Match report

Manchester City Defeats Peterborough 2-0 in FA Cup

Peterborough
Peterborough
0–2
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Manchester City
Manchester City
Mar 1, 2022

Manchester City defeated Peterborough United 2-0 in their FA Cup third-round match, showcasing their superior skill and precision. Goals from Riyad Mahrez and Jack Grealish secured the win for the Premier League side. The victory moves Manchester City forward in the competition while Peterborough faces a tough challenge to progress.

Key Facts

  • • Manchester City defeated Peterborough 2-0 (FA Cup third-round match)
  • • Riyad Mahrez scored the first goal at minute 60, assisted by Phil Foden
  • • Jack Grealish netted the second goal at minute 67, also assisted by Phil Foden
  • • Nathan Aké and Fernandinho received yellow cards for Manchester City during the match

Lineups

Peterborough

Formation: 3-4-3

Starting XI

  • 25 S. Benda (G)
  • 6 F. Kent (D)
  • 43 H. Coulson (M)
  • 12 J. Knight (D)
  • 2 R. Edwards (D)
  • 23 J. Ward (M)
  • 7 S. Szmodics (F)
  • 11 J. Grant (M)
  • 42 J. Fuchs (M)
  • 15 K. Poku (F)
  • 17 R. Jones (F)

Substitutes

  • 14 J. Marriott
  • 10 R. Brown
  • 9 J. Clarke-Harris
  • 16 H. Burrows
  • 24 B. Mumba
  • 27 K. Barker
  • 13 D. Cornell
  • 5 M. Beevers
  • 22 K. Corbett

Manchester City

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 31 Ederson Moraes (G)
  • 27 João Cancelo (D)
  • 6 N. Aké (D)
  • 3 Rúben Dias (D)
  • 25 Fernandinho (M)
  • 8 İ. Gündoğan (M)
  • 10 J. Grealish (F)
  • 11 O. Zinchenko (D)
  • 47 P. Foden (M)
  • 26 R. Mahrez (F)
  • 9 Gabriel Jesus (F)

Substitutes

  • 14 Aymeric Laporte
  • 5 J. Stones
  • 20 Bernardo Silva
  • 84 C. Slicker
  • 17 K. De Bruyne
  • 16 Rodri
  • 33 S. Carson
  • 7 R. Sterling

Timeline

  1. Manchester City
    17' Manchester City Card · Yellow Card
    N. Aké

    Foul

  2. Manchester City
    46' Manchester City subst · Substitution 1
    Off: N. Aké · On: Aymeric Laporte
  3. Manchester City
    46' Manchester City subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Rúben Dias · On: J. Stones
  4. Manchester City
    60' Manchester City Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Mahrez · Assist: P. Foden
  5. Manchester City
    67' Manchester City Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Grealish · Assist: P. Foden
  6. Manchester City
    70' Manchester City Card · Yellow Card
    Fernandinho

    Argument

  7. Peterborough
    71' Peterborough subst · Substitution 1
    Off: K. Poku · On: J. Marriott
  8. Peterborough
    71' Peterborough subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Szmodics · On: R. Brown
  9. Peterborough
    71' Peterborough subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Ricky-Jade Jones · On: J. Clarke-Harris
  10. Peterborough
    79' Peterborough subst · Substitution 4
    Off: H. Coulson · On: Harrison Burrows
  11. Peterborough
    79' Peterborough subst · Substitution 5
    Off: J. Ward · On: B. Mumba

Match Stats

Stat Peterborough Manchester City
Fouls 8 7
Pass Accuracy 61% 87%
Offsides 3 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 5 23
Corners 1 14
Total Passes 195 609
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 1 6
Shots on Target 3 5
Shots off Target 1 12
Possession 24% 76%
Accurate Passes 118 531
Shots Inside Box 4 17
Saves 3 3
Shots Outside Box 1 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Manchester City's first goal in the 60th minute by Riyad Mahrez gave them a crucial lead, breaking Peterborough’s resistance
  • ▸ Jack Grealish doubled their advantage just seven minutes later with another well-executed play, effectively ending any hopes of a comeback from Peterborough