FA Cup: Manchester City 6-0 Watford - 5 Talking Points

#2 Gabriel Jesus proves he can fill the Aguero void

Jesus wheels away to celebrate his second strike of the evening against Watford, repaying Pep's faith

When the team news was announced, it was slightly surprising to see Jesus preferred to Sergio Aguero in attack for City, but shouldn't have been. He has netted 21 goals and created six more in 47 games this season (all comps), despite starting less than half of those (eight in the league) during that same spell.

Sergio Aguero is a world-class forward and still one of the best, but isn't getting any younger. He turns 31 next month and although healthy competition is good, perhaps it's time to grant Jesus more opportunities after all.

His goal record is impressive despite not playing regularly, though you could be excused for thinking it'd take him time to settle into the game after 20 minutes. Watford defended well in the early exchanges but after finally getting the breakthrough, Jesus ensured he was in on the act before long.

Bernardo Silva's excellent through ball was converted after a cushioned touch at the back post saw the ball trickling goalwards beyond an onrushing Heurelho Gomes.

As for the Brazilian's second, it was a composed finish after combining well with de Bruyne on the counter. He ultimately made the Hornets' sloppy backline pay for failing to pick him up and after recent comments suggested he should leave City, it's important that Pep subconsciously tells Jesus that his future lies in Manchester.

Raring to go and more than capable, it's certainly a selection headache for Pep to ponder ahead of next season, not least with dominant display like that one.