Manchester City Beat Peterborough, Riyad Mahrez Makes History

Wednesday, 02 March 2022 – 21:40 GMT+7
Three Manchester City players Kevin de Bruyne, Riyad Mahrez, and Bernardo Silva (left to right) / Credit: skyports

english.jpnn.com, KANADA - Manchester City has advanced to the FA Cup quarter-finals after defeating Peterborough United.

Competing in Weston Homes Stadium, Wednesday (02/03) early morning West Indonesian time, the Pep Guardiola's squad defeated the host with a score of 2-0.

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Several Manchester City players performed brilliantly, including Riyad Mahrez.

The Algerian winger broke the deadlock of The Citizens through his goal in the 60th minute.

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This season, the 31-year-old player has scored 19 goals in all competitions for The Citizens, beating his best record when playing for Leicester City during the 2015/16 Premier League.

Seven minutes after Mahrez's goal, Manchester City doubled their lead after Jack Grealish took advantage of Phil Foden's measured pass.

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The Citizens continued to pound the Peterborough defense. However, there were no additional goals until the long whistle sounded.

Manchester City ended the match with a 2-0 advantage over Peterborough. (mcr15/mcr20/jpnn)

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