Manchester City progressed to the Carabao Cup fourth round after a commanding 5-0 victory over Norwich at home. The match featured notable debuts from several players, with 17-year-old Floyd Samba delivering a particularly impressive introduction to the club’s senior setup.
Samba opened the scoring with a stooping header in the early stages of the match. Rayan Cherki quickly doubled City’s advantage with a clinical finish. The young forward then provided an assist for Allan, who scored on his own debut with a low drive into the corner. Samba added a second goal in the second half with a curled effort, showcasing composure and technical quality in front of goal.
Manchester City made 10 changes to their lineup and still produced a dominant performance. The hosts generated significant attacking threat throughout, with additional goals coming from Ryan McAidoo. Norwich’s Mohamed Toure had a goal disallowed for offside in what would have been a consolation finish. The visitors registered no shots on target and offered limited resistance to City’s attacking play.
The victory marked a sixth consecutive win for manager Enzo Maresca’s side since his arrival at the club. City will face Brighton at home in the fourth round. Maresca’s side next turn their attention to a weekend fixture against Sunderland in their bid to extend their winning run.
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