Forgotten man Vieira ensures no City jitters

MANCHESTER CITY manager Roberto Mancini was pleased with the way his side stuck to their task and came through a difficult first half-hour against Notts County to finally book their place in the FA Cup fifth round.

The League One visitors took the game to their opponents from kick-off and could have gone ahead but were denied after Karl Hawley’s shot rebounded back off a post.

Midway through the first half City took control and in the 37th minute Patrick Vieira nodded in the opener.