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By Seyi Babalola
Marc Guehi scored his first goal for Manchester City in the FA Cup fourth round, securing a 2-0 victory over Salford, while Burnley were eliminated by Mansfield.
Pep Guardiola’s team took an early lead on Alfie Dorrington’s own goal, but they had to work hard to defeat their fourth-tier opponents at the Etihad Stadium.
There were only nine minutes left when City defender Guehi delivered the decisive blow with his maiden goal since signing from Crystal Palace in January.
Rayan Ait-Nouri’s cross was arrowing towards Omar Marmoush until Salford’s Dorrington stuck a leg out and deflected it into his own net.
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City fans expecting that to be the trigger for a deluge of goals were disappointed.
Guardiola’s men struggled to find any momentum and needed a James Trafford save from Salford striker Ben Woodburn to preserve their lead.
Guehi finally ended Salford’s resistence in the 81st minute, tapping in after Matt Young palmed Rayan Cherki’s pass into his path.
Burnley went into the game bolstered by their first Premier League win since October over Crystal Palace in midweek, but boss Scott Parker made nine changes and the gamble backfired.
