Manchester City v Salford City: Gut Feelings
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Manchester City return to FA Cup action as they again welcome Salford City to the Etihad Stadium. The Blues thrashed United’s B Team (Stolen from Will) 8-0 in last season’s competition and Salford, owned by some ex-United players that did something a long time ago, will not be relishing a return to Manchester.
After thrashing Exeter 10-1 in the last round, City came under fire, mainly from opposing supporters, for not stopping the scoring and effectively denying some younger players a goal or two. Will the Blues limit the scoring today, or just go for it?
After making a lot of noise when taken over by Paul Scholes and co, Salford sit in the League Two play-off zone, ten points off the top of the table, and have lost two of their last three matches. Last season’s 8-0 drubbing was live on the BBC and Salford will at least be happy this one isn’t being televised today.
As always, our team are here to give us their views and opinions on the match. Here’s what we think this week.
Saul
This is a tough one, and I expect heavy rotation. I think Manchester City will likely come out on top against Salford City, though it should be an interesting game to watch. Semenyo and Haaland will be key if not rotated. The team should win pretty comfortably.
5-1 City.
Will
City destroyed United’s B team this time last year, and I expect them to do so again.
City 7-0 Salford
Thomas
City have only faced Salford on one previous occasion. An 8-0 thrashing in last year’s FA Cup. Eight is a lot to ask for, but it won’t be close.
City 5-0 Salford
Pete
I’m predicting Salford will score and maybe score first, with cameras aimed at Scholes constantly while they lead. However, I think City will win comfortably.
City 6-1 Salford City
What happened against Fulham
City beat Fulham 3-0 to keep the pressure firmly on Arsenal and any mistake by the Gunners will be pounced on. And what’s this? Thomas got a perfect score? Amazing, that’s his second of the season and he gets maximum points. Saul and Will both went for 4-1, so they get an extra two points for goal difference. Pete went crazy as usual as he got a little giddy after spending time at the top of the table. It’s his age!
Here’s the table:
