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Riyad Mahrez explains Julian Alvarez penalty conversation during Man City's FA Cup win vs Chelsea
Manchester City forward Riyad Mahrez has admitted that Julian Alvarez requested to take the first penalty in today's 4-0 victory over Chelsea in the FA Cup.
City were fully in control from the first minute against Chelsea who made several changes. The Blues got the scoring started through Mahrez who curled home a fabulous free kick after 23 minutes.
Pep Guardiola's team made it two from the spot with Alvarez squeezing the ball in. It was three before the break when Kyle Walker's cross was turned home by Phil Foden.
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Pep Guardiola pinpoints Riyad Mahrez mindset change behind brilliant Man City form
Riyad Mahrez's reaction to being dropped this week at Chelsea in the Premier League earned him a start in the FA Cup against the same opponents, Pep Guardiola has said.
Mahrez struggled for regular starts at the beginning of the season, and didn't score his first goal until October. Since then, however, he has reclaimed his right-wing spot and has eight goals in 12 Manchester City appearances, with two assists - including two strikes against Chelsea in the FA Cup.
That takes his tally to four goals in three appearances against Chelsea this season, and Guardiola indicated that a change in attitude midway through the season has been the key reason for Mahrez's improved form.
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