James McAtee was the hat-trick hero as Manchester City cruised into the fourth round FA Cup dismantling Salford City 8-0 at the Etihad Stadium.
City raced out of the blocks, took the lead after just four minutes through Jeremy Doku, and circled after 20 minutes when Divin Mubama doubled their lead.
Nico O’Reilly extended the lead before half-time, quickly curling into the bottom corner after a free-kick and a pass from the impressive Doku.
Jack Grealish was awarded a penalty minutes into the second half and fired home from 12 yards – his first goal of the season – before McAtee took center stage.
The attacking midfielder brilliantly headed home Doku’s cross to make it five for Citybefore the latter extended their lead after winning another penalty – Salford defender Curtis Tilt was booked for saving Doku’s shot on goal.
McAtee scored twice before the final whistle, rounding off a brilliant performance from City against a side hoping to go away from League Two as champions.
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Player |
Evaluation |
|---|---|
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GK: Ederson |
7.9/10 |
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CB: Nico O’Reilly |
8.9/10 |
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CB: Jahmai Simpson-Pusey |
7.4/10 |
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CB: Nathan Ake |
6.3/10 |
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RWB: Matheus Nunes |
7.6/10 |
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CM: James McAtee |
9.7/10 |
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CM: Ilkay Gundogan |
7.4/10 |
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LWB: Jack Grealish |
9.4/10 |
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RW: Savinho |
6.7/10 |
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ST: Wonderful Mubama |
7.6/10 |
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LW: Jeremy Doku |
9.5/10 |
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UNDER: Manuel Akanji (46′ for Ake) |
6.8/10 |
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UNDER: Phil Foden (55′ for Savinho) |
7.1/10 |
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UNDER: Mateo Kovačić (74′ for Doka) |
6.3/10 |
Unused substitutes: Stefan Ortega (GK), Joško Guardiol, Rico Lewis, Bernardo Silva, Kevin De Bruyne, , Erling Haaland
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