Manchester City Triumphs Over Watford in Carabao Cup

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Manchester City secured a 2-1 victory against Watford in the third round of the Carabao Cup, held at the Etihad Stadium on September 24, 2024. City’s goals came from Jeremy Doku in the 5th minute and Matheus Nunes in the 38th minute, while Watford’s Tom Ince scored a late consolation goal in the 86th minute .
Match Context: This match followed a dramatic 2-2 draw for City against Arsenal just two days prior, leading to a heavily rotated lineup for the cup clash. Despite missing key players like Rodri and Kevin De Bruyne due to injuries, City showcased their depth with young talents stepping up .
Watford’s Performance: Watford, competing in the Championship, faced a challenging opponent and made ten changes from their previous match. They aimed to bounce back from a recent 4-1 defeat to Norwich City but struggled against City’s attacking prowess .
Next Steps: With this victory, Manchester City advances to the fourth round of the Carabao Cup, continuing their pursuit of another title under Pep Guardiola