“Better football legacy than Gareth Bale” – Manchester City fans salute 32-year-old star after his display in FA Cup semi-final win

Manchester City fans saluted Riyad Mahrez for his stupendous display against Sheffield United in the semi-finals of the FA Cup. The Algerian bagged a hat-trick to send the Cityzens into the final of the tournament.Mahrez opened the scoring from the penalty spot in the 43rd minute. He also scored in the 61st and 66th minutes to secure a convincing 3-0 win for Pep Guardiola's side.The Algerian became the first player since Manchester United's Alex Dawson in 1958 to score a hat-trick in the last four stages of the FA Cup. Dawson scored thrice against Fulham for the Red Devils.Fans were left in awe of the former Leicester City superstar. They lavished praise on him on Twitter, with one writing:&quot;Riyad Mahrez has a better football legacy than Gareth Bale agreed?&quot;While comparing Mahrez's legacy with Bale's is debatable, the 32-year-old's form has been exemplary this season. He has now scored 15 goals and provided eight assists in 38 matches so far this campaign.Here are some of the best reactions from Manchester City fans after Riyad Mahrez bagged a hat-trick against Sheffield United in the FA Cup semi-finals:james@registarodriMahrez hatty to take us to a final whilst some are statpadding meaningless goals in the league with no clear objective4219Mahrez hatty to take us to a final whilst some are statpadding meaningless goals in the league with no clear objectiveHassan 💫@riyadpasta7Once Mahrez adds the treble to his CV, he cements his top 2 greatest African player spot235Once Mahrez adds the treble to his CV, he cements his top 2 greatest African player spotWilson@WilsonKOTMy Algerian king is cooking dem ️A hat-trick for Mahrez 285My Algerian king is cooking dem 💥✅️A hat-trick for Mahrez 💙💙 https://t.co/6n2YLBfNB2mariyooo 🥷@marioo3sRiyadh Mahrez gets the first ever FA Cup semi final hattrick, won 4 PL titles, one with Leicester City but people think “Salah” is better13322Riyadh Mahrez gets the first ever FA Cup semi final hattrick, won 4 PL titles, one with Leicester City but people think “Salah” is betterSaddam@Saddam_KEWhen it comes to Premier League legacy, I think Mahrez is above Salah, ljumberg, Beckham, Luis Nani etc. Did it with Leicester and still doing it with City. No better story.629When it comes to Premier League legacy, I think Mahrez is above Salah, ljumberg, Beckham, Luis Nani etc. Did it with Leicester and still doing it with City. No better story. https://t.co/mYjYYMk1i8Sam Lee@SamLeeMahrez hat-trick and it's not even Ramadan156599Mahrez hat-trick and it's not even RamadanBH@MCFC__BHHe has changed the history of English football, and he's now the benchmark in England's most prestigious league cup. Riyad Mahrez1289He has changed the history of English football, and he's now the benchmark in England's most prestigious league cup. Riyad Mahrez https://t.co/9AUFvIqAwI𝙅𝙎 ⚜️@_sambo30Riyad Mahrez has a better football legacy than Gareth Bale agreed?4611Riyad Mahrez has a better football legacy than Gareth Bale agreed? https://t.co/rjq78WTAz5Manchester City star Riyad Mahrez's game by the numbersManchester City star Riyad Mahrez was on song against Sheffield United. Apart from his hat-trick, the Algerian made notable contributions to the game. He took three shots on target and completed 52 passes.Mahrez won seven ground duels and was fouled twice over the course of the 90 minutes. The 32-year-old made two key passes and completed four tackles during the clash as well.Mahrez will need to be at his brilliant best yet again as the Cityzens take on Arsenal in a Premier League showdown next.Pep Guardiola's team will host the Gunners on April 26. Given that the two sides are atop the league table, the game will have massive implications in the race for the Premier League title.

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