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Manchester City and Salford City, owned by member's of Manchester United's 'Class of 92', meet again in the FA Cup
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - JANUARY 11: Jeremy Doku of Manchester City in action with Ossama Ashley of Salford Cityduring the Emirates FA Cup Third Round match between Manchester City and Salford City at Etihad Stadium on January 11, 2025 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Chris Brunskill/Fantasista/Getty Images)
Manchester City and Salford City are meeting in the FA Cup for a second successive season. Man City won their third round clash 8-0 in January 2025
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Everything you need to know about watching Manchester City vs Salford City in the FA Cup fourth round
Kick-off time: As the fixture kicks off at 3pm on a Saturday, it falls under the UK's broadcasting "blackout" and won't be broadcast live on any domestic television channel. While the BBC and TNT Sports (scroll down to sign up) are the main FA Cup broadcasters, they have chosen other matches for their live televised coverage this weekend.
Radio coverage: BBC Radio Manchester will be offering dedicated live radio commentary of the game for listeners in the local area. You can tune in via traditional radio frequencies or by finding the station on the BBC Sounds app.
National radio: BBC Radio 5 Live and talkSPORT will deliver regular updates and live reports from the Etihad. Both stations are also accessible online.
City platforms: The Official Man City App and website will feature a Matchday Centre with live text updates, statistics and integrated radio commentary for City+ or Recast subscribers. This digital platform is the most comprehensive option for City supporters to follow the match without a video feed.
Salford coverage: Supporters of the Ammies can buy an audio match pass via the official SCFC TV service on the club's website. This offers a club-specific commentary feed accessible to subscribers in the UK and worldwide.
Highlights: BBC One will offer a summary of the day's events during its coverage of the 5.30pm kick-off between Aston Villa and Newcastle. Comprehensive highlights will be available on Match of the Day from 10.55pm.
Streaming: Highlights will be available on the BBC Sport and TNT Sports websites shortly after the final whistle. The best moments from the day's action will also be shown on the FA's social media channels.
International viewers: If you're travelling outside the UK, the match may be broadcast on various local networks depending on the region's FA Cup broadcast partner. In the US, ESPN Deportes will provide coverage.
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