Manchester City stayed on course for an unprecedented quadruple of major trophies in the one season with a 2-0 win away to Cardiff on Sunday that saw the runaway Premier League leaders into the last 16 of the FA Cup.

City, 12 points clear at the summit of English football, are bidding to bring the Premier League, FA Cup, League Cup and Champions League titles to the Etihad this term.

First-half goals from Kevin de Bruyne and Raheem Sterling saw City to victory over second-tier Cardiff.