Team News: Manchester City vs. Salford City injury, suspension list, predicted XIs

Reigning Premier League champions Manchester City welcome League Two side Salford City to the Etihad Stadium for a third-round tie in the FA Cup on Saturday afternoon.

The Citizens beat West Ham United 4-1 in the top flight last weekend, while the Ammies secured a 1-0 win over MK Dons last time out - their sixth win in a row - and here, Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest team news for the two clubs.

MANCHESTER CITY vs. SALFORD CITY

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MANCHESTER CITY

Out: Rodri (ACL), Ruben Dias (muscle), John Stones (ankle), Oscar Bobb (building up fitness after leg fracture)

Doubtful: Ederson (knock)

Sports Mole's predicted XI: Ortega; Walker, Simpson-Pusey, Akanji, Wilson-Esbrand; O'Reilly, Gundogan; Doku, McAtee, Grealish; Mubama

SALFORD CITY

Out: Dan Chesters (knee), James Chester, Francis Okoronkwo, Kelly Nmai, Josh Austerfield (all unspecified)

Doubtful: Ben Woodburn (unspecified)

Sports Mole's predicted XI: Young; Shephard, Tilt, Garbutt; Taylor, Watson, Ashley, Fornah, Berkoe; Adelakun, Stockton

For data analysis of the most likely results, scorelines and more for this match please click here.