FA Cup

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Manchester City Makes Salford City Wish They Stayed in Bed: 8-0 Thrashing!

Chelsea - Diogo Jota - FA Cup - James McAtee - Liverpool - Manchester City - Trent Alexander-Arnold

FA Cup excitement reached new heights as Manchester City wreaks havoc on Salford City in an 8-0 victory! ⚽🎉

In a match that can only be described as a footballing masterclass, Manchester City obliterated Salford City 8-0 in the FA Cup third round. James McAtee starred for City, netting a stunning hat-trick that left fans buzzing. With Salford, a fourth-tier team, on the receiving end of such a humiliating defeat, it was clear that there’s a monumental gap in class between Premier League giants and lower league opposition. City’s performance not only highlighted their attacking prowess but also showcased depth within their squad, as this was a much-changed team from their usual lineup.

Meanwhile, Liverpool was also busy with their own demolition effort, putting four past Accrington Stanley without breaking a sweat. Diogo Jota and Trent Alexander-Arnold both shone, contributing significantly to the scoreline and leaving fans in awe. Chelsea was not to be overshadowed either, as they dismantled Morecambe 5-0 with a B-lineup that showcased the strength of their squad depth. It was a thrilling day for Premier League fans, watching their teams steamroll lower league contenders, continuing to assert dominance in the historic FA Cup.

As the dust settled, fans were left to debate not only who was the day’s MVP but also how far these teams could go in the tournament. Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool, Pep Guardiola’s City, and Chelsea all advanced with ease, sending warnings to their rivals: underestimate us at your own peril. Enzo Maresca, City’s manager, praised his team's professionalism following the win, while City’s supporters reveled in the sheer joy of an 8-0 victory, a scoreline that would surely be reminisced about for years to come.

The excitement of the FA Cup is matched only by its unpredictability, and with only the third round complete, fans are already looking forward to what challenges lie ahead. Statistically, matches like this can be rare, as teams from higher leagues often find themselves in tense battles against lower-tier clubs. This year, however, the gaps are glaring, and teams like Manchester City are reminding everyone why they are the team to beat in the tournament. Here's hoping for more thrilling football in the next rounds!

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Manchester City wins 8-0 against Salford City in the FA Cup ... (The Hindu)

Premier League teams dominate FA Cup third round with big wins, showcasing their superiority over lower league opposition.

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Liverpool star's 'unbelievable' goal after shocker as City hit 8, PL ... (Fox Sports)

Liverpool star's 'unbelievable' goal after shocker as City hit 8, PL side ousted in upset — FA Cup Wrap.

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How Manchester City brushed aside Salford in FA Cup third round (The New York Times)

Follow reaction as Manchester City thrash fourth-tier Salford City 8-0 thanks to James McAtee's treble to move into the FA Cup fourth round.

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Liverpool brush aside Accrington Stanley 4-0 in FA Cup third round (Reuters)

LIVERPOOL, England, Jan 11 (Reuters) - Liverpool eased past League Two (fourth-tier) Accrington Stanley as Diogo Jota and Trent Alexander-Arnold's ...

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Chelsea 5-0 Morecambe, FA Cup: Post-match reaction, ratings (We Ain't Got No History)

Almost a full rotation to the B-lineup; only Pedro Neto staying in the starting lineup from the previous game · Welcome back, Reece James and Roméo Lavia!

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Liverpool 4-0 Accrington Stanley: FA Cup third round – as it happened (The Guardian)

Jayden Danns, who has now scored three FA Cup goals, speaks to ITV. “Obviously delighted to get my goal … don't know what it is but I'm buzzing … I've been out ...

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Matchball for McAtee as City cruise into FA Cup fourth round (Manchester City FC)

James McAtee hit a hat-trick as City cruised into the fourth round of the FA Cup courtesy of a sensational 8-0 victory over Salford.

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Maresca hails players' professionalism after FA Cup win (Chelsea FC)

Enzo Maresca believes the 5-0 scoreline shows how 'serious and professional' his players are after Chelsea progressed into the fourth round of the FA Cup ...

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FA Cup third round: Chelsea, Liverpool through as Slot creates ... (Football365.com)

Premier League clubs Chelsea and Liverpool made light work of League Two opposition to advance to the fourth round of the FA Cup.

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Man City thrash Salford 8-0 to reach FA Cup fourth round (China Daily)

A much-changed City side were totally dominant with Divin Mubama marking his senior debut with a goal and James McAtee bagging a second-half hat-trick.

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