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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Andy Hampson

Pep Guardiola hails ‘big presence’ of Man City FA Cup saviour Nico O’Reilly

Nico O’Reilly was the star as Manchester City came from behind against Plymouth (Martin Rickett/PA) - (PA Wire)

Pep Guardiola praised Nico O’Reilly’s “big presence” after the teenager’s double turned Manchester City’s FA Cup tie against Championship strugglers Plymouth around.

City were stunned when they fell behind to a Maksym Talovierov in the 38th minute of their fifth-round meeting at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday, but 19-year-old O’Reilly led the fightback.

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