Manchester City have sent Chelsea packing from this season’s FA Cup after Sunday’s 4-0 victory over Graham Potter’s men in their Third Round tie at the Etihad.
Riyad Mahrez who scored City’s only goal at Stamford Bridge as the Blues were beaten 1-0 at home a few days ago emerged with two goals on Sunday to add to Chelsea’s woes.
Mahrez got the opening goal in the 23rd minute before Juan Alvarez doubled the advantage from the penalty spot in the 30th minute.
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Phil Foden’s goal eight minutes later ensured Pep Guardiola’s men took control of the game late in the first half.
Although their first-half performance looked to be enough to see them through to the FA Cup Fourth Round, Mahrez put the icing on the cake for City with another goal from the penalty spot five minutes from time.
This is the first time City have scored 4+ goals against Chelsea since February 2019 when they won 6-0.
Unfortunately, Potter oversaw one of Chelsea’s worst runs in the FA Cup as it was their first FA Cup Third Round exit in 25 years.
Fourth round Draw
The Fourth Round draw has taken place and Manchester City are billed to host either Oxford or Arsenal in the next round while Liverpool or Wolves face Brighton away.
Tottenham will take on Championship side Preston and Manchester United will host Reading
Wrexham, after a dramatic 4-3 win over Coventry, will continue their giant-killing theme as they travel to Sheffield United.
FA Cup fourth round draw:
Preston vs Tottenham
Southampton vs Blackpool
Wrexham vs Sheffield United
Ipswich Town vs Burnley
Manchester United vs Reading
Luton or Wigan vs Grimsby
Derby vs West Ham
Stoke vs Aston Villa or Stevenage
Blackburn vs Forest Green or Birmingham
Also read: Guardiola extends contract at Manchester City until 2025
Walsall vs Leicester
Sheffield Wednesday vs Fleetwood
Man City or Chelsea vs Oxford or Arsenal
Bristol City or Swansea vs Chesterfield or West Brom
Brighton vs Liverpool or Wolves
Fulham vs Sunderland
Boreham Wood or Accrington vs Cardiff or Leeds
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