Manchester City breezed into the FA Cup fourth round with an emphatic 5-0 victory over Huddersfield Town.
Phil Foden shone with a stellar performance, netting two goals, while Kevin De Bruyne marked his return from injury, making his first appearance since August as a substitute. The comprehensive win showcased City’s depth and attacking prowess.
Despite early dominance from City, the breakthrough came in the 33rd minute when Foden clinically found the far corner.
Shortly after, Julian Alvarez doubled the lead with a well-crafted move. Huddersfield’s struggles intensified when Ben Jackson inadvertently redirected Oscar Bobb’s cross into his own net just before the hour mark.
Foden secured his brace in the 65th minute with a splendid 20-yard strike, combining effectively with Sergio Gomez and Mateo Kovacic.
Jeremy Doku, returning from injury, capped off City’s commanding performance by volleying in De Bruyne’s cross 16 minutes from time.
This resounding victory marks City’s 12th successive home win in the FA Cup, emphasizing their dominance in the competition. The team will carry this momentum into their upcoming Premier League fixture against Newcastle United.
Conversely, Huddersfield faces a challenging period, having won only one of their last nine matches.
Their next Championship clash against Plymouth Argyle becomes crucial as they seek a return to form under manager Darren Moore.
