In likening this to a boxing bout, Manchester City lifted themselves off the canvas to land a knockout blow following an epic encounter against Tottenham at the Etihad only for manager Pep Guardiola to later launch a ferocious attack on his team.
Julian Alvarez
Manchester City 4, Tottenham 2 – Player Ratings
Riyad Mahrez scored a brace as Manchester City scored 4 second half goals to beat Tottenham 4-2 after being 2-0 down at half time.
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Manchester City second victory against Chelsea in four days was a walk in the park and achieved without needing to call upon Erling Haaland or Kevin De Bruyne.
Manchester City 4, Chelsea 0 – FA Cup 3rd Round – Player Ratings
Riyad Mahrez scored a brace and there were goals for Julian Alvarez and Phil Foden as Manchester City smashed Chelsea 4-0 in the FA Cup 3rd Round.
Goalscorers are overshadowed as second-choice keeper Stefan Ortega plays starring role in Manchester City’s Carabao Cup win against Chelsea
Riyad Mahrez and Julian Alvarez scored the goals as Manchester City beat Chelsea to claim a last 16 place in the Carabao Cup.