Manchester City celebrated their biggest victory in six years with an 8-0 demolition of Salford City in the FA Cup. After a two-month period of struggle, City fans saw Pep Guardiola's put on an impressive display at the expense of their League Two neighbours in a performance that saw a perfect blend of youth and experience. Manchester Evening News readers are thrilled with the win.

Jeremy Doku and Matheus Nunes put on one of their best performances of the season to take the game away from Salford City, while Divin Mubama and Nico O'Reilly netted their first goals for the club. James McAtee scored a hat-trick in the second half as City shifted gears, although they did fall short of the crowd's wish for ten goals.

Commenter Gizzie says: “This was a really enjoyable match to watch. Good skills shown by both teams and Salford were unlucky not to net a couple. The goals were great and showed the skills of the younger players, who looked confident alongside more experienced players.

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"I'm sure Pep will have enjoyed the game too being able to fully assess some of his squad, and their level of play. Who, and how to use each player in further more challenging league games. Well done to the mighty Ake, the amazing Doku, and great Gundogan!”

Lazerblue agrees: “A win and loads of goals, regardless who the opposition are, how good is that? Excellent. So pleased for McAtee, he has had to wait too long, but slowly he is showing what he can do.”

Steve2012 adds: “Good day, plenty of goals, youngsters getting a chance and no injuries. Pleased for McAtee, hopefully he can now breakthrough as Bobb did at this stage last season. O'Reilly was impressive out of his usual position. Mubama had great energy still running and chasing at the end and held the ball up well. Grealish seems to be trying too hard to impress, wish Pep would just say to him play central and play with freedom, then we might see the player he was at Villa.”

Skps said: “[I was] quite impressed especially with the youngsters. As for our fringe players too, getting game time. Going forward we have to call a spade a spade. Nunes, Grealish and Gundogan can be released for the new players we need to build up on. I thank them for the performance against an average lower league side. All the best for the future.”

Sandsoftime hopes that: “McAtee gets more games as he has all the qualities we need. He's not for selling and I'm sure the rest of the players need to look over their shoulders, he has proved himself with flying colours tonight, he's without a doubt on par with Foden!”

Denlaw thinks: “I have to say, Mubama has caught my eye. His alacrity and physicality were very impressive, not to mention his runs and aggressive closing of the keeper and defenders. I wish Pep could give him more playing time. This guy could clearly become an asset to the team, particularly as Haaland would need a rest now and again.”

Portlock says: “I know it was only Salford but we looked superb. I really do hope we keep McAtee, indeed I hope we keep all these young players as they all look like they could have tremendous potential. So glad for Nunes and Doku as both were excellent. Grealish was decent too!”

Yeeeees we kept a clean sheet disagrees: “Kovacic, Akanji, Grealish, Ake and Gundogan all have to be told to find new clubs in the summer. They are shambolic, injury prone and don't have the will to win anymore.”

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