Manchester City vs Huddersfield Town LIVE: FA Cup latest score and updates as Phil Foden strikes twice
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Phil Foden scored twice as holders Manchester City cruised into the fourth round of the FA Cup with a 5-0 win over Huddersfield Town on Sunday, with playmaker Kevin De Bruyne making a welcome return after four months out with a hamstring injury.
Fielding a strong side, City suffered a setback when they lost defender Manuel Akanji to injury early in the first half, but Foden’s superb finishing and De Bruyne’s comeback gave coach Pep Guardiola plenty to be happy about.
Huddersfield, who are hovering just above the relegation zone in England’s second-tier Championship, fell behind in the 33rd minute when Foden rifled the ball into the net from a tight angle, and striker Julian Alvarez poked home a second four minutes later.
De Bruyne entered the fray in the 57th minute and City added their third a minute later as Norwegian winger Oscar Bobb tried to pick out the Belgian at the far post, only to see his deflected cross loop into the net to make it 3-0.
Foden added his second with a precise shot from the edge of the area in the 65th minute, and nine minutes later De Bruyne teed up fellow substitute Jeremy Doku to complete the rout.
Manchester City vs Huddersfield Town
First Half ends, Manchester City 2, Huddersfield Town 0.
Manchester City vs Huddersfield Town
Attempt blocked. Julián Álvarez (Manchester City) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Oscar Bobb.
Manchester City vs Huddersfield Town
Attempt missed. Rúben Dias (Manchester City) right footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Julián Álvarez with a cross following a set piece situation.
Manchester City vs Huddersfield Town
Oscar Bobb (Manchester City) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Manchester City vs Huddersfield Town
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
GOAL! MANCHESTER CITY 2-0 Huddersfield (Julian Alvarez, 37 minutes)
A quickfire second! Intricate play up the right from Phil Foden, Matheus Nunes and Rico Lewis sets up the a shooting opportunity for the full back from close range. Lewis rather scuffs his effort but Julian Alvarez is on hand to poke home.
Manchester City vs Huddersfield Town
Delay in match because of an injury Sergio Gómez (Manchester City).
Manchester City vs Huddersfield Town
Sergio Gómez (Manchester City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Manchester City vs Huddersfield Town
Brodie Spencer (Huddersfield Town) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Manchester City vs Huddersfield Town
Attempt missed. Rico Lewis (Manchester City) right footed shot from the centre of the box.
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