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      Stevenage brutally troll Philippe Coutinho on Twitter… BEFORE League Two side’s incredible last-gasp FA Cup comeback win

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      STEVENAGE gambled by slating Aston Villa’s Philippe Coutinho on social media – minutes BEFORE their incredible last-gasp FA Cup giant-killing.The League Two side taunted the ex-Liverpool and Barcelona playmaker online when he was taken off as Premier League Villa led 1-0.
      Philippe Coutinho was sunk by a Stevenage tweet as Prem side Aston Villa crashed out of the FA Cup to their League Two visitorsCredit: Rex
      Big-name Villa midfielder Coutinho was replaced by Emiliano Buendia on 66 minutes as the first of five Villa substitutionsCredit: Rex
      66′ – Philippe Coutinho comes off.The substitution took longer than usual as they had to dig him out of Luther James-Wildin’s back pocket.#AVFC 1-0 #SFC ⚪️🔵— Stevenage FC 🔴⚪ (@StevenageFC) January 8, 2023

      Fans waded in to warn the “embarrassing tweet” could backfire – but instead Stevenage struck twice in the final three minutes to triumph 2-1.
      The minnows had posted on their official account: “66′ – Philippe Coutinho comes off. The substitution took longer than usual as they had to dig him out of Luther James-Wildin’s back pocket.”
      And at first Stevenage were deluged with comments criticising their timing and judgement.
      One poster said: “This is the most cringe and forced tweet I think I’ve ever seen, not to mention you’re losing.”
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      Similar points included: “Be cocky when you’re winning” … “you’re losing fellas” … and “Oh dear, this type of tweet does not work when you’re losing”.
      Some fans, however, applauded Stevenage’s boldness.
      One said: “Savagery mid game you gotta love it.”
      Another added: “I hate Stevenage but that’s funny.”
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      And when the Hertfordshire outsiders pulled off their amazing turnaround success, the tone changed online too.
      Fans feasted on Villa’s misfortune with jibes like: “Few people deleting tweets now” and “look at the comments hahaha”.
      Some Villa fans, though, applauded Stevenage – for their victory and even for spotlighting Coutinho.”
      One said: “Fair play. He was poor for us today… and last week… and last year.”
      Stevenage cheekily hailed their former non-League right-back Luther James-Wildin for keeping Coutinho at bayCredit: Rex More

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      FA Cup 4th round draw LIVE REACTION: Arsenal could face Man City, Man Utd vs Reading, Spurs visit Preston

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      THE FA Cup fourth round draw has thrown up some mouth-watering fixtures!Should Arsenal defeat Oxford on Monday night, then it is a huge trip to Manchester City – who have thrashed Chelsea 4-0.
      While Manchester United will host former star Paul Ince’s Reading and Tottenham travel to Preston North End.

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      Leboeuf calls for Potter to be sacked
      Chelsea legend Frank Leboeuf has called for boss Graham Potter to be sacked after just four months at the helm.
      The Blues were battered 4-0 by Manchester City in the FA Cup on Sunday.
      After the game, Leboeuf said on ESPN: “Mr Potter, enough is enough now, something needs to be changed.
      “That’s not the club I know. You are so far away from being a Champion of Europe.
      “I’m very upset with what I see. I think it’s really disrespectful.
      “They don’t do anything to at least make people proud. Fight! Go for it!”
      The former defender, who played 201 times for the Blues between 1996 and 2001, claimed that he’d never seen his old side in a worse state.
      He continued: “I’ve never seen Chelsea so low.
      “The players don’t have the will, they don’t have the guts, they don’t have the courage to fight for their colours. They don’t have pride.”

      The Apprentice
      Will the apprentice meet the master in the FA Cup fourth round?After disposing of Chelsea in a 4-0 thrashing – Man City will now face off against either Oxford United or Arsenal next.

