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Manchester City Hits Exeter for 10 in FA Cup as Guardiola Records Biggest Win

The result underscored the gulf in resources as Exeter publicly requested a larger share of the Etihad gate.

Soccer Football - FA Cup - Third Round - Manchester City v Exeter City - Etihad Stadium, Manchester, Britain - January 10, 2026 General view of the scoreboard during the match REUTERS/Peter Powell
En su segundo partido seguido como titular, el defensor Max Alleyne, de 20 años, consiguió su primer gol para Manchester City, que venció por 10-1 a Exeter y avanzó en la FA Cup.
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Overview

  • City crushed League One Exeter 10-1 to reach the fourth round, a margin reported as the largest of Pep Guardiola’s career and one that equaled the club’s biggest win.
  • Rodri struck from distance for his first City goal since May 2024 following last season’s knee-ligament injury.
  • New signing Antoine Semenyo, completed the day before for a fee widely reported around €70–74m, marked his debut with an assist and a goal.
  • Academy influence was heavy as Max Alleyne opened the scoring, Rico Lewis hit a brace, Nico O’Reilly and 17-year-old debutant Ryan McAidoo scored, Tijjani Reijnders added another, two own goals helped, and Exeter’s George Birch netted late.
  • Exeter later appealed for a larger voluntary share of gate receipts, with FA Cup revenue split 45%–45% and 10% to the FA, and estimates putting their take at roughly £250,000–£400,000.