Changes not to blame – City

Midfielder Fernando insists Manchester City’s failure to get past Huddersfield on Saturday had nothing to do with the eight changes made to the side.

City must replay their FA Cup fifth-round tie after a 0-0 draw. Changes were made with tomorrow’s Champions League clash against Monaco in mind, but Fernando said: “I don’t think that influenced us.

“Maybe some players didn’t get into the rhythm but we played well. Unfortunately we didn’t score.

“We had chances, but they played well and the result was difficult for us.”