      With the two Premier League sides battling it out for league supremacy, it promises to be an intriguing encounter – should it happen.
      But, Oxford United will have something to say about that on Monday night.
      Stevenage Coutinho taunt
      Stevenage gambled by slating Aston Villa’s Philippe Coutinho on social media – minutes BEFORE their incredible last-gasp FA Cup giant- killing.
      The League Two side taunted the ex-Liverpool and Barcelona playmaker online when he was taken off as Premier League Villa led 1-0.
      Fans waded in to warn the “embarrassing tweet” could backfire – but instead Stevenage struck twice in the final three minutes to triumph 2-1.
      The minnows had posted on their official account: “66′ – Philippe Coutinho comes off. The substitution took longer than usual as they had to dig him out of Luther James-Wildin’s back pocket.”
      Shearer slams Blues
      Alan Shearer slammed Chelsea’s lack of character after their “embarrassing” first-half display at Manchester City.
      The Blues trailed 3-0 at the break in the FA Cup third-round tie thanks to goals from Riyad Mahrez, Julian Alvarez and Phil Foden.
      He said: “From a Chelsea point of view, that is not acceptable that performance.
      “I said they needed some energy, character, all of those things.
      “I don’t care how many injuries you’ve got in your team, you can still go out and put a shift in. They haven’t and it’s embarrassing from their point of view.
      “Going forward it’s been so bad. They’ve been nothing short of pathetic in forward positions. Where’s the movement? They’ve had nothing up front at all. Everything has been sideways or even backwards.
      “They’ve got to give the fans something now, show they care about this football club, because that 45 minutes was not acceptable.”
      Stewart tribute
      Fans have been thrilled after spotting Karen Bardsley recreate Rod Stewart’s iconic FA Cup draw.
      The former England goalkeeper was part of the FA Cup draw for the fourth round when she made the tribute to Stewart.

