Man City see off Swansea to rack up record 15th straight win
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© Reuters/REBECCA NADEN FA Cup – Fifth Round – Swansea City v Manchester City
SWANSEA, Wales (Reuters) – Manchester City secured a record 15th straight victory in all competitions with a 3-1 win at Championship side Swansea City in the FA Cup fifth round on Wednesday.
The victory run is a record for a top-flight team, surpassing the 14 successive wins achieved by Preston in 1892 and Arsenal in 1987.
City, who made seven changes from the team who won 4-1 at champions Liverpool on Sunday, took the lead in the 30th minute with a low cross-shot from Kyle Walker which sneaked in at the far post.
© Reuters/PAUL CHILDS FA Cup – Fifth Round – Swansea City v Manchester City
Pep Guardiola’s side doubled the advantage two minutes after halftime when Raheem Sterling was left free on the left and converted confidently.
© Reuters/REBECCA NADEN FA Cup – Fifth Round – Swansea City v Manchester City
Brazilian Gabriel Jesus made it three with wonderful control and a shot on the turn after collecting a header across the area from Bernardo Silva.
Morgan Whittaker pulled a goal back for the Welsh side in the 77th minute but the only real downside for City was an injury to midfielder Rodri.
© Reuters/REBECCA NADEN FA Cup – Fifth Round – Swansea City v Manchester City
The last game City failed to win was against West Bromwich Albion at the Etihad Stadium on Dec. 15.
© Reuters/PAUL CHILDS FA Cup – Fifth Round – Swansea City v Manchester City
(Reporting by Simon Evans, editing by Ed Osmond)