Fulham captain Tim Ream saw red after just six minutes as Manchester City eased to a 4-0 FA Cup fourth-round win on Sunday.
Match Report
Manchester City breezed through to the FA Cup fifth round with a 4-0 win over 10-man Fulham at Etihad Stadium.
Pep Guardiola made eight changes from the Premier League win at Sheffield United, but the promotion-chasing visitors never threatened to loosen City's grip on the trophy they won emphatically with a 6-0 Wembley triumph over Watford in May.
Fulham's task, already sizeable, was made practically impossible by the early dismissal of captain Tim Ream as he hauled Gabriel Jesus down for a penalty converted by Ilkay Gundogan.
Match Events
6' Red Card! Ream sent off
What a horror start for Fulham and captain Ream, who has seen red for dragging down Jesus. Well, an uphill challenge has surely become a near impossible one now, as Gundogan steps up to take the spot-kick.
8' Penalty Goal! Man City 1-0 Fulham (Gundogan)
CITY GO 1-0 UP! Calm and composed from Gundogan, who makes no mistake with a neat, crisp finish into the left-hand corner.
19' GOAL! Man City 2-0 Fulham (Bernardo)
BERNARDO MAKES IT 2-0! That is an exquisite goal from the Portugal international who, after receiving a pass from Foden, twists and turns away from a crowd of defenders before whipping home a fantastic finish into the bottom-right corner. Bernardo's goal is City's 100th in all competitions this season. They are the first team in the top five European leagues to reach that mark.
53' Sub! Sterling replaces Mahrez
Here is that City change, as Guardiola seemingly looks to rotate his squad and hand Mahrez a rest, with Sterling – who has of course played in most matches himself – coming on.
60' CLOSE! Sterling hits the post
OFF THE BAR! That is so close to a third for City, as David Silva plays a brilliant pass through to Sterling, who hammers a powerful strike at goal. Rodak is beaten, but the ball clips away off the top of the woodwork.
72' GOAL! Man City 3-0 Fulham (Jesus)
JESUS MAKES IT 3-0 TO CITY! Finally, the hosts have their third, as David Silva robs Kongolo of possession deep in Fulham’s half. Cancelo then floats in a cross to the back post, and Jesus is on hand to head home, though the goal only stands after a needlessly long VAR check for offside.
75' GOAL! Man City 4-0 Fulham (Jesus)
JESUS HAS HIS SECOND! It’s 4-0 now to City, as Fulham again play. Their way into trouble. Foden’s initial effort is saved, but Jesus is well placed to nod in on the rebound.
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