Manchester City's search for silverware sees Roberto Mancini's side host Aston Villa in their FA Cup fifth-round clash at Eastlands.

The full-time whistle goes at the City of Manchester Stadium, and the hosts prevail 3-0 with goals from Yaya Toure, Mario Balotelli, and David Silva against an under-strength Aston Villa! City are through to the quarter-finals where they will take on Reading. Thanks for joining us.

City keep the ball in their half with ease, and this is very frustrating for all Villa fans.

City will be eyeing their quarter-final clash with Reading at the City of Manchester Stadium on March 13.

Three minutes will be added at the end of this second half.

Mancini has been unmoved from the dugout all match, but he will be very content with his side's display.

City pass the ball around with consummate ease, and the Villa fans remain in full voice!

The Villa fans are thoroughly engaged in throwing around two balls in the stand, and they are in very fine spirits!

Tevez blasts a fierce shot wide after a strong run down the right, and that doesn't trouble Friedel.

The home fans are in full voice as an image of a blue moon is brought up on the big screen!

Micah Richards is also withdrawn as Boyata is introduced for the hosts.

Dunne is taken off accompanied by a standing ovation from the home fans, and that is good to see!

Tevez looks to slip in Jo down the right, but the forward is caught offside.

Barry dictates the play in midfield as he combines with Silva, and City are strolling around now.

Jo comes on to replace Yaya Toure, and the first goalscorer departs to a very warm ovation.

Mancini has a host of his subs warming up vigorously on the touchline about to come on.

This is the way round managers are supposed to rest key players: after the result has been ensured.

Bannan finds Young out on the right, and the ball is blocked away for a corner as Villa press.

City are keeping the ball with consummate ease now as the hosts stroke the ball around at the back.

Kolarov drives a low shot agonisingly wide of the near post with Friedel diving to his left.

Michael Bradley and Nathan Delfouneso are the players to have been taken off by Houllier.