New signing Fernandinho started in a subdued debut for City before Pellegrini made wholesale changes to the Premier League team's lineup in the second half.

City will be a huge favorite in the final against Wigan, who beat Millwall 2-0 on Saturday. Chelsea's only hope for a trophy is now in the Europa League, where it has reached the semifinals.

Costel Pantilimon says Manchester City have emerged from the FA Cup loss to Manchester United with their confidence intact as they prepare to face Liverpool in a League Cup semi-final first-leg clash on Wednesday.

Manchester City have signed goalkeeper Costel Pantilimon from Poli Timisoara, the English Premier League club said on Friday.