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Man City vs Watford: Raheem Sterling nets hat-trick as Citizens claim FA Cup ▷ Kenya News

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Published 18 May 2019

Manchester City thrashed Watford 6-0 in the FA Cup final on Saturday, May 18, at Wembley to complete a domestic treble.

The encounter saw veteran midfielder David Silva open scores for Man City in the 26th minute to see the Premier League champions take the lead.

Man City players celebrate with the FA Cup trophy following their team's victory in the FA Cup Final match between Manchester City and Watford at Wembley Stadium on May 18, 2019 in London, England.
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Twelve minutes later, Raheem Sterling netted City’s second goal of the match, to see the Pep Guardiola side claim a two-goal lead going into the break.

Sixteen minutes after the restart of hostilities, Kevin De Bruyne increased City’s lead with the third goal of the match, to take the game beyond Watford’s reach.

And there was still enough time on the clock for Gabriel Jesus to net Man City’s fourth goal in the 68th minute.

Sterling comfortably completed his hat-trick with striked in the 81st and 87th minute, to see the Etihad dwellers claim the FA Cup after a resounding 6-0 win at the blast of the final whistle.

Source: Tuko