Man City fans urge Pep Guardiola to replace starter with youngster following incredible FA Cup performance

Manchester City fans have called on Pep Guardiola to use one of the team's youngsters more often after his masterclass in the FA Cup.

After getting back to winning ways in the Premier League, City began their FA Cup campaign on Saturday evening with a home tie against League Two side Salford City.

As many expected, Guardiola's men eased to a comfortable victory as goals from Divin Mubama, Nico O'Reilly, Jack Grealish, a brace from Jeremy Doku plus a hat-trick from James McAtee sealed a 8-0 win for the hosts.

22-year-old McAtee was impressive throughout the evening as he looked to catch the attention of Guardiola.

Reacting to his performance on social media, fans are demanding Guardiola to start McAtee more often.

One fan said: "James Mcatee is such a talent. He should be starting for a premier league team."

Another tweeted: "James McAtee needs to be starting for Manchester City. Every single week."

A third fan added: "James McAtee should be starting every week for City."

Someone else wrote: "You can’t stop greatness Guardiola."

A fifth commented: "That's how you show Pep who you are!!!"

Another fan said: "PEP BEEN BENCHING HIM FOR GUNDOGAN AND BERNADO BTW."

James McAtee starred as Manchester City advanced in the FA Cup. Image: Getty

Speaking to BBC Match of the Day after the final whistle, McAtee said: "I was quite frustrated in the first half, wasn't seeing much of the ball. When the first one went in, my confidence was up and I kept scoring.

"I've been here since I was 10 and it's a special moment for me. Something I'll remember forever. I don't think I needed to prove myself but to get out there and show people what I can do, it's a good moment for me."

Meanwhile, former England and Newcastle United striker Alan Shearer said: "James McAtee wasn't necessarily getting the ball that he wanted to in the first half, but he came into it and the finishes were excellent."

City will be back in action next week when they take on Brentford in the Premier League on Tuesday night.