While FA Cup holders Crystal Palace were still reeling from a humiliating third-round exit at the hands of sixth-tier Macclesfield FC, last-year's beaten finalists Manchester City were enjoying a far more comfortable afternoon at the Etihad Stadium.
With new signing Antoine Semenyo making his debut, Pep Guardiola's side powered to a ruthless 10-1 thrashing of third-tier Exeter City and into the fourth-round draw.
Semenyo, who completed a £65 million switch from Bournemouth on Friday, enjoyed an impressive first game by scoring one and setting up another.
“A lot of good performances today.
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