As it happened: Manchester City survive Cheltenham scare as they advance in the FA Cup
CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - JANUARY 19: A general view of the action during the Sky Bet League Two match between Cheltenham Town and Newport County at The Jonny-Rocks Stadium on January 19, 2021 in Cheltenham, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Dan Istitene/Getty Images)

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Key moments

  1. 19:29 GMTFULL TIME
  2. 19:27 GMT93'Goal by Ferran Torres
  3. 19:17 GMT84'Goal by Gabriel Jesus
  4. 19:14 GMT81'Goal
  5. 18:52 GMT58'Goal by Alfie May
  6. 18:37 GMTBack underway
  7. 18:22 GMTHalftime
  8. 17:23 GMTKick-off fast approaching
FULL TIMELast update 11:11 GMT
6 years ago

That's a wrap

That's just about all we have time for tonight, as Manchester City book an FA Cup fifth round date with Swansea City.

Until next time, I've been Tom Young, goodnight!

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6 years ago

FULL TIME

Manchester City book their place in the FA Cup fifth round as they see off Cheltenham Town by three goals to one.

They were made to work for it though, an incredible performance from the League Two side, who at one point, looked like they may just pull off a sensational upset.

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93'6 years ago

GOAL MANCHESTER CITY

A fine team move by Manchester City is finished off by Ferran Torres, who taps in from close range.

The quality showed in the end.

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90'6 years ago
Manchester City passing the ball around the midfield as the fourth official indicates four minutes of added time.

Tozer is named the BBC Sport MOTM. A warrior's performance from the Cheltenham captain.

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84'6 years ago

GOAL MANCHESTER CITY!

You have to feel for Cheltenham.

Gabriel Jesus fires home from close range to give Manchester City the lead.

Heartbreaking.

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81'6 years ago

GOAL MANCHESTER CITY!

Phil Foden has been the only one interested all night and he's the man who gets City level!

He turns in Joao Cancelo's deep cross at the back post to bring Premier League Manchester City level!

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77'6 years ago
Man City camped in the Cheltenham half but struggling to create anything to test the keeper.

Awful from the visitors.

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69'6 years ago
Another chance for City as Foden puts Mahrez in behind, but the Algerian wastes the opportunity, firing an effort straight at the keeper.

The clock is ticking...

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66'6 years ago
First changes of the night, with Ilkay Gundogan and Ruben Dias on for Tommy Doyle and Taylor Harwood-Bellis.

 

George Lloyd is off for Long for the hosts

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62'6 years ago
A little over half an hour for Cheltenham to hang on here and you have to say, the way Manchester City have been playing you'd fancy them to do so.

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58'6 years ago

GOAL CHELTENHAM!

Well well well!

A long throw from Tozer finds it's way to the feet of Alfie May, who fires home from close range.

An FA Cup upset on the cards?

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52'6 years ago
What a chance this is for Manchester City.

Phil Foden's superb ball puts Gabriel Jesus in one-on-one, but the Brazilian can't find the back of the net, with his effort hitting the post and going behind for a goal kick.

 

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50'6 years ago
All City in the early exchanges of the second half as Pep's side look for that initial breakthrough.

Cheltenham defending resolutely so far.

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6 years ago

Back underway

We're back underway at the Johnny-Rocks stadium!

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6 years ago

Halftime

The referee blows for halftime, with nothing to separate the two sides as of yet.

 

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45'6 years ago
The fireworks are over, six minutes have been added on.

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40'6 years ago
The players being taken off the pitch here as overly excited Cheltenham fans outside the ground let off fireworks which are landing on the pitch.

A change for both sides to regroup with five minutes to go until half time.

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31'6 years ago
Little to report in way of chances, with Manchester City enjoying the lion's share of possession.

Cheltenham look dangerous on the attack though.

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22'6 years ago
A half-chance for Cheltenham, as Alfie May forces Zack Steffan forced into a near-post save.

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17'6 years ago
Smart save by Griffith, who gets down quickly to deny Ferran Torres from close range.

City starting to turn the screw a bit here.

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14'6 years ago
Appeals for a penalty as Torres is brought down by Tozer, nothing going though.

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11'6 years ago
That is sensational defending from Tozer!

Benjamin Mendy's strike is destined for the top corner but the Cheltenham man manages to head the ball away from danger.

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10'6 years ago
A good start from Cheltenham, who have settled well here.

A reminder that there is no VAR tonight, let's hope it's irrelevant anyhow!

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6'6 years ago
A first mention of the values of both squads tonight.

Time to check that off your commentator bingo sheet!

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3'6 years ago
A brief stoppage in play as Alfie May recieves treatment after flying into the advertising hoardings.

He's up and on his feet though, as play continues.

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1'6 years ago
Gabriel Jesus has a decent look at an opener inside 30 seconds!

His lofted effort is dealt with well by the Cheltenham stopper.

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6 years ago

We're underway!

Manchester City kick-off and we're underway!

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6 years ago

Kick-off fast approaching

We're a little over five minutes away from kick-off in this hotly anticipated FA Cup tie.

 

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6 years ago

South Wales Beckons

It looks like it'll be a trip to the Liberty Stadium for the winners tonight.

Swansea City are currently 5-1 up against Nottingham Forest, with just minutes to go down in South Wales.

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