      The singer and songwriter caught attention in 2017 during the Scottish Cup draw.
      Stewart was over-enthusiastic when removing the balls from the pot and left fans in stitches.
      And Bardsley had promised Steve Crossman and Nedum Onouha to pay tribute to the singer when it was her turn.
      FA Cup stat
      This crazy FA Cup third round has seen eight Premier League teams knocked out ALREADY.
      Liverpool and Woles are set to play each other again in a replay, so that will be make nine all together when something gives there.
      And don’t forget Leeds still have to play Cardiff City again too.
      So far, it’s the most since 2007-08 and joint highest since 1992.
      City fact
      Julian Alvarez was on target for City against Chelsea in the 4-0 thumping of the Blues.
      And now he has completed a phenomenal stat.
      The Argie forward has now scored for Pep Guardiola’s side in the Premier League, FA Cup, League Cup, Champions League and Charity Shield.
      Amazing.
      City have done there bit
      So, for all the purists, Man City have done their bit.
      They have battered Chelsea 4-0 to set up a potential fourth round tie against Arsenal.
      All the Gunners need to do is beat Oxford United on Monday.
      Should be possible, but remember Arsenal slipped up against Nottingham Forest last season. Anything can happen in the cup.
      What a turn up
      Forget what we said about Villa.
      Incredibly, Stevenage equalised in the 88th minute and won it in the 90th minute.
      They will play Stoke City.
      What a massive result.
      Chelsea fans chant
      It hasn’t been pretty watching for Chelsea fans in their game against City.
      They trailed 3-0 at half-time in the first half, and are now 4-0 down.
      Worse still, Blues fans are letting Potter know their thoughts.
      They’ve been chanting: “We want super Tommy Tuchel” – their former sacked manager. Ouch.
      Villa lead
      With Aston Villa leading Stevenage, it looks like they’re setting themselves up for a cold, wet day in Stoke.
      Still only 1-0, mind.
      Plenty of time to change.
      Looks like City v Arsenal
      With Man City 3-0 up, it seems certain they’re through to next round.
      Arsenal play Oxford United on Monday – and will be hot favourites.
      First against second then in the fourth round.
      Who is your money on?
      Draw recap
      Preston North End vs Tottenham
      Southampton vs Blackpool
      Wrexham vs Sheffield United
      Ipswich Town vs Burnley
      Manchester United vs Reading
      Luton Town/Wigan vs Grimsby Town
      Derby County vs West Ham United
      Stoke City vs Aston Villa/Stevenage
      Balckburn Rovers vs Forest Green Rovers/ Birmingham City
      Walsall vs Leicester City
      Sheffield Wednesday vs Fleetwood Town
      Manchester City/Chelsea vs Oxford/Arsenal
      Bristol City/Swansea City vs Chesterfield/West Brom
      Brighton and Hove Albion vs Liverpool/Wolves
      Fulham vs Sunderland
      Boreham Wood/Accrington Stanley vs Cardiff City/Leeds United
      Another new clash
      Sheffield Wednesday and Fleetwood Town have been drawn together for the first time in the FA Cup.
      The tie means that there will be a League One side in the fifth round of the competition.
      It is the first time Fleetwood have made it to the fourth round.
      Oxford’s glamorous draw
      League One side Oxford United have not had the best of luck during this season’s tournament.
      If they are able to overcome Premier League leaders Arsenal tomorrow, they will have to face a trip to either Manchester City or Chelsea.
      Credit: Reuters
      HT Manchester City 3 Chelsea 0
      Pep Guardiola’s side have been clinical in the first half as they have raced into a three-goal lead.
      Surely they are through to the next round and will be awaiting the result of Arsenal’s clash with Oxford to find out their next opponent.
      Chelsea will be hoping for some of that FA Cup magic to come their way if they are to get back into this.
      A historical fixture
      West Ham will travel to Derby in the next round of the FA Cup, a fixture that has only happened in the competition once before.
      That game took place a century ago, in 1923, in the Hammers’ run to the final at Wembley.
      West Ham ran out 5-2 winners but eventually lost the final to Bolton Wanderers 2-0.
      Manchester City 3 Chelsea 0
      GOALLLL! Phil Foden.
      Manchester City are in cruise control. Foden fires home from Kyle Walker’s cutback.
      A big job for Chelsea now if they are to come back.
      Credit: Getty
      A NEW fixture
      For the first time in the history of the FA Cup Ipswich Town will face Burnley.
      It has been 16 years since the Tractor Boys made it to the fifth round.
      While Burnley has appeared there once in the last five years.
      Manchester City 2 Chelsea 0
      GOALLLL!!!! Julian Alvarez.
      The Argentine nets from the spot to put Manchester City in control.
      Kepa got a touch to the ball but it was not enough to keep it out.
      The penalty was given after VAR deemed Kai Havertz to have handled the ball in the box.
      Wrexham living the dream
      Non-league side Wrexham will have the opportunity to reach the fifth round for the first time in 26 years when they take on Sheffield United at the Racecourse.
      The two teams have faced each other once in the competition before, the Blades came out as 5-1 winners in the 1983/84 season.
      Manchester City 1 Chelsea 0
      GOALLLLLL!!!!! Mahrez.
      Riyad Mahrez has fired Manchester City ahead at the Etihad Stadium with a beautiful free-kick.
      More pressure on Chelsea boss Graham Potter.
      Seasiders battle
      It is the seventh time Southampton have been drawn against Blackpool in the history of the competition.
      The Premier League relegation battlers have won four of the six previous ties between the teams.
      Blackpool were last in the 5th round 11 years ago, while the Saints have made that stage in each of the last two seasons.
      Spurs fans feeling confident
      Tottenham supporters are counting their lucky stars after been draw against Preston North End in the fourth round of the FA Cup.
      Due to the draw pairing the winner of Chelsea and Manchester City against Arsenal or Oxford at least two of the favourites will be knocked out of the tournament.
      One Spurs fan said: “We have luck of draw must take FA Cup seriously.
      “Best hope of a trophy while Manchester City/Chelsea vs Oxford/Woolwich Arsenal.”
      Ince set for Old Trafford return
      Reading manager Paul Ince will be back at his old stomping ground following their fourth-round draw against Manchester United.
      Ince won the FA Cup with the Red Devils twice during his playing career.
      It is also the third time in seven seasons that the two have been drawn against each other
      Credit: PA
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      Alan Shearer tears into ‘PATHETIC’ Chelsea after FA Cup humiliation at Man City which saw some fans leave after 39 mins

