FA Cup lessons: What we learned from Wales

CARDIFF, WALES - JANUARY 28: Kevin De Bruyne of Manchester City celebrates after scoring his sides first goal during The Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round between Cardiff City and Manchester City on January 28, 2018 in Cardiff, United Kingdom. (Photo by Harry Trump/Getty Images) /

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CARDIFF, WALES – JANUARY 28: Kevin De Bruyne talks to Vincent Kompany of Manchester City after The Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round match between Cardiff City and Manchester City on January 28, 2018 in Cardiff, United Kingdom. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images) /

Kompany Got 90!

Of course, we’ll have to wait to see if there were any after effects from the game, but it was good to see him get through his return. It boggles the mind as to how City could have been at the back last season if this guy had stayed fit.

With Laporte’s arrival imminent, the fact Kompany got back on the field means he will still be in Pep’s mind going forward. I am not sure he should play again midweek, but it was certainly good to see the Captain back.

It was also a reasonably easy and relaxed game for him to come back in. Cardiff were not too interested in attacking, with only two shots on target. One of those was the long ball which nearly caught Bravo out.

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