Nasri 68' Jordi Gómez 27′ (pen), Perch 47'
Rösler return leaves City with burns.
Bayern Munich, Barcelona, Chelsea and... Wigan Athletic. I present to you the four teams that have managed to beat Manchester City at home this season, and there's no prizes for guessing the odd one out.
City legend Uwe Rösler returned to the arms of admiring fans on Sunday afternoon, and with him he brought all the typicality of a 1990's Manchester City side that just loved to flounder against inferior opposition. Even the attire of Manuel Pellegrini characterised a passive performance from the blues who saw their FA Cup hopes fracture in the faces of Wigan Athletic once again.
Elementary showings from Martin Demichelis, Micah Richards and Gaël Clichy advertised City's desperation for defensive reinforcements in the summer as casual slips and slides presented the Latics with two avertible goals. Although many blues will point to the changes made by Manuel Pellegrini ahead of the quarter-final clash, a line-up involving Yaya Touré, Sergio Agüero, Samir Nasri and Álvaro Negredo cannot be considered as ''weak.''
(Manuel Pellegrini's casual attire summed up his side's efforts on Sunday afternoon)
A prejudicial tone was set for proceedings even before the atrocious Anthony Taylor's whistle sounded for kick off as the City faithful directed their praise towards their former striker through song. As a rare glow of sunlight eyeballed the Etihad pitch, City's smug superstars commenced what they thought would be another leisurely stroll towards Wembley.
However, with the memory of Ben Watson's 90th FA Cup winner spiralling hope rounds the head's of Uwe's underdogs, the visitors looked to make a leggy back four wobble. Solidity hasn't been City's forte this season, and the introduction of Micah Richards and Gaël Clichy into the back line did little to rectify that unwanted quality.
But it was Manchester City's Argentinian 'villain' that yet again provided the comedy of the day, bringing down Marc-Antoine Fortune in the box after just 27 minutes of play. Martin Demichelis may have been wrongly blamed for many of City's poor results this season, but there was no defending the South American this time round as the Etihad Stadium was forced to watch Jordi Gómez roll in the opener from the spot.
(Jordi Gómez coolly slots past Costel Pantillimon to give the visitors the lead)
Resurgence had characterised Manchester City's FA Cup run prior to Sunday's fixture, and a disenchanted Etihad crowd reminisced a superb hat-trick from Sergio Agüero which rescued the blues' from a home defeat to Watford back in January. But there was no such response from the Capital One Cup winners, and just one shot on target before the break provided the Latics with the necessary impetus to go in for the kill.
Just two minutes into the second half, Gaël Clichy drooled over a tame James McArthur cross, allowing it to roll into the feet of James Perch who doubled Wigan's lead. The Frenchman, so often praised for his speed, has acquired a sluggishness to his game this season, and unfortunately for the blues, his days of being considered one of the league's best full-backs are entering the twilight zone.
(James Perch beats Gaël Clichy to tap home Wigan's second of the game)
Two goals in 47 minutes banished Wigan's heinous record of seven games without a goal at the Etihad and more FA Cup fortune against Manchester City looked to be a real possibility. A bold triple substitution by Manuel Pellegrini saw Edin Džeko, David Silva and James Milner look to impose their creativity on proceedings, and although chances were created, City's recent reticence in front of goal continued to haunt them.
Individual brilliance saved the blues from an embarrassment at Wembley earlier this month, and an impressive volleyed finish from Samir Nasri threatened to deface Wigan's fine work earlier in the game. Emmerson Boyce's header cleared initial danger created by the hosts, but his clearance only reached as far as the Frenchman who fizzed a low drive into Scott Carson's net.
(Samir Nasri gives his side hope on 68 minutes)
Subsequent sitters for Edin Džeko were routinely squandered by the Bosnian, and City's hopes of another trip to Wembley dwindled into the glow of a cherished Manchester City legend.
Complacency? Casualness? Or calamitous tactics? You decide - but our focus must now fix solely on the league.
Player Ratings
Costel Pantillimon 6 - Unprotected by a shambolic defence and could do nothing for both goals.
Micah Richards 5.5 - Clumsiness has characterised his play whenever he's been on the pitch this season and despite showing his attacking intent, he allowed a tame ball to run across the box for the second goal.
Martin Demichelis 5 - Poor tackle on Fortune for the penalty which ultimately set the tone for the game. His lack of pace attaches more responsibility to his central partner, and surely Pellegrini can put up with that no longer.
Joleon Lescott 7 - City's best defender and combated the threat of Fortune very well. Has to start against Barcelona.
Gaël Clichy 5.5 - At fault for Wigan's second and looked uncomfortable with McManaman throughout.
Jesus Navas 6 - A little weak against the teams that exert their physical presence and that was the case once again on Sunday.
Javi García 6.5 - Would have been awarded a 7 if it wasn't for his atrocious passing, however positionally, the Spaniard played well. 
Yaya Touré 5 - Another one of Yaya's many 'off' performances and he couldn't impose his brilliance on proceedings. Substituted early.
Samir Nasri 6.5 - Was in danger of being sent off as he allowed his frustrations and passion to affect his game, but his desire got City back in the game.
Álvaro Negredo 5 - Another non-performance from the 'Beast' who is beginning to look like a mouse. Needs sorting.
Sergio Agüero 5.5 - Still a little rusty following his injury.
Substitutes
James Milner 6.5 - Much more intent than Navas on the wing and drove at Wigan's defence in search of a goal.
David Silva 7 - City's best player after his introduction, weaving in and out of Wigan's midfield in desperate pursuit of an equaliser.
Edin Džeko 6.5 - Provided much more threat than his fellow strikers, but should have scored two to put City through.
Match Stats
Possession: Manchester City 69% Wigan Athletic 31%
Shots: Manchester City 12 Wigan Athletic 5
Shots on target: Manchester City 3 Wigan Athletic 3
Corners: Manchester City 7 Wigan Athletic 4
Fouls: Manchester City 10 Wigan Athletic 10
