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Tom Victor

Julian Alvarez responds to "pound shop" Kepa attempting to put him off before penalty

Manchester City striker Julian Alvarez insists he wasn't bothered by Kepa Arrizabalaga's antics as the Chelsea goalkeeper attempted to put him off during Sunday's FA Cup match.

Alvarez, who was making his first City start since winning the World Cup with Argentina, scored from the spot in a 4-0 victory. Riyad Mahrez scored twice in the win, with Phil Foden also on target, as Pep Guardiola's team set up a fourth-round clash with either Oxford United or Arsenal.

Before the 22-year-old put away his penalty, Kepa had attempted to distract him by walking up to Alvarez and starting a conversation. It didn't work, though, with the spot-kick nestling in the back of the net.

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