"Nico O'Reilly's two headers and Kevin De Bruyne's late goal ensured Manchester City avoided an FA Cup upset against a determined Plymouth Argyle."
"Despite their poor league position, Plymouth Argyle showed resilience against Manchester City, taking an early lead but ultimately succumbing to two set-piece goals."
Manchester City faced a challenging match against Plymouth Argyle in the FA Cup, showcasing a mix of old and new talent. Academy graduate Nico O'Reilly opened the scoring with two headers, while Kevin De Bruyne sealed the match late on. Despite a promising start for Plymouth, who took a lead through Maksym Talovierov, they struggled to maintain composure under City's relentless attacking play. The Pilgrims demonstrated defensive resilience but ultimately fell victim to City's set-pieces, leaving them to rue missed opportunities as City advanced without a major upset.
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