Cole Palmer shines as Covid outbreak fails to derail Manchester City

Unfortunately, for Swindon at least, City have stockpiled the deepest squad in English football, as their team selection and performance was demonstrating at the County Ground

Swindon Town's Jonny Williams (left) and Manchester City's Cole Palmer battle for the ball during the Emirates FA Cup third round match at the Energy Check County Ground, Swindon. Picture: Adam Davy/PA

FA Cup third round: Swindon 1 Man City 4

Manchester City, with Pep Guardiola’s number three Rodolfo Borrell calling the shots, successfully negotiated an outbreak of Covid and a potential FA Cup third round upset on a night that showcased the growing talents of Cole Palmer.