In a decisive victory, Manchester City defeated Watford 2-1 in the League Cup match on Tuesday, with Matheus Nunes scoring his first goal for the club in his 34th appearance. Jeremy Doku opened the scoring for City in the fifth minute, followed by Nunes' clinical finish in the 38th minute. Despite a late goal by Tom Ince for Watford, City was able to maintain their lead and avoid a penalty shootout. In a separate match, Chelsea also advanced to the fourth round with a 5-0 win over Barrow, thanks to a hat-trick by Christopher Nkunku.
Manchester City Extends Winning Streak, Watford Bows Out in EFL Cup Clash
In a thrilling encounter that saw both Manchester City and Watford showcase their attacking prowess, Manchester City emerged victorious with a hard-fought 2-1 win in the EFL Cup on Tuesday.
The Citizens started brightly and took the lead in the fifth minute through Jeremy Doku's clinical finish. Watford responded in kind, with Tom Ince scoring a late goal to keep the Hornets in the game. However, Matheus Nunes scored his first goal for Manchester City in the 38th minute to restore their advantage.
Despite Watford's spirited performance, Manchester City held on to secure the win and advance to the fourth round of the competition.
Background
The EFL Cup, formerly known as the League Cup, is an English football knockout tournament open to all professional clubs in England and Wales. Manchester City is a record eight-time winner of the competition, while Watford has never won it.
The two teams have met twice in the EFL Cup before, with Manchester City winning both times. The last time they met in the competition was in 2019, with Manchester City winning 8-0.
Top 5 FAQs
1. Who is Manchester City's top goalscorer in the EFL Cup this season?
Jeremy Doku, with one goal.
2. Who is Watford's top goalscorer in the EFL Cup this season?
Tom Ince, with one goal.
3. Who is the manager of Manchester City?
Pep Guardiola.
4. Who is the manager of Watford?
Slaven Bilić.
5. When is the next EFL Cup round of matches?
The fourth round will be played on January 9-11, 2024.
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