Masterclass

Uwe Rösler

Paul Cooper

FA Cup Quarter Final, March 9 2014

Manchester City 1
  • Nasri (68)
Wigan Athletic 2
  • Jordi Gomez (27 pen)
  • Perch (47)

Ten months on from shocking Manchester City in the FA Cup final under Roberto Martinez, Wigan – now a Championship side – travelled to the Etihad Stadium for a quarter final against the same opponents and recent League Cup winners. Now under the management of City legend Uwe Rösler, the defending champions got their rewards for a superb defensive display – as explained here in detail by the man who masterminded it.

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