup after he had watched his team from Manchester City avoided an almighty fear in Leyton Orient this afternoon.
City stayed after half-time after Stefan Ortega Jamie Donley’s 45-Yard effort had transformed into his own network, but after the break of Abdukodir Khusanov and Kevin de Bruyne Nudged The visitors in the hat for the fifth round.
Guardiola said to BBC Sport: “We played a really good game, it was a typical FA Cup game – so this competition is incredible.
“We knew that they were strong and would run in the channels. They are a really good team and incredibly well managed, but we have created many chances. I’m glad to go through. “
De Bruyne digs out the weakened team
Guardiola named a much changed line-up, since City faces Real Madrid in the first leg of her Champions League League League Knockout round, however, he was irritated if he had to take up the rested Phil Foden and de Bruyne to dig out a hole .
“Absolutely not, that’s why they are here,” he added. “We take this competition incredibly seriously and thought it was the best decision. I am happy about Kevin’s goal, his movement was really good. “
Guardiola belonged to debutants Vitor Reis and Nico Gonzalez in his start-Xi, but the former was towed at half-time and the latter was injured in building up the Odeman Opener.
The visitors were of the opinion that Gonzalez had been fouled, but referee Darren Bond waved their protests away.
“Welcome to the Premier League and the referees,” said Guardiola sarcastic. “Maybe he knew about the referees because I understand that it was not easy. It is not easy to do something if you play against teams like in league 1. “
“Our chairman summed up, he met Pep before the game!”
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Wells enthusiastic about brave Orient
Orient boss Richie Wellens was understandably proud of his team’s efforts.
He said, “We created opportunities, we caused problems for them and the atmosphere was brilliant. The goals are so obvious to us. Her wingers stayed high and wide and caused problems. I am disappointed with the last goal. At least the big boy needed to beat us.
“If this draw comes out, they fear that the heads of the players go. We needed legs in the last 20 minutes. Our boys learn their trades. The game management is what you need to be a real player.
“It was a brilliant atmosphere, they are a brilliant outfit and I wish you all the best against Madrid. The sum of our chairman met Pep. “
