In a decisive FA Cup fourth round match, Manchester City comfortably defeated Salford City 2-0 on Saturday night. The match began with an early lead for City, when Salford's defender Alfie Dorrington inadvertently scored an own goal in the sixth minute after mishandling a cross from Ryan Ait-Nouri. The early goal set the tone for City, who dominated possession and created numerous chances throughout the match.

Despite their efforts, City saw a second goal from Egyptian star Omar Marmoush disallowed for offside in the 22nd minute, as he placed a powerful shot into the top right corner. Several players from City, including John Stones and Phil Foden, missed clear opportunities to extend their lead. However, goalkeeper James Trafford made sure that Salford did not capitalize on the City's missed chances, as he made crucial saves to keep his team in the game.

The breakthrough finally came when Marc Guehi, celebrating his first goal for Manchester City after transferring from Crystal Palace, scored the team's second goal in the 81st minute. This goal solidified City's advancement in the tournament, underscoring their strength as they head to the next stage of the FA Cup with confidence.