Manchester City survived an FA Cup scare for the second round running as they beat second-tier strugglers Plymouth Argyle 3-1 to reach the quarterfinals on Saturday.

TeenagerNico O'Reilly saved City's blushes with two headed goals afterMaksym Talovierov had sent thousands of visiting fans into delirium by heading Plymouth into the lead.

Plymouth were unable to emulate their shock victory overPremier League leadersLiverpool in the fourth round.

City also had to come from behind to beat third-tier Leyton Orient in the previous round.

O'Reilly headed home aKevin de Bruyne cross in first-half stoppage time and City laid siege to Plymouth's goal in the second period before O'Reilly again was in the right place to headPhil Foden's corner into the net in the 76th minute.

De Bruyne then made absolutely sure of City's progress in the final minute with a tap-in.