FA Cup Clash: Underdog Salford City Poised to Upset Man City

Man City's Recent Struggles Provide Glimmer of Hope for Salford

As the FA Cup's third round approaches, unfancied Salford City aims to seize the opportunity to stun Premier League giants Manchester City at their formidable Etihad Stadium.

City's recent form has been far from convincing, with just one victory in 13 matches across all competitions before Christmas. However, Pep Guardiola's team has regained some stability with two consecutive wins, including a 4-1 thrashing of West Ham.

Salford's Rise and Promotion Ambitions

Salford, owned by Project 92's illustrious former Manchester United players, has been making waves in England's fourth tier. Their consistent performances have placed them firmly in contention for promotion.

When and Where: Etihad Stadium, January 11th

This gripping FA Cup tie will be played at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday, January 11th. Kickoff is set for 5:45 p.m. GMT (12:45 p.m. ET, 9:45 a.m. PT) and 4:45 p.m. AEDT (Sunday, January 12th).

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Live Streaming Options

United States

ESPN Plus has exclusive live streaming rights in the US, with kickoff at 12:45 p.m. ET on Saturday.

United Kingdom

The BBC and ITV share live coverage for this season's FA Cup. This match will be broadcast on BBC 1 from 5:30 p.m. GMT (kickoff at 5:45 p.m.).

"The BBC will also offer free online streaming via BBC iPlayer, making it accessible on mobile devices, smart TVs, and streaming boxes with a valid UK TV license."

Canada

Sportsnet provides live streaming coverage for Canadians.

Australia

Optus Sport has exclusive streaming rights to this match. The service also offers Premier League, Bundesliga, and La Liga matches for soccer enthusiasts.

"Optus network customers enjoy discounted subscriptions, starting at $7 per month. Non-customers can subscribe to the standalone service for $25 per month."

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