Man City vs Salford: Preview, predictions and lineups | OneFootball

Manchester City start their FA Cup journey on Saturday when they host League Two side Salford City in the third round.

The Cityzens have endured several months of mediocrity and underperformance but have bounced back with successive victories over Leicester City and West Ham United in the Premier League. With fixtures against Chelsea, Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal over the next month, Saturday may provide Pep Guardiola with the opportunity to rest a number of first-teamers.

Salford, who are owned by a cohort of former Manchester United players, will be aiming to spring an almighty surprise on last season's FA Cup finalists. Karl Robinson's side have won their last six without conceding and will be full of confidence heading to the Etihad Stadium.

Here is 90min's guide to Man City vs Salford.

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Man City vs Salford H2H Record

This is the first competitive fixture between Man City and Salford.

Current form (all competitions)

Man City confirmed lineup vs Salford

Man City confirmed lineup vs Salford (3-4-2-1): Ederson; O'Reilly, Simpson-Pusey, Ake; Nunes, McAtee, Gundogan, Grealish; Savinho, Doku; Mubama

Salford confirmed lineup vs Man City

Salford confirmed lineup vs Man City (3-5-2): Young; Shephard, Tilt, Garbutt; Mnoga, Fornah, Ashley, Lund, Berkoe; Kouassi, Adelakun.

Man City vs Salford score prediction

Man City have an excellent opportunity to not only progress to the fourth round but secure a third straight victory while resting key players. Salford are not to be underestimated, but Guardiola's side should secure a handsome win on paper.

Man City's defensive woes offer Robinson's side the chance to get on the scoresheet at the Etihad, but it's likely to be nothing more than a consolation as the hosts seek safe passage to the next round.