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Nico O'Reilly reveals Pep Guardiola's instructions as substitute made incredible impact in Man City's comeback FA Cup win against Bournemouth

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<p>O'Reilly came off the bench at half-time in City's win over Bournemouth on Sunday. The Cherries were 1-0 up at the time, but <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/man-city-player-ratings-vs-bournemouth-erling-haaland-nico-o-reilly-omar-marmoush/blt7b1325978bdba913" target="_blank">O'Reilly laid on two assists as City turned the game around</a>. First, he found Erling Haaland at the back post with a low cross, before a clever flick found Omar Marmoush before his fine winner.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>The 20-year-old has been shining in the FA Cup this season, scoring a brace against Plymouth Argyle in the fifth round and netting once versus Salford City in the third. In total, he has made 10 first-team appearances for the Blues, registering five goal involvements.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>He told <em>BBC Sport</em>: "My instructions were to get involved as much as I can. It was good to get the contributions with the two assists - I was buzzing. I'm grateful for the opportunities I get from the manager and playing with the best players that are out there."</p>

WHAT O'REILLY SAID

<p>City will play Nottingham Forest at Wembley in the FA Cup semi-final. Pep Guardiola has already confirmed that O'Reilly will <a href="https://x.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1906419612113322424?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet" target="_blank">"for sure" play in the game</a>.</p>

WHAT NEXT?

Nico O'Reilly reveals Pep Guardiola's instructions as substitute made incredible impact in Man City's comeback FA Cup win against Bournemouth | Goal.com

Nico O&apos;Reilly has revealed exactly what Pep Guardiola told him before his incredible impact against Bournemouth in the FA Cup. 

Nico O&apos;Reilly reveals Pep Guardiola&apos;s instructions as substitute made incredible impact in Man City&apos;s comeback FA Cup win against Bournemouth

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