Marc Guehi scores first Man City goal in 2-0 FA Cup fourth round victory over Salford | OneFootball

Manchester City defeated Salford City 2-0 in the FA Cup fourth round at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday.

They took the lead in the sixth minute when Alfie Dorrington deflected Rayan Ait-Nouri’s cross into his own net.

Omar Marmoush thought he had doubled the lead in the 23rd minute with a clinical finish, but his effort was deemed offside.

Salford showed more attacking intent before the end of the first half as Ben Woodburn called James Trafford into action with a half-volley.

Brandon Cooper squandered a big opportunity to draw the visitors level before half-time, heading wide from a corner.

Ryan McAidoo’s through ball found Tijjani Reijnders after the break, but Matthew Young smothered the one-on-one effort.

Kelly N’mai went close to drawing Salford level with a powerful strike at the near post on the hour mark, but Trafford was equal to the task.

Chances dried up until the 78th minute when substitute Antoine Semenyo rifled an effort into the side netting.

City sealed the victory three minutes later after Rayan Cherki’s cross was parried, leaving Marc Guehi with an easy finish for his first goal for the club.

Semenyo came close to adding a third with a low shot, but was denied by the post as City ended the game strongly.