Manchester City comfortably avoided an FA Cup upset with a commanding 8-0 victory over fourth-tier Salford City on Saturday.
The visitors, a team closely linked to Manchester United, were no match for a much-rotated City squad.
Jérémy Doku opened the scoring for the hosts in the eighth minute, setting the tone for the evening.
Divin Mubama, making his senior debut, doubled the lead with a simple finish, and Nico O’Reilly added a third before the halftime whistle, leaving City in firm control.
Jack Grealish further extended the lead in the 49th minute after winning and converting a penalty.
James McAtee then took center stage, netting an impressive second-half hat-trick within 20 minutes.
Doku wrapped up the scoring with another penalty, sealing an emphatic win for the Premier League champions.
