Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has been desperate for his squad to be granted some rest and recovery so a 2025 schedule that has included just one game since December 29 is welcome.

Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has shared some good news ahead of their FA Cup clash against Salford City on Saturday, January 11. Manchester City have watched several of their first-team stars spend time on the treatment table.

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is looking forward to facing his neighbours Salford City in their FA Cup third-round clash on Saturday.

Pep Guardiola's Manchester City battle 'Class of 92', as Salford City aim to cause an upset in historic FA Cup tie

Winning three straight games would not usually be considered much of an achievement for Manchester City, but manager Pep Guardiola is now keenly eyeing that milestone in Saturday's FA Cup tie with Salford City after his side's drastic recent slump.

Manchester City are today looking to avoid a huge FA Cup upset. Pep Guardiola’s side may have won their last two games but the City boss is stressing his team have not fully turned the corner just yet.

Manchester City host Salford in the FA Cup on Saturday, with few players representing both clubs due to the Ammies' rapid rise under the ownership of a group of Manchester United legends.