Neil frustrated as Norwich out of FA Cup

City proved themselves a class above at Carrow Road as goals from Sergio Aguero, Kelechi Iheanacho and Kevin De Bruyne sealed their passage into the fourth round. “But I am anxious about the FA Cup because, after the early rounds, you will have to postpone your Premier League games to continue in the tournament”.

Manuel Pellegrini faces an FA Cup selection dilemma at Norwich today, as he attempts to keep Manchester City on track in four competitions.

Pellegrini hopes, however, that Silva and Toure will both be back against Everton along with Fernandinho, who was also unavailable. “We played in their half, scored great goals, and created many chances”.

Eastleigh went 1-0 up over Bolton in the second half of its match at its Silverlake Stadium with an own goal by Bolton defender Dorian Dervite, but Darren Pratley saved humiliation by levelling moments from the end.

“When you have players as important as Sergio it is very important for their team-mates, for the manager, for the fans to see them playing every game because he is a player that makes a difference”. Hart was also left on the bench for City’s League Cup semi-final, first leg at Everton on Wednesday and Argentine Willy Caballero will continue in his place on Saturday, but the English worldwide should return for next Wednesday’s match against Everton.

Norwich must now turn their attention back to the league as they visit Stoke on Wednesday, before a crunch clash against Bournemouth on Saturday.

Manuel Pellegrini’s City side are still on for an unlikely quadruple, while Alex Neil’s Norwich can concentrate fully on their bid to stay in the Premier League. We have to play two games at home and it’s very important that we try to reduce the gap that we have with Arsenal.

He gave City a lead at the 16 minute with an excellent solo goal. A 1-0 win last time out leaves the club 15 in the Premier League, with Alexander Tettey’s goal enough to seal the three points on that occasion.

“We’ve got a settled way of playing now and this was a one-off game”, said Neil.

City’s manager has even gone as far as to suggest that his side will struggle to find time to play all of their fixtures if they reach the finals of all three cup competitions.

“I told the players after the game, that one is gone now”.

First Eleven who first managed him have asked for the FA to cancel a new management contract the player has entered with Stellar Group.