Manchester Metropolis thrashed Rotherham seven objectives to nil within the FA Cup third spherical, as Ilkay Gundogan starred with four help.
Metropolis, who named a robust staff regardless of their exertions in ending Liverpool’s unbeaten Premier League run final day trip, have been all the time in management on the Etihad Stadium on Sunday.
Sterling gave Metropolis an early lead they usually have been 3-Zero up on the half-time interval with Phil Foden and a Semi Ajayi personal aim including to their benefit.
An out-of-form Gabriel Jesus prolonged Metropolis’s cushion additional after the break, Riyad Mahrez completed off a surprising staff transfer and Nicolas Otamendi powered in a header earlier than Leroy Sane wrapped up the scoring.
Jesus missed two nice early probabilities however Metropolis led within the 12th minute, Sterling swapping passes neatly with Kevin De Bruyne and darting into the field to complete nicely.
After Jesus wasted yet one more close-range alternative from De Bruyne’s cutback, Rotherham grew into the sport with Clark Robertson and Michael Smith lacking headers, however Metropolis went into the break 3-Zero up.
Phil Foden recorded his first Etihad aim in lucky vogue as he miscontrolled Ilkay Gundogan’s cross, the ball bouncing in off his standing leg, earlier than Ajayi turned a Kyle Walker cross into his personal web.
Jesus lastly received his aim within the 53rd minute, available to faucet house Sterling’s cross, with Pep Guardiola then handing a membership debut to Philippe Sandler.
Metropolis had not wanted to get out of second gear however they confirmed their class with a advantageous aim, Mahrez slotting in Gundogan’s cross after Rotherham have been sliced open once more.
Otamendi rose highest to thump house his first aim of the season from a Gundogan nook and the rout was accomplished with 5 minutes to go when Sane’s 20-yard drive deflected previous helpless goalkeeper Marek Rodak.