Salford City to Face Manchester City in FA Cup Fourth Round
Salford City secured a fourth-round FA Cup match against Manchester City by defeating Swindon Town 3-2, thanks to Luke Garbutt's decisive free kick. The fourth-tier club, partly owned by ex-Manchester United stars, reached this stage for the first time and will visit Etihad Stadium on February 14.
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Salford City Football Club has advanced to the fourth round of the FA Cup following a thrilling victory over Swindon Town. The decisive moment came when Luke Garbutt executed a spectacular free kick in the 68th minute, securing a 3-2 win for the underdogs.
This advancement marks a historic achievement for Salford City, which is partially owned by an illustrious consortium of former Manchester United celebrities including David Beckham and Gary Neville. The club, which plays in England's fourth tier, has earned the chance to play against Manchester City at the iconic Etihad Stadium.
In what promises to be a highly anticipated matchup scheduled for February 14, Salford City will be looking to improve upon last season’s performance, where they were outclassed in an 8-0 defeat by City in the same competition's third round.
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