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Manchester City host Salford City in the FA Cup third round today, with the hosts looking like they’ve put their unprecedented run of bad form behind them.
Pep Guardiola’s team have won their last two matches, having previously suffered a run of just one win in thirteen games which saw them fall to sixth in the league.
And they welcome a Salford City side who are sitting third in League Two and dreaming of a historic upset.
The minnows were in the eighth tier of English football just 10 seasons ago, but the new ownership – partly consisting of members of Manchester United’s ‘Class of ‘92’ – has seen the club gain four promotions while staying in the hunt for another one this season.
Follow all the action from the Etihad Stadium below:
GOAL! Manchester City 7-0 Salford City
Right away, City are back on the attack. Doku cuts it back to Foden, who fires in a mis-hit shot that McAtee intercepts before slipping a low finish past Young.
Chris Wilson11 January 2025 19:18
GOAL! Manchester City 6-0 Salford City
GOAL! Doku steps up and side foots it low into the corner, with Young diving the wrong way.
Chris Wilson11 January 2025 19:15
PENALTY! Manchester City 5-0 Salford City
Another penalty to City! It all comes from good play from Foden, who releases Doku into acres of space. The Belgian tries to curl in an the defender blocks with his hand.
Chris Wilson11 January 2025 19:15
Manchester City 5-0 Salford City
Another good combination in and around the box from City but Foden has it nicked off his foot just as he was about to shoot.
From the corner, it comes back to McAtee, who rifles over a half-volley.
Chris Wilson11 January 2025 19:12
Manchester City 5-0 Salford City
More good play from City as Grealish plays a clever pass into the path of McAtee, but his cross is blocked.
Chris Wilson11 January 2025 19:10
GOAL! Manchester City 5-0 Salford City
City go from pedestrian to 100mph with one pass as Nunes sees the run in-behind from Doku. He releases him down the right and the Belgian gets free before fizzing in a low cross that is converted by James McAtee!
Chris Wilson11 January 2025 19:08
Manchester City 4-0 Salford City
Now Salford captain Tilt goes into the book after sliding in late on Mubama.
Chris Wilson11 January 2025 19:06
Manchester City 4-0 Salford City
Salford make some changes now, as Mnoga and Ashley come off for Taylor and Watson.
Chris Wilson11 January 2025 19:04
Manchester City 4-0 Salford City
Salford have managed to enjoy a little bit more joy in attacking areas in the last few minutes, but they haven’t managed to fashion a chance.
It doesn’t get any easier for them though, as Phil Foden replaces Savinho for City.
Chris Wilson11 January 2025 19:01
Manchester City 4-0 Salford City
Some good play from Salford on the edge of the City box before Tilt sweeps it wide to Adelakun, but the forward curls an effort well wide.
Chris Wilson11 January 2025 18:58
