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The Guardian // Sport // Football

‘A massive draw’: Salford ready for their biggest game at Manchester City

Thursday 9th January 2025, 6:29PM

Karl Robinson’s side have won six games in a row and travel to the Etihad with a chance to put themselves on the mapSalford City are in the middle of their finest spell as a Football League club on the pitch as they prepare for the biggest game in their history. The Ammies travel less than five miles on Saturday to face Manchester City in a pivotal spell that could shape their future.Karl Robinson’s side have won six matches in a row without conceding to thrust them into the League Two automatic promotion spots and have reached the FA Cup third round for the first time. Salford won four promotions in five seasons in the aftermath of the Class of 92’s purchase a decade ago but have plateaued in the fourth tier since 2019. After three mid-table finishes and a playoff semi-final, Salford finished 20th last season and the 15-year ambition to reach the Championship by 2029 seems more fantastical than when Gary Neville announced it. Continue reading...

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