Follow live coverage as Manchester City face Watford in the EFL Cup.
City had something of a monopoly on this competition up until 2021, winning five out of six finals to that point and six in total between 2014 and 2021. It’s approaching four years since their last appearance in the final, however, so Pep Guardiola and his trophy-winning machine will no doubt be keen to find themselves in the latter stages of the Carabao Cup once more.
Standing in their way as their first challenge is Watford, with the Championship side eighth in their table after three wins from six so far. They have already knocked out MK Dons and Plymouth, but naturally face a mammoth challenge to go any further – even though City are likely to rotate heavily, following on from a huge tussle in an eventual 2-2 draw with Arsenal at the weekend.
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Manchester City vs Watford
Corner, Manchester City. Conceded by Yasser Larouci.
Manchester City vs Watford
Attempt saved. Matheus Nunes (Manchester City) right footed shot from outside the box is saved.
Manchester City vs Watford
Attempt missed. James McAtee (Manchester City) right footed shot from the centre of the box.
Manchester City vs Watford
Foul by Matheus Nunes (Manchester City).
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Goal! Manchester City 1, Watford 0. Jérémy Doku (Manchester City) right footed shot from the centre of the box.
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Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
Manchester City vs Watford
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