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We've been throwing paper in the wind for the players to chase - Neil Warnock on Cardiff's preparation for Manchester City FA Cup tie

Neil Warnock has described Cardiff's preparation for the fourth-round FA Cup tie against Manchester City as easy because he has not had to get the ball out.

Cardiff come up against the Premier League's kings of possession on Sunday, with Warnock admitting his Sky Bet Championship high-fliers have adopted a novel approach to training this week.

"It's been the easiest week of training," Warnock said.

"We've just been chasing shadows to get used to it. We've haven't had a ball out at all. It's been great.

"We've just been throwing up a few pieces of paper in the wind for the players to chase.