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Manchester City launch the defence of their FA Cup crown as they host Huddersfield Town in the third round.
Pep Guardiola’s side concluded a trophy-laden 2023 with a 2-0 Premier League victory against Sheffield United in their last outing, and will hope to progress smoothly past struggling second-tier oppposition.
Huddersfield are fourth from bottom in the Championship after a 4-1 defeat to Leicester, managed by Guardiola’s ex-assistant Enzo Maresca.
Darren Moore will hope, though, that his side can rise to the challenge against the English champions and cause a major cup shock.
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GOAL! MANCHESTER CITY 1-0 Huddersfield (Phil Foden, 34 minutes)
Manchester City lead! A hurried shot from Julian Alvarez deflects kindly for Phil Foden, who fires the bouncing ball fiercely into the far corner with his left foot.
Harry Latham-Coyle7 January 2024 14:35
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Goal! Manchester City 1, Huddersfield Town 0. Phil Foden (Manchester City) left footed shot from the left side of the six yard box to the top right corner. Assisted by Julián Álvarez.
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Attempt blocked. Rúben Dias (Manchester City) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Rico Lewis.
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Attempt saved. Phil Foden (Manchester City) left footed shot from outside the box is saved.
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Foul by Rúben Dias (Manchester City).
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Corner, Manchester City. Conceded by Jack Rudoni.
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Attempt blocked. Phil Foden (Manchester City) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Mateo Kovacic.
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Attempt saved. Jack Grealish (Manchester City) right footed shot from outside the box is saved.
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Offside, Huddersfield Town. Sorba Thomas is caught offside.
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Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Olivia Martin is a dedicated sports journalist based in the UK. With a passion for various athletic disciplines, she covers everything from major league championships to local sports events, delivering up-to-the-minute updates and in-depth analysis.