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      ALAN SHEARER slammed Chelsea’s lack of character after their “embarrassing” first-half display at Manchester City.The Blues trailed 3-0 at the break in the FA Cup third-round tie thanks to goals from Riyad Mahrez, Julian Alvarez and Phil Foden.
      Alan Shearer was scathing of Chelsea’s performance at the EtihadCredit: BBC
      Graham Potter has his work cut out to turn things aroundCredit: Getty
      That led BBC pundit Shearer to launch a scathing assessment of Graham Potter’s side, questioning their lack of energy and commitment.
      He said: “From a Chelsea point of view, that is not acceptable that performance.
      “I said they needed some energy, character, all of those things.
      “I don’t care how many injuries you’ve got in your team, you can still go out and put a shift in. They haven’t and it’s embarrassing from their point of view.
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      “Going forward it’s been so bad. They’ve been nothing short of pathetic in forward positions. Where’s the movement? They’ve had nothing up front at all. Everything has been sideways or even backwards.
      “They’ve got to give the fans something now, show they care about this football club, because that 45 minutes was not acceptable.”
      The fans got little response after half-time as the game ended 4-0 to City.
      Some supporters even left before the half-time whistle as they could not bear to watch Chelsea’s insipid display.
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      There was no positive note for Chelsea at all with Mateo Kovacic, Kalidou Koulibaly and Jorginho all performing badly.
      Potter now has his work cut out to turn things around as the Blues have just one win in nine games. More

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      Fans spot amazing Rod Stewart tribute during the FA Cup fourth round draw in honour of the rockstar’s hilarious antics

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      FANS were thrilled after spotting Karen Bardsley ‘do a Rod Stewart’ in the FA Cup draw.The former England goalkeeper was pulling names out of the hat for the fourth round when she mimicked rock legend Stewart.

      Karen Bardsley recreated Rod Stewart’s iconic Scottish Cup drawCredit: BBC
      The former England goalkeeper paid tribute to it during the FA Cup fourth-round drawCredit: BBC
      Stewart’s antics in 2017 have become iconicCredit: PA:Press Association
      The Maggie May singer, 77, became and internet sensation in 2017 during the Scottish Cup draw.
      Stewart was over-enthusiastic when removing the balls from the pot and left fans in stitches.
      And Bardsley had promised Steve Crossman and Nedum Onouha to pay tribute to the singer when it was her turn.
      BBC 5 Live Sport tweeted revealing the tribute saying: “She promised Nedum Onouha and Steve Crossman a a Rod Stewart/Peter Crouch tribute for the FA Cup fourth round draw.
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      “And she delivered. Great work Karen Bardsley.”
      And she didn’t hold back, drawing balls out of the pot with a flourish.
      One tweeted: “Karen Bardsley doing her best Rod Stewart impression at the start of the FA Cup draw.”
      A second added: “Did Karen Bardsley just do the Rod Stewart draw? Love to see it.”
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      A third wrote: “She said she would, on the radio.”
      And the draw was worthwhile as some mouth-watering ties were drawn.
      Manchester City will face either Arsenal or Oxford United at the Etihad in the fourth round.
      While there were brand new fixtures in the competition’s history made as Sheffield Wednesday face Fleetwood Town as well as Ipswich Town and Burnley.
      Non-league side Wrexham were also handed a good tie as they will play Championship side Sheffield United at The Racecourse. More

