An England international has made an immediate impact at Manchester City | OneFootball

Marc Guehi scored his first goal for Manchester City yesterday as City beat Salford City 2-0 to book a place in the fifth-round of the FA Cup. Guehi’s goal ended the resistance put up by Karl Robinson’s side yesterday at the Etihad Stadium. Since arriving at City in January from Crystal Palace, Guehi has made an immediate impact for his new club. He has provided security at the back, and his leadership has been crucial to Manchester City’s play. It is only early days in Guehi’s City career, but if he can build upon an impressive start to life at the Etihad, the England international will become a vital player for Pep Guardiola’s side.

Marc Guehi came through at a vital time for Manchester City against Salford City.

Manchester City needed a second goal to end Salford City’s stubborn resistance at the Etihad Stadium yesterday. Pep Guardiola’s side were well below their best against the League Two side. Karl Robinson also set his team up to remain in yesterday’s fourth-round FA Cup tie for as long as possible. This approach paid dividends as Salford City had their moments in the match, and until City scored a second goal, the possibility of a famous FA Cup upset was still in play.

Pep Guardiola’s side scored their second goal in the 80th minute of yesterday’s match. It was Marc Guehi who scored the goal. Guehi’s goal wasn’t a spectacular strike by any stretch, but it was a crucial one in yesterday’s match. Guehi’s goal capped off an impressive beginning to life at the Etihad for the England international.

Marc Guehi has slotted seamlessly into the Manchester City defence since arriving at the club from Crystal Palace last month. It was expected that Guehi would be an immediate contributor for Pep Guardiola’s side. With his proven quality, and Premier League experience, Guehi filled an immediate void in the City squad after Ruben Dias and Josko Gvardiol sustained injuries. There is an argument to be made that Guehi has exceeded expectations with his impressive start to life at Manchester City. His goal to seal Manchester City’s win yesterday capped off an impressive beginning to life at the Etihad for Marc Guehi.

James Trafford had special praise for what Marc Guehi has added to this City team.

Speaking after yesterday’s match, James Trafford spoke in glowing terns about the impact Marc Guehi has had since signing for Manchester City. Trafford knew the type of player City were signing, but he also praised Guehi’s character and what he’s added as a person the current City squad. Trafford said: “Obviously, there’s no doubt about his ability, about how good he is. He’s fit straight in. We’re a great group and we’ve got better since Marc’s come in.”

Marc Guehi has made an instant impact at Manchester City. That was to be expected once he arrived at the club from Crystal Palace last month. More than his impressive play, Guehi has added leadership and character to Pep Guardiola’s squad. James Trafford’s comments highlight this point. Guehi looks set to be a key player for City in their bid to chase honours on four fronts this season and into the future. His goal yesterday was a fine reward for his impressive beginning to life as a City player.