Manchester City secured a 2-0 win over League Two side Salford City to reach the FA Cup fifth round. The victory saw January signing Marc Guehi score his first goal for the Premier League club. City dominated the game, with Alfie Dorrington’s own goal giving them an early lead in the sixth minute.
Omar Marmoush appeared to score City’s second, but the goal was ruled offside. Replays suggested he was onside; however, Video Assistant Referees (VAR) and Semi-Automated Offside Technology are only used from the fifth round.
City continued to press, and in the 81st minute, Guehi tapped in after Matty Young blocked Rayan Cherki’s cross. Guardiola’s side controlled most of the game, with goalkeeper James Trafford making crucial saves to keep Salford at bay.
Burnley Shocked by Mansfield Town
Burnley suffered a 2-1 home defeat to League One side Mansfield Town, marking the first time since 1969 a third-tier team eliminated a top-flight club. Josh Laurent opened the scoring for Burnley, while Rhys Oates equalized early in the second half. Mansfield skipper Louis Reed scored a stunning free kick to secure the victory.
Reed described the goal as a moment he had practiced all week and credited his teammates for encouraging him to take the decisive shot. The upset highlights the unpredictability and excitement of the FA Cup.
Newcastle United Stage Comeback Against Villa
Newcastle United overturned a 1-0 deficit to beat 10-man Aston Villa 3-1 at Villa Park. Tammy Abraham’s controversial opener for Villa was followed by the sending off of goalkeeper Marco Bizot. Newcastle’s Sandro Tonali scored twice, including a long-range strike, and Nick Woltemade added a third to seal the win.
Manager Eddie Howe noted multiple officiating errors due to the absence of VAR but praised his squad’s resilience. The victory demonstrates Newcastle’s determination and ability to capitalize on key moments.
Liverpool Cruise Past Brighton
Liverpool delivered a commanding 3-0 victory over Brighton and Hove Albion. Curtis Jones opened the scoring with a composed finish, followed by Dominik Szoboszlai’s powerful second goal. Mohamed Salah added a penalty to complete the win after being fouled by Pascal Gross.
Coach Arne Slot praised Salah’s contribution, highlighting both his scoring and defensive work. Liverpool’s performance reflected their cohesive team play and clinical finishing.
Other FA Cup Fixtures
West Ham United edged Burton Albion 1-0 after extra time, with Crysencio Summerville scoring a decisive goal. Norwich City claimed a 3-1 victory over West Bromwich Albion. These results complete a busy weekend of FA Cup fourth-round action, with top clubs progressing alongside remarkable underdog performances.
The FA Cup fifth round draw is scheduled for Monday, setting up highly anticipated fixtures for the next stage of the competition.
