City claim comfortable Watford win

Carlos Tevez took the spotlight off Mario Balotelli with a classy performance crowned by a stunning free-kick as Manchester City eased to a comfortable 3-0 FA Cup victory over Watford.

Even with Sergio Aguero rested, Balotelli was left on the bench following his training ground bust-up with manager Roberto Mancini. It was left to Tevez, the source of such controversy at the club last season, and a goal on his debut by teenage Portuguese midfielder Marcos Lopes to put the smile back on Mancini's face.

Lopes, nicknamed 'Rony' after the Brazilian forward Ronaldinho, only turned 17 last week and struck the third in injury time after Gareth Barry had made in 2-0 just before the break.

Reading came from a goal down after 14 seconds to win 3-1 at League One Crawley.

Nicky Adams fired Crawley ahead but two from Adam Le Fondre and a Noel Hunt strike saw the Royals through.

Norwich eased to a 3-0 victory at Championship Peterborough.

Elliott Bennett put the Premier League side ahead after half an hour following Robert Snodgrass' pass and they doubled their lead four minutes before the break, Simeon Jackson getting in behind the defence.

Snodgrass got a third with 20 minutes left.

Crystal Palace and Stoke shared a 0-0 draw at Selhurst Park.