FA Cup 2024-2025: Manchester City-Salford, the likely lineups

Manchester City-Salford, the probable formations

The magic of the FA Cup returns to enchant with a challenge with a special flavor: Manchester City will face Salford City in a match that can be considered a real derby. Indeed, both teams belong to Greater Manchester, but è Salford’s history makes this match even more intriguing.

Indeed, Salford City’s owners include Manchester United legends such as Gary Neville, a detail that adds further fascination to the challenge against Pep Guardiola’s battleship. The FA Cup, with its format that allows teams from lower categories to challenge the big names in English soccer, has often provided surprises, and this could be a’perfect opportunity for another feat.

Despite the technical and experience gap, Salford will arrive at the’Etihad Stadium with a desire to impress and with the dream of writing a memorable page in their history.

Probable lineups

Manchester City (4-3-3): Ederson; Walker, Simpson-Pusey, Braithwaite, Wilson-Esbrand; O'Reilly, Gundogan, Nunes; Doku, McAtee, Grealish
Salford (3-1-4-2): Jones; Shephard, Tilt, Garbutt; Ashley; Mnoga, Watson, Fornah, Berkoe; Adelakun, Stockton