Guehi Scores as Man City Advance, Burnley Stunned by Mansfield in FA Cup Fourth Round

ENGLAND – Marc Guehi netted his first Manchester City goal as the Premier League champions defeated Salford City 2-0 in the FA Cup fourth round on Saturday, while Burnley suffered a shock 2-1 defeat to League Two side Mansfield Town in the day’s biggest upset.

City cruised into the fifth round with a comfortable victory over their lower-league opponents at the Etihad Stadium, with Guehi’s goal highlighting his successful debut for the club. The defender’s strike, combined with another goal, ensured Pep Guardiola’s side advanced without drama against the League Two outfit.

Mansfield Stun Burnley in Major Upset

The day’s most remarkable result came at Turf Moor, where Mansfield Town produced a giant-killing performance to knock out Championship side Burnley 2-1. The League Two side’s victory marked one of the competition’s standout upsets, showcasing the magic of the FA Cup as lower-league opposition once again proved their mettle against higher-ranked opponents.

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Burnley’s elimination continued a difficult period for the Lancashire club, who will now focus their efforts on their Championship campaign after seeing their cup dreams ended by determined opposition from two divisions below.

West Ham Survive Burton Scare

West Ham United needed extra time to overcome League One’s Burton Albion 1-0, narrowly avoiding an embarrassing exit at the Pirelli Stadium. The Premier League side struggled to break down stubborn resistance before eventually finding a breakthrough in the additional period to secure safe passage to the fifth round.

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Southampton Edge Leicester, Norwich Cruise Through

Southampton also required extra time to see off Leicester City, winning 2-1 after 120 minutes of intense action to advance to the next round.

Norwich City provided the day’s most comfortable victory among the Championship sides, dispatching West Bromwich Albion 3-1 at Carrow Road to complete the fourth round fixtures and book their place in Monday’s fifth round draw.