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Journalist at the Etihad noticed what Chelsea fans did straight after Man City scored their third goal

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Nizaar Kinsella watched Chelsea supporters leaving the FA Cup tie against Manchester City early after seeing the side fall even further behind.

Kinsella tweeted live from the Etihad as he witnessed the away fans heading for the exit door following City’s third goal of the evening.

The Chelsea faithful cannot be blamed for wanting to beat the traffic once Phil Foden made it three for the hosts.

Manchester City v Chelsea: Emirates FA Cup Third Round
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They were forced to see their team fail once again in the face of the reigning Premier League champions.

Chelsea fans understandably lose patience

Graham Potter’s men actually matched Pep Guardiola’s own group in the first 20 minutes.

However, things began to spiral out of control rather swiftly once Riyad Mahrez struck a sweet free-kick mid-way through the first-half.

Julian Alvarez doubled City’s advantage from the penalty spot, a gift presented thanks to Kai Havertz’s handball in the area.

Manchester City v Chelsea: Emirates FA Cup Third Round
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Foden finished off a wonderful collective goal with seven minutes of the opening 45 remaining, which was the cue for the traveling Chelsea pack to leave their seats.

Those driving back to London may have tuned into the radio to hear City made it four in the dying embers of the fixture.

It was Mahrez’s turn to convert from 12-yards, after Kalidou Koulibaly gave away Chelsea’s second spot-kick of the tie.

Some of those who purchased a ticket for the cup defeat might be asking for a refund…