Overview
- The 10-1 result matches Manchester City’s biggest FA Cup win, last achieved against Huddersfield in 1987.
- New £62.5m signing Antoine Semenyo marked his debut with an assist for Rico Lewis and a composed finish of his own.
- Academy influence was prominent as Max Alleyne opened the scoring, 17-year-old Ryan McAidoo struck late, and Nico O’Reilly also found the net.
- Rodri scored his first goal since May 2024 as Guardiola watched from the stands under a one-match suspension.
- Managing injuries and AFCON absences, City progress to the fourth round and now turn to Tuesday’s Carabao Cup semi-final first leg at Newcastle.