Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini has talked up the prestige of the FA Cup after reaching the quarterfinals.

Mancini is aware of its importance and played down teams playing supposed weaker line-ups in it.

"I think the FA Cup is difficult. Every team plays like the Champions League final. For this reason the FA Cup is an important trophy in England, because you should play 100 per cent if you want to win," he said.