 QPR were still in the hunt for promotion by the time that Marsh was sold – they eventually finished a few points short, however the sum offered by Manchester City was too much for the club to refuse.In March 1972, he was signed for Manchester City by Malcolm Allison for a then-club record £200,000.City were four points clear at the top of the table when Marsh was signed, but by the end of the season they had slipped to fourth.