And the Citizens’ show literally went down in English football history.
This is because, according to data from Opta, Manchester City became the first team in the English elite (Premier League) to score 10 or more goals in any competition since September 1986, when Liverpool scored 10-0 at Fulham, in the English League Cup.
When the focus is restricted to the FA Cup, the achievement of Pep Guardiola’s men becomes even more impressive.
City are the first to achieve this in the FA Cup since February 1960, when Tottenham beat Crewe 13-2.
Definitely a historic night, with huge numbers and a clear warning: City are back in “prime mode”.
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