Overview
- Manchester City crushed Exeter City 10-1 to reach the fourth round, with Antoine Semenyo scoring on debut and adding an assist as Rodri ended a 20‑month goal drought and Rico Lewis struck twice.
- The victory matched City’s biggest win since 1987, with academy products Max Alleyne and 17-year-old Ryan McAidoo also on the scoresheet.
- Everton enter their tie against Sunderland severely depleted, as Michael Keane begins a three‑match suspension for a hair‑pull red card and Jack Grealish serves a one‑game ban alongside AFCON absences and injuries.
- David Moyes must make enforced changes for Everton, with options including moving Jake O’Brien to centre‑back and giving Tyler Dibling a chance out wide.
- Tottenham and Aston Villa named strong starting XIs for their all‑Premier League clash, while Arsenal travel to Portsmouth on Sunday in a no‑replay round that requires a result on the day.