three days after face off in the Premier League, manchester city and chelsea They returned to duel this Sunday, this time, for the third phase of the FA Cup. At the Etihad Stadium, in Manchester (ING), the hosts won by 4-0, with goals from Riyad Mahrez (free kick and penalty), Julián Alvarez (penalty) and Phil Foden.
Thus, the team coached by Pep Guardiola advances to the fourth stage of the most traditional competition in England and awaits the winner of Arsenal and Oxford United, a club from the English third division, who face each other this Monday. On the other hand, the current runners-up, right on their debut, say goodbye to the tournament.
Now, Manchester City turns its attention to the English League Cup. By the quarterfinals, the citizens visit Southampton, at 5 pm (Brasília time) next Wednesday, at St Mary’s Stadium.
FULL-TIME | Through to the next round! 🏆
🔵 4-0 🦁 #ManCity pic.twitter.com/znIZXiZcKK
— Manchester City (@ManCity) January 8, 2023
The match between Manchester City and Chelsea
Buoyed by the victory in Thursday’s duel and by playing at home, Manchester City went on the attack and almost scored the first in the 18th minute of the game. The young Cole Palmer received a beautiful pass in the back of Chalobah, invaded the area and shot as Kepa left, close to the right post of the Spanish goalkeeper.
At 22, Riyad Mahrez was fouled on the right half, near the edge of the area. The Algerian himself went to the penalty spot and hit a beautiful shot, in the left corner of Kepa, scoring a great goal to open the scoring at the Etihad Stadium.
Four minutes later, Phil Foden took a corner and Kai Havertz went up to clear it, but I hit the ball with my hand. At the time, the referee ordered the game to follow, however, after the ball came out, VAR called and scored a penalty for City. In the penalty kick, at 30 of the first half, Julián Alvarez crossed and scored the second.
Even before the break, the hosts extended the advantage even further. At 38 minutes, after a typical collectively worked move, Rodri reversed to Mahrez on the right. The Algerian then passed to Kyle Walker, who was overtaking, the full-back crossed low behind and Phil Foden just pushed into the back of the goal.
Victory turned rout in the second stage
On the way back to the final stage, Chelsea changed their posture and managed to finish the goal for the first time in the ninth minute. In a rehearsed free kick, Mason Mount received it in the area and kicked it across, but goalkeeper Stefan Otega spread it out for a corner.
Finally, at the time of the 39th minute, Manchester City had another penalty in their favor. Bernardo Silva activated Phil Foden, who was tackled by Koulibaly inside the area. The referee then signaled the penalty. Mahrez went for the kick and hit hard, high and turned the victory into a rout.
Check out the rest of the FA Cup results this Sunday:
Derby County 3-0 Barnsley
Bristol City 1-1 Swansea City
Cardiff 2 x 2 Leeds United
Hartlepool United 0 x 3 Stoke City
Norwich 0 x 1 Blackburn Rovers
Stockport County 1 v 2 Walsall
Aston Villa 1 x 2 Stevenage
Source: Gazetaesportiva
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