Manchester City routed fourth-division Salford City 8-0 in the FA Cup as Premier League teams flexed their muscles against lower league opposition on Saturday. Shocks were in short supply as Liverpool and Chelsea booked their place in the next round with heavy wins.

EFL League Two Morecambe will be hoping to capitalize on Man City's recent poor form and cause an FA Cup upset as they take on Pep Guardiola's team at the Etihad Stadium in this third round clash. Man City endured a stretch of just one win among 13 matches across all competitions before Christmas -- a run that has undone the team's defense of its Premier League title.

Manchester City captain Kyle Walker has asked to leave the club, manager Pep Guardiola confirmed after their 8-0 thrashing of Salford City in the FA Cup on Saturday. Walker was left out of Guardiola's squad for the third round tie with the Spanish manager saying the right back had asked to "explore options abroad".

A fter thrashing Salford 8-0 in FA Cup play, Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola announced the reason why right back Kyle Walker wasn't in the squad, saying Walker has requested t

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says he will not stand in right-back Kyle Walker's way if he decides to leave this month.