Hat Trick Hero Mahrez Breaks Silence After Man City Eased into FA Cup Final

• Riyad Mahrez inspired Manchester City into the final of the FA Cup
• The Algeria star netted a hat-trick as City cruised past Sheffield United
• Mahrez also set a new club record with his hat-trick in the FA Cup

Algerian winger Riyad Mahrez has reacted to his sensational performance in Manchester City's FA Cup semi-final victory over Sheffield United.

The 32-year-old scored a hat-trick as City strolled into the FA Cup final at the expense of the English Premier League promotion chasers.

The former African Player of the Year took to social media to share his excitement after the game.

"One, two and three. Top result today, very happy to help the team reach the final. Take your seats," he wrote on Twitter.

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Mahrez and his City team are in contention to win a treble this season after reaching the semi-final of the UEFA Champions League and have two games in hand in the Premier League.

City could over take Arsenal at the top of the Premier League table if they won their outstanding matches.

Meanwhile, the English champions will host Arsenal next week in the top of the table clash as the race for the title heats up.

Mahrez has been influential for City this season, scoring ten goals across all competitions.

Mahrez sets new record at City

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Manchester City ace Riyad Mahrez set a unique club record thanks to an impressive hat trick against Sheffield United in the FA Cup semifinal on Saturday, April 22.

In a game in which City were heavy favourites, they were kept at bay by The Blades until the 42nd minute, when Mahrez broke the deadlock from the penalty spot.

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That was the start of in was going to be an amazing afternoon for the Algerian, who got his second by parting through Sheffield’s defence just after the hour mark.

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