Record-Equaling FA Cup Rout Features Goals from Rodri, Rico Lewis, and New Signing Semenyo
Manchester City delivered a stunning and merciless display in the FA Cup third round on Saturday, thrashing League One side Exeter City 10-1 at the Etihad Stadium, with new signing Antoine Semenyo marking his debut with a goal.
The £64 million winger, who started the match, was among 10 different scorers for Pep Guardiola’s side as they equaled their biggest win since 1987. Academy graduate Max Alleyne opened the floodgates with his first senior goal, setting the tone for a one-sided affair.
Rodri scored his first goal in 20 months, Rico Lewis netted twice, and there were further strikes from Tijjani Reijnders, Nico O’Reilly, and 17-year-old Ryan McAidoo. Exeter’s lone moment of joy came from a late George Birch consolation.
“It was a good performance and a great way for Antoine to start,” Guardiola said after the match. “We showed professionalism and respect for the competition.”
Elsewhere in the FA Cup, there were wins for fellow Premier League sides Fulham, Brentford, and Burnley, while Sunderland stunned Everton in a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw. Championship leaders Leicester also advanced with a 2-0 win over Cheltenham.
For City, the victory was as much about momentum and squad morale as the scoreline, offering game time to youngsters and a dream start for their marquee January signing. The focus now returns to the Premier League title race, but this performance will long be remembered as a demonstration of their formidable depth.
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