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      Chelsea fans chant Thomas Tuchel’s name in away end during Man City FA Cup drubbing as pressure mounts on Graham Potter

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      CHELSEA fans chanted ex-boss Thomas Tuchel’s name as pressure rose on Graham Potter with Sunday’s 4-0 FA Cup drubbing at Manchester City.Potter’s men have dropped to tenth in the Premier League since he took over in September and a weakened side was humiliated at the Etihad as they lost in the third round for the first time this millennium.
      Ex-Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel got plenty of support from fansCredit: Getty
      Current manager Graham Potter commiserates with new signing David Datro Fofana after Chelsea were humbled 4-0 at the EtihadCredit: Getty
      Supporters in the away end made their feelings loud and clear during and following the third-round exit.
      Riyahd Mahrez, Julian Alvarez’s penalty and Phil Foden struck in a rapid first-half burst to spark discontent from Chelsea fans.
      And Mahrez notched a late spot-kick that underlined City’s domination.
      Chelsea fans chanted “We’ve got Super Tommy Tuchel”.
      And many supporters streamed out of the away end once the Londoners fell 3-0 down in the 39th minute.
      Pro-Tuchel shouts became more raucous in the second period.
      And there were even some chants for former club owner Roman Abramovich, the Russian oligarch.
      Support for Tuchel also flooded in on social media.
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      One observer posted: “Love this!!!!! Boehly sacked Tuchel’s for he’s own reason and imagination towards football which he’s doesn’t know about. Bring back Tuchel. He’s the only one who can get this club going.”
      Another said: “You only value something after you lose it.”
      And many believe Potter is already doomed.
      One supporter tweeted: “It’s kicking off the beginning of the end.”
      And another was even more direct over Potter’s future.
      He tweeted: “Luis Enrique and Zidane are available. They should approach one of them seriously.” More

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      Chelsea verdict: Potter must be sick of Man City but at least woeful Blues won’t face more cup final heartache this year

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      THE only consolation for Chelsea was that they know only too well it could have been worse.Four years ago, they shipped six goals here at the Etihad – and maybe if Erling Haaland and Kevin de Bruyne had played it could have been similarly embarrassing here.  
      Graham Potter has plenty to reflect on after another humblingCredit: AFP
      Chelsea new boy David Datro Fofana played the second half but could do little as Man City won easilyCredit: Getty
      Mason Mount shows the pain of Chelsea’s FA Cup maulingCredit: Reuters
      At least it was only four this time.
      But the sight of Chelsea fans streaming out of the exits in the 39th minute told you everything about where Graham Potter’s reign is right now.
      Maybe some were looking to beat the queues for the toilets or to get their half-time pie in early.
      However, the fact their team were 3-0 down to a rampant Manchester City and many of the seats were unoccupied when the second half resumed suggested some were already heading home.
      Potter must have almost wished he could join them too – he must be sick of the sight of the champions and their boss Pep Guardiola.
      The former Brighton boss now has only two wins in his last 10 matches – yet three of those have been against City.
      That is one of the mitigating factors which Potter must hope spares him the same fate as many of his predecessors.
      Even when they are not quite at their brilliant best, nobody wants to face Guardiola’s side three times in the space of six matches.
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      Phil Foden completed Man City’s burst of three quick goalsCredit: Getty
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      And when you are going in without a whole team of absent first teamers it becomes an even more daunting assignment.
      Yet they still had nine senior players in their starting line-up and the way heads dropped after Chelsea went behind will be a huge concern for Potter.
      The fact that some of the travelling fans sang the name of Thomas Tuchel – the man who Potter replaced in September – during the second half felt quite telling.
      The word from the Stamford Bridge board room before the game was the manager still has their backing despite the face they are in 10th place in the table.
      Well now they are out of both domestic cups too – at least their fans are spared the pain of losing in the final – as they experienced in both last season.
      To be Chelsea did OK for the first quarter here – keeping the ball for long periods without ever really opening the home side up.
      But the way the visitors seemed to fold after Riyad Mahrez’s stunning free-kick on 23 minutes shows this is a team with real problem.
      Fifteen minutes later it was 3-0 and the tie was over.
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      Potter now has to rally his troops for a West London derby at Fulham – who currently sit three places and three points above them in the table.
      Lose that and the calls for Potter’s head will be deafening.
      Kai Havertz struggled as an out-of-out striker as Chelsea slumpedCredit: Getty
      Man City scorers Julian Alvarez and Phil Foden celebrateCredit: Getty More

