Man City 8-0 Salford: Player ratings as McAtee hat-trick inspires convincing FA Cup win
- City in charge early on after sweeping counter finished by Jeremy Doku
- Youngsters Divin Mubama and Nico O'Reilly on scoresheet in first-half
- Jack Grealish also scores as Premier League champions reach fourth round of FA Cup
James McAtee was the hat-trick hero as Manchester City romped into the fourth round of the FA Cup by dismantling Salford City 8-0 at the Etihad Stadium.
City raced out of the blocks, taking the lead after just four minutes through Jeremy Doku, and were cruising after 20 minutes when Divin Mubama doubled the advantage.
Nico O'Reilly extended the lead before the half-time interval, turning home smartly into the bottom corner after a fine and pass from the impressive Doku.
Jack Grealish won a penalty minutes into the second half and dusted himself down to convert from 12 yards - his first goal of the season - before McAtee took centre stage.
The attacking midfielder turned home Doku's cross brilliantly to make it five for City, before the latter extended the advantage after winning another penalty - Salford defender Curtis Tilt penalised for handling Doku's goalbound shot.
McAtee scored twice before the final whistle, rounding off a brilliant performance from City against a side hoping to go up from League Two as champions.
Man City player ratings (3-4-2-1)
Player | Rating |
|---|---|
GK: Ederson | 7.9/10 |
CB: Nico O'Reilly | 8.9/10 |
CB: Jahmai Simpson-Pusey | 7.4/10 |
CB: Nathan Ake | 6.3/10 |
RWB: Matheus Nunes | 7.6/10 |
CM: James McAtee | 9.7/10 |
CM: Ilkay Gundogan | 7.4/10 |
LWB: Jack Grealish | 9.4/10 |
RW: Savinho | 6.7/10 |
ST: Divin Mubama | 7.6/10 |
LW: Jeremy Doku | 9.5/10 |
SUB: Manuel Akanji (46' for Ake) | 6.8/10 |
SUB: Phil Foden (55' for Savinho) | 7.1/10 |
SUB: Mateo Kovacic (74' for Doku) | 6.3/10 |
Subs not used: Stefan Ortega (GK), Josko Gvardiol, Rico Lewis, Bernardo Silva, Kevin De Bruyne, , Erling Haaland
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