Bernardo Silva scores twice as Manchester City cruise past Birmingham in FA Cup

Man City confirmed Sergio Aguero, who did not make the bench, was not injured but was otherwise unavailable

Phil Foden (right) and Bernardo Silva were on target for City (Mike Egerton/PA)

Bernardo Silva struck twice early on as Manchester City eased into the FA Cup fourth round with a comfortable 3-0 win over Championship side Birmingham.

Phil Foden also netted in the first half as 2019 winners City began their latest cup quest with a routine victory at the Etihad Stadium.