FA Cup quarter-final match between Manchester City vs 2014 Wigan Athletic at Etihad Stadium ending score of 1-2 , Sunday ( 03/09/2014 ) . This defeat was stifling for the City because they failed to make a step into the semi-finals and had to forgo the target four trophies this season . This match seemed reminiscent of last season's FA Cup final where Wigan are surprisingly came out as champions after their win Ben Watson 's header . So , this game is also an event for the City of retaliation .

Almost created a goal for City in the 23rd minute . Navas cross from one anticipated by Ramis and actually lead the ball into his own net . Carson was lucky the ball was swiftly dismissed .

The end goal actually created in the 27th minute , but for Wigan . Demichelis violation in the penalty box on the Fortune City to make the referee pointed to the spot for Wigan . Jordi Gomez who ran as an executioner successfully changed the score to 0-1 . Left behind one goal , the City can not even develop their game . The frustration arises from several players City until the end of the first half .

A minute second-half run , Wigan again surprising City . McManaman 's cross struck by James Perch who appeared at the far post . 0-2 .

Manuel Pellegrini reacted instantly . He did three changes at once by entering Dzeko , Silva and Milner to replace Navas , Toure , and Negredo . As a result, more dangerous attacks City . A feed of Clichy was greeted by the head of Dzeko , but the ball was still held back by Wigan goalposts .

City eventually could attenuate the score at minute 68 . Failure anticipating situations Wigan player Samir Nasri 's corner can make a hard kick that goalkeeper Carson . 1-2 .

City fans in the stands getting furious because two successive chances failed to be used by players of their idol . First when the kick can be pushed by Carson Aguero , Dzeko header and followed by still soaring . City had lost 1-2 to Wigan .
Manchester City 1-2 Wigan ( Nasri 68 ' / 27' - pen Gomez , Perch 46 ' )