Manchester City midfielder Ilkay Gundogan admits Everton pushed them hard for Saturday's FA Cup win.
Gundogan spoke after City booked a place in the FA Cup semi-final after defeating Everton 2-0 at Goodison Park thanks to goals from the German midfielder and Kevin De Bruyne.
Gundogan only had words of praise for our hard-working opponents after the full-time whistle.
“I think we struggled to find the right spaces in the first half," he said.
“We were not all together in the right positions and Everton defended really well, really aggressive and they are a great team.
“Sometimes we do not get to play the best football or the most attractive football but it's about finding the right moments, being patient.
“There will be a few more games like this so it is good practice from this one."
