New Delhi, Feb. 14 -- Manchester City secured their spot in the FA Cup fifth round with a 2-0 victory over League Two side Salford City at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday. The Premier League giants, fielding a rotated squad under Pep Guardiola, relied on an early own goal and a late strike from January signing Marc Guehi to overcome a spirited Salford performance.

This result marks a contrast to last season's dominant 8-0 thrashing of the same opponents in the third round, highlighting City's occasional struggles despite their superiority in possession.

The breakthrough arrived quickly in the sixth minute. Rayan Ait-Nouri delivered a dangerous cross from the left, and Salford defender Alfie Dorrington unfortunately turned the ball into h...