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      Chelsea ratings: Experienced Mateo Kovacic fails to lead young Blues but Conor Gallagher shows flashes of finding form

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      CHELSEA’S week went from bad to worse as they suffered a 4-0 drubbing at the hands of Manchester City.Jorginho and Kai Havertz had games to forget as Chelsea exited the FA Cup in the third round for the first time since 1998.
      Kai Havertz senselessly gave a penalty away by punching a corner awayCredit: Not known, clear with picture desk
      Jorginho and Mateo Kovacic were poor with the latter subbed at half-timeCredit: EPA
      Kalidou Koulibaly also conceded a penalty with a clumsy foul on Phil FodenCredit: PA
      Julian Alvarez and Phil Foden both got on the scoresheetCredit: Reuters
      City showed their quality and tore Chelsea apart in a scintillating first-half display.
      Riyad Mahrez scored a free-kick and Phil Foden scored from close range either side of a Julian Alvarez penalty as a youthful Blues side trailed 3-0 at half-time.
      Graham Potter wrung the changes for the second half including Havertz, who once again was awful and gave away a very silly penalty.
      Chelsea prevented the scoreline from becoming embarrassing but it was another day to forget for the West Londoners.
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      Here is how SunSport rated the Chelsea display.
      Kepa Arrizabalaga – 5
      Could do nothing about Mahrez’s inch-perfect free-kick.
      Mind-games didn’t work on Julian Alvarez for City’s first penalty, although he did come close to saving.
      Conceded twice more on a frustrating evening.
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      Trevoh Chalobah – 4
      Found life difficult up against Cole Palmer and Foden in an unfamiliar right-back role.
      Looked more assured when Chelsea switched to a back five mid-way through the second half.
      Bashir Humphreys – 5
      Was caught out by City forwards running in behind on a couple of occasions but should be cut some slack given it was his debut.
      Kalidou Koulibaly – 3
      Was supposed to be the experienced head in a youthful backline but he did not organise the defence well or lead by example.
      Dived in recklessly to foul Foden and concede a penalty which allowed City to make it 4-0.
      Lewis Hall – 6
      Built on his two impressive performances against City over the last few weeks with another solid display.
      The youngster was very positive on the ball but Mahrez did get the better of him on a few occasions, though that is probably to be expected.
      Jorginho – 3
      Anonymous first half as the hosts dominated the ball – Chelsea barely got a touch and could not even get their counter-attack going.
      His awful display was summed up when he passed the ball out of play for a City corner under no pressure at all.
      Mateo Kovacic – 3
      Should have helped out Hall in the build-up to City’s third as Kyle Walker found far too much space to assist Phil Foden’s goal.
      He looked leggy throughout the first half and lacked his usual sharpness on the ball so was unsurprisingly taken off at half-time.
      Conor Gallagher – 5
      Provided energy in midfield as he did after coming off the bench against City on Thursday.
      But he lacked a little quality at times and his final ball let him down.
      Hakim Ziyech – 4
      Some nice touches in and around the area but lacked bite up-front, though he also lacked support from his team-mates.
      Mason Mount – 4
      Quiet game from the England star as he struggled to impact play from the left flank.
      Mount has now only scored one goal in his last 11 games and Potter is struggling to get a tune out of him.
      Kai Havertz – 3
      Stupidly gave away a penalty by punching clear a Foden corner, which was converted by Alvarez.
      Offered little up-front in terms of link-up play or holding the ball up and was hooked at the break.
      Subs
      Denis Zakaria (for Kovacic, 45mins) – 6
      Shored up Chelsea’s midfield and offered some much-needed protection. Should have started.
      David Fofana (for Havertz, 45mins) – 5
      Difficult game to make his debut in but he was bright and showed glimpses of quality.
      Cesar Azpilicueta (for Jorginho, 63 mins) – 6
      Added some much-needed energy and fight and helped give his side a foothold in the game – though City did take their foot of the gas.
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      Omari Hutchinson (for Ziyech, 63mins) – 5
      Some sloppy touches from the youngster but he did at least try to make things happen.
      Carney Chukwuemeka (for Mount, 73 mins) – 4
      Struggled to get into the game with Chelsea accepting defeat by the time he came on. More

