The FA Cup fourth round match between Manchester City and Salford City ended with a 2-0 victory for Manchester City. The Cityzens took the lead due to an own goal, followed by Marc Guehi scoring his first goal for the team to secure the win.
This match was unbalanced, as the second-division team struggled against the stronger Cityzens. Despite the win, Manchester City did not deliver an impressive performance.
How Manchester City vs Salford City Played Out
Manchester City frequently attacked down the left side, with Rayan Ait-Nouri, Rayan Cherki, and Tijjani Reijnders working together. The first goal came from a cross by Ait-Nouri.
City began the match without several key players, including Erling Haaland and Bernardo Silva. Players like Omar Marmoush and Phil Foden had opportunities to shine but largely underperformed.
The right side of the pitch saw little action, as Foden struggled to connect with McAidoo. Salford City, expectedly, adopted a defensive strategy and occasionally pushed forward. They almost scored just before half-time with a header that missed narrowly.