James McAtee's stunning hat-trick helped Manchester City crush Salford City 8-0 in a FA Cup fiesta! Who needs a magic wand when you have a McAtee?
Manchester City strutted onto the pitch at the Etihad Stadium with confidence soaring higher than a hot air balloon after a good breakfast. Facing off against League Two's Salford City, expectations were sky-high, and the City players certainly delivered. The standout performer was none other than James McAtee, a local lad from Salford with a twinkle in his eye, who demonstrated his incredible talent by scoring a hat-trick in what can only be described as an 8-0 rout of the opposition. With the crowd roaring and biscuits flying in jubilation, McAtee's name was chanted in celebration throughout the stadium.
Diving into some more highlights, Jeremy Doku contributed significantly with two goals, while Jack Grealish finally decided to join the scoring party after his goal drought. It was a jubilant affair, with perfectly timed passes and slick teamwork sending Salford City into a tailspin. The League Two side, brimming with spirit, simply couldn’t keep up with the relentless barrage from Pep Guardiola’s much-changed team, who showcased that depth is indeed one of their greatest assets. The performance made it clear that City had no intention of stopping here; moving on to the fourth round of the FA Cup feels more like a stroll in the park than a tough challenge.
As the whistle blew and the scoreboard glowed an unbeatable 8-0, the players embraced on the pitch with smiles stretching as wide as the Thames. For McAtee, this wasn’t just any day; it was the day he scored his first career hat-trick, making him an instant hero in the eyes of City fans and a future star in the making. Not every player can claim to have a hat-trick while keeping a straight face, but McAtee made it look as easy as pie. <<
In looking back, did you know that Manchester City is no stranger to FA Cup successes? In fact, they clinched the title six times in the last decade alone! Meanwhile, Salford City has a spirit that shines bright despite their League Two status and has its roots in the iconic Class of '92 - yes, we're talking about the Manchester United legends. So, while it might have been a tough day for Salford, their story is still one of passion, perseverance, and dreams. Here’s hoping the next round serves us up some more footballing drama!
Manchester City sauntered into the fourth round of the FA Cup as James McAtee scored a hat-trick in an 8-0 drubbing of League Two side Salford City at the Etihad Stadium. Jeremy Doku weighed in with two goals while Jack Grealish ended his long scoring ...
Man City 8-0 Salford City: James McAtee scores a hat-trick as Pep Guardiola's much-changed side hammer their League Two opposition.
James McAtee enjoyed a dream afternoon as he scored a hat-trick in Manchester City's 8-0 thrashing of Salford City in the FA Cup while Jeremy Doku and Jack ...
James McAtee hit a hat-trick as City cruised into the fourth round of the FA Cup courtesy of a sensational 8-0 victory over Salford.
Join us for LIVE coverage of the FA Cup third-round clash between Manchester City and League Two side Salford City, kick-off at 18:45 CET at the Etihad in ...
Salford-born James McAtee scored his first career hat-trick as Manchester City produced a clinical display of finishing.