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      Man City 4-0 Chelsea LIVE RESULT: City thrash Chelsea to set up potential Arsenal FA Cup clash – latest

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      MANCHESTER CITY have thrashed Chelsea 4-0 in their FA Cup third round clash.And they could now face Arsenal in the fourth-round, with the draw taking place just before the match.
      Riyad Mahrez, Julian Alvarez and Phil Foden scored for the hosts as beat the Blues again 72 hours after the last fixture between the two.

      Kick-off: 4.30pm UK
      TV channel: BBC One
      Live stream: BBC iPlayer
      Man City XI: Ortega Moreno, Walker, Akanji, Laporte, Gomez, Rodrigo, Bernardo, Palmer, Mahrez, Alvarez, Foden
      Chelsea XI: Kepa; Chalobah, Humphreys, Koulibaly, Hall; Kovacic, Jorginho; Gallagher, Mount; Ziyech, Havertz

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      Stand up and deliver
      Graham Potter will leave The Etihad with his pride severely dented after the hiding they have received today.
      They need to focus back on the Premier League and working towards getting back into those Champions League positions.
      Despite being tenth in the table, the 10 point gap between themselves and fourth place is not unreachable.
      Chelsea need to get back to winning ways and put a run of results together and they will see their league position improve.
      Algerian maestro gets just deserts
      Riyad Mahrez got the man of the match award today and it was well deserved from the winger.
      His free kick was pure sublime beauty and technical perfection but he constantly caused Chelsea problems down the right-hand side.
      It will give Guardiola confidence that when asked to step up, his squad players duly deliver.

      Potter left scratching his head
      At Brighton, chemistry and the bond between his players was something that allowed Graham Potter to get more out of his side than their abilities should maybe allow.
      You cannot deny at Chelsea he far more quality at his disposal, but he cannot get these players to gel at all.
      Some of them have been at the club for some time but still look like they have never met any of the players in the starting line-up before.
      This may be the biggest task in his football career, to find a solution to the Chelsea problem.
      FT: Man City 4-0 Chelsea
      As comfortable a performance as could be.
      Pep Guardiola will be happy as his side produced everything he asked for today.
      It may be a quiet bus ride back to London for Chelsea.

      FT: Man City 4-0 Chelsea
      The referee brings the game to a close.
      Rampant Man City progress to the fourth round.
      They are making a habit of dumping the Londoners out of cups this season.
      Man City 4-0 Chelsea
      90. The Chelsea fans still sing from the visiting end.
      Kudos to them after such a drubbing here.
      Although it may be alcohol-induced pride.
      The fourth official decides on two more minutes of Chelsea pain.
      Man City 4-0 Chelsea
      88. This has been a sterling performance by Man City.
      Once they got their first goal, there was only one side in this game.
      The lack of hunger in his Chelsea players should be a big concern for Graham Potter.
      Man City 4-0 Chelsea
      86. Rico Lewis comes on for Bernardo Silva.
      Joao Cancelo receives a yellow card for a silly challenge.
      Chalobah was going nowhere then.
      Man City 4-0 Chelsea
      84. Mahrez sends the keeper the wrong way.
      The ball goes into the roof of the net.
      Icing on the top of the cake time for City.
      Credit: Getty
      Goal – Riyad Mahrez (Man City)
      Penalty to Man City
      Man City 3-0 Chelsea
      82. We now have a rendition of ‘Blue Moon’ from the home faithful.
      You cannot begrudge them, their side’s performance has deserved it.
      City are trying to manage the game now, passing it around, running the clock down.
      Man City 3-0 Chelsea
      80. We often see some crazy hairstyles on footballers but Chalobah’s latest offering looks like he’s fallen asleep at a house party and his friends have done it.
      City are having to work harder to get the ball now.
      Chelsea are actually offering something in terms of resistance.
      Man City 3-0 Chelsea
      78. In the last five minutes, Chelsea have created more than they have in the rest of the game.
      Some good movement and passing.
      Zakiria shoots from outside the box but it deflects over the bar for a corner.
      Man City 3-0 Chelsea
      76. Chukwuemeka has come on for Mason Mount.
      There seems a bit more spring in Chelsea’s step with the fresh legs brought on.
      City are still trying to pass their way through the visitors.
      Man City 3-0 Chelsea
      74. Chelsea have a rare attack and the ball is worked to Hutchinson on the edge of the box.
      It seems his effort is a shot at goal but it also disguises itself as a very dangerous ball across the six yard box.
      Nothing comes of it but it does upset the Chelsea stats somewhat.
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      Man City 3-0 Chelsea
      72. City fans will be disappointed that they have not turned the screw on their opponents in this half.
      They have still been dominant with Chelsea struggling to get the ball from them.
      While in total control, Kepa has not been tested much if at all so far.
      Man City 3-0 Chelsea
      70. Fofana is trying to give the City defenders something to think about up front.
      He is just having to chase down and put pressure on them when in possession of the ball.
      Not the introduction to his new club he would have been hoping for.
      Bernardo Silva is shown a yellow card for a trip on Gallagher.
      Man City 3-0 Chelsea
      68. The home fans try and lift things here.
      They want to see more goals.
      What is the point in having somebody on the ropes if you don’t plan on sending them crashing to the canvas.
      Man City 3-0 Chelsea
      66. City are trying to pick holes in this Chelsea defence.
      Like a boxer exchanging jabs trying to work that knockout punch in.
      Chelsea are just chasing shadows.
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      Man City 3-0 Chelsea
      64. Gallagher is having to play a right wing-back position in this second half and he does not look comfortable.
      Having received that yellow card, there could be another one to follow with him playing out of position.
      Evanesco Conor Gallagher.
      Potter may well say.
      Man City 3-0 Chelsea
      62. Chelsea are looking to make some changes themselves.
      Cancelo is bodychecked by Gallagher is shown a yellow card for that challenge.
      He does get a lot of silly booking the Chelsea midfielder.
      Ziyech and Jorginho come off for Chelsea for Azpilicueta and Hutchinson.
      Man City 3-0 Chelsea
      60. Erling Haaland has just started to warm up on the touchline.
      That really is like being a turkey catching Bernard Matthews grinning at you.
      It might be time to start thinking about that trip down south for the travelling fans.
      Man City 3-0 Chelsea
      58. City bring on Kalvin Phillips and Joao Cancelo.
      Rodri and Sergio Gomez are the players to make way.
      Some fresh legs to cause the visitors some problems here.
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      Man City 3-0 Chelsea
      56. In the three games they have played each other this season, City have scored six goals and conceded none.
      I suppose you do need to have shots to stand any chance of registering any goals.
      The visiting fans begin to sing from the away end but it just seems like the band playing on the Titanic as it sinks into the icy waters.
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