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there first,” said Grigg. “My first touch took it away from him, which gave me a chance to get my shot off. I hit it perfectly, unbelievably, exactly how I wanted to.
“It was a clean-enough strike and I knew if I got it close enough to the corner the keeper would have no chance.
“The promotions I’ve enjoyed are up there and I’ve scored against Premier League teams before but in terms of a single game and a single moment, this is the highlight. When you look at the calibre of City’s team it’s pretty special.”
It was Grigg’s 16th of the season and seventh in the FA Cup, nudging him ahead of Rochdale’s Ian Henderson, who had drawn level on six with his goal against Tottenham the day before.
The two players go head-tohead this Saturday in a fixture that is vital at either end of the League One table.
“I was a bit gutted when Ian Henderson scored on Sunday,” said Grigg. “Being top scorer in the cup is a nice thing to have and going into the next round and another great game gives me a chance of adding to it.”
After adding City’s notable scalp to those of Bournemouth and West Ham in the competition this year, the prospect of facing Southampton in the quarterfinals will not faze Paul Cook’s promotion chasers one bit as they look to match the achievements of Roberto Martinez’s 2013 Wigan heroes.
“We feel we can beat anyone at the moment,” said Grigg. “We’ll be going into that game full of belief and with no fear. Anything can happen.”
John Stones said City had only themselves to blame for their shock defeat and must pick themselves up quickly ahead of the Carabao Cup final on Sunday against Arsenal after being left devastated by the end of their quadruple dream.
City, who had Fabian Delph sent off just before the break, failed to convert 83 per cent possession and numerous chances into a goal.
Stones said: “It’s our own fault we’re out. They got one chance and scored it.
“The feeling in the dressing room is simply one of massive disappointment.
“We wanted to stay in all four competitions until the end. It’s a difficult one to take. “But we must bounce back quickly because we’ve got the chance to win some silverware at the weekend.”
Delph is suspended for Sunday’s final and the next two Premier League games against Arsenal and Chelsea, and will be missed.