Manchester, UK — Manchester City delivered a ruthless performance to defeat League One side Exeter City 10‑1 in the FA Cup third round at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday. The dominant victory secured City’s place in the fourth round of the historic competition.
📊 Historic Margin:
- City’s 10‑1 triumph is their biggest FA Cup win in decades, matching a double‑digit scoreline last achieved by the club in 1987 and marking the largest win by a top‑flight team in the FA Cup since 1960.
⚽ Scorers and Performances:
- New signing Antoine Semenyo marked his Manchester City debut with a goal and an assist, quickly making an impact after joining from Bournemouth.
- Rico Lewis scored twice, while Rodri, Max Alleyne, Tijjani Reijnders, Nico O’Reilly and 17‑year‑old Ryan McAidoo were also on target. The match also saw two Exeter own goals add to City’s tally.
- Exeter’s lone goal came from George Birch late in the game, a consolation in an otherwise one‑sided contest.
📌 Manager & Tactical Notes:
- Manager Pep Guardiola watched from the stands due to a one‑match suspension, with his coaching staff overseeing the fixture.
- Notably, Erling Haaland, City’s star striker, did not score despite starting the match.
🎯 What This Means:
- The result underscores Manchester City’s depth and attacking quality and sends a clear message as they continue their campaign on multiple fronts this season.
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