Mahrez double as Man City crush Fulham to reach FA Cup fifth round

February 5, 2022 Manchester City's Riyad Mahrez scores their third goal from the penalty spot Action Images via Reuters

Manchester City overcame an early wobble as Riyad Mahrez struck twice to help them ease past second-tier Fulham 4-1 in the FA Cup fourth round at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday.

A frenetic opening saw the Championship side grab a surprise lead through Fabio Carvalho in the fourth minute before Ilkay Gundogan levelled for the Premier League leaders, firing home from close range after being played in by Mahrez.