Match report

Manchester City Defeats Bristol City 3-0 in FA Cup Clash

Bristol City
Bristol City
0–3
FT
Manchester City
Manchester City
Feb 28, 2023

Manchester City displayed sheer dominance as they defeated Bristol City 3-0 in an FA Cup encounter. Goals from Phil Foden, Kevin De Bruyne, and a brace by Foden secured their place in the next round.

Key Facts

  • • Phil Foden scored twice (7th minute and 74th minute)
  • • Kevin De Bruyne sealed the win with a goal at 81st minute
  • • Ederson Moraes was substituted for Stefan Ortega in the first half
  • • Bristol City made multiple substitutions but could not breach the defense

Lineups

Bristol City

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 12 M. O’Leary (G)
  • 19 G. Tanner (D)
  • 26 Z. Vyner (D)
  • 22 T. Kalas (D)
  • 16 C. Pring (D)
  • 6 M. James (M)
  • 8 J. Williams (M)
  • 17 M. Sykes (M)
  • 7 A. Scott (M)
  • 20 S. Bell (M)
  • 21 N. Wells (F)

Substitutes

  • 14 A. Weimann
  • 3 J. Dasilva
  • 36 M. Francois
  • 10 A. King
  • 35 O. Taylor-Clarke
  • 2 K. Wilson
  • 37 O. Thomas
  • 23 N. Haikin
  • 42 E. Morrison

Manchester City

Formation: 3-2-4-1

Starting XI

  • 18 S. Ortega (G)
  • 25 M. Akanji (D)
  • 3 Rúben Dias (D)
  • 6 N. Aké (D)
  • 82 R. Lewis (M)
  • 4 K. Phillips (M)
  • 26 R. Mahrez (F)
  • 17 K. De Bruyne (M)
  • 20 Bernardo Silva (M)
  • 47 P. Foden (F)
  • 19 J. Álvarez (F)

Substitutes

  • 31 Ederson
  • 10 J. Grealish
  • 80 C. Palmer
  • 21 Sergio Gómez
  • 32 M. Perrone
  • 8 İ. Gündoğan
  • 16 Rodri
  • 2 K. Walker
  • 9 E. Haaland

Timeline

  1. Manchester City
    7' Manchester City Goal · Normal Goal
    P. Foden · Assist: R. Mahrez
  2. Manchester City
    46' Manchester City subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Stefan Ortega · On: Ederson Moraes
  3. Manchester City
    66' Manchester City Card · Yellow Card
    P. Foden

    Foul

  4. Manchester City
    71' Manchester City subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. Mahrez · On: J. Grealish
  5. Manchester City
    74' Manchester City Goal · Normal Goal
    P. Foden · Assist: J. Álvarez
  6. Bristol City
    77' Bristol City subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Pring · On: Jay Dasilva
  7. Manchester City
    81' Manchester City Goal · Normal Goal
    K. De Bruyne · Assist: J. Grealish
  8. Bristol City
    82' Bristol City subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Nahki Wells · On: M. Francois
  9. Manchester City
    83' Manchester City subst · Substitution 3
    Off: P. Foden · On: C. Palmer
  10. Manchester City
    83' Manchester City subst · Substitution 4
    Off: N. Aké · On: Sergio Gómez
  11. Manchester City
    87' Manchester City Card · Yellow Card
    Bernardo Silva

    Argument

  12. Manchester City
    88' Manchester City subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Bernardo Silva · On: M. Perrone
  13. Bristol City
    89' Bristol City subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. James · On: A. King
  14. Bristol City
    89' Bristol City subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Joe Williams · On: O. Taylor-Clarke

Match Stats

Stat Bristol City Manchester City
Fouls 9 8
Pass Accuracy 72% 90%
Offsides 3 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 5 16
Corners 4 3
Total Passes 287 702
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 2 5
Shots on Target 1 6
xG — —
Shots off Target 2 5
Possession 30% 70%
Accurate Passes 206 629
Shots Inside Box 4 9
Saves 2 1
Shots Outside Box 1 7

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Phil Foden's early goal at the 7th minute set the tone for Manchester City’s dominance.
  • ▸ Foden’s second goal in the 74th minute confirmed Manchester City’s control over the match and eliminated any hopes Bristol City had of a comeback.