Man City squeeze past stubborn Salford to reach FA Cup fifth round

Pep Guardiola's side thrashed their neighbours 8-0 last season but needed an early own goal from Alfie Dorrington and a late effort from Marc Guehi to prevail on this occasion at the Etihad Stadium
Man City squeeze past stubborn Salford to reach FA Cup fifth round

Marc Guehi (left) celebrates City'a second late on at the Etihad. Pic: Nick Potts/PA

Manchester City reached the fifth round of the FA Cup with a far-from-convincing 2-0 win over League Two side Salford on Saturday.

Pep Guardiola's side thrashed their neighbours 8-0 last season but needed an early own goal from Alfie Dorrington and a late effort from Marc Guehi to prevail on this occasion at the Etihad Stadium.

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