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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Andy Hampson

Marc Guehi scores as Man City squeeze past stubborn Salford in FA Cup

Manchester City secured passage to the fifth round of the FA Cup with an unconvincing 2-0 victory over League Two side Salford on Saturday, a stark contrast to the 8-0 dismantling of their neighbours last season.

Pep Guardiola’s heavily rotated side, featuring nine changes from their usual starting XI, relied on an early own goal from Alfie Dorrington and a late strike from Marc Guehi to overcome the lower-league opposition at the Etihad Stadium. Top scorer Erling Haaland and captain Bernardo Silva were notably absent from the squad, highlighting Guardiola’s focus on squad rotation.

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