Last updated on: February 14, 2026
Manchester City entertained Salford City at the Etihad Stadium earlier today as they hoped to secure a good result at home in the FA Cup. Pep Guardiola’s men made a bright start to the game and got their noses ahead in the sixth minute due to Alfie Dorrington’s unfortunate own goal. The Mancunian giants went into the half-time break 1-0 up on the scoreline.
Marc Guehi doubled his side’s advantage in the 81st minute. The contest ended with Man City securing a solid 2-0 win at the Etihad.
Let’s take a look at how each Manchester City player fared during the clash against Salford City.
GK: James Trafford – 7/10
Trafford made one solid save at the back and kept an important clean sheet this afternoon.
RB: Abdukodir Khusanov – 6.5/10
He did what was required when defending inside his half.
CB: John Stones – 6/10
Stones looked a bit shaky on the defensive end of the field and did enough to secure the clean sheet.
CB: Max Alleyne – 6.5/10
Alleyne dealt with the danger when the opposition were on the front foot.
LB: Rayan Ait-Nouri – 6.5/10
He performed his defensive duties well and was good on the ball.
CM: Rico Lewis – 6/10
Lewis put in a hard-working performance at the centre of the park.
CM: Nico Gonzalez – 6.5/10
He retained possession well in midfield but failed to make a difference in the final third.
RW: Phil Foden – 6/10
Foden failed to get a foothold in the game and was replaced after the hour mark.
CAM: Tijjani Reijnders – 6/10
He managed to shine at times but lacked quality on the offensive end of the field.
LW: Rayan Cherki – 6/10
Cherki caused some headaches for his marker but failed to register a goal.
ST: Omar Marmoush – 6.5/10
He got himself into some dangerous areas in the final third but struggled to find the back of the net.
Substitutes:
RW: Ryan McAidoo – 6.5/10
He put in a good shift on the defensive end of the field.
CB: Marc Guehi – 7/10
Guehi managed to score in the 81st minute.
RW: Antoine Semenyo – 6.5/10
He was a constant menace in the final third.
CM: Nico O’Reilly – 7/10
O’Reilly was solid at the back.
CM: Rodri – 6/10
He added some energy to Guardiola’s midfield.
