Nico O’Reilly on Cloud Nine: ‘An Amazing Feeling to Score for Manchester City in a Dream Moment!

Manchester City midfielder Nico O’Reilly has assessed his team’s 3-1 win against Plymouth in the FA Cup, which secured their place in the quarterfinals.

Nico O'Reilly celebrates scoring his team's second goal with teammates during the Emirates FA Cup Fifth Round match between Manchester City and Plymouth Argyle

“It’s an amazing feeling to score, especially at a club like this – the team I grew up playing for,” O’Reilly said. “It was a very tough game, very physical, very direct. We knew it was going to be like that, and we tried to match it. We got the job done, and I’m happy.”

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“I don’t mind playing anywhere. Wherever the gaffer puts me, I’m happy with. I want to get more minutes, keep my head down, and keep going.”

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