Manchester City fullback Pablo Zabaleta insists they can get over their FA Cup defeat by Stoke City.

Zabaleta says there are no excuses and the team will quickly put the disappointment behind them.

He said: "In the first half we had three or four chances to score some goals. After that, with one player less after Ade was sent off, it was too difficult for us.

"I didn't see it but the referee makes decisions and we have to accept this. It was very bad for the team. We are disappointed but we have to recover very well to be ready for Saturday.

"We have games with Chelsea and Tottenham that are very important for the future."