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.

By Martyn Herman LONDON, England (Reuters) -Liverpool cruised past fourth-tier Accrington Stanley and Manchester City made equally light work of Salford City as Premier League clubs flexed their muscles on a largely shock-free day of FA Cup third round action on Saturday.

Follow reaction as Manchester City thrash fourth-tier Salford City 8-0 thanks to James McAtee's treble to move into the FA Cup fourth round

Manchester City dashed the dreams of Salford's former Manchester United star owners with an 8-0 FA Cup rout on Saturday, while Liverpool cruised into the fourth round with a 4-0 victory over Accrington Stanley.

Manchester City scored seven or more goals in a game for the first time since beating Rotherham United 7-0 at this stage of the 2018-19 FA Cup, in which they eventually triumphed

As Manchester City get ready for our FA Cup clash with Salford City on Saturday, we take a look at our proud history in the prestigious competition. The world’s oldest surviving football

This is the first ever meeting between Manchester City and Salford City and the League Two side's first every appearance in the FA Cup third round. City have won their past 17 matches when facing an opponent for the first time in all competitions since a 2-1 loss to Lyon in September 2018.

Soccer Salford City Preview

Manchester City welcome League Two Salford City to the Etihad Stadium in a match that will have Salford dreaming of an upset. The pair meet in the third round of the FA Cup with a 5.45pm kick off. Salford have before this season enjoyed a steady rise up to the football league,