Manchester City Dominates Salford City in FA Cup Match

Possession: Manchester City 70%, Salford City 30%
Shots on Goal: Manchester City 3, Salford City 0
Yellow Cards: Manchester City 0, Salford City 1
Corner Kicks: Manchester City 3, Salford City 0

Match Overview

In a thrilling FA Cup encounter on January 11, 2025, Manchester City triumphed over Salford City with a 2-0 victory. This match marked a significant turnaround for City, who had battled with poor form in previous weeks.

Match Timeline

Retaining robust possession and dominating play, Manchester City set the tone from kickoff. They displayed considerable offense throughout the match, leading to notable moments:

First Half Highlights:
33′ – Corner awarded to Manchester City, conceded by Curtis Tilt.
31′ – Divin Mubama caught offside.
29′ – Free kick won by Nico O’Reilly in the defensive half.

Match Commentary

City maintained a significant advantage, evidenced by their ability to control the game:

20′ – Goal! Mubama scores on his debut with a simple tap-in after a superb build-up.
17′ – Attempt on Goal: Grealish has a shot blocked for a corner, leading to notable pressure on Salford’s defense.
10′ – Early Chance for Salford: Garbutt crosses, but Lund’s header hits the roof of the net.