Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola was pleased with their FA Cup win against Fulham.
City won 4-1 with Riyad Mahrez's quickfire double putting the hosts in a commanding position after a keenly contested first half.
Fulham had taken the lead through Fabio Carvalho in the second minute, but the Premier League leaders responded instantly through Ilkay Gundogan, before John Stones headed City in front.
“Yeah [I'm pleased with the performance], especially the second half," said Guardiola.
“When a team is top of the Championship it is because they are good. They are one of the highest scoring teams in Europe because they are really good.
“Marco has created an incredible team. We spoke a lot with the players about how difficult it would be and we should fight and run and defend well because they are a team who monopolise the ball.
“The second half was much better. We adjusted our pressing in the first half, which was not good.
“That was my fault because we expected one movement that didn't work well. In the second half we adjust a little bit and it was much better.
“Of course, the quality of our players made the difference. After two weeks off, it is always a mystery how we will play. The players played good, they fought and they run and they defend really well.
“Very pleased to be in the next round. This round showed us how difficult the FA Cup is. There can be many surprises and we won against a very top team."
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