Overview

• Salford City, owned by Manchester United legends including Paul Scholes and Ryan Giggs, will face Premier League champions Manchester City in the FA Cup third round on Saturday.
• The match represents a milestone for Salford, which has risen from the eighth tier of English football since the Class of ’92 took over in 2014.
• Salford’s players and staff train at Littleton Road, a historic Manchester United training ground, evoking memories of the Class of ’92’s formative years.
• Manager Karl Robinson, who has revitalized the team since taking over last year, emphasizes the club's commitment to its working-class roots and connection to the local community.
• The club’s success story highlights its struggle to build an identity in the shadow of Manchester United and City, while balancing financial challenges and aspirations for further promotion.