Manchester City delivered a dominant performance in the FA Cup Third Round on January 10, 2026, routing Exeter City with an emphatic 10-1 victory at the Etihad Stadium. This result marks the club's biggest FA Cup win since 1987, a significant milestone in their campaign. The match saw new £62.5m signing Antoine Semenyo make an instant impact, scoring a goal on his highly anticipated debut for Manchester City. Semenyo, who joined from Bournemouth, also provided an assist for Rico Lewis's goal, showcasing his immediate contribution to the team's attack. The goal fest began with Max Alleyne scoring his first senior goal for City, followed by a spectacular strike from Rodri. Exeter City unfortunately contributed two own goals, from Jake Doyle-Hayes and Jack Fitzwater, further extending City's lead before halftime. In the second half, City continued their relentless attack with Rico Lewis netting twice, and additional goals coming from Tijjani Reijnders, Nico O'Reilly, and 17-year-old debutant Ryan McAidoo. Exeter's solitary goal was a memorable late consolation strike from George Birch. Manager Pep Guardiola was serving a one-match ban, with Pep Lijnders taking charge on the touchline. The comprehensive win sends Manchester City confidently into the next round of the FA Cup.