Overview
- Manchester City beat Exeter City 10-1 in the FA Cup third round, equalling their biggest win in the competition.
- On his competitive debut, Antoine Semenyo set up Rico Lewis in the 49th minute and scored five minutes later.
- Assistant coach Pep Lijnders, filling in during Pep Guardiola's one-game touchline ban, praised Semenyo's quick adaptation and tireless work.
- Semenyo joined from Bournemouth for an initial £62.5 million on a contract through 2031.
- City next face Newcastle United in the League Cup semifinal first leg on Tuesday, followed by the Manchester derby on Saturday.