If Chelsea's Premier League defeat to Manchester City offered moments of hope for Graham Potter, the same feeling was certainly not there after 40 minutes of play at the Etihad Stadium in the third round of the FA Cup. Goals from Riyad Mahrez, Julian Alvarez and Phil Foden showed the Premier League champions will take opportunities handed to them and create their own with class.
The tie was over before Graham Potter even made his two half-time substitutions, but even at a strolling pace the hosts were able to earn another penalty when Kalidou Koulibaly clumsily fouled Foden. Mahrez made no mistakes from the penalty spot to secure a brace and cap off quite the afternoon for the home supporters.
Songs about a former owner and manager emerged from the away contingent in Manchester as frustrations emerged on and off the pitch. The Blues are left in a position where simply winning can provide any salvation
