Manchester City given huge scare by League Two Cheltenham before late turnaround

Phil Foden kickstarted Manchester City’s turnaround (Nick Potts/PA)

Phil Foden kickstarted Manchester City’s turnaround (Nick Potts/PA)

Manchester City avoided FA Cup humiliation after their late comeback broke Cheltenham’s hearts.

Phil Foden, Gabriel Jesus and Ferran Torres struck in the final nine minutes to claim a 3-1 victory and dodge one of the biggest giant-killings in the competition’